The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-04-17
THE TINE ENDS TODAY
For Nicaragua's Acceptance OF
England's Ultimatum.
NICARAGUA HAS REJECTED IT.
Ii Is Engiand's Next Move, Buf the
United states Has Six at Colon
Watching Developments.


Pzuncefote. the British ambassador, has
Tot received any definite adyicss concern
Ing the latest Nicaraguan Developments.
Sir Julian has not been kept advised OF
the situation. hus such a decisive move,
directly involving the United States, would
undoubtedly be communicated to hlna-
There are two views taken by diplomats
OF the status of affairs. one is that Great
Brftain's ultinsasum was one submitted
for acceptance or rejection Nicaragua ;
answer proposed other terms. but Is IN
directly rejection OF the British terms
If Great Britain considers this an eva
sion. she will proceed 10 enforce the ui-
timatum. which expires today. The ether
view is that Great Britain would not
exert Immediate force until the foreign
Office had taken the usual diplomatic
course of rejecting Nicaraguas counter
PROPOSITION. I'm which case IL wouid be
still a subject for diplomacy, ana not
force.
A well-posted diplomatic authority, ex-
planning matters from British stand
point. indicated that show OF force
might be made, but that war would not
happen Some OF the commercial vessels
OF the offending country might he seized.
or it's commerce crippled until the terms
of the demand were acceded TO. the
course adopted. IL events reached the
acute stage, would be 10 send warsnip
TO Nicaragua, as the United states did
recently in the Benton case. The cruiser
Montgornery proceeded to Honduras. and
naval instead of diplomatic representa-
tions were made, whereupon the latter
country acceded TO the demands or the
United States for the settlement OF the
Benton case and the payment OF an In
demnity.
No vessel of the United States Is now
at Greytown, but the six vessels eonpris-
ing the squadron of Admiral Meade are
now at Colon. within days sail from
Greytown. Ii Is said at the navy de-
partment the fact that the six vessels
are now within reach of the Mosquito
coast is due TO accident and not 10 de-
sign. The department has been informed
that Admiral Meade expects 10 reach
Key West on the 2sth of this month, and
as he is now only five days sail from
that port he can remain five days in
the vicinity of Greytown and still carry
out the itinerary agreed upon. There are
no orders compelling him To oe at Key
West at the date named, although Ii VI as
a part of the general plan approved by
the department before the squadron left
on the cruise. 1t is probable that the
Atlanta and Raleigh will remain where
they have been for some time, at Colon.
The Monterey arrived at Mazatlan. Mex
leo. today, on her voyage southwark.
Washington City. April Lett Is impos-
sible to secure from the state depart
ment anything like an explanation of the
attitude Ii has assumed In the dispute
between England and Nicaragua, beyond
the declaration that the map of Mica
ragua will not be changed by any action
on the part of Great Britain. 1t Is not
believed that the state department will
80 so far as to serve formal notice on
Great Britain. though earnest representa-
lions are being made that she must not
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would be equivalent to the declaration
that no European power may hereafter
wage war upon any American republic
even In cause involving. as Is claimed
in this case, national honor, and Ii is
quite certain that every one of the pow
ers Will repadiate such a suggestion.
London. April 1s.-It is stated on good
authority that the question of a protest
on the part of the United States against
the bombardment Of Greytown and the
landing of British troops in Nicaragua
has never been realized between Great
Britain and the United States, so far as
the British government Is aware. In any
case, IL Is added, the British viii not bonn
bard Greytown In the event of Mica
ragua refusing 10 comply with the de-
mands OF Great Britain. But steps VIII
be taken TO insure the payment of the
indemnity demanded by the British gov
eminent. and the necessary orders have
been sent TO commanders of British war
ships. But the nature of the orders sent
10 the British commanders, and whether
they include the landing OF troops, is not
stated.
London. April 15.-The press associa-
lions this evening issued the following
statement: Upon inquiry at the foreign
Office IL was ascertained that the Wash
ington City dispatch OF the Associated
Press, giving Nicaragua's answer TO the
uitimatum of Great Britain. Is substanti-
ally correct. The reply. however falls
very short OF Great Britain's demands
! The British ultimatum demanded repGra-
ton for the expulsion OF Mr. Hatch. the
British consular agent. and for personal
injury sustained by British subjects. ard
the appointment OF a commission 10 ar
hitrate the amount of damages
| done 10 the property of British
subjects. etc. Indicating the position
| OF the committee. and stating that no
American should be chosen as a member
| Nicaragua now seeks to refer the matter
! 10 an impartial commission OF arbitra-
/ ton, apparently ignoring the main de-
I mand respecting the expulsion of Mr..
1 Hatch. The foreign Office is unable To
I state nov what Great Britain's course
I VIII he. as the situation is extremely
! delicate, but apparently Breat Britain
cannot without loss OF dignity Accept
/ such a compromise as Nicaragua sug-
/ Eests. The foreign ONCE has received no
( Information. and disoredits the reports
/ that the United States has indicated OBJ
/ teciions 10 the commandment OF Greytown
I or landing OF troops.
/ Umra Khan suing For Peace.
/ Calcutta. April 1s.-The request Of tfmra