The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-02
NATIONS
MUST BE GOOD
Attacks on American Life and In
terests in Central America
Must Cease.
WARNING TO The REPUBLICS
scathins Note Issued by Knox Holding
Zelaya Responsible for Murder
Adds New Dignity to
Monroe Doctrine.

Washington, Dec. 2.-There Is re-
joicing today in the ranks of the Mic
araguan insurrectionary party and
corresponding gloom among Zelaya's
friends over the ultimatum handed
down by the u. S. to the Nicaraguar
government. in note which accom-
panied passports delivered by Secretary
Knox to Felipe Rodriguez, Nicaraguar
charge d'affaires.
personal tone are subjects of COM
ment in diplomatic circles 1t is gen
orally recognized the u. s. has decided
the time has come to end further at
tacks on American life and interests
In Central America.
The far-reaching effect of the note is
matter OF especial comment. The
fact that Zelaya is apparently to be
held responsible for murder. so called
Of the Americans, Groce and Cannon
and that the note intimates Zelaya Is
a culprit, puts a sting to the entire
matter.
Almost feverish interest in the next
step of this government is manifest
Concealed in the vigorous but carefully
prepared note dictated by Knox Is
seen warning to Central American
republics that they must behave and
conduct themselves as do other repub-
lies in the western hemisphere. This,
and the direct announcement that the
U. s. intends to see that the family of
western republics lives tremendously
is believed by diplomats to be epochal.
The Monroe doctrine in their eyes has
attained a new dignity. The letter is
one of the most scathing documents
issued from the state department In
late years.
No Warlike Demonstration.
Washington. Dec. 2.-Having brok-
en- off diplomatic relations with Near
aqua, ii is understood to be the gov
ernment's purpose to maintain a posi-
ton OF watchfulness and prepared
ness for any eventuality and 1t is not
believed that It is the intention of the
to land marines on Nicar-
aguan soil or make any other warlike
demonstration against that country
for the present at least, unless some
hostile act on part OF the Zelayan gov
ernment directed against Americans
or American interests should make
that step necessary. The troopship
Prairie will sail from Philadelphia this
afternoon with approximately 700 ma
rines aboard, destined for Colon. The
Buffalo is now at Panama and can
sail for Corinto at an hours notice, and
other warships along both coasts could
and marines or bluejackets within a
Few hours. Thus the government is
IN a position to seize Corinto or to |
AXE other offensive action should the |
seem to warrant il, and |
should such step be found necessary |
( will be prompt and decisive.
Rodriguez Awaits instructions.
Washington, ID. c., Dec. 2.-Having |
Informed in a lengthy cable
ram the Nicaraguan government that |
he American secretary of state had
'orts Nicaraguan Charge D'Affaires
Rodriguez today is awaiting instruc-
ions from Zelaya. What further rep
esentation If any he may make to the
United States through the state de-
or where he will go will de-
END entirely upon orders he expected
0 be forthcoming during the day from
ielaya Rodriguez would make no
tatement today and had received no
urther information, he sald regarding
he progress of affairs in Nicaragua.