The San Francisco call., 1909-12-19
WOMEN ASK FOR
PROTECTION OF
AMERICAN ARMS
Tell of Murder of Patriots in
Nicaragua and 0utraging of
Their Homes
Government Forces Have Spread
Reign of Terror Throughout
the Republic

position Of the men aboard. for the
vessel is equipped with wireless, as are
the Albany, Yorktown and Nicksburg,
the three war vessels now lying in the
harbor of Cerinto.
In case the marines are landed at
Corinto. the Yorktown probably will
take I'D its station in the gulf OF
-I0onseca. some miles north Of Corinto.
This viii be done in order that the yes
sci may act as a relay wireless station.
Will Wreak Vengeance
WASHINGTON. Dec. lS.-In Central
American diplomatic circles no surprise
was expressed tonight at the reported
action Of Zelaya and his adherents IN
smprisoning and torturing political
prisoners now crOwding the peniten-
7iaries Of Nicaragua. 1t has been pre-
dicted that Zelaya would wreak sat
aIrnine vengeance on those who opposed
him and who had fallen beneath ms
power and that this vengeance would
be withheld until the time came when
he foresaw his downfall
..Zelaya is VindictiVe and his cruelty
IS a byword in our part Of the world,
said a Central American diplomat to-
night That lie wEl exact in blood
and tears an that he believed is due
Jim. no one who knows him viii doubt
for a moment such stories Of his per
secutions as have been received here
officially lead us TO believe he has in
augurated a reign Of terror that would
make Nero blush.
The troopship Buffalo is expected to
reach Corinto tomorrow afternoon,
when The 700 United states marines
aboard viii be available in case alarm
sng reports are received.
No Friction With Mexico
WASHINGTON. Dec IS-Mexieo's s
policy of peace and her relations with
zhe United States concerning the Mica
rasuan and all other international sub
5ects was the subject today Of a state
ment by Enrique Creel, confidential
agent Of the Mexican government
Creel made the following statement
10 the Associated Press:
Mexico has no intention of having
any war with Guatemala or with any
other country. Our policy is one Of
peace and our relations with every
country are most cordial.
Mexico has not made any representa-
tions TO the state department 10 up
hold the Zelaya administration.
Not a word has been said TO me by
the state department concerning the
life OF General Zelaya or a safe con
duct of him out of Nicaragua
SO Tar there has been no expression
by the state department of differences
OF opinion from the MeXicans views.
The relations of Mexico and the
United States have never been more
cordial, and this issue Of Nicaragua is
700 small an affair 10 change either the
policy or the feelings Of the govern
ments and the peoples of the two great
republics"
Enemies Will Confer
BLUEFIELDS, Nicaragua, Dec. IS
Messengers sent by General Estrada.
leader Of the revOlutiOnists. carrying
news Of Zelaya's resignation. reached
General Nasquez at the head of the
Zelayan troops last night General
Nasquez at once agreed TO a conference.
The public and soldiers are showing
little excitement, but are indulging in
much speculation as TO the outcome Of
the meeting between the representa-
lives Of the two generals
The United States ship Eagle is ex-
pected here tomorrow and her light
draft viii allow OF her anchoring out
side the lagoon to guard the custom
house, although an attack here is not
pynecfed