New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-20
AMERICA RESPECTED.
Course in Panama Has Good
Effect IN Other Countries.
IFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington. April l9-The strong stand taken by
the United States the time of the Panama revo-
luton. followed by the acquisition Of the canal
zone. is Of the greatest qualification and
relief to American citizens who hold concessions
and own property in Nicaragua. Costa Rica. Hon
durRs and other Caribbean countries, according 10
the testimony Of trustworthy Americans engaged
in business enterprises in those countries who have
recently visited Washington.
Il IS asserted that at least twice a year Colon
bian buccaneers used visit the of Mica
ragua, ostensibly Tor the purpose OF inspecting
territory alleged to belong to their government,
but actually for the purpose Of evying tribute and
selling anything which might take their fancy.
According to American developer OF Nicaragua
mining concessions IL was for the purpose OF ap-
pretending Colombian piraJes-for whether they
had the sanction OF the government or not they
deserved 40 other title-that the Nashville in
caribbean waters when the Panama revolution
broke out The Nashville had searched in vain for
the crews OF two Colombian vessels who, their
own ships having foUudered. had seized several
tugs. the property Of an American company. The
Nashville had given Ip the chase and put IN to
Colon for coal when the revolution occurred which
was the true reason Of her fortunate presence
there in the emergency.
Now that the United States has made so strong
a showing OF naval strength in the Caribbean. it
IS asserted the Colomhians have learned to respect
the American navy and have thus far refrained
from further buccaneering expeditions Moreover
the prevalence OF petty warfare has been dssi-
pated and there exists a peaceful condition
throughout that section which It had not hitherto
enjoyed and which Is largely attributable 10 the
comparative proximity Of American naval vessels
according TO another American, who represents
extensive interests in Nicaragua there now only
one occasion for apprehension on the part ~
Americans in that section Of the world. and that
is the sending Of war vessels 70 Nicaragua low
Great Britain on the preteIt OF caring Tor the
-dos4ulto Indians. Protests against this action
nave recently been fled with the State Department
ahc with many members OF both houses OF Con-
EISS- ir s5.-n6e tortoise shell. pearl and mining
industries along the Atlantic coast Of Nicaragl
nave attracted many Americans that locality.
anC they maintain that there is no posi- bic oc-
tSlon Great Britain TO interfere. Nicaragua
mas treated the Indians with fairness These Amer
lcaS moreover. maintain that the real purpose Of
GREAT Britain Is TO protect the Jamaica English
negroes. who constitute the worst element in that
5ocalty, being guilty OF poachinE the rich fish
ing GROUNDS. OF thievery and rapine appalling
extent A complaint against these jamaican
poachers was recently filed with the Nicaraguan
government and several arrests followed which
excited considerable indignation among the ia
nlalcas and II is asserted that tho government OF
that BRUSH island now seeks intimidate Mica
faECa by sending wa-ships TO the scene.
IL IS said that Great Britain has conceded the
soEereenty OF Nicaragua over the Mosquito coast
ara mas no rlght 10 interfere with the political adj
mlHisjration OF that government. but thar the ia
IlalcaIS Sun seek 10 exercise uuwarranred in
nuelce under the preteZt OF humanity and beuev-
oent consideration OF the Mosquito Indians whose
blood Is now three-fourths jamaican negro.