The record-union., 1895-04-27
Special to the REooRD-UNIox.

postponed until the coming midnight. a
constant exchange of cable messages in
cipher was kept up yesterday and until
late last evening between United States
Embassador Bayard at London and Sec
retary Gresham. Acting upon the mes
sage from Washington BayGrd endeav-
ored to obtain from the British Foreign
Office few hours delay in the enforce
ment of the uItimatum sent to Nicaragua.
Bayard was also instructed to make cer-
tain suggestions regarding the method of
the payment of the indemnity.
The result of these negotiations, briefly
stated, is that Admiral Stephenson, the
British Commander at Corinto, will not
enforce his ultimatum until midnight to-
night, and it is expected that Nicaragua
will make satisfactory arrangements to
pay the indemnity OF $4,000 before then.
THE ULTIMATUM NOT MODIFIED.
LONDON, April 26.-In well-informed
English quarters to-day it is declared
that the british ultimatum to Nicaragua
has not been modified; that Admiral
stephenson has not been cabled to extend
the time granted Nicaragua within which
to pay the indemnify of S75, 900 demanded
by Great Britain, and In the absence OF
definite news 1t is believed that the Ad-
miral has already occupied COrinto. The
belief is also expressed here that the
Nicaraguan Government will not yield to
the demands OF Great Britain until COM
PEELED TO do SO, in order to avoid being
forced to resign office.
WAsHINGToN, April 26.-Later advices
received here do not agree with the early
reports of twenty -fOur-hOur respite for
Nicaragua. The officials here intimate
that the British have already occupied
COrintO.
BAYARD NON-COMMITTAL.
LONDON, April 26.-Em bassadOr Bay
ara would make no statement regarding
the reported communications from
Gresham, saying ii such communications
were received they were confidential.
Bayard remarked that he was glad to see
the people OF Nicaragua so ready to offer
money to pay the indemnify.
lis II a TACT that Great Britain has
granted Nicaragua an extension of time
until tonight ?" Bayard was asked.
Il cannot answer that question:" re-
sponded the ambassador, "Dut l have a
high respect for the British officials. In
this matter the people OF Nicaragua must
display common sense. They cannot
think British officers will stand, watch in
hand, awaiting Nicaragua's reply"
WAITING FOR THE CRISIS TO OCCUR.
ton of the refusal of the Administration
TO entertain Nicaragua's appel for pro-
tectlOn against Great Britain, 1t is now
learned that the United States is reservinr
It's energies so as TO deal with the Nene-
Zuelan question becOmingly when the
crisis, which cannot much longer be
averted, is reached. The British Govern
ment has been given to understand that
the United States does not take issue with
II as to the right to exact an indemnity
and reasonable reparation from Mica
ragus, considering the gravity of the
ot1ense committed by the NIcaraguan
Government in eXpoiIing a British offi-
cial and British subject from Nicaragua
in defiance of all principles OF interna-
tional law and comfy.
The fact that Americans expelled at the
same time by the Nicaraguans were
afterward voluntarily permitted to re-
turn to the country, has not IN any de-
gree served to palliaLe the o1feuse COM
mitted against Great Britain and against
civilization i'll the eyes OF our State De-
partment.
In consenting to the execution of the
British programme in Nicaragua, how
ever, the State department was very
careful to give full notice that it would
not permit the British to annex foot
of Nicaraguan soil, nor to interfere with
the republican form of government
there. 1t was fully intended that the
notice should be taken as an explanation
of the position OF our Government in
the matter, and IL is said the fears ex-
pressed by the Latin American diplo-
matistS here that the landing of British
troops at Coriuto would be the forerun-
ner OF forcible occupation by the British
OF the territory in dispute between Great
Britain and Venezuela, are without
foundation.
EN- mbassador Bayard at London is well
acquainted with the views Of the Presi-
dent in this matter, and it may be stated
positively that he will not tolerate the
occupation of the territory to the west
ward of the famous Schonberg line by
Great Britain. Secretary Gresham, there
is reason to believe, has caused Mir. Bav-
ard to be informed OF the position that
will be assumed by the United States,
namely: That it cannot permit the ex-
tension of the British claims 10 the ter
ritory west of the Schouberg line, and
the occupation of that territory, at least
in advance of arbitration.
As there IS still remote prospect that
Great Britain will so far heed our prior
urgent representations as to consent to
submit the entire boundary question TO
arbitration. 1t may be that Mr.. Bavard
has regarded 1t as lnadvisable at present
to communicate this conclusion reached
by the President to the Foreign Office.
and it was withheld until the clash
which is inevitable in the absence of an
agreement to arbitrate the difficulty, oc-
ours on the Venezuelan boundary. The
attempt of the Guayeua colonists TO run
railroad through Venezuelan territory
may precipitate this clash.
When the proper moment arrives, the
decision of our Government, it is said
will be communicated in 10 uncertain
terms, and the moderation the United
States has shown in the Nicaraguau
affair, in which the honor of Great Brit
ain is regarded as involved, it is believed,
Will cause our course as to Venezuela 10
be respected.
Some recent statements have appeared
intimating that Nicaragua will be dis
posed TO criticise the course of the United
States in not adopting energetic measures
in her behalf. DR.. Guzman wishes il
clearly understood that it is not for Mica
rAgua or for him as It's representative. TO
question in the slightest way the DISPOSE
ton OF the country, and as a matter OF
fact the Minister feels gratitied at the
consideration which has been shown him
and his Government at time of great
emergency.
Up TO a late hour tonight DR.. Guzman,
the Nicaraguan Minister, had not received
any dispatches from his Government, in
dicstlng what, if anything, had trans
plred IN connection with the British ul-
tlmatuln. ~ difference of opinion exists
IN diplomatic circles as to the precise