The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-11-25
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Central American OBJ
stacles to Work
Removed.
WILL SUBMIT 1 CANAL TREATY
PRIVATE CONCESSIONS ARE
WIPED OUT AND BOUNDARY
DISPUTE SETTLED.
ZeIaya Eager TO Begin Negotiations
With the United ssates-His En-
voy Bears Complete Instructions
Talks of Outlook with Reporters

h WASHINGTON. November 15--The
Minister from Nicaragua Senior Don
Luis Corea. arrived in Washington this
/ morning. after an absence OF Tour
months in Nicaragua, during which
time he conferred with President Ze-
/ lava and the members of the Cabinet
L concerning Nicaragua canal AFFAIRS
and other subjects of interest TO the
two countries He says that by hap
nv combination of circumstances the
way is now clear of private conces-
sions and border MISUNDERSTANDING,
so that direct governmental consider
alion of the waterway may be taken.
Senior Corea also brings word that
he has Just signed at Mexico City. act
ing as Minister for Nicaragua. the hrSt
treaty between Mexico and Nicaragua
for amity. commerce and navigation,
covering fourteen articles and firmly
uniting the bonds between these two
countries.
When seen at the Nicaragua Lega-
ton to-day and asked as TO Nicaraguan
canal affairs. Mr.. Corea said: Il spent
some time in conference with the Pres
ident and members of the Cabinet 1T
Nanagua. and am happy to say that
President Zelaya and his associates,
and. in fact, the whole country, are en-
thusiastic on the future OF the great
waterway. They are awaiting with IN
terest the developments at Washing
ton. and are hopeful and confident that
Congress will pass the bill authorizing
the opening of negotiations with the
countries interested in the canal and
actual beginning of the important
work of construction. In that connec
ton have the necessary instructions
to facilitate in every way the cooper
alton between the governments.
1T can be said generally that Mica
ragua stands ready to do her full share
in carrying forward this great project
Our President Zelaya is very pro
gressive man and is enthusiastic in
his promotion of all measures con
= tributing to the benefit of his country
= and of general commerce. and he IS
surrounded by strong and Influential
advisers, all inspired by the same pro
gressive spirit. All of them see in the
~ canal work the great development oi
= Central America and beneficial con
y tribution to the worlds progress ant
they will do everything in their power
and in the dignity of the republic tC
see that the work is finished"
When asked as to the nature of hi:
instructions, Corea said it was inexpe
u uient to discuss them in detail. but i
could be said they were sufficient IL
meet conditions as they might arise il
connection with the progress of tn.
canal affairs in this country and co
operate in such new treaty relation a
might become desirable.
When inquiry was made as to tn
long pending misunderstanding be
tween Nicaragua and Costa Rica il
connection with the canal. Corea sal
that by a fortunate arrangement thi
had been entirely removed.
There never has been a time SAL
J, he. when the relations between tn
- two countries has been more close an
r. cordial On July oath there was celt
X brated the settlement of boundar
~ question which had been for years tn
~ cause of misunderstanding and fror
~ that time both countries proceeded j
~ mutual cooperation in the develoI
w ment of interests which was contribu
~ ed to by both of them. President *
III lava is anxious to sustain at any cos
N the peace of Central America, and, a
NJ far as | know. President Iglesias {
III Costa RIGA is animated by the sam
~ purpose. I feel assured that peac
~ cannot be interrupted between any {
~ the Central American states. at leas
"a among these two, which have mutu;
IN interests. This means much not onl
"A for the canal. but for the permane.
NJ tranquility OF Central America"
~ Concerning the Eyre-Cragin can;
x concession. Mr.. Corea said the Nicari
IN guam Government had declared officia
~ " that this concession was nullifie
" lin connection with the provisions
" THE contract The old concession.
n said. had ceased to attract attention
$50 that" he added in conclusion.
y am happy to say Nicaragua is free
negotiate with any one ready to neg
jtiate concerning the canal. and esp
sS cially the Government of the Unite
s States
6 Mr.. Corea called at the State D
irrtr0 tho dar and maid n