The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-02
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ing OF Messrs Cannon and Groec. or
indeed. for tn, is-osec-.on which must
be assured American citizens and
American interests in Nicaragua.
Respect and Confidence Gone.
In these circumstances the presI-
dent no longer feels for the govern
ment Of President Zelasa that respect,
that confidence which would make II
appropriate hereafter TO maintain With
1t regular diplomatic relations. imply
ing the will and ability to respect and
assure what is due from one state to
another The government Of Nicara-
qua. which you have hitherto repre-
sentcd. is hereby notified. as will be
also the leaders of the revolution. that
the government of the United States
will hold strictly accountable for the
the protection of American life and
property the factions de facto in CON
troll of the western portions of the re-
public of Nicaragua.
As for the reaparation found due,
after careful consideration, for the kill
ing of Messrs. Groce and Cannon, the
government of the United States would
be loath To impose upon the innocent
people of Nicaragua a too heavy burden
Of expiating the acts OF regime
forced upor them. or to exact from.
succeeding government If IL have quite
different policies, the imposition Of
such burden. In the question of
ultimate reraration there must enter
the question ofsthe existence at Man,
agra OF a government capable Of re-
spending To demands. There must
enter also the question how far 1t is
sponsible and those who perpetrated
the execution If these be verified. and
the question whether the government
be one entirely disassociated from the
present infolerable conditions and
worthy To be trusted To make impos-
sible recurrence of such acts. In
which the president. as friend Of
republics of Central America. might be
disposed to have indemnity confined
To what was reasonably due the rela-
tives OF the deceased and punitive only
in SO far as the punishment might fan
where really due.
To Protect American Interests.
In pursuance OF this policy the gov
eminent Of the United States will tenn
porarily withhold its demand for rep
aration. in the meanwhile taking such
steps as 1t deems wise and proper to
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The future protection OF legitimate
interests. in consideration of
the interests of the majority OF the
Central American republics, and In the
hope OF making more effective the
friendly offices exerted under the
conventions, the govern
nent of the United States reserves for
further consideration at the proper
time the question of STIMULATING also
that the constitutional government Of
Nicaragua oblipate itself by convention
for the benefit OF all the governments
as a guarantee for its future
loyal support of the Washington CON
and their peaceful and pro-
gressive aims.
From the foregoing IL will be APP
parent to YOU that your office of
charge d'affaires is at an end ! have
the honor to inclose your passport for
use in case YOU desire to leave this
| will add at the same time
that. although your diplomatic quality
Is terminated, shall be happy To re-
ceiye you. as ] shall be happy to re-
ceise the representative of the resolu-
ton, each as the unofficial channel of
betweens the govern
ment of the United States and the de
facto authorities, tn whom l look for
the protection of American interests
pending the establishment in Nicara-
era of a government with which the
United States can maintain diplomatic
relations.
Accept. sir. the renewed assurances
IF my high consideration.
.tsigned p. c. KNOX.
ITO Felipe Rodriguez. Esq"
Just what Secretary Knox meant 'n
his letter To Senior Rodriguez by the
re ference To the Washington agree
ment of two years ago is disclosed by |
reference IL that convention. Through |
the efforts OF Mr.. Root then secre- |
lary of state. representatives If the |
Central American republics. then on !
The point of general warfare, largely |
fue. il was alleged, IL the ambition |
II President Zelaya t. become dictator |
II Central America. We're brought IT, |
and induced Ia enter into |
1 compact To refrain from exploita- I
ion of the territories Of one another |
md To observe rules of civilized in |
ercourse. Especially Mere they |
pledged To submit to arbitration in