Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-28
ZELAYA is OFF
COAST OF MEXICO.

lZELAYA is OFF
COAST OF MEXICO.
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laya expressed the fear that Madriz
would be unable to cope with the stu
alton, as he is not military man. He
said the army of the government had
been reduced to skeletons by priva-
tions due to the failure of the new adj
m1n1stration to forward rations, and
| he was glad the army had surrender
| ed, as a great loss of life was thus
avoided
No Opposition From U. S. Ships.
' At 2:30 in the afternoon Zelaya was
taken off on launch and put aboard
the Mexican warship without the
slightest opposition from the Ameri-
can ships, and no protest Of any kind
| Until the Guerrero steamed away, Ze-
laya was apprehensive that the United
States would oppose his departure.
There was only feeble demonstra-
ton and the leave-taking of Zelaya
was unimpressive. No speeches were
made, but band played a few airs in
hall nearby American officers ashore
spent most of the time making snap.
shots at what appeared very peace
full scene.
Says He Loves Manaqua.
Managuans in general were greatly
relieved when they learned that Ze-
laya was gone and President Madriz
has already begun the promised work
of reform. The reports that Madriz in
tends to resign the presidency are un-
founded. He announces he accented
the office after mature consideration
OF the opportunity to bring about har-
mony and peace in Nicaragua, also of
the dangers attending his acceptance.
He was willing to face the dangers. he
says, in order to save the country.
The news of Estrada's overwhelm-
ing victory at Rama has now reached
the ears of everybody, and also the
report that the revolutionary forces
will soon be marching in that direc-
ton. But Estrada is yet long dis
lance off, and the hope is held that be-
fore his men reach the capital a set
tlement satisfactory to all sides will
be arranged
New Minister General.
Francisco Baca has been appointed
minister general in place of Irias, who
resigned Irias has withdrawn from
public notice, as he became very I'M
popular when the demonstrations
against zelaya were at their height.
A dispatch from Rivas says the man
who shouted viva Madriz" was
stabbed to death by three soldiers.
Nothing In the Treasury.
| Numerous caricatures Of Zelaya
one representing him as being logged
have been circulated
Madriz admits he found nothing in
the treasury. There is a general I'm,
willingness to accept as legal tender
zelaya's last issue of paper money
for fear the new administration will
declare 1t worthless. A new war tax is
inevitable.
An army of 5000 Is being prepared
for the purpose of advancing to AGO
yapa, which is on the railroad from
Rama to Lake Managua and at about
an equal distance from Managua and
Rama. General Toledo, who was ap
pointed acting war minister by Ma
driz, protests he is eager to make
terms with the revolutionists, but Is
unwilling to surrender unconditional
ly
He says the revolutionists had prom
ised to lay down their arms immed1
ately when Zelaya was unseated, ant
argues that unless they keep thel
promise they will lose the sympatn>
not only of the people of Nicaragua
!. but also of the people of the United
. States and elsewhere.
| Zelaya Private Citizen.
/ Mexico City, Dec. 27.-Jose Santos
Zelaya, as private citizen, asked ant
was granted an asylum aboard tn,
: Mexican gunboat, Gen Guerreo, &C
: cording to the officials of the depart
/, ment Of foreign relations here las
Q night The knowledge of hin ultimate
!. destination or of his plans for the i'm
n mediate future was denied
Both the secretary and sub-secre
tary Of foreign affairs declared tina
q no conflict with the state department
at Washington was anticipated as
: result of having permitted Zelaya t
y go aboard the Mexican warship. N
a official opposition to such proceed
ing, they asserted, had been made t
. the government, and In the absence O
any objection the act was such as an
q nation would have performed unde
il Hike circumstances.
: "Zelaya took advantage of the pres
; ence Of the Guerreo in Nicaragua,
;. waters, asking this government
n through our minister at Managua 70
an asylum aboard the Guerrero and W
granted it," said Secretary Marisca1
$ ''zelaya is private citizen now an
: had perfect right to make the re
quest. At what port he expects to Ian
v or where he intends to go we do nc
: know. According to our advices Uni
:. ed States vessels which were Their
could have opposed his embarkatior
a but made no effort to do 90. The Uni
t ed States government, which Is pr,
Nent government, cannot object to GU