Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-28


The Mexican gunboat, General
Guerrero, having zelaya, who fled
from Manaaua Christmas on board,
docked hare at 8 O'Clock this
morning. Accompanying the for
ner president were his ex-minister
Of war and four other Nicarag-
uans.. The gunboat arrived off
this port last nIght, but anchored
outside the harbor until this
morning.
Washington, D. c., Dec. 27.-The
docking of the General Guerrero the
Mexican gunboat, at Salina Cruz with
ze1aya and party aboard is not regard
ed as a change in the former presi-
dents plans. AS understood here it
was his purpose at the time he left
Manegua to proceed to the City of
Mexico and there is no doubt that this
will be his destination. How long he
will remain in Mexico. however, is not
known, here.
The departure of Zelaya from Mica
ragua is not regarded in official circles
here as at all conclusive that he will
escape punishr.ent for his crimes in
that country. The United States gov
srnment han never taken any steps
whatever for the apprehension OF
Zelaya or to prevent his leaving the
country. 1t preferred 10 proceed with
deliberation, knowing that should his
presence in Nicaragua be required at
any time to answer for his misdeeds,
his person could be secured with little
or no difficulty. There Is ample pre-
cedent for securing the extradition OF
Zelaya and should the United States
demand of Nicaragua his punishment
there seems little doubt that any ma
ton where he may have taken refuge
will on the showing the United States
will be able to make, surrender him for
trial and punishment.
Arrests ZeIaya's Relatives.
Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. 27.-The
new president of Nicaragua, Jose Ma
driz, is taking hold of affairs with a
: strong hand
Zelaya left him the legacy Of an
empty treasury, and soon after Presi
dent Madriz had publicly announced
in effect, that the country was prac
ticaIly on the verge of bankruptcy, the
arrest Of Joaquin Passos, Zelaya's son
in-law, and Ernesto Martinez, Zelayaa
last finance minister, was ordered.
They are now in the hands of the au
thorities, charged with misappropria
tion of funds, failure to register gov
ernment bonds and the circulation o1
unsigned paper money.
Francisco Baca, who has replaced
DR.. Julian Irias as minister general, is
preparing decree establishing com
mission for the purpose Of revoking
the franchises under which score ot
monopolies, given to individuals by Ze
laya, have been operated.
Under the cover of darkness Thurs
day morning Zelaya, accompanied by
heavily armed guard, proceeded t!
Corinto, where the Mexican warshiI
has been lying several days close t.
the United States cruiser Albany. 9th
er American warships were anchored
In the harbor, with ma4ines aboard
awaiting instructions.
Protected by American Flag.
Zelayas coming was unheralded bu
the guard from the Guerrero received
him and soon he was safe under tht
protection of the Mexican flag. At
O'clock in the afternoon the warshil
weighed anchor and started seaward
n
from shore and hundreds of soldier
and citizens waved the former dicta
tor farewell from the beach. Zelay
stood alone and waved back the an
swer. He uncovered when abreast 0
the Albany, but the American cruise
made no response. He then turne
again towards the shore, gazing unit
out of sight.
Shortly before the arrival Of Ze
laya at Corinto, the gunboat Prince
ton proceeded for San Juan Del SUI
The rumor spread that the Princeto
intended to watch the Mexican grr
boat, but she proceeded directly dow
the coast.
The report of her arrival at her de'
tination greatly relieved the anxiet
of Zelayan adherents.
Zelaya was entertained at luncheo
in Corinto by the late commandant {
the port. The guests included th
Mexican minister and officers of th
gunboat Guerrero, and the battle {
Rama was informally discussed Z