New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-28


CONSULATE AND ARE DIsPEisED BY THE Po-
LICE-BELIEF THAT ENGLAND INTENDS
TO KEEP HER FOOTHOLD IN THE
CoUNTRY-wAs WITHDRAWAL
OF THIS GOVERNMENTS
OPPOSITION THE RE-
SUIT OF
BARGAIN?
Colon. Colombia. April 27.-Advices just re-
ceived say that the populace at Managua held a
mass-meeting yesterday at which resolutions
were adopted urging the Government to refuse
to accept England's ultimatum. A mob headed
by a military band. paraded the streets and at
tempted to attack the British Consulate. but was
prevented by the Nicaraguan police who finally
succeeded in dispensing the rioters. The Con-
sulate was guarded last night by Nicaraguan
military force. and every precaution was taken
to prevent any violent demonstration. The en-
thusiasm OF the people is aroused. Their hatred
of England cannot be eradicated. The Govern
ment is using all means in its power to restrain
the populace from committing violence.
Washington April % (SpeciaD. Minister Guz-
man received two dispatches this morning from
his Government informing him OF the landing Of
the British forces at Corinto and the seizure Of
the custom house The first dispatch merely said
that British marines had landed. The second
said that Nicanguan officials had withdrawn
from Corlnto. leaving the place under the control
Of the 'Provislonal Governor" appointed by Ad
miral Stephenson.
within the last few days there has been little
doubt In the minds Of well-informed people here
that the programme OF Lord Kimberley would
bc carried out There Is consequently no sur
prise expressed at the news that has come to
Minister Guznan. England has acted delioer-
atcly and with her usual determinations The
earlier attitude OF the Administration having
been abandoned. there nothing 10 prevent
British marines from occupying Corinto Mica
ragua was defenceless. and President Cleveland
Indifferent Until yesterday II seemed as II the
Administration might exhibit some vgor In b
conduct. but II now appears that those VINO
hoped SO were mistaken. Mr.. Gresham once had
a notion OF showing some Amencanism But he
! is the subordinate Of the President. and the re-
suit is that FOR the first time In many years a
European Power. in defiance Of the traditional
policy Of the United States and In violation Of
treaty stipulation. has forcibly invaded and now
occupies Central American soil.
u THERE BARGAIN WITH ENGLAND?
4 report Is current here tonight that the back
down of the Administration is the result OF an
| understanding with Great Britain. From the
time 1t became known that the earlier policy de-
term.ned on-at least by Secretary Gresham
had been abandoned and English assurances
wcre accepted without questioning. II has
been hlnted that there some 'con-
siderat!on" Involved. The suggestion came
from friends OF the Administration, who
seemingly were Inundated at tn" lack OF
patr.ot!- vigor manifested In tho White House.
|, was at arst said that tho arrangement was
thai Great Britain VAS 10 be- permitted t. have
her way temporarily only In Nicaragua She
was no, To- be- allowed to occupy Corinto perma-
n,rtly in violation ~ the Clayton Buwer
Treaty But there was to be no protest against
her administering a lesson to Nicaragua. In re-
turn for this concession II was explained that
England would agree to submit the Venezuelan
boundary dispute to arbitration. The story re-
ceivcd Httle or no crcdcnce. but 1t was frequently
heard. being repeated by the apologis,s Of the
Administration.
Thos. apologists have to-day started new
theory of consideration" They now say that
the quid pro quo will be furnished In connection
with the Behrng Sea controversy For several
| DAYS Il is known. Secretaries Gresham and car
| Isle have been engaged in drawing up modified
| regulations 10 govern seal-nshing Mr. Gresham
has been in frequent consultation recently with
/ Sir Julian Paunccfotc Last night there was a
| final conference I'm the English Embassy. To-day
! the completed regulations were submitted ana ap-
| proved by the President Secretaries Gresham and
| Carlisle having taken them to Woodey this morn
| ing and explained their meaning and effect The
| friends OF the Administration say that under the
revised regulations this country gains decided al
vantagcs and that for this reason the United
| States can afford to be generous In the Nicara-
| guam matter. 1t is said that one Of the important
| concessions made by England is that hereafter
vcsscls Will be forbidden to have on board. under
/ any preteXt nets. firearms and explosives. the
! only weapons the use OF which makes pelagic zeal
| Ing profitable Owing to the fact that the Cana
dian authorities would be greatly incensed II they
knew that their scalers must hereafter depend on
spears in Rehi1ng Sea II is explained that as long
as possible the regulations are to be kept secret.
How true all this ls one except the chosen few
can say. Il is here given merely as the current
! gossip Of the hour.
1t IS n fact. however. that last night Sir Julian
! Pauncefotc signed amended Behrlng sea reSuii-
tions. that the President approved the same To-
day. and that neither State nor Treasury Depart
ment officials willing to disclose the terms Of
the new regulations. 1t will be curious now TO
watch the efforts Of the Administration to iigure
out Of this joint Interpretation Of the Paris award
great diplomatic triumph which can compensate
! the country for an open and fragrant violation of
| treaty rights In Nicaragua
NICARAGUA REFUSES TO PAY.
by UNITED PRES
Washington. April 2i-N.caragul has re'u ed 10
accept the British ultmatum. This Information
was communicated to Rear-Admira stephenson
last night. The three days given 10 Nicaragua To
make reply having expired at midnight on FIJI
| day the British forces at once took possession
! Of the town. The garrison al Cor.nto when con