New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
TGLESTAS AND NICARAGT1 CANAL.
80 ARRANGEMENTS FOR \ CONFERENCE
WITH THE PREsIDENT-OTHERC CENTRAL
AAirpIcANS Al MASHINGTON

AMERICANS AT WASHINGTON.
Washington. Nov 25-Prcsidcnt Isleslas Of Costa
Rica accompanied by members Of his stan and
Colonel Carter l. s A.. visited tho Treasury De-
partment to-day. and after being presented to the
chief officials was escorted through the money
vaults and shown the manner in when the DoN-
eminent handles It's vast stores Of coin and cur
rency lie then visited Georgetown College where
two Of his brothers arc students. one OF them II
IS expected will enter the United States Military
Academy at West Point. under a special "'t OF
Congress extending this courtesy to COSTA hi''.
In the course of the afternoon calls were eXchahge"
between President Iglesas and Nice-fresideh' no.
bart.
Many members OF tho diplomatic corps have paid
their respects President Ieesas. one OF the hrs'
callers being Sr Julian Paunccfote. the BRUSH
Ambassador who as dean OF the corps, expressed
the good wishes Of the foreign representatives
NJ Thebaut French Charge dAnfaires. and a
number Of representatives Of Spanish American
countries were among to-days callers.
Thus far no arrangements have been made for a
conference between President Mckinley and Fres-
dent Igosias although It is believed there viii he
an opportunity a. the time Of the visit. apart from
the social exchanges. for an exchange Of views on
public questions between the two Presidents IL Is
said however by those familiar with President
Iglesiass plans that there is no prearranged puf-
pose TO bring forward the Nicaragua 'Anal queS-
tior. Central American Union or any other SUD
Interests
one Of the chief officials OF the Costa Rican
Marty said to-day tina il merely a coincl1ence
that this visit happened at the moment when the
Nicaragua question assuming unusual prom
inence. At the same time. he said. the people OF
Costa Rica were deeply interested in the Dulldihg
Of an 1sthmian canal. for outside Of tho question
Of Costa Ricas rights in the canal II was rfcos-
rized that the enterpri would he Of incaicuaple
value I'm stimulating business throughout central
America making that part OF the country hgh-
way for the worlds commerce. This official said
that while the present Vs!. would not bring about
any formal proposit: Jns declaration of policy
on tho part of Costa Rica. It was quite likely to
lead 10 a better understanding TO the attitud"
Of that country IN the canal and It's identity or
interest with that of tho United States.
Somewhat iu HE with the visit Of the Costa
Rican party but quite distinct from 1t. Is the re-
cent visit here OF j. l.. Gamez late President OF
the Congress Of Nicaragua, and one Of the men
mentioned for the Presidency OF the new Republic
of the United States OF Central America and j. la
Motto Morgan. an American. who sustana an OIL
cial relation 10 he Nicaraguan Government IN con-
nect!on with the canal Mr.. Gamezs close friend
ship with President Zelaya Of Nicaragua ana MS
influence at home gave considerable significance to
mission 10 execute lie called with Mr.. Morgan
at the White House. and I'm the course OF " taIk
with the President informal reference WAS mace
20 some questions involved I'm the Nicaragua a,la'
Mr. Morgan has also talked with secretary nay,
It is gathered from these visits mar no oppVsi-
ton is being made 10 any acton the nlltu ga
may mt to take 10 forward the hulldlhs OF 'i.o
canal bur. rather. that efforts are being mac IT,
so subordinate controversies ana c"eilioi,S puo ~
lie and private. az 10 carry out the main onJtc' ol
building the canal Itself and thus securing the
commercial and national henelts wh,rh VII VII d.,
crue. After meeting the President, Mt. GameA;
accompanied by Mr.. Corea. Charge dAnalreS OF
Nicaragua. Honduras and Salvador went 10 New
York.