The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-01-18


authorizing the opening Of negotiations
with the countries interested in the
canal and the actual beginning Of the
important work of construction.
I'm that connection | have the nee.
essary instructions to facilitate in
every desirable way the cooperation
between the governments 1t can be
said generally that Nicaragua stands
ready to do her full share in CARRYING
forward this great project. Our pres
ldent, Mr.. Zelaya, is a very progress
i've man and is enthusiastic in pro-
noting all measures contributing to
the benefit Of the country and of gem
eral commerce. and he is surrounded
by strong and influential advisers. 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"
Speaking of the long standing misun-
Outstanding between Nicaragua and
Costa Rica in connection with the ca
nal, Mr.. COrea said: There has never
been a time when the relations be-
tween the two countries have been
more close and cordial. On July a
there was celebrated the conclusion Of
a boundary line which had been for
years the cause of misunderstanding,
and from that time both countries pro-
ceeded in mutual cooperation in the
development Of interests which will
contribute to the welfare of both of
them. President Zelaya is anxious to
sustain at any cost the peace Of Cen
tral America, and, as far as l know,
President IglesiaS of Costa Rica is ami
mated by the same purpose. I feel as
sured that peace cannot be INTERRUPTED
between any Of the Central American
states, least of all between these two,
which have such mutual interests"
AT this juncture something of the
personality Of the Nicaraguan minister,
Don Luis F. COrea, may be Of interest.
He is the youngest envoy eXtraOrdina-
ry in all diplomacy and the most youth
full diplomat in his own country's serv-
ice above the grade of secretary. He
Is, however, a most acceptable emissa-
ry to the government here not alone be-
cause Of his pleasing personality, but
because of his thorough knowledge Of
the affairs of the country he represents
and those of the country to which he is
accredited. Young as he is, Senior Co.
rea Is not new to the duties of the DO
SitiOn which he now holds. He has
served his country in various diplomat
ic capacities and was formerly Mica
ragua'S minister to Chile He is now
accredited to Mexico as well as the
United States. He recently visited the
City of Mexico and presented his Gre
dentials to President Diaz and had the
distinction of concluding a treaty for
amity commerce and navigation, thus
establishing the first treaty relations
ever existing between Mexico and Mic
aragua. 1t is a coincidence that each
time Mr. COrea has returned to Mana
qua he has received a marked advance,
first from secretary of legation to
charge d'affaires, next from charge to
minister and now from minister here
to minister to both Mexico and the
United States. He was a moving spir-
it in the confederation of the Greater
Republic of Central America and is
deeply interested in the development
Of the interOceanic waterway.
Speaking of. waterways, the Nicara-
qua canal is not the only great enter
prise in this line that is on the con-
gressiOnal carpet. The complete re-
port of the deep waterways commits
sion, recently presented to Secretary
Root has been transmitted to the
house of representatives for its con-
sideratiOn. The project before the
commission is of vast magnitude, being
for a deep waterway and routes be-
tween the great lakes and Atlantic
tide water. The estimated cost Of q
foot waterway is given at $206,358,-