Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-15

Mexico City, acting as minister for Mica
ragua, the first treaty between Mexico and
Nicaragua for amty, commerce and navt-
cation, covering fourteen articles and firm
ly uniting the bonds between those two
countries.
When seen at the Nicaragua legation on
Q street today and asked to Nicaraguan
canal affairs, Mr.. Corea said:
Nicaragua Eager for the Canal.
II spent some time in conference with the
president and members OF the cabinet at
Managua, and l am happy to say that
President Zelaya and his associates, and, in
fact, the whole country, are enthusiastic
on the future of the great waterway which
will contribute so greatly to the commerce
of the world. They are awaiting with
great interest the developments at WASH
ington and are hopeful and confident that
Congress will pass the bill authorizing the
opening of negotiations with the countries
interested in the canal, and the actual be-
ginning of the important work of construc-
ton.
In that connection l have the necessary
Instructions to facilitate in every desirable
way the cooperation between the govern
ments. 1t can be said generally that Mica
rasua stands ready to do her full share in
carrying forward this great project Our
president, Mr.. Zelaya, is a very progressive
measures contributing to the benefit of the
country and of general commerce. and he
is surrounded by strong and Influential ad-
viSers, all inspired by the same progressive
spirit. All of them see in the canal work
the great development of Central America
and beneficial contribution to the worlds
progress, and they will do everything in
their power and within the dignity of The
republic to see that the work is realized"
When asked as to the nature of his in
structions, Mr.. Corea said 1t was inexpe-
dent to discuss them in detail but it
could be said they were sufficient to meet
conditions as they might arise in connec-
ton with the progress of canal affairs In
this country, and to cooperate in such new
treaty relations as might become desirable.
Prospects Bright for Peace
When inquiry was made as to the long
pending misunderstanding between Nicara-
qua and Costa Rica in connection with the
canal, Mr.. Corea said that by a fortunate
arrangement that had been entirely re-
moved.
There has never been a time" said he,
when the relations between the two coun-
tries have been more close and cordial On
July 2i there was celebrated the conclusion
OF boundary line which had been for
years the cause of misunderstanding and
from that time both countries proceeded in
mutual cooper Zion in the DEVELOPMENT of
interests which will Contribute to the wei
rare or both % them. President Zelaya 3
anxious to sustain at ANY cost the neaca ~
Central America, and, as far as / know
President 1glesas of Costa Rica is aoi
mated by the same purpose. l feel assured
anat peace cannot be interrupted between
any OF the Central American states. least
OF all between these two, which have such
mutual interests This means mucn NOT
only 70 rthe canal, but for the permanent
tranquility OF Central America"
The Eyre-Cragfn Concession
Concerning the Eyre -Cragin canal con-
cesslon, Mr.. Corea said the Nicarasuan
government had officially declared that this
concession was nullified, In accordance with
the provisions of the contract. The old
concession. he said, had ceased to attract
attention.
so that he said in conclusion 81 am
happy to say Nicaragua is free to negotiate
with any one ready to negotiate concern
ing the canal, and especially the govern
ment of the United States"
Mr.. Corea called at the State Department
during the day and paid his respects to
Secretary Hay. in particular expressing his
pleasure at the announcement that Presi-
dent Mckinley had invited his cabinet as
sociates to remain with him for another
four years.
Minister Corea Honored.
During his absence in Nicaragua Mr.
Corea has received notable honors from his
government. being made minister to Mexico
in addition to his position as minister to
the United States. He recently visited
Mexico City and presented his credentials
to President Diaz, and had the distinction
of concluding the treaty heretofore re-
ferred to, establishing the first treaty re-
lations ever existing between Mexico and
Nicaragua. It Is a coincidence that each
time Mr.. Corea has returned to Managua
he has received marked advance, first
from secretary of legation to charge daft
faires, next from charge to minister and
now from minister here to minister to both
Mexico and the United States