The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-13
ESTRADA SEES VICTORY AHEAD
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found themselves threatened they promptly surrendered--aii save one. This one turned revoiutionist. with the result that an army of several thous- and men was soon in the field and Blue fields and the entire eastern coast of Nicaragua conquered.
 That is the view of the situation as taken on the Isthmus, where. to be sure. there are many Ffcaraguans. rat uraily very strongly opposed 10 the present administration In their coun- try. They are of the opinion that zc- laya sees that the game is up and Is anxious to make his departure in safe ty from the Republic. He would much rather stand in the eyes of the world as having been forced out by the Unit ed States than by his own people. how ever. and this Is why he has provoked reprisais by the brutal shooting of Cannon and Groce,
 The statement issued by Zeiaya to the effect that the revolutionists had employed the two Americans to mine the San Juan River and that they were discharged after they had exploded one mine near the transport Diamente. IS given no credence here. This version Is contradicted by deserter from the Zelayan forces. who has confirmed he previous report that each of the Amer jeans was captured while reconnoitsr- ing some hills near the river.
 Mexican Diplomat Talks.
 Washington. Dec. 12.-Enrique Creei. former Mexican Ambassador to tnis country. and now here as special en- yoy for his government in the Cen. traI American imbroglio. arrived to- day and will bring his mission before the State Department Tuesday. Wniie insisting that his government nao
 ..abounding faith in the broad 1udg- ment and sound diplomacy" or the state Department, Senor Creel indi- cated that Mexico was not altogether in accord with the measures being employed by the United States to bring the Zelaya government 10 time. Mexico Is the friend of both the Central American republics and or the
 United States" he said. My govern meni would like to aid in settling the
 present dispute and 1t Is in peca-
 iiarly happy position to further that end"
 senor Greet was asked if he meant that Mexico was prepared to offer her good offices to bring about a settle
 ment.
 "Precisely." he replied, we hope to join with the United States in solv- ing the situation without bloodshed and with entire good feeling. l know 1t Is the wish of all concerned that the old year, may go out in peace and that the new one come in with noth- ing but promise of international ami ty."
 It has been common report in diplo-
 matic circles that Mexico is desirous of seeing Fefnando Madriz. strong Zelaya follower and President of the Arbitration Court at Cartag0. chosen to succeed Zelaya in the event or the | latter's overthrow or abdication. Se- nor Creel tonight denied that his gov ernment was putting forward any candidate for the presidency of Nica- l raEua.
 Madriz, 1t is an open secret, Is not acceptable to the State Department. That Mexico is looking forward to | the day when the five turbulent 1t.
 tie republics of Central America will | be welded into one government was acknowledged by the diplomat. The time for the creation of the United | States of Central America has not yet l arrived, in Senor Creel's opinion, and he believed that such an amalgama- ton would be through evolution rath-
 CT than by means Of revolution. The special envoy. who is accom- l panied by his secretary, will remain in Washington for some weeks. He hopes, to be invited to take part in the negotiations, which he trusts will l lead to a peaceful settlement of the
 United States .s dispute ipsg 5s with Nicara' stt rf