The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-01

Manhgna. Nicaragua. April SA.--Ths
Nicaraguaa government has formally de-
cided "a accede 50 the compromise puopo-
sitton Tor the settlement Of the pending
troubles This decision has been CONF
municated 10 the authorities at Washing
ton Cify and London. Nicaragua agrees
20 pay il5.5no ln London in nfte.a days
from the time the British ships leave the
haTbor OF Coriuto. IL now remains for
Great Britain % as rec 10 this conditions
NfcAragua's = course IS regarded as shift
ing on Great Britain further responsibility
for the trouble. Most positive assurances
Tor the payment OF the money have been
given.
Washington CITY. April 3o.--The Mama
qua dispatch stating that Nicaragua has
agreed 10 a compromise by which she
VIII pay ff5.5s. on condition that Coriato
be evacuated and that the tsrttish fleet he
Withdrawn. Is accepted by the officials
here as summing NJ the latest status of
the subject. Attention - now directed -
London to see whether the condition OF
Immediate evacuation viii be granted. X
IL is the trouble Is practically at an end
II it is not IL Is believed in diplomattc
circles that II will cause a renewal OF re-
ports that Great Britain Is not 80 much
anxious 70 settle as 70 continue in active
occupation Of cortnfo.
At the state department the news that
Nicaragua would pay the STI.sa indem-
nifty within fifteen days after the depart
ure 81 the British troops was seemingly
expected though no direct advices had
been received by the department In fact
Minister Baker Is now In Costa Rtcs.
and there is very little communication
between this government and the lega-
ton al Msnagua. IL was learned at ths
department that the acceptance by Mic
aragua Of the terms which have been
proposed does not mean that the affair IS
settled. Ii is understood that Arnbassa-
dor Baysrd throughout the controversy
has had to encounter the difficulty which
is stiil presented. The British govern
ment wants the money paid IN the pras-
enee Of the British fleet AT Corsnto while
the fleet IS still there and the troops are
in possession of the town. The British
government. sceoEdtng TO state depart~
ment official wants the payment made
as though under duress-
IL Is hoped. however. that the offer
made at the suggestion OF the United
States and which Managua advices say
has been satisfactory TO the Nicsraguau
government. will hn agreed 10 by tho
British government. and assurances 20
this effect have been received. 1t ap-
pears in this connection that the threat
OF revolution In Nicaragua has given the
United States the opportunity 20 urge
with more force a peaceable settlement
Of the present difficulty. as such a result
Of the British occupation might seri-
ously threaten the lives and property OF
United States citizens. AS TO the p0ssi-
BILE arbitration OF the remaining dues-
tons in dispute between Great Britain
and Nicaragua, IL Is understood that ths
United States expects 10 be represented.
and that this win probably not. be re-
fused by Great Britain. This 1t Is said.
Will not be allowed 10 interfere with this
settlement OF the fi5.50o claim by pay
ment within two weeks as proposed.
London, April 3o-The Daily News in
editorial on the NicaraRuan affair.
says: The Nicarsguan canal was and Is
essentially an American enterprise. II is
proper 20 bear this in mind in ali our pro-
ceedings. and 10 spare no pains 20 con-
vince the American people, as We have
already convinced their government. that
we covei the canal no more than We coves
Nicaragua