Evening journal., 1895-05-06

fensive Alliance OF the Central American I
Republics and "a Commercial Union Be-
tween Them.
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, May G. The |
Nicaraguan governments having. through |
the Salvadorean minister at London ac- |
cepted the modified ultlmatum of the |
British government, the dispute between |
the two countries Is practically at an end |
Orders were oabled from London to |
Rear Admiral Stephenson, commanding |
the British squadron at Corinto, directing |
him to eyacuate the port on Sunday
The warships presented scene Of order
ly hustle Sunday morning, giving evi-
denoe that something out Of the usual
course was going on. Boats passed fre-
quently between the shore and the yes
sells, the little midshipinen in charge wear
ing an air Of greater Importance than
usual. They were evidently bearers Of
communications to Captain Trench Of the
Royal Arthur, who, upon the seizure Of
Corinto, had been appointed by Admiral
Stephenson governor of the port.
The force originally landed by the Brit
ish to hold the place was 400 blue jackets
and marines, but on Friday when it be-
came known that the tension had become
relaxed, all Of them, with the exception Of
bs marines and their officers, were with
drawn.
Shortly after the flag denoting that re-
ligious services We're in progress on board
the warships was hauled down, tho ma
rines, who had been drawn up in front of
the custom house. were ordered to return
to their ships A few minutes later the
British flag was hauled down from the
government building and soon the soil Of
Nicaragua was rid of the British inyad
ers, and the long strokes of the sailors
were sweeping the heavy boats to the war
ships lying in the harbor.
Hundreds of persons assem- bled along
the shore to see the embarkation Of the
marines. and a cheer went up as the noses
Of the boats headed harborward.
The Royal Arthur staid to Salute.
The warships were soon riding at short
cables, but their departure was delayed
by the tide which did not serve until in
the afternoon. 1t was expected that the
flagship would depart with the other two
vessels of the feet, but when the water
was high enough on the bar to permit Of
the passage Of the vessels only tho Wild
Swan and the Satellite got under way,
and with the red ensign of Britain snap
ping in the breeze stood out to sea The
fiagship-the Royal Arthur-paid out her
cable again, and this fact was believed to
confirm a report that she would salute the
Nioaraguan flag when the government re-
possessed itself Of the port.
As has before been stated. Nicaragua
has agreed to pay the s77, 500 demanded
by Great Britain for the expulsion of Pro-
consul Hatch and for other alleged dam
ages to British subjects arising from the
recent troubles in the Mosquito reserva-
tion, but instead Of paying the money at
the cannon's mouth, as the British gov
ernment originally demanded should be
done. she Will pay it in London Is days
after the last vessel of the British feet
withdraws from Corinto. There arc other
questions of damages to British subject:
60 be settled, but Nicaragua believes that
If these questions are submitted to an i'm
partial commission the Judgment will bt
rendered in her favor
Well authenticated reports have reached
here that Chief Clarence, the deposed rulel
of the Mosquito reservation, who Is now
in Kingston. Jamaica, is the recipient Q.
&c per day from the British government
and these reports do not tend to allay th'
popular animosity against Great Britain
it being held that she would not take sucl
an interest in Clarence if she did not hav
ulterior designs regarding him 1t i
broadly stated that Great Britain intend
ed to restore him TO his ohieftainship, bu
60 do so now she would have to despoi
Nicaragua of the territory formerly ruleI
over by him, which a few days ago wa
Incorporated as a state, which was name
Zelaya in honor of the president of Mica
ragua.
In well informed circles it is not beliey
ed that Great Britain will ever attempt {
restore Clarence under the present status
as should she endeavor TO do so now it
thought the United States would interior
to prevent what would practically amour
to ooniiscation of territory.
Gratitude to San Salvador.
There is much doubt here as TO whf
the exact attitude of the government {
Washington has been during the whole
the dispute. Many conflicting statemen
are made some Of which are to the effe
that the United States if they protests
at all against the occupation Of Nioar
guam territory, did so in a perfunotol
manner, while on the other hand, 1t
claimed that it was through their effor
and in a measure under their directiC
that Senior Medina, the Salvadorean mi
lister at London. took such a suecessf
part in the negotiations that led to the a
oeptanee by the Earl Of Kimberley, Il
British foreign secretary, Of the propos
that the smart money be paid in Londs
instead Of to Admiral Stephenson at 9
rinto.
The action OF San Salvador in gunra
teeing the payment Of the indemnity, q
in fact, her course throughout the who
dispute, is very fayorably commented up'
in official circles, and it is believed tn
an entente will be established that "
lead to results beneficial to both countril
1t would not be at all surprising If Il
trouble with Great Britain should resi-
in the formation of an allisnce betwe
the several Central American states
defensive purposes.
There is no denying the fact NJ
that the attitude of Great Britain
her treatment of Nicaragua and in !
dealings with other small powers has cal
ed an awakening among the Cent
American republics TO the danger to VIII
they are exposed from British aggress'o o
There is a.strong belief here that er'
Britain will never submit any questi
lat may arise between herself and
Central American states TO arbitratiI
but that she will herself sit in judgm'
on the question and then proceed BY 70