The Washington times., 1908-07-12
ReUontion Circus Noou Open;
Main Shoqv Centers in Honduras
Haiti Runs Principal SideShow, While Uncle Sam Has
Paterna Slipper Posed-Marines Are Cure
for Panama Fever.

CONTINUAL round Zelaya has an iron
grip on Nicaragua. and he sits with
peaceful mien telling the others in
tones Of -eproach the dangers Of aid
ing revolutions.
Recently Zelaya sent out two or three
gunboats. This created a furore, but
yesterday he assured the United States
that they were only to protect the
coast OF Nicaragua. This was a most
legitimate and praiseworthy proceed
ing. He gave reinsurance that he only
wished to preserve peace.
San Salvador recently arrested some
revolutionists. who it was alleged were
plotting against Honduras. Otherwise
all has been quiet, with the exception
Of the accusation that the Honduran
revolution was Matched in this little
country on the south side Of the 18th
mus
This IS the full performance in the
big tent. There are side shows without
number.
Firmin Busy With Haiti
General Firmin. who was recently IN
Washington and who. is a chronic revo-
lutionist 10 such a degree that he IS
called a professional, obtained the spot
light again yesterday, il being alleged
that he was buying gunboats and organ
izing still another iunta against Haiti.
Recently there was a big confagration
in Haiti, and many believed that this
was a screen for a big revolutionary
movement, but this proved untrue. For
several months General F'irmin has been
quiet but his temperance created no
surprise.
Venezuela is quiet. Aside from Presi-
dent Castro's defiance Of the United
States. which has long since grown
stale there is nothing doing. The con
troversy between the United States and
Castro has been going on for years and
years. and there IS no prospect OF set
| tlement. There is no public sentiment IN
the United States TO warrant a spanking
on the eve OF election. and all doors of
diplomacy were finally closed when
Senior VelOZ-GOi'icOa was Withdrawn by
Venezuela as diplomatic representative
To the United States. several days ago.
Paraguay Government Owe ,thrown.
There is, however. one Of tie seasons
biggest shows on in South America In
Paraguay the old government has been
overthrow and a new one installed
Paraguay lies between Brazil and Ar
gentina. the two most powerful repub-
lies of South or Central America, and,
naturally they are bitter rivals Each
would like to take the lead and be the
commanding power OF the Southern
Hemisphere. Both. II is said. have been
casting their eyes on Paraguay.
on July a revolution was started in
Paraguay AsuGci0r was bOmbar6ed
FOR two days. The minister OF war Vas
captured, and President Fareyra abGi-
Gated 10 favor Of Vice President CIavcro.
who was favorable &, tho revolutonists.
He established new government This
WAS recognized By every country bat
Argentina Argertina alleged that
! Brazil had fomcnted the trouble, and
was behind the revolution. so she bit
/ terly opposed the revolutionary forces.
/ Brazil said it was not So Nevertheless
/ Brazil recognized the new government
I with the rest Of the diplomatic corps.
/ barring Argentina's representative
Many were killed and wounded. and the
1 government representatives took refuge
in the Argentine legation, where they
were protected The party in power re-
fused 20 let them leave the country
unmolested. AsunciOn IS quiet now,
but Brazil and Argentina are glazing
at one another.
Panama's Sleeping Potion.
| Last but not least, our own little re
public of Panama, IS 10 hold its presi-
/ Dental election tomorrow. J. was be
/ lieved that this would create another
4 big diversion. but 200 United States ma
I rines were sent down to insure peace
and 4 pure ballot. In the primary cleo
lions last week, Cbaldia. apparently.
( swept everything before him, and Ariss.
| secretary OF state, withdrew from the
race Cbaldia is former minister 10
| Washington, but the Amador admins
/ tratiOn favored Arias. Before the ma
rines arrived. there was every prom
! Use of 4 revolution. Il Is expected now
/ that all VIII so off quietly.
! MANY new acts win be put on during
! the summer. but in the usual routine,
/ the season win probably close with the
| advent Of The rainy season, or cool
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