Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-19
KNOX PRACTICALLY HAS
RECOGNIZED INSURGENTS
Steamship Company Receives Notice
That United States Would Not be
inclined 20 Interfere IL Vessel Laden
With Arms for Zefaya Were seized
Explanation Demanded.


nouncement that this government is
tired of the high handed actions Of
the small Central American republics
practically was contained ia a dispatch
sent late today tc the Bluefield Steam
ship Company which sought the pro
lection Of the state department from
interference by the insurgents now
operating against President ZeIaya.
An hour later a peremptory note.
ccuched in diplomatic language. but
none the less direct, was delivered
TO Senior Felipe RODRIGUEZ. charge
G'alfaires of the Nicaraguan legation.
demanding a full and complete explain
alton Of the execution OF the two
Americans. Leonard Grace and Leroy
Cannon, who were executed by order
of Zelaya. when they were found in
the insurgent army.
President Aroused.
Pending a satisfactory explanation
of the occurrence. President Taft
has refused to recognize lsidore
Hazera, the new Nicaraguan minis
ter. Mr.. Taft is thoroughly aroused
by the actions of the Zelayan govern
ment ana apparently is determined to
make the lives of United States citi,
zens much safer and considerably
more respected in Central America
than they have been hitherto. 3
The attitude OF the government was
clearly shown late today when the
state department sent dispatch to
the Bluefields Steamship Company,
the headquarters of which is in New
Orleans.
The company's regular steamer was
about to set sail for Bluefields. Near
aqua, with miscellaneous cargo,
counted in which were a Gumber of
rifles and other munitions OF war.
The corporation was warned by agents
of the Nicaraguan insurrectionary
forces that the vessel would be liable
to seizure. ard the steamship people
promptly called on the state depart
ment to declare the protection this
government would give in such a case.
Practically a Recognition.
The state department promptly re-
piled. The answer was the result OF
conference between the President
and the secretary of state
The dispatch, directed to the steam
ship company at New Orleans and
signed Knox, secretary OF state,
read:
If the announced blockade or in
vestment OF the Nicaraguan port OF
san Juan Del Norte (GreytownJ is ef-
fectiyeiy maintained. ana the require
ments II international law. including
warning To approaching vessels are
observed. this government would not
be disposed 10 interfere to prevent
its enforcement. 4 naval vessel will
be ordered TO Greytown to observe
and report whether the blockade is
effective"
Nicaragua a Trouble Maker.
Nicaragua has been enc Of the
central American republics that has
given this government more trouble
IN the last few years shan any other.
save. perhaps. Venezaela under the
sway q President Castro The
state department mainiaiae6 quiet
and reserve that IS described by one
diplomat as -ominous.- Il was learn
Cd. however. that both President TAFT
and Secretary knox A7ve determines
on the cxertion Of some forcefukmorai
saasion. n nothing mere. With a view
Of bringing the Central American
states 20 a realization q their re-
sponsi5ilities.
the execution Of The Americans Is
held here 20 be indcfensibie.
70 Is evident that the temper Of the