New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-02
TROUBLE IN CENTRAL AMERICA.
VARIOUS CONsULs IN THIS CITY DISCUSS
THE DISPUTE BETWEEN NICARAGUA
AND COSTA RIGA

Recent dispatches from Central America have
indicated that the friendly relations heretofore
listing between the Republics OF Nicaragua and
Costa h.ca have Of late become strained TO such
an extent that an outbreak OF hostilitles between
the two countries may be looked for at any
moment
The cause Of this prospective rupture Is not In
consequence OF the recent shifting OF tho mouth
OF the San Juan River 0hs western outlet OF the
Nicaragua Canal. for that dispute was referred to
American engineer for arbitration. and was
lately decided by him. and his opinion accepted
by both countries The present discord arises from
accusation which Nicaragua makes against
Costa Rcs that she aided and abetted the revolu-
tionists who recently unsuccessfully attempted the
overthrow OF President Zelaya OF Nicaragua
In order learn the particulars Of the situation.
Tribune reporter talked with the various Central
American consuls and consuls general In this city
yesterday Cecilio A. Delgado. Consul for Costa
Rica. when seen. said:
Nicaragua thinks Costa Rica favored the late
revolution In Nicaragua Some exiles from Nicara-
qua went TO Costa Rica to live until time came
when they would be able TO return home They
recently did and attempted a revolution, and
now Nicaragua accuses my country OF favoring
these exiles and Of furnishing them the means to
prosecute this rebellion: but II IL not true All
Costa Rca did was to permit these exiles TO come
within hsr boundaries and live under the pro
lection OF her flag. This she had to 60 under her
laws. According 10 Nicaragua that State will
Oeclare war on COSTA flca. Dut nope ana believe
II will all end in talk My country, OF course does
not wish trouble. but should 1t come we are pre-
pared for any emergency
Nicaragua, Honduras and Salvador form the
Greater Republic OF Central America: but this al-
ance is for defence only. and now Nicaragua Is
trying TO persuade the other two countries TO make
II offensive as well. and Join her IN this attack upon
Costa Rca. Considering tho relative difference Of
size between the two and which so largely favors
Nicaragua. It certainly looks very queer that
Nicaragua wants the other two to join her before
a
] think Is indifferent to the controversy. but Sal
vador is actively opposed to H."
N Bolet Psraza. Consul-General for the Greater
Republic OF Central America Honduras Salvador
and Nicaragua, said that he knew nothing about
IL officially Tho three States. he added. which
/ represent. allied themselves together as pre-
minary step 10 forming the Republic OF Central
America. which will be composed of all five States
These three States are now banded together form
represents them in their foreign relations. Apart
from their foreign relations, however, in all else
they still free and sovereign States. The
boundary question between the two States in ques
OF the American engineer chosen 10 arbitrate the
matter: but yet have not seen the decision.
as Il IL more n diplomatic than Consular ques
ton. Our representative In Washington would
know all about It's terms
In the late revolution In Honduras. Nicaragua
sent troops and vessels to help Honduras and
while only Nicaragua is involved In the present dis
pute. the papers say the Diet has asked Costa
RIGA for an explanation II this is true. 1t means
the three States intend standing together in the
matter II is probably an exaggeration, though,
Salvador when none existed. II It was really seri-
ous nv country would have reported II to me In
order that | might keep sharp watch out for
expeditions. shipments OF arms etc inns leads
but that it is something that may be arranged by
diplomacy"