The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-16
Mfnister Corea Has the Necessary
Instructions to Facilitate in Ev-
cry Way the Co-operation BE-
tween the Governments-Nicar
gus stands Ready to DO Her Full
share In Carrying Forward the
Great Project-Relations OF Gem
tral American Countries Were
Never More Cordial Than Present.

VAS1iNGIONs Nov. 15.--The minister
from Nicaragua, Senior Don Luis Corea.
arrived IN Washington this morning after
an absence OF four months in Nicaragua,
during which time he conferred with
president Zelaya and the members Of
the cabinet concerning Nicaragua canal
affairs, and other subjects of interest to
the two countries. He says that by a
happy combination Of circumstances the
way Is now clear OF private concessions
and border Tnisunderstandings, so that
direct governmental consideration may
be taken up Senior Corea also brings
word that he has just signed az Mexico
City. acting ss minister for Nicaragua.
the first treaty between Mexico and Mic
aragua. for amity. commerce and navi-
CATION, covering fourteen articles and
firmly uniting the bonds between these
two countries
When seen at the Nicaraguan legation
today and asked as to Nicaraguan canal
affairs Senior Corca said:
II spent some time In conference with
the president and members OF the cabi-
net at Managua. ard am happy 10 say
that President Zeiaya and his associates
and In fact. the whole country. are en-
thustastic on the future Of the great
waterway. They are awaiting with in
terest the developments at Washingt on.
and are hopeful and confident that con-
gress Will pass the bill authorizing the
opening OF negot 'ations with the countri S
ginning OF the important work Of con-
struction. In that connection I have the
necessary instructions to facilitate In ev-
cry way the cooperation between the
III can Sc saia generally that N,cara-
qua stands ready TO do her full share IN
carrying forward this great project. Our
sive. man. and ~ enthusiastic In his pro-
motion cf all measures contributing tn
the benefit Of his county and Of general
-
strong and influential advisers. all IN
spired by the same progressive spirit
All of them see in the canal work the
great Eta aeysiopmens sry tr,, e. Csn.ral america
worlds progress. ana they will do every
thing in their power and In The dignity
OF the republic to see that the work Is
finished
When asked as 10 the nature OF his
instructions, Mr.. Corea said Il was mex
pedent TO discuss them in detail, but II
could be said they were sufficient 10 meet
conditions az they might arise In connec-
tion with the progress of-canal affairs in
this country and cooperate in such new
treaty relations as might become dcsira-
bile.
When inquiry was made as to the long
pending misunderstanding between Me-
aragua and Costa RIGA. in connection
with the canal Mr.. Corea said that by
n fortunate arrangement this had been
entirely renewed.
There never has been n time said he.
when the relations between the two
countries has been more close and COR
dial. On July - there WAS celebrated the
conclusion Of boundary line dispute
which has been for years the cause Of
misunderstanding. and from this time
both countries Will proceed in mutual
cooperation In the DEVELOPMENT OF In
tereats which we're contributed to by
both Of them. President zelaya Is ans-
iou2 to sustain at any cost the feara z
Central America. and ~ far as know
President IrglesIas. of cos'a Ricn. Is an
mated nv the same nnrpose I feel as
Sured that peace cannot be interrupted
between any % the Central American
states NJ least smong these two which
have such mutual interests This means
much. not only for the canal hut for the
permanent tranquility OF Central Amer
ics."
Concerning the Fyre-Craein canal con-
ceSsion. Mr.. C0reR said me Nicarsguan
government had declared officially that
this concession ives nullined IN connec-
tion with the provisions Of the contract
The old concession. he said, had ceased
to attract attention.
SO that" he added. II am happy 70
anyone ready "a negotiate concerning the
canal and especially the government AZ
tho United States
Mr.. cOrea called 81 the state drpxrt-
rnsnt during the day and paid Ms re-
poets 70 Secretary Hay. in particular ex-
grcssing his Measure NJ tie announce
f-sent that President Mckinley had I'm.
xffe1 his cabinet associates TO remain
with hirn for smother four years.