Evening star., 1895-04-27
AT coRINT0 TODAY
Mr.. Guzman Informed That the
British Have Landed.
OFFICIALS HERE DO NOT BELIEVE TT
Reports From Other Sources That
the Port is Closed.
THE NICARAGUAN

The British flag floats over Corinto, the
Nicaragua port, and British troops are in
full possession Of that city, Such Is the
information received here today by Dr.
Guz man, the Nicaraguan minister.
If Mr.. GuZman's advfces are correct the
apparently authentic report in Giro ulation
yesterday that Nicaragua had decided to
accede to British demands was unfounded
Government officials here. apparently, are
not much disturbed over the report. 1t was
evidently expected that Nicaragua would
refuse or be unable to meet British
demands, and that the British admiral
would act in strict accordance with his
formal notice to the Nicaraguan govern
ment and seize the port OF Corinto and
collect the indemnity from its revenues
Consequently, there is no surprise at his
reported action in landing troops this
morning and taking formal possession of
the city. There was no resistance, and
none was anticipated.
No Rcsistance.
The citizens and officials of Corinto, 1t is
stated, quietly withdrew during the night
and the British marines dsembarked on
its shores and assumed control this morn
Ing without the least opposition from any
source. 1t is said that Secretary Gresham
was officially advised last night that the
Nicaraguan government had decided not to
pay the Hatch indemnity of $4,000, at
least within the limit of time fixed by the
British ultimatum, and consequently he
was fully prepared for the news that the
British troops took possession Of Corinto
this morning.
The President Informed.
The President did not deem it necessary
to come into town today. and Secretary
Gresham drove out to Woodley The
President and Secretary were in con-
ference all the forenoon, and it was
after II O'Clock when Secretary Gresh-
am reached the State Department.
DR.. Guzman called at the State Depart
ment about 10 o'clock to see the Secretary
and waited fully two hours to see him.
1t is the understanding here that Com
mander Trench of the Royal Arthur has
been constituted military governor of Cor
Into. Reports yesterday indicated that $40
Nicaraguan troops had concentrated at
Corinto ana forces from Honduras were
expected. But the report that all the Nicar-
aguan authorities withdrew. leaving the
British complete masters of the situation,
indicates that the local soldiery we're not
called upon 1t Is stated that the evacua-
tion of Corinto does not mean a surrender
by Nicaragua. Her pitiful array Of troops
are believed to be in the neighborhood of
Corinto ready, to resist movement of the
British troops inland.
Not Credited by Omclnls Here.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tye announcement III
cablegrams to the Ncaraguan minister the
belief is entertained In administration cir
cles that there il some mistake, and the
opinion is firmly expressed that Admiral
Stephenson has not landed troops and has
not taken possession of Corinto.
This belief is expressed very positively,
and the declaration is made that it is SO
contrary to advices received by the ad-
mnistration as to what was likely to oc-
full of its accuracy.
1t is stated that the administration has
been advised thar matters would not go TO
extremes. and that the real cause why a
peaceful settlement has not been effected
already Is for the reason that Nicaragua
has been unable to raise the indemnity
within the three days allowed, and that
the British admiral, having become con-
vinced Of ihis fact. has been disposed to go
slow, and give Nicaragua an opportunity
to meet the British demands.