Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-19
ANXIETY FOR SAFETY
OF OTHER AMERICANS
Warships Expected to Reach Ports
on Coast Today.
Government Demands Facts Regard
ing Deaths of Grace and Cam
non-President of Republic
May Adopt Harsh Course.

All present indications clearly point to
a recognition by the United States of the
beiligerency of the revolutionist govern
ment in Nicaragua under Gen. Estrada.
1t is probable that such an official decIa-
ration will be made I'm the near future.
The State Department officials decline
to discuss the probability OF this course.
From all the circumstances surrounding
the case such action appears imminent.
The State Department has heard moth
ing from any Nicarauguan quarter since
yesterday. The warships Des Moines and
Vicksburg. which have been dispatched
to Nicaraguan ports, are expected to ar
rive at their destination some time today.
1t is not improbable that wireless reports
may be received from them before night.
Their presence in Nicaraguan ports will
at least have value In indicating that
the United States has a great interest in
the result of the contest now waged I'm
that country. These vessels will report
developments in Nicaragua as promptly
as possible and will not assume a hostile
attitude. except in case Of extreme need.
The State Department has already taken
connected with the capture and supposed
execution of Leroy Cannon and Leonard
Grace. When that information is re-
ceived the government will take such ac-
ton as the case warrants.
Until that time this government Will
proceed with deliberation and will not
take any precipitate action.
Fear for Other Americans.
In view of the strained relations be-
tween the United States and Nicaraguan
governments and the arbitrary methods
pursued by President Zelaya in his ef-
forts to suppress the Estrada revolution
airy party. there is considerable anxiety
here as to the safety of the colony Of
Americans in Nicaragua, including the
off,ciai representatives of the United
States.
1t SO happens that three prominent of.
icials Of this government are absent from
their posts at this time. These are
United States Minister Horace q
Knowles, Jose de Olivares consul al
at Corinto. They are in this. country or
leave of absence
Mr. Knowles and Mr. Olivares were the
ranking officials of this government al
Managua. at the Nicaraguan capita In
their absence, the diplomatic affairs OF
the United States In the present crisis are
in charge of Henry Caldera. vice consul
at Managua.
Caldera Is a native of Nicara qua and
naturalized citizen of the United States
He was appointed to his present office
from Louisiana in September, 1g11 ana
has proved an efficient officer. Despite
his Nicaraguan nativity it is decarsc
that he is emiEently loyal TO his adopted
country.
Other representatives of the Tnit.-S
States in Nicaragua are Thomas P. Mof.
fat, consul at Bluedelds; Michael
Clancy. vice consul at Biuefields; Edwin
w. Trimmer, consul at Cape Gracias
Dios, and William III. Seat, vice consI
at same place: Henry w. Leonard. vie,
consul at Corinto; w. III. De Savigny
agent at Matagalpa, and Charles Hol
mann, agent at San Juan del Sur.
Zelaya May Hit Back Hard.
In case of the actual severance o.
diplomatic and consular relations with
the Nicaraguan government these official.
will be given their passports and com
PEELED to return TO the United States.
1t is not known how President Zelay,
will receive the news of President Taft'i
refusal to receive his diplomatic repre-
iigerency of the Estrada revolutionary
party. In view Of his high-handed meth
DDS. IL will not be surprising IL he en-
deavors to retaliate in this respect By
the exequaturs of the Cnite<
States consular officers in Nicaragua.
The absence of Minister Knowles at thu
juncture prevents any action against hin
1t is possible that retalia
tory movements may be first directed
against Mr.. Caldera. the American charC
d affaires. 1t is not believed possible
however, that any violence will be at
or that anything more serious
will occur than giving him his passport
on the ground that he is non person.
grata.
In the event of a severance of relation
the United States would be compelled Il
intrust it's official interests in Nicaragus
to the representatives OF Great Britain
Germany or some other foreign country
according to circumstances.
Explanation Is Demanded.
The United States government has do
manded an explanation of the summar!
execution Of Grace and Cannon.
Secretary of State Knox sent a diplo
matte note last night to Senor Rodri
guez, the charge daffaires OF Nicaragus
in this city. The note was short ant
polite from a diplomatic viewpoint, bu
was emphatic in its diction and signih
canoe.
Instructions were also forwarded las
night to Henry Caldera, the American
vice consul at Managua. asking for
report on the case.
Secretary Knox's demand is TO b
backed up by the naval demonstration
on both the Atlantic and the Pacih,
sides of Nicaragua.
Several more vessels are available TO
duty in Nicaragua waters il needed. Ii
addition, there is force of about .G
i'm the Canal Zone that can ba
hurried to Nicaragua in case of emer
gency.
Caldera Sends Account.
The 6rst disnofcb annoup,,inp the can
ture of the two Americans was received
at the State Department late "wednesday
night from Vice Consul Caldera. II sait
that two Americans. Leonard Grace ant
Leroy Cannon, had been captured q