Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
ZELAYA, RES|GN|NG,
LEAVES NICARAGUA
In ConCiIiatory Cable He Says
He Quit Presidency That the
Country Might Resume Its
Friendship With America.

MANAGITA, Nicaragua, Dec. T.-Presi-
dent Zelaya last night cabled a concilia7
tory message to President Taft. In the
message Zelaya said he had shown his
good faith by resigning in order that
Nicaragua might resume friendly rela-
tons with the United States. He added
that he proposed to leave the country, but
stood ready to account for his acts as
president.
Zelaya's message to President Taft
follows:
TEXT OF MESSAGE.
SECRETARY Knox: L believe that the
sources of your information are preJu-
diced and request that the United States
send a commission of investigation. IL
its findings show my administration 10
be detrimental to Central America,
will resign.
II have received no reply. To avoid
harm TO my country and desiring that II
shalt renew friendly relations with the
United states, L have today sent my
resignation to congress. AS my opponents
consider my presence a disturbing tao
tor propose 10 show my good faith by
leaving Nicaragua. l stand ready TO
account for my acts
United States Vice Consul Henry II.
Leonard. stationed at Cortnto, arrived
here today to assist Acting Consul Cal
dera. A service by courier has been es-
tablished between Managua and Corinto
to keep officers of the American war
ships in Corinto harbor informed of de-
velopment at the capital
The United States collier Saturn arriv-
ed at Corinto today DR.. Julian Iras'
miniser general, has been created gen
xxrffh "a view his GleVa-
ton to the supreme command of the
army when DR.. Madriz assumes the pres
idency.
The opponents of Madriz assert that
this will result virtually in a military
dictatorship by Iras Pending the alb
sence of Vice Consul Leonard from Co
rinto, a United States naval officer has
been placed in charge there.
The Americans in Managua have asked
that they be informed of any proposed
landing of American troops. The reason
given for the request is to enable the
Americans to remove their families to
Corinto beforehand.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE passing
of Zelaya as the dominant influence for
evil in Central America and especially in
Nicaragua, is regarded here as a long
step forward. The frequent mention,
however, of the name of Madriz, as, pos
sible successor to the presidency, is not
received with favor in official circles in
Washington. That Madriz is reported to
be Zelaya's one candidate, pre-supposes
an understanding by which, In event Of
Madriz' succession to the presidency, the
great monopolies now controlled by Ze-l
laya would be protected.
Though this government does not take
90 ha II fS
improbable that the United States would
take active measures to prevent his In
stallation as president. s... "
II is we'll understood the sending of
warships TO command both the Atlantic
and the Pacific ports of Nicaragua with a
view of protecting the persons and the
property of Americans has had the effect
of stimulating the revolutionists to more
energetic action and at the same time
has helped dishearten the Zelaya support
ers. 1t is not believed, however, that this
government at any time has contemplated
any drastic action except in the event
that American lives and interests were
jeopardized.
The execution of Cannon and Groce is a
matter entirely separated from the 9TH
er questions involved and at the proper
time, when a responsible government has
been installed, the United States will
make a demand upon that government
for reparation for the killing of these
two men and that demand probably will
involve the arrest and punishment of Ze-
laya.
Whether or not the United States will
take any steps to prevent Zelaya's leav-
ing the country is at this time problem
atical, but If the revolutionary party
does not bring him to justice before he
has an opportunity of making his escape,
the United States will almost certainly
see that his subsequent return to Mica
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