The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
KNOX WATCHES MADRIZ PARTY Awaits Action of Other Republics. RECOGNITION IS EXPECTED Senor CreeI is Pleased Win Visit to Washington. Ia statement te the PasIie ndexieaa Envey azaI<es Clear the Atti- tsde ss Dias Government Toward Ceasr.i Amsr-
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 Washington, Dec. s0.--There Is much speculation here concerning the prob able action of Central American re- publies in the recognition of the Mad rig government.
 Up to today the state Department had received no official information of such recognition of Latin-American countries.
 1t Is an open sec,et that the Amer ican State Department would be sur prised to learn that Mexico had recog- nized President Madriz without hav- Ing previously consulted the United States. Zeiaya's influence In Hondu- ras, however. has been such that the recognition of the Madriz government by that country would seem quite nat urRL
 The intense desire of Costa Rica for peace at any price. 1t is said. might lead that nation to lend it's influence in giving stability to the Madriz gov ernment by recognizing It's authority.
 0fiicial information that General To- iedo. who is supposed to be in posses lsion of arms distributed by zeiaya be- fore hts departure. Is at Managua dt- recting military opcrations in the ca pacity of Minister of War. was re- ceived at the State Department today.
 Diplomatic Niceties.
 The situation In Nicaragua presents some diplomatic niceties in relation to the propriety of recognizing the Gov ernment of Afadriz by the Central American States In the opinion of the officials of the State Department, Pres ident Madriz should receive no recog- nition on the part of the Central Amer lean republic beyond that which would be accorded to leader of a faction.
 Because of the close relations main- faiDed by Zelaya with Honduras. 1t Is expected that Government may be fore most in doing anything that will tend to strafghten the authority of Madriz, but there would be great surprise should such action be taken by Mexico without previous understanding with the United states.
 It is pointed out here that as the Unified T5tafes 5s ftiaG onfy Government that has broken off 0fficiai relations with Nicaragua, there will be no ocea- sion for special recognition on the part of the Central American Republic were Madriz elected President under oFdf- nary circumstances as diplomatic re- lations with the nation would be con- tfnued as usual But in view of the statement that Madriz merely headed one of two factions and was elected by what has been declared to be a packed congress-" conditions should. In the opinion of the officials here, be stable before support is given him. in the form of any recognition as Pres ldent of the republic by other Central American governments.
 Rumors that Admiral Kimbai would be reprimanded for having called upon Madriz at Managua were denied by As- sistant Secretary of State Wilson. As- sistant Secretary of the Navy Winthrop Characterised the rumor as being ab- solutely without foupdation.
 Admiral Kimball. according to the officials. has made no report of his call upon Madriz, although he announced to Washington his intention to inspect conditions at Managua.
 zelaya HoIds His Tongue.
 Mexico. Dec 3o-That President Diaz today gave zelaya a little friend ly advice in regard to.talking to news paper correspondents and whispered in his ear that 1t would be wise for him to refrain from too freely expressing his opinion, was admitted by Zelaya's S secretary tonight. when he returned a card to a newspaper man with the remark that the ex-dictator of Nicara- qua had just adopted a policy of re- rusing to be interviewed. and would have nothing more to say for publica- ton for a period of six days. Just why six days was named he would not explain.
 zelaya called on the chief executive of Mexico today. Up to that time he received every newspaper man who called. After the meeting, it was as if very wide gulf had opened be- tween him and the correspondents and the local reporters. In refusing to see one reporter. zelaya, through his secretary, told him that he wished to avoid being the means of bringing Mexico Into the controversy in any way. and that if he (zelaya) further discussed matters. his statements might be misconstrued with such a result
 zelaya's visit at the national palace lasted half hour. He was received by President Diaz in the green room. Zelaya and Dias chatted for several minutes and then Colonel Colear with drew. 1t is believed that after Ze1aya rendered his thanks for the kindness of President Diaz in allowing him an asylum on the Mexican gunboat, af- fairs in general in Central America were discussed at some length.
 To a friend today. the Nicaragua n visitor said that after he hau been In Mexico for two or three months. he would go to Belgium and at Brussels Is personally superintend the education of his children. When he was receIv- ing his earlier education, Zelaya spent much of his time in Belgium, where he attended school. It is rumored here tonight that Zelaya intends to leave the Mexican capital before Sun day. but the report cannot be con firmed.
 Not Recognized By Mexico.
 Managua. Me, Dec. 30-The Mexi- can government has in no way of ficially recognized Jose Madriz as president of Nicaragua. The tele- grams which have passed between President Diaz and President Madriz were of a personal character Presi- dent Madriz himself does not construe them as a formal recognition of his incumbency. The presidential recep- tion on Tuesday was attended by the official representatives of all nations except the United States. and the Nicaraguan administration does not believe formal recognition from any country except the United States is necessary.
 A delegation from Granada today visited Minister General Baca and pledged support.
 Congress today conferred authority on the executive to abolish the tobacco