The Washington times., 1907-08-23

of some other nationality Of rank or
riches SO obstinate wsf he IN the at
tempt 70 carry out his designs that II Is
said that young Zelaya, wnen- depOrted.
was allowed to see his sweetheart only
for few moments, and then while
under heavy guard
It was only after the most fearful
entreaties OF the young girl and some OF
her friends that the lovers were per-
mittsd 10 say good-by at all Zelaya
was arrested while at his hancee's home
and threatened 10 commit suicide unless
released.
Since their marriage. according to Mr..
Zelaya, their path OF love has not al
ways been strewn with roses. although
each has remained steadfast and lovaI
70 the other. Sickness ard virtual pov-
erty has often confronted the two and
yet the young Nicaraguan has never. ap-
piled for aid to his father, who is i'm
menseiy wealthy, nor has he said aught
against him.
Mrs. Zelaya has but recently left the
Columbia Hospital, where she was con-
fined for some weeks following an
operation for appendicitis.
A Big Celebration.
Il don't know which is the happier at
the prospect CT returning to my native
land" said the young husband last
night 1T viii be a great home coming
for me. Yes. 1 expect there Will be a
celebration. With myself and wife as tie
central figures And I snail not object.
Tor l shall celebrate. too. You cannot
realize how much there Is IN Central
America for me. and how little here. ia
such IA existence as I have been under
going
Perhaps they will kin the sfatted
can fCT me. / expect they will. for the
minister tells me that nv forgiveness IS
IS complete l have always been for
given By my mother, however. She has
been win me all along IN my American
love AFFAIR, and has unsuccessfulIv tried
TO bring father around. but he seemed
TesolUte. I don't blame him. neither 40
l regret my marriage. It has ali worked
out satisfactorily now"
J he Presidents wife Is French. and Il
SAID 70 be beautiful woman Alfonso
Zelaya IS the only child. ZeIava becar,e
President Of Nicaragua in Is9S. he va .
a general H. the RAINY and seized mon
the unsettled conditions OF things follow
ing revolution 10 usurp the govern
ment and declare himself President.
he has always ruled with an iron
nand- Numerous revolutions have been
started 70 crush him, but he nas ALWAYS
come out on top. He Is the DiaZ OF
nicaragua. and under him the country
mas proSpered as never before This ac-
counts for his popularity with the con-
mon people and hts successes in war
Ielsya's one ambition is TO become
dictator or Central America. and. I'M
LAC ulAeI AAIlH-AHeFlcn QictatOrs who
seem 70 prefer money and a short reign
10 power. the Nicaraguan President
cares more for power than riches. al
though bountifully supplied with the
latter He works necessarily in the
nope OF some day realizing his ambi-
ton 10 become the dictator and auto
crat OF the United States Of Central
America.
What will be your rank in the
army?' the Presidents son was asked
last night.
Maybe first lieutenant he repI,ad
But am not worrying about rank as
vet Wait unu' my wife and I gel
home. ana these little details can be
settled later"
Dir. and MTs. Zelaya sail Tuesday
from New York via Colon, and will be
provided with passage and ample funds
BY the New York Nicaraguan Consulate.
upon orders Of President Zelaya and
the legation here