Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-30
NICARAGUA NOTES.
REVOLUTION
FEARED.
The situation Somewhat Relieved
by an Inumntion That Great
Britsin II WiIIing TO Walt Longer
for Payment of the Indemnity.

Secretary OF the Navy sent dispatches
gunboats Alert and Atlanta. directing
them TO proceed without delay to San
Juan del Sur and Creytown. Nicaragua,
respectively
The Alert Il at Panama. and II will
take her about day and a half TO reach
San Juan del Sur, which IL the cable sta
ton nearest Corinto. situated about 100
miles below that port. The Atlanta Is at
Key West. and can make the distance of
40 miles from that place to Greytown In
two and n hall days
When the Secretary was asked the sig
nlhcance OF these orders be answered
promptly az follows: THE newspapers
say that revolution Is probable In Mica
ragua- They state that the people are
very much dissatisfied with the course
or the government. and are likely to at
tempt TO overthrow H. In order TO pro-
tect the interests OF American citizens.
their lives ard property. and following the
policy always pursued I'm such contn-
gencies. / have ordered the Alert to San
Juan del Sur and the Atlanta to Grey
town.
In addition to these vessels, the Mont
eomery. now at Mobile. will sail on May
'th for Greytown, conveying the Nlcara-
qua Canal Commission To that place. The
monterey, which has sailed for Panama,
viii remain at Panama for the present
With two United States ships on one
side OF Nicaragua and one ship on the
other Side II Is plain that American in
terests viii be well protected II the ru-
mored revolution should take place. But
! wish II distinctly understood that these
vessels are sent 10 Nicaragua for the pur-
pose OF caring for citizens of the United
States and their interests. and not on any
business connected with the situation at
COrinto."
The Alert Is one of the older vessels OF
the navy, an iron cruiser of loo tons
displacement. and propelled by a single
screw. Her main bettery consists of four
guns. and she does not compare formlda-
bly, with either of the British ships aow
al Corinto, although she would probably
not be overmatched by the Wild Swan.
now at San Juan del Sur, the port Of
her destination.
OUR POLICY.
While the policy of this government
In the trouble at Corinto Is well under
stood. the first authoritative statement
on the subject was not made until to-day.
Cabinet officer said this evening that
the United States could not interfere be-
tween Great Britain and Nicaragua in
their matter OF difference, because Mica
ragua was sovereign State. recognized
as such by Great Britain and the United
States. and must hold herself responsible
to Great Britain for offences committed
against British subjects
Tine United States Government he said,
docs not undertake 20 extend a protecto-
rate over Central and South America
TO such an extent that sovereign State
OF one or the other OF these countries may
insult another sovereign nation with the
expectation that this government will
protect it from forcible resentment by the
nation insuted. Such principle has
never been recognized by the United
States. and If We attemptd to assert it.
We would secure the enmity OF every
nation having dealings with Central
and South America"
II is understood that the situation at
Corinto has been relieved of much of Its
tension by an intimation cabled by Am
bassador Bayard-that in case Nicaragua
would guarantee payment of the in
demnity asked within fifteen days Great
Britain would accede to a request for
such an extension of time.
THE CANAL
Mr.. Warner Miller, president OF the
Nicaragua Canal Company, had an inter-
view to-day with Secretary Gresham and
Secretary Herbert.
MY business with the Secretary of
State and Secretary OF the Navy" he
said afterwards, was that of informing
them OF the physical configuration of
the country on the proposed canal route.
in order that the Canal Commission may
i.. BOD In, fagil ifuff nsr orb ht
experience in Nicaragua has enabled me
to give information that will be valuable
to the commission. and | have offered 10
afford such assistance as is in my power
to make its duties less arduous. In at
tempting such survey in tropical
jungle Il is necessary TO be prepared, and
am here to help in that preparation"
Mr.. Miller said he did not care TO talk
about the political situation in Nicaragua.
because ne was the representative OF the
canal company, which had the greatest
interest at stake. He made the positive
statement. however. that the United
States would not permit Great Britain or
any other country TO undermine our in
terests in the canal property.
PROFFERED EXTENSION.
LONDON. April pa Managua dis
patch says: At late hour this evening.
President Zeaya received telegram
from Washington stating that Great
Britain would withdraw her ships from
Corinto and give Nicaragua fifteen days
in which TO pay the $1,000 smart money,
If such a proposition would be accepted
by Nicaragua. The dispatch also stated
that SO far as the remaining conditions
in the ultimatum were concerned, they
should be so modified as to meet the OBJ
jections OF Nicaragua.
II Is understood that these propositions
are the results of the efforts OF the United
States to bring about a settlement OF
the pending difficulty In a manner alike
honorable to both countries.
Upon receipt OF the dispatch President
Zelaya held an audience with his princi-
pal advisers. and reply will probably
be made within few hours. President
Zelaya, IL is believed, VIII be disposed
to accept the terms outlined In the de-
spatch. IL will, however, require careful
owing 10 the intense hos
fifty Which exists against the British Gov
eminent, and the willingness on the
part of some Of the people 10 continue
The struggle indefinitely.
STEPHENSONS REPORT.
LONDON, April 29.-Sir Edward Grey.
Secretary for fGelgn
Affairs, announced in the House OF Com
ilDuS iO-ddy tihA tiN S''Nt'''N~
received dispatches from Rear-Admiral
STEPHENSON at Corinto, conveying the In
formation that that port had been occu-
pied by the British on April Hth, ana
that no opposition to its occupation had |
been made by the Nicaraguans. The dis |
patches, he said, further stated that upon |
the landing OF the British force or |
sailors and marines the Nicaraguan !
authorities withdrew from the town. |
To this announcement Sir Edward added |
he statement that care had been taken. I
that British trade with Nicaragua should /
rot be placed at the slightest disad-
vantage.
Sir william Harcourt, Chancellor or the |
Exchequer. moved that the remainder |
Of the session be devoted wholly to the
OF government business.
The motion was carried-252 to 80. a gov
eminent majority Of 22.
Sir Edward Grey, replying to question |
Is to the terms OF British recognition J
If the Republic of Hawaii. said that
,fficial recognition of the Hawaiian re-
public was given by Great Britain upon
he stability OF the form OF government
being ascertsined. He knew or no pre-
,edent, he said, for the withdrawal or
,uch recognition after II had been granted
ipon adequate knowledge OF antecedent |
acts.
Referring to the situation in Nicaragua,
Mr. William p Byles, Liberal, asked II |