The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-07

remove a source OF no littlo annoyance TO
the two governments.
The republic of Honduras has for many
years been burdened with heavy bond
cd debt held In Europe, the interest on
which long ago fell In arrears. Finally
conditions were such that II became Inn
perative TO refund the debt ana place INC
finances OF the republic upon a sound
basls
Last year a group OF American bankers
undertook to do this and 10 advance funds
for railway and other improvements con-
,rlbutlng directly to the country's pros
perity and commerce-au arrangement
which has long been desired by t6ls gov
.rnmcnt Negotiations to this end nave
Iccu under way for more tnan a year arc
I IL now confidently believed that a short
-imc VIII suffice TO conclude an arrange
ncrt which Will be satisfactory 10 the
foreign creditors enineDtly aGyantd geouS
TO Honduras, and highly credi,a BILE 10
tho Judgment and foresight OF the Hon
1uranean government. This Is much 10
be desired since, as recognized by the
Washington conventions, strong Hon
duras would tend Immensely 10 inc
progress and prosperity OF Central Amer
lea.
Nicaraguan Uprising.
During the past year, the republic OF
Nicaragua has been the scene OF inter-
necinc struggle. General Zelaya. for sew
nteen years the absolute ruler OF Mica
ragua, was throughout his career the dis
turber of Central America and opposed
every plan for the promotion OF peace
and friendly relations between the Ave
republics,
When the people OF Nicaragua were
nrally driven into rebellion by his law
less eNactions. Inc violated the laws OF
war by the unwarranted execution OF two
American citizens who had regularly en-
listed In the ranks Of the reVolution!s(s
Ihts and other offcnses made IT. the duty
OF the American government 10 take
measures with Il view TO ultimate rcpara
~ IN % ord, 81 IL.
lcTests.
This involved tho breaking off OF al;
diplomatic relations with the Zeiaya gov
ernment for the reasons laid down in a
communication from the secretary o.
state. which also notified the contcndins
factions In Nicaragua that this govern
ment would hold each TO strict account
aDlilty tor outrages on the rights OF
American ciLiZens. American forces were
sent 10 both coasts Of Nicaracua to bs :,
readiness should occasion arise TO protect
Americans and their interests and re-
manned there until the war was. over ard
peace had returned to that unfortun,tG
country. These events, together with Zc-
layn s continued cxactions brought him
so clearly to the bar of public opinion
AXE refuge abroad.
In the above mentioned oommunicai or
~ lhe secretary OF state 10 the charge
. aEalres OF the Zelays government.
thc opinion was expressed thai tbe revn
ution represented the wishes OF the ma
iorlty OF the Nicaraguan people, rms
mas mas now been proved beyond doubt b,-
me lact tnst since the complete over
throw OF the Madriz government and the
occupation OF the capital by the forces
OF inc revolution. all factions have unit
90 10 maintain public order and as 2
result OF discussion with al agent of tLt;
government. sent To Managua at the re,
quest OF the provisional government. CON
E'It,, Eprencnsive plans are being made for tnE
!utnre welfare OF Nicaragua Includia..
The rehabilitation Of public creJII Th5'
moderation and conclIiatory spirit shown
oE the various factions give ground for
,he conndent hope that Nicaragua vii
soon take It's riehtful place among ;5.
lSW aolding and progressive cuuntric
~ ETatilies me exceedingly 10 anpo,.p,.
,,Ia' o me argentine hepublc some monIh.
Iso placed with American nl.nufaCtmr
= contract for the cons,ructiou Of 80
and certain additional naval
., ;p,,en.. ;, Ihs extent Of this work an,;
Us Importance TO the Argentine Heni,I,itc
make the placing of the bid an earn.
~ friendly feeling toward the t:nii,'.;