The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-27
MADRIz AS RULER
FACES PROBLEMS

Managua, Dec. 26.-The new presi-
dent of Nicaragua, Jose Madrlz is
taking hold OF affairs with a strong
hand Zelaya left him the legacy of
an empty treasury, and soon after
President Madrlz had publicly an
nounced, in effect that the country
was practically on the verge of bank
ruptcy, the arrest OF Joaquin Passos.
Zelaya'5 son-in-law, and ETnesto Mar
tines, ZelaYas last finance minister
was ordered. They are now In the
hands of the authorities charged with
misappropriation OF funds. failure TO
register government bonds and the
circulation of unsigned paper money.
Francisco Baca. who has replaced
DR.. Julian Irlas as minister general
is preparing a decree establishing a
commission to revoke franchises un-
der which score of monopolies Civ
en- TO individuals by Zelaya have been
operated
The monopolies poured into Ze-
laya's purse vast sums of money,
while they were ostensibly in the
hands OF others. IL was TO the former
president that the greater portion OF
the returns was transferred. His
arrest has been enthusiastically re-
celyed.
Santos Ramierez. Zelayas chief of
telegraph has been arrested He is
charged with having sent a telegram
in the name of President Madrig or
dering the government troops To
abandon their strong positions.
General Anastasoo Ortiz, Bcnito.
Chayarria and Pauline Cooley ban
ished by Zclaya in 1896 have been
recalled by Madriz.
Washington. Dec. 26-Complete 81
lence has fallen over the Nicaraguan
situation. No adyices were given out
by the state department and the diplo-
mats OF Central American republics
received no news today
1t is generally recognized that the
United States government is await
ing developments, Vigorous action OF
the state department which disclos-
ed to the world that this government
had grown tired OF ZelayaS tactics
has borne fruit and the chief actor is
fugitive on the Mexican boat, Gen
eral Guerrero, bound for Salina Cruz.
Unofficial reports are that the for
mer president landed there yester-
day.
Mexico City, Dec 26-That Zelaya
intends to go eventually TO Belgium
was the belief expressed tonight by
Minister Castro, Nicaraguan repre-
sentative in this city. He said the
former president would probably
come direct TO Mexico city, where he
would doubtless be the guest OF Pres
ident Diaz, after which he would
proceed to Belgium. his wife's native
land
Blue6elds, Dec 2.-{Wednesday,
delayed In transmission)-On the
first forward movement of General
EstradaS forces TO engage the gov
ernmcnt troops around Rama, AmerI-
can officials here took steps to care
for the wounded
Thomas P. Moffat, consul at Blue
fields. and Commander John H. Ship
ley of the cruiser DeS Moines estab-
lished a hospital By converting the
huge rooms of a two-story empty
building into wards All the surgi-
cal accessories were transferred TO
the building. so that the wounded
would receive proper treatment Con
sui Mofratt. with Commander Ship
lev and other naval officers worked
all night, and this morning the hospi-
tai had the appearance OF one that
had served the purpose for years.
Hundreds were in need Of medical
and surgical attention last night and
they were taken to this improyised
hospital All efforts were directed to
make room for a large number of ad.
dtional wounded brought from Rama
today. Blankets and cots were fur
nished by General Estrada The
steamer lmperator, which arrived a
few days ago, from New Orleans was
placed at the service of General Es-
trada o. the steamship company and
it went up the river TO bring the in
jured and prisoners here. The ship
was cheered by planters whose ban
ana farms cover both sides Of the
Escondido river.
The work of the Americans has
been duly appreciated by the people,
The question OF aid presented a scri-
Gus problem Leaders of the provi-
sional government sought the help OF
Consul Moffat In getting provisions,
as the town was unable TO feed the
greatly augmented population.
General Estrada arrived today from
the front and warmly thanked the
Americans for their humanitarian as
Sistancc.
Mexico City. Dec. 26.-Thc Next |
can gunboat Guerrero. with Former
President Zelaya Of Nicaragua on
board arrived off Salina Cruz at $50 |
o'clock tonight The vessel made no !
attempt to enter the harbor but an
chored outside