Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
NTH d demand that tile insurgents In the
Rama. surrender.
State DEPARTMENT Concerned.

Although apparently unconcerned over
today's dispatches from Nicaragua, indi-
eating danger OF the capture of Estrada
main Atlantic port of Bluefields by the
government forces. there is not the least
doubt that the officials of the State and
Navy departments are highly dissatis-
fed over the alleged turn of anairs In
Nicaragua. The officials OF the state
Department would not even DISCUSS the
matter and II was impossible TO obtain
from any reliable quarter statement as
to what steps will be taken by TINS gov
eminent in case the revolutionary forces
should suffer a serious defeat at Blue
fields or elsewhere.
1t is an open secret that this govern
ment has gone almost to the limit In al
fording moral support and encouragement
10 the insurgent army, and at the same
time has studiously refrained from actual
physical interference with the struggle De-
tween the two forces. with the fuL nope
and expectation that Estrada was gain ms
in strength and would eventually WIN
without outside assistance. 1t Is now
realized that these hopes may have been
misplaced and that Zelaya Is stronger
tlan had been represented and may posi-
bly, subdue the revolution.
May Seize Corinto.
Whether the latest developments will
require a change of policy remains to be
seen. There is no doubt. however, that
this government has arranged for a strict
enforcement of Its policy, whatever 1t
may be, and will have sufficient fighting
force on the scene to carry 1t to sue
.cessful conclusion
The warships Albany and Yorktown
will join the gunboat Vicksburg at Co
rinto this afternoon. and the transport
Dixie is due at Colon within the next
few hours.
That some important action is contem-
pla led by this government at C~r.nto,
rather than at Bluefields, is clearly indl-
Gated by statement made by Ass s.ant
Secretary Winthrop of the Navy Depart
-ment today. 1t was In substance that
when the Dixie arrived at Colon this
afternoon. orders would be found await
ing her for the immediate transfer of the
regiment of marines to Panama for enl'
barkation on the transport Bunaio TOR
transfer for any service that might he
required. Subsequently there was an I'M
portan, conference of naval officials over
the situation with view 20 the formula
tion of orders for the guidance OF Rear
Admiral Kimball. who will be i'll charge
of all naval operations at Corinto ana
elsewhere in Nicaragua.
4; $ nicely m.u.C,eu This afternoon that
all the ind cations point to radical action
by this government at Corinto and the
general impression is that II possibly IN
wolves the seizure of that important port
and the complete intimidation of Presi-
dent ZeIaya- 1t is Sa q tnal an OIlcidi
statement on the subject of the naval
program may be made late this after
noon.
Gov Creel's Mission.
1t is expected that Gov. Creel of Chi
huahua. Mexico. will reach Washington
tomorrow or Monday. The details OF his
mission here regarding Nicaragua af-
fairs. however. 1t is author,tatvely
stated. are not yet known at the Sta.e
Department. Gov. Greet will be gladly
received by tie State Department Ofh-
Gals, VINO will give courteous attention
TO any suggestions he my have to make
with regard to the situation in Nicaragua.
II is not doubted, however. that the pO-
stion of Mexico in this matter has not
changed. and that President Diaz will
cordially support the policy of the United
States of restoring peace to that trou
blous country.
1t is also stated that Gov. Magoon has
no connection whatever with Gov. Creefs
mission here, and therefore has not been
and will not be designated by the State
Department to confer with Gov. Creel.