Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-24
MADR|z IS IN FLIGHT
Has Arrived in Honduras on
Way to Costa RIGA.
ESTRADA FREES PRISONERS
Two Hundred Men Confined on Is
land Liberated.
PEACE COMMISSION IS NAMED
Free Election Conditional to Recog-
milton Of Revolutionists-T
Is Revised.
ESTRADA FREES PRISONERS
PEACE COMMISSION Is NAMED

Or. Madriz, the deposed president of the
Managua government OF Nicaragua, is on
his way to Costa Rica. according to a
report from the American consular agent
at Amapala. Honduras. received at the
State Department today.
Madriz. Irias, Ortiz, Vasquez, Chavarria.
Toleda and seventy others arrived at
Amapala Monday on the Pacific mail
steamer from Corinto. The American
agent reported that Madriz had arranged
to take a steamer for Costa Rica today.
Nothing further was given of the plans
Of the late president. DR.. Madriz. as
president of the court of justice Of the
Central American republics. lived for
some time in Costa Rica.
Prisoners Are Released.
United States Consul Johnson at Corinto
informed the department today that Es-
trada has ordered the release Of 200 pris-
oners on an island near Corinto. These
prisoners were to have been released Sun
day night. the date of the dispatch.
Consul Olivares. at Managna, reported
to the State Department that one OF the
first acts of Estrada, as president, was
to revise the tariff.
Little information was received in
Washington today concerning the ar
rangements for peace. DR.. Salvador
Castrillo, one Of the Estrada representa-
tives In the city. explained that the Sal
vadOr CASTILLO appointed as q member
OF the commission to arrange a suspen-
not himself, but his brother, who bears
the same name.
United States May Select President.
Nothing was said in the Official dis
patches received at the State Depart
ment concerning the choice of a perma-
ner president. The department will
watch this problem closely. 1t Is be-
lieved that 1t will insist upon an early
election, and supervise the expression of
a choice for the presidency.
Estrada followers in Washington say
that a complete understanding exists be-
tween Gen. Juan Estrada and his two
leading generals, Gems. Chamorro and
Mena, in regard to the political phase OF
the situation. They state taht Cnamorro
and Mena have agreed not to interfere
with the plans of Estrada in that par
ticular.
should such DO the case 1t would save
many embarrassments, as Estrada has
been liberal and his associates con-
servatives. ndther Chamorro or Mena
would be q strong candidate, because Of
his large military following.
Both Estrada and Madriz representa-
tives In Washington speak OF Adolph
Diaz. minister general Of the ESTRADA
government, as the brains OF the reyo-
luton. Should the electorate turn to
some one other than q military leader
for the presidency 1t Is thought here
that Diaz might be the man.
Proclamation by Jose Estrada.
Consul Olivares has cabied to the State
Department this proclamation which Jose
d. Estrada issued upon succeeding Mad
riz:
To the Nicaraguans: Feilow-country-
men, called 20 the exercise Of the presi-
dency in accordance with the provisions
of our constitution, / have taken charge
of the provisional command OF the re-
public in times Of difficulty and sorrow
for the mother country. In SO doing.
have had nothing In mind but to assist
as far a. II lay in my power, In restor-
ing peace, SO as to bring at once 10 an
end the shedding Of blood and thus open
AN era OF reconciliation which may stop
the misfortunes that are now rending the
INV object, then. is exclusively to guar
antee order to society, while ! turn over
the command to the revolutionists, &c
which end I have already taken appro-
interested and loyal efforts. that l may
rely on the cooperation Of the good sons
of Nicaragua. and I entreat them to lend
me their support, as the only sure means
Of satisfactorily discharging the sacred
duties which. to my mind. patriotism I'M
poses upon me- JOSE d. ESTRADA.
"Manasua, August 20. 1910"
FREQ Election Agreed Upon.
MANAGUA. Nicaragua. August "a
In q lengthy decree issued yesterday Jose
Dolores Estrada, who temporarily as
sumed the reins OF government when
President Madriz vacated his ONCE and
fed the country, gives full recognition to
the provisional government formed al
Bluehelds last year with his brother, Gen
Juan Estrada, as president.
In doing SO, however. he stipulated that
a regular and free election for the once
be held within six months.
The decree also names the members OF
q commission, the duty Of which will be
to draw up and have signed by the hos
tile factions permanent treaty of peace
In par the instrument follows:
"As congressman and provisional
president Of the republic and by virtue
OF my legal faculties and recognizing
the necessity to put to an end the bloody
civil war that is exhausting US. ]. Jose
Dolores Estrada. decree:
"First-To recognize as the provisional
government Of Nicaragua the one started
by the revolution at Bluefelds on Octo-
Der 10 of last year, of which the pro.
visional president IL Juan Estrada
Commission Of Peace Named.
"Second-The appointment OF a commits
sion OF peace, composed OF Rafael Ca.
brera, Salvador Castrillo, Hildebrand Cas-
tellon. Gen. Jose Leon Castillo and To-
mas Martinez, which will make known
this decree to the military commander OF
the revolution, agreeing to a suspension
Of hostilities until the arrival Of the new
president a. the capital.
'Third-That IL the commission shall
meet Gen. Estrada en- route to the cap
ital, il Is empowered to sign a conven
ton OF peace in accordance with this de
cree, and will ask for a conference Will
this executive at once at a convenient
place.
"rourth-That in case Gen Estrada /.
too far away from the front, the com
mission f. authorized to propose to tn,
military chiefs that they select q person
who. In the name OF the revolution anc
associated with the provisional executive
shall organise governmental junta 4
act as the supreme power until the ar
rival Of President Estrada
free election for the ONCE Of presiden
of the republic within q reasonable time
not to exceed six months. the said cleo
ton to be in accordance with the prin
ciples Of the liberal and conservativ,
parties.
"sixth-rhat IL any OF tho commits
sioners chosen Is unable to accept thi.
huma Unitarian and patriotic mission thS