Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-06
ALLOWS No FOOLISHNESS
Commander koCres TakOs q Firm gtand
Against Revolutionary Interference,
NO INTERFERENCE WITH RIGHT TO FIGHT
Commerce of United states and other
Nations Not TO he Interfered with
by second Glass Rev
Olutiona.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-The Navy de-
partment has received from Commander
McCres OF Machias a mail report, under
date Of Cape Haytien, August Is, setting
out In detail the steps taken by that off,
cial to prevent interference with the
worlds as a result Of the bitter
insurrectionary struggle now in progress In
Haytien waters.
Commander McCrea was, from the ma
ture Of the case, obliged to move without
opportunity to consult the State or Navy
departments, but II is stated that his Wig
orous measures are thoroughly approved.
1t appears from the commanders report
that he took under his charge the com
merce Of nearly all the European eoun-
tries, in addition to that Of his own.
His attitude toward Admiral Killiek, the
insurgent commander, as revealed In the
report, is significant, as indicating the
adoption Of a stronger policy than has been
pursued heretofore in the treatment OF
South and Central American revolutions,
which injuriously affect the Of
the world.
CO.nmander McCrea's Report.
The full report Is as follows:
u. s. S. MACHIAS, CAPE HAYTIEN,
Hayti, Aug. 16, l9O2.-ln order to inform
ton regarding foreign interests, and see,
ing the vessel in the ofing August 10, |
sent an officer out to him with the follow
7sir-f wish to give you notice that l
am charged with the protection OF British
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Rus
sian and Cuban interests, as well as those
of the United States. You are also in-
formed that l am, directed 70, prevent the
bombafdment of this city without due no
tice, also to prevent any interference with
commerce either by the INTERRUPTION Of
steamers engaged in innocent trade with a
friendly power. All interference excepting
with Hayden interests shall endeavor to
prevent. Hoping there will be no neces-
Sity for. extreme measures and also that a
peaceful solution may yet, be arranged to
save the republic from ruin, l am, etc. -.
Addressed to the commanding officers.
In reply Admiral Killick sent me the
proclamation Of the newly formed 'consell
executif" at Gonaives, also a notification
TO the consular corps establishing a block
ade of this port. and the following letter,
which is translated into English, namely:
Commander received your note of to-
day and hasten to assure you that II 1t
becomes necessary to back with my guns
the military forces nov operating near
Cape Haytien, l would only do 80 after
giving due notice to the consular corps. as
demanded by usages of civilized warfare,
and even then firing would be on the for
tifications and not on the city. Concern
ing the stoppage of vessels entering the
harbor, l hasten to hand you the enclosed
two documents, one bearing uron the for
nation of the conseil ~executif at Gonaives,
tien in a state Of blockade. l beg you to
communicate them to the members of the
consular corps residing In the city. l also
hope for a peaceful solution of the diff
Guilty. In case 1t should become necessary
for foreigners to evacuate the city | shall
not fail to visit you and decide upon the
'lSigned) II. KILLICK."
had that morning tried to "heave to- a
steamer not showing any colors, by firing
a blank cartridge. but It turned and ran
communication 20 the American consul,
but afterward by a messenger he learned
and ammunition to Cape Haytien, the de-
livery of which he claims the right to
prevent. He further stated that to block
desire to Interfere with foreign interests.
Asked for Assistance.
Upon receiving his note / was boarded
by the confidential interpreter and clerk
of General Nord Alexis, who, in the lat
capture Crete-a-P lerriet, as 1t had stopped
a steamer carrying munitions OF war for
the provisional government. declined to to
snail now await instructions from Wash
iEgton."
government not recognized; killick cannot
declare blockade of port; inform him; give
foreign vessel that desires to enter cape
My reply to which was: Conditions
threstenlng ashore: Tonsuis urge my imIne-
RN
ment; precedent exists,
The consuis came on board and l dellv.
cred TO them the notice, advising a fOrInal
protest, With was duly made. The con.
suls reported warnings and placards show
ing existing hatred and they earnestly de-
sired me to keep my anchorage. i.
The following dispatch from Mr.. Powell
Tss ass'i Kiilic x ii SIod e de-; t sse t that ii lOr.
eign vessels have tree entrance TO cape
unless Instructed otherwise by the depart
ment."
Replied: Regulations forbid transferring
responsibility await department 3 decision
blockade apparently abandoned"
Later, on August IL. ! received depart.
blockade, and since an American schooner
had come in, reporting no blockade, 1 con.
partment and Minister Powell. also in
formed consular corps officially that block
sds s Vas ins %IsSoas and could n6,, not be re
aeation from General Ssord Aie SIs' that pf Ii,
next morning ana secured the s'i beat 1 piiCs
o.d. scant and Unreliable. August Is we ar
rived at Cagnette. found Crete-a-Pierrot IL
US in. evineing much uncertainty and ner
Vousness. There being a fishing boat neaI
S'f / sent an s HaR%ifysi K Ril fsi Htss e foTiO S8nsul LEI 4
ter, a. me sn same Sv tine ms 81, ehneioslng to him tn
Caps Haytien. MY letter ram;
Polite but Firm.
Admiral IL. KiIlick, Haytien Navy: Dea
Sir-1 came to ascertain your wnereabout
and 20, IL possible, deliver 70 you the dc
ctBion OF my government regarding you
proposal TO blockade cape Haytien.
IT ~ considered not effective, even AS
de facto blockade. and / am here TO tel
you that the United States denies you tn
right to visit or search any American o
other foreign vessel attempting entrauc
to the harboF OF Cape Hayden.
You. notice Of blockade was defective
as setting no time for commencement o
the status of ships in harbor.
Il consider that one vessel. so far frOT
the base of supplies, cannot effectiVel
blockade a place, for the ~blockading vessS
must be constantly present, excepting dur
Hoping for the sake of humanity the
you will not oblige me to use the fore
under my command, / shall DE glad to "a
tend to you any courteEies customary be-
tween United States sailors.
at was my intention to go In and have
talk, TO exchange ideas. but the pilot
have does not feel sure OF the channel an
my charts are old and unreliable.
Enclosed Is the protest. signed by a
the consuls at Cape Hayden. which / prom
ssed to deliver. Hoping you are well an
that ! may be OF service In a pacific wa,
am sincerely yours, etc, etc..
AFTER about three hours Crete-A-Pierrs
came out ana Admiral Kinick sent a
tons and admitted the ineficiency Of m
blockade. which he now abandoned, an