New-York tribune., 1895-05-01


GREAT EXCITEMENT AND BUsI-
NESS PRACTICALLY SUSPENDED
THROUGHOUT NICARAGUA
THE CANAL COMPANY
MAY HAVE OFFERED
THE MONEY.
London April So.-Advices received here from
Managua the Nicaraguan capital say that iresi-
dent Zelaya and his Cabinet will agree To pay the
e., ooo indemnity demanded by Great Britain in
London within fifteen days. but ask as a further
condition that the British ships be first WITH
drawn from the harbor of Corinto. This prelimi-
nary is strongly insisted on. on account or the con-
6ition Of feeling in the country which otherwise
might royder compliance with the ultimatum-
even in It's modified form-impossible Great
Brtan's answer to the request has not yet been
given.
Washington. April 80 tspeciaD.-The news re-
ceived here this afternoon that Nicaragua is
ready to pay $4,000 which seems to be the mar
ket value of Great Britains outraged honor. pro-
vjdad Admiral StephensOn's forces are withdrawn
from, Corinto at once, is generally admitted to be
correct The time in which Nicaragua pledges
herself to find the sum demanded by her powerful
bulldozer is understood 10 be fifteen days Nhere
that money is 70 come frcm is matter OF some
doubt Nicaragua herself is unable to get II out
Of her Treasury. for that is empty. \ new loan
would probably be noatei with much diiiiculty
i,,st now. on the other hand-ani this. II will be
remembered was suggested in these dispatches
several DAYS ago-t Is commonly reported again
that the Canal Company has offered To furnish the
required money. 1t would, Of course not % TINS
without some substantial compehsation' ana
while it will probably forego the doubtful rr' epeci
of a repaid capital and interest. IL - more nan
nrobable that il will secure return ,rr it friend
" assistance in time of need in the shape 4 a1d-
tional concessions Among these. f.: ins'an@e. "a
mentioned a proposition to make he charter Il
the company perpetual instead Of s'Oying only as
now, a limited lease Of life.
WILL LORD KIMBERLEY ACCEPT
1t is not known as yet whether Lord Kim
berley will be disposed TO accept this orer "i
Nicaragua which. 1t is understood. was sus-
gested by the Administration a. formally pre-
sented 10 the chief OF the Foreign Once In
London by the Minister of Salvad,r. Precise
ly what England hopes to gain by continuing
the present condition Of affairs is not entirely
clear. except that by holding Coiinto she hopes
TO foment dissatisfaction with the Government
of President Zelaya. and produce "A state OF
anarchy in Nicaragua which would justify her
further interference and would give a pretext
for overrunning the country. This II Will be
remembered was her course in Egypt. Dis
claiming at first TO have any other object In
view than to satisfy the National honor and
preserve the neutrality OF the Suez Canal, she
by gradual steps advanced to that position
where she considered it incumbent upon her to
restore and maintain order in Egypt. And she
continues 10 maintain order" in Egypt 10 the
present day There is probably nothing that
Lo, hc,,a han oh n n
tain order In the neighborhood Of one ter
minus of the Nicaragua Canal.
INTENSE HOSTILITY TO ENGLAND.
The hostility against Great Britain, since her
troops were landed at Cornto. Friday last.
gains. rather than loses. in intensity. While
the utmost quiet exists at Corinto, the remain
ing towns and cities in the Republic are re-
ported to be In wild state Of excitement and
business is practically suspended. Preside t
Zelaya is soldier and man Of strong de-
termination. He has shown excellent admins
trative qualities during his incumbency Of the
Presidency and is generally popular with the
people. There is. however, strong party In
the Republic known as the Grenada party. led
by former President who is ambitious Of
again succeeding TO the Chief Magistracy. Any
surrender TO the British Government at this
time. which would be regarded as derogatory
10 the National honor would so strengthen the
opposition to the Zelaya Administration that
II might be driven from power. No one here
can predict what the result will be should
Great Britain insist payment Of the IN
demnity under the cover OF her guns. All the
dispatches from Managua say that the con-
tnued presence Of British forces at Corinto
Is deeply irritating to the Ncaraguans. and
that the longer they remain the stronger be-
comes the determination Of the people not 10
Yield The British consus at the various ports
in the Republic protected by the local
troops but it is feared that grave troubles
will follow If the present tension is not re-
laxed.
AMERICAN FORCES MAY LAND.
Sailors and marines Of the American warships
ordered 10 Greytown and San Juan del Sur Will
land in Nicaragua and protect American inter-
on shore if the conditions in that quarter
are as serious reported This. IN effect, is
what Secretary Herbert said to-day in speaking
of the movements of the Atlanta. Alert and
Montgomery. If American lives and property are
assaulted. or there H. danger Of such result
Captain Cromwell ard Commander Davis the
Atlantic side. and Commander Ide on the Pacihc
side. will have authority to act in such manner
as they deem advisable Marines from this coun-
try'S vessels have IN the past landed In Mica
Iagu1. but only when necessary. Recently, AT
blucields. men from at least two ships on scpa-
rate occasions were camped on the beach. III ~
certain That the Canal Commissioners will be
accompanied on their surveying expedition by a
dctacninent OF marines. The guard vii be taken
from the Atlanta and Montgomery under the
command OF a commissioned officer. and armed
and equipped for sctive service
PREPARED FOR TROUBLE.
The authorities pretend TO believe that reports
from Nicaragua az TO the danger to American
interests are somewhat exaggerated. Ncvcrthe-
less they are making preparations to encounter
conditions which make 4 advisable 20 havn a
suitable force at Greytown and San Juan ie sur.
Secretary Herbert in discussing the situation
to-day, said that he had received no starting
word from Nicaragua. He thought there was
soine cause for apprehension. In view OF the mn,
settled conditions Of affairs In the Republic anu
the present temper Of the N.caraguans. ne
Spoke cautiously Of the probability of lnndlng