New-York tribune., 1909-12-26
ZELAYA UNDER
MEXICAN FLAG
SAILS FROM CORINTO
ON GUNBOAT.
Posses American Warships IN
Hdrbor-Sdlind Cruz His
Destination.

.x-President OF Nicaragua, has taken
himself out of the country. and is now
aboard the Mexican gunboat General
Guerrero. bound for Sslina Cruz. Mexico.
Under cover OF darkness on Thursday
rnornlng Zeiaya, accompanied by heav-
fly armed guard. proceeded 10 Corinto.
fr which port the Mexican warship had
been lying for several days close beside
rhe Tinted States protected cruiser Al
heny. Other American warships swung
81 anchor IN the harbor. with marines
aboard. laziiy awaiting instructions.
zelays's coming was unheralded. but a
ruard from the Guerrero received him.
and soon he was safe under the protec-
ticn % the Mexican hsg. Al s O'Clock in
'he afternoon the warship weighed
snchor and proceeded 70 sea A salute
~ thirteen guns was fred from the shore.
srd hundreds OF soldiers and citizens
vavec the former dictator a farewell
from -he beach Zelaya stood alone and
waved back IN answer. He uncovered
when abreast OF the Albany. but the
American cruiser made no response.
Then he turned again toward the shore.
Eszirg until out of sight
AMERICANS WATCH DEPARTURE.
Zelsys was entertained az luncheon at
Corinto by tho oommsndsnt OF the port.
whose guests included the Mexican Min
iste- and the ofhcers OF the General
Glerrero. There were no toasts. but the
hattie q Rama was informally dis
~usse6
Zelaya expressed fear that President
Nsdriz would not be able TO cope with
rte situston. as he was nor q military
man. He said the army cf the govern
0ent rad been reduced 70 skeletons by
privstions due 20 the failure OF the new
demonstration 20 forward rations. and
ie was glad that the army had surren-
dered. as great loss o. life was thus
avoided
The eN-President vas taken or on
launch e. 2.So p. m. and put aboard The
Hs7acan ~srship without the slightest
opposition from the American ships and
mo- protest of any kind Cnril the Gen
srsl Guerrero steamed away there was
rreat apprehension on the part OF Ze-
eva that the United States would op-
nose his departure. There was only q
.lg was unimpressive. No speeches were
made. but q military hand played . few
sirs In . haH nearby. The American Of
-ce-s ashore spent most Of the time max
.ug sns ps hots OF what appeared 20 be
very peaceful scene.
shortly before the arrival of Zelaya a.
-.riutc The United states gunbost
Princeton got up steam ana sailed for
sen Juan del sur. The runor spread
--st the Princeton intended 70 watch the
-o~erlerts Of the Mexican gunboat, but
she proceeded directly down the coast.
and her arrival A. her destination was
reported later greatly relieving the snx-
's'- ~ Ze,sy-a's adherents.
RELIEF FELT N aIANAGUA
Esnag'lans in general we're vastly re-
'@ve5 ~-hen they learned that ZeIava
-sd gone and President Mad-iz has al
-esdv begun ms promised work OF re-
form. AT reports that AIadriz intends
f0 resign the Presldency are without a
---s5 ct truth H himself announces
-rer Do accepted the cfice only after
mature consideration OF the opportunity
-r. oGicl gave him 70 bring about har-
~-uy and peace in Nicaragua and also
no rle dangers which attended his ac-
lteUCe He rs willing 10 face the
dangers d. says. IN order 20 save the
r--rtr..
'reTs ~ the overs helr'ing victory won
fr General Estrada al Rama has now
reached all iu AIanagua. as well as the
report that the revolutionary forces viii
soon be marching In this direction. But
Estrada b. ss yet q long distance on
aid ,t is hoped that before ms men reach
'he capital . settlement satisfactory 20
ODD sides can be arranged.
NGmerous caricatures OF Zelsya- one OF
r-s- representing hin as being hogged
tave been circulated IN the city
FOUND TREASURY EMPTY.
President AIsdriz admits that he found
re .unds m the Treasury There is a
general unwiuingness 10 accept as legal
tender THE last issue OF paper money by
Zsla.s, flr fear the new administration
VIII declare n worthless A new war tax
rs Inevitable.
A forcc or three thousand men is be-
'rE prepared with the purpose of max
trr an advance % Acoyaps. which is on
rhs railroad from Rama 10 Lake Ma
rsgls and about eQuidistsnt from Ma
Dzgus and Rama
General Toledo. Who mas been appoint
90 acting War Minister by Madriz, pro-
fests thar he Is eager 10 make terms
WIN tho revolutionists but Is not VIII
inF 20 surrender unconditionally. He
ssse The revolutionists are on record as
having promised 10 lay down their arms
v-hen Zelsys was unseated. and he AZ
F4es that unless they keep TINS promise
rhev viii lose the sympathy not only o.
Nicaragua but 81 the entire world
The people Of Leon are actively sup
porting President Madriz. but Granada
and Managla are unsettled. as IL Is said
thst they ere 20 b. taxed without repre-
sentati0u
difpatch received here to-day from
Rivas says that q man who shouted
Viva Madriz" wss stabbed 10 death by
fhree soldiers
MEYTCO'S ATTITUDE.
Dr.-...-I Z1lo,., az n DrgrsgT1