Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10

can consular officers there seem to give
credence to the reports.
The latest scrap Of news from Mica
ragua reached the State Department this
morning and stated that Jose Madriz was
talked OF as Zeiayas successor. In the
absence of definite information on that
point it is assumed that this suggestion
comes from Zelaya's friends. For that
reason. as well as others. it is declared.
his selection would be far from salts
factory to this government.
Madriz was chairman Of the Nicaragua
delegation of the Central American peace
conference held In this city in 1907. He
was also elected secretary OF the con-
ference.
At present he is the representative OF
the Nicaraguan government In the Car
tago court. charged with the settlement
of questions arising among the several
Central American countries. About
year ago in a dispute between Salvador
ragua and Honduras on the other de-
cided against the contention of Mica
ragua. Madriz made an effort to disrupt
the court.
Madriz Not Acceptable.
He is said to be able, with strong am
billions. 1t is a question among Cen
trail Americans here whether he could
be dominated by ZeIaya. For that rea-
reason for his candidacy for the presi-
dency being put forward by Zelaya par
tisans
In any event 1t is declared. his selec-
ton president of Nicaragua would not
be satisfactory to the United States.
In another quarter 1t is stated that Ze
laya is fortifying his position at Ma
nagua and modifying his forces for
strong movement against the forces I'M
der Estrada. This may be intended as
lot m
rebellion.
Although the Nicaraguan legation in
this city has been closed because it is
no longer recognized by the Secretary of
State. Senior Rodriguez, the former
charge. remains in this city for any serv-
ice he may be called on to perform.
Recognition After Victory.
The next decisive step of the United
States government for the settlement of
the internal troubles in Nicaragua will
depend mainly on the result of the i'm
pending battle between the government
forces and the revolutionary army ex-
pected to take place at Rama.
Should Estrada win, as is confidently
predicted by Senior Castrillo. his agent in
this city. the United States undoubtedly
would promptly recognize the government
OF which he is the head.
victory by the Zelayan forces. how
ever, would COmpHcdte the SITUATION moro
than ever and require change of policy.
This government will be fully prepared,
however. to meet any eventuality. The
large naval force already in Nicaraguan
waters viii be strongly reinforced by
next Sunday at the latest. BY that date
the transport Dixie will have arrived at
Colon and the cruiser Albany and the
gunboat Yorktown will have Joined the
gunboat Vicksburg at Corinto, the Ze-
layan stronghold on the Pacific coast.
Destination of Marines.
The Albany and Yorktown sailed from
Acapulco. Mexico, yesterday. and are due
at Corinto Saturday night or Sunday
morning. The Dixie took the place OF
the stranded Prairie and carries about
200 marines, several field guns and a
large supply of ammunition. Rear Ad-
miral Kimball. who Is to direct opera
tions in Nicaragua. is also a passenger
on the Dixie.
Where the Dixie's marines are bound
is not known outside the State and Navy
departments. The impression prevails
that they will be taken across the 18TH
mus to Panama, embarked on the trans
port Buffalo and taken to Corinto for
any service that may be required of
them.
In explanation of that belief 1t is stated
that there is no special use for any addi-
tional American forces on the Atlantic
coast. as the friendly forces of Estrada
are in practical control of all that sec
ton.