New-York tribune., 1910-01-09
QUOTES DEAD MEN.
Zelaya Says Telegams Prore
Guilt of GrOce and Cannon.

Mexico City, Jan. 3-As justification of
his refusal to pardon Cannon and Groce
and in support of denial which he made
to-day of irregularity in the manner of
their cOndemnations, jose Santos Zelaya
exhibited for the first time kilograms which
he claimed TO have received from the
American victims of Nicaraguan martial
law.
Zelaya uttered his denial in reply to
charges made by President MadriZ of
Nicaragua that the executions of Groce
and Cannon were illegal and that the
United States government was JUSTIFIED in
its resentment over this action.
The kilograms We're as follows:
"El Castillo, Nov "A, 1909.
Commander in Chief j. Santos Zelaya,
Campo de Marte:
The confessions made by me in my trial
are sufficient proofs OF my voluntary guilt;
therefore l do not attempt to maintain be-
fore you the innocence which does not eX-
ist, and ] limit myself TO asking that your
recognized Inagnanimity be extended TO me,
saving my life and iTnprisoning me instead
for the number of wears YOU may desg-
nate. promising YOU on my word OF honor,
never again 10 mix in the political affairs
OF the country, and, furthermore, to serve
the government over which you preside in
all that NAV be necessary for the peace of
the republic which General Juan J. Estrada,
with my humble collaboration, given in an
unfortunate moment Of excitement and
madness, has disturbed. My salvation, after
being condemned by the law and conscienc"
TO die. can only be the work Of big hearts
like yours to which I appeal and in which
I put my trust. for the love of my good
mother. who will be made happy by your
noble action. Your servant.
LEROY CANNON
lei Castillo, Nov. Il. 1879.
"Sehor General Don j. Santos Zelaya,
Campo de Marte
LAS you have always been magnanmous
toward all. pray you in the name of God
to grant me clemency now that | am in
distress. I will remain your grateful ser
want for life. For Gods sake have pity on
me.
Your servant and brother Mason,
Il. W. GROCE.
"EI Castillo. Nov. Il. 1909.
"Senor General Don !. Santos Zelaya,
Campo de Marte
Il reiterate my plea. Mr. President. I
am guilty as ! have confessed, but |
promise you, General, never again 10 mix
IN the political affairs Of this country,
which l love as my own because my adored
wife is a Nicaraguan She and my four
children will be happy through your mag
nanimity.
Your servant, fraternally,
LEONARDO VI. GRoCE."
The kilograms are written in Spanish and
IL appeared that Cannon understood the
language better than Groce, who made
many grammatical errors. Groce appealed
10 Zelaya a Mason. using the intimate
form of thee" and thou in Spanish.
Zelaya, however is not Mason, and the
appeal on this ground had no effect.
Washington, Jan. S.-Vioe- Consul Caldera,
in dispatch received at tho State Depart
mani this morning, states that Madriz has
issued DEGREES abolishtng all monopolies
and ordering all confiscated properties re-
turned TO their rightfLl owners lie has
also ordered all private persons 10 sur
render any arms. they may have in their
possession 10 the local authorities thus
minimizing the danger of rioting and
demonstrations against foreigners.
No confirmation Of the rAported drown
ing of General Diaz has vet been received
at the State Department
The gunboat Marietta, according to a dis
patch received az the Navy Department Is
Oh her wt:s from Port Limon, Costa Rica.
~ Bluei.elds.