The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
America Will Disregard
Attempt to Establish
Blockade.
MARINE GUARD AT SOSUA
England and the United
States Join Hands to Pro-
tect Foreigners.

United States Minister Powell at San
TO Domingo, has informed the State
Department of the attempt of Acting
President Morales TO establish a block
ade Morales has issued a decree order
ing all ports except that Of Santo Do
IniLgo closed.
Ports will be closed after twenty days
to all West Indian vessels. and after
forty-fve days viii be closed 70 com
merce from the United States and Eu-
rope. The United States has not recog-
nized any former attempts TO establish
blockades in Dominican ports and will
disregard the decree OF Morales.
Powers Join Hands.
Great Britain and the United States
have Joined hands to prevent the killing
of foreigners in Santo Domingo by the
warning followers of Jiminez and Mo-
rales
Fighting has taken place on the prop
erty Of the United Fruit Company, an
American corporation; the lives of citi-
zens Of the United States have been en-
dangered and their property looted The
United States is no longer able to be a
disinterested spectator of the three
headed revolution which is raging in the
island.
Marines on Guard.
United States marines are now guard
ing American interests at Sosua The
United States has a warship at Puerto
Plata and another at Santo Domingo
and Commander Dillingham;, of the De-
troit. has joined with the commander
of the British cruiser Pallas in warn
ing the military commander at Puerto
Plata that they viii hold him response
action to quell disturbances.
The Navy Department approves the
action of Commander Dillingham;. and
this approval souFS g. tis- sad -of -revoIn
tions in Santo Domingo 1t can have
but one meaning. The powers are tired
OF the disturbances which have caused
so many interruptions TO commerce. and
will practically police the island.
Anarchy Rampant.
Commander Dillingham; discusses the
situation in Santo Domingo in the fol.
lowing dispatch from Puerto Plata, un
der date of January 6:
In this vicinity anarchy prevails.
Business at standstill. Puerto Plata
quiet at present. Jiminez authorities
collecting duties and dues. Jiminez at
Santiago. Revolution is not one OF prin-
clDlGs bnN DtlWten AaCLlOnS- W III uDt
allow interruption Of commerce. Went
to Sosua morning Of January 3; returned
| Puerto Plata yesterday afternoon 10 see
Cherokee out Of port Will coal here to-
| day and return to Sosua.
Fighting at Sosua. December 26. be-
tween Morales and Jiminez troops took
place on United Fruit Companys prop
| erty. Without notices houses were loot
ed. lives OF United States citizens abso-
lutely d..sregarded. women and children
had TO fee for safety. property destroy
ed. Have forbidden any fighting or any
armed force of any party within certain
/ limits necessary to protect lives Of
/ United States citizens at SOsua.
Forces at Sosua.
Commanding officers In the field near
Sosua have been so Instructed Left one
officer sixteen marines. Colts automa-
| tic and steam launcn at SOsua. to see
my instructions are carried out until
my return. Am in signal communica-
| tion with this force can control situa-
/ tion. Consuls here want guards Do not
! think il necessary at present. Am all
J ready when necessary.
British cruiser Pallas here. Have
/ joined English captain in note TO mill
/ tary commander here. holding him re-
] sponsible for any disorder. and telling
him that we would take such prompt
| action rs we see tit I'm case Of disorder. -