Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-07

the present physical boundaries of the city Of Fl Paso. Tex. The determina- ton of this question will remove two governments.
 The republic of Honduras has for many years been burdened with heavy bonded debt held in Europe, the interest on which long ago fell in ar rears. Finally conditions were such that it became imperative to refund the debt and place the finances of the republic upon a sound basis. Last year a group of American bankers un- dertook to do this and to advance funds for railway and other improve ments contributing directly to the country's prosperity and eommerce-an arrangement which has long been de sired by this government. Negotiations to this end have been under way for more than year, and 1t is now conf dently believed that short time will suffice to conclude an arrangement which will be satisfactory to the for eign creditors, eminently advantag geous to Honduras and highly credita ble to the judgment and foresight of the Honduranean government. This Is much to be desired since, as recognized by the Washington conventions. strong Honduras would tend immense ly to the progress and prosperity of Central America.
 During the past year the republic of Nicara qua has been the scene of in ternecine struggle. General Zeiaya, for seventeen years the absolute ruler of Nicaragua. was throughout his ca reer the disturber of Central America and opposed every plan for the pro- motion of peace and friendly relations between the five republics.
 When the people of Nicaragua were finally driven into rebellion by his law less exactions he violated the laws of war by the unwarranted execution of two American citizens who had regu- larly enlisted in the ranks of the rev olutionists. This and other offenses made it the duty of the American gov ernment to take measures with view to ultimate reparation and for the safeguarding of its interests.
 This involved the breaking off of all
  government for the. reasons laid down in communication from the secretary of state which also notified the con- tending factions in Nicaragua that this government would hold each to strict accountability for outrages on the rights of American citizens. American forces were sent to both coasts of Nj orrJ1o tO hA in roaHIrnsc Shn1Jld casion arise to protect Americans and their interests and remained there un- til the war was over and peace had returned to that unfortunate country. These events, together with Zelaya's continued eXactions, brought him so clearly to the bar of public opinion that he was forced to resign and to take refuge abroad.
 In the above mentioned communica- tion of the secretary of state to the charge d'affaires of the Zelaya govern ment the opinion was expressed that the revolution represented the wishes of the majority of the Nicaraguan peo- pie. This has now been proved beyond doubt by the fact that since the com plete overthrow of the Madriz govern ment and the occupation of the capital by the forces of the revolution all fac tions have united to maintain public or der, and as a result of discussion with an agent of this government sent to Ma nagua at the request of the provisional government comprehensive plans are being made for the future welfare of Nicaragua, including the reha bilitation Of public credit. The moderation and conciliatory spirit shown by the vart- ous factions give ground for the con fident hope that Nicaragua will soon take it's rightful place among the law abiding and progressive countries of the world
 It gratifies me exceedingly to an nounce that the Argentine Republic some months ago placed with American manufacturers 8 contract for the con- struction of two battIeships and certain additional naval equipment. The ex- tent of this work and it's importance to the Argentine Republic make the plac- ing of the bid an earnest of friendly feeling toward the United States.
 Tariff Negotiations.
 The new tariff law in section re- specting the maximum and minimum tariffs of the United States, which pro- visions came into effect on April 1, 1910, imposed upon the president the responsibility of determining prior to that date whether or not any undue discrimination existed against the Unit ed States and it's products in any coun- try of the world with which we sus- tained commercial relations
 In the case of several countries in- stances of apparent undue discrimina- ton against American commerce were found to exist. These discriminations were removed by negotiation Prior to April 1, 1910, when the maximum tariff was to come into operation with respect to importations from all those countries in whose favor no proclama- tton applying the minimum tariff should be issued by the president, 13A such prociamations were issued. This series of procla nations embraced the entire commercial world and hence the minimum tariff of the United States has been given universal appIi- cation, thus testifying to the satisfac- tory character of our trade relations with foreign countries.