The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-12-06

9EGEus T1el0e8uMA0le NA4AN "a GOWm
cooperation between the sister repuh-
Hes Of America for the maintenanee
peace In this hemisphere has never
been more clearly shown than in THIS
mediation, by which three American
governments have given to this hemis-
phere the honor Of Grst invoking the
most farreaching provisions Of The
convention Tor the paeihe set
Element Of international disputes
There has been signed by the repre-
sentntives OF the United States and
Mexico a protocol submitting to the
United States-Mexican boundary COM
mission whose membership Tor the
purpose OF this case Is to be Increased
by the addition OF a citizen of Can
0da) the question OF sovereignty over
the Chamizal tract, which lies within
me present rhysIcal boundaries OF the
city OF FL Paso. Tex. The detetmina-
ton of this question wnl remove a
aource OF no little annoyance to the
two governments.
The republic OF Honduras hes for
many years been burdened with a
heavy bonded debt held in Europe. the
Interest on which long ago fell In ar
renrs. Finally conditions were such
gEEu
the debt and place the finances of the
republic D a sound basis. Last
year a group II American bankers I'M
dertook to do this and to advance
funds for railway and other improve
ments contributing directly to the
country's prosperity and commerce-an
arrangement which has long been de-
sired by this government Negotiations
to this end have been under way for
more than a year, and It Is now conf
IDENTITY believed that a short time Will
s1lfice to conclude an arrangement
which win be satisfactory to the for
efpn creditors, emtnently advantageous
to Honduras and highly creditable to
the Judgment hnd foresight OF the
Honduranean government This is
much to be desired since, as recognized
by the Washington conventions, a
strong Honduras would tend immense
" to the progress and prosperity OF
Central America.
During the past year the republic Of
Nicaragua has been the scene OF In
ternecine struggle. General Zelaya'
for seventeen gears the absolute ruler
OF Nicaragua, was throughout his ca
reer the dlsturber of Central Americn
ana opposed every plan Tor h pro
motion OF peace and friendly relations
between the i've republics.
When the people of Nicaragua were
finally driven into rebellion by his law
less exnctons he violated the laws Of
war by the unw%arranted execution Of
two American citizens who bad regu-
IarIy enlisted In the ranks OF the rev
olutionists. This ana other onenses
made it the duty of the American gov
eminent to take with a view
to ultimate PREPARATION and for the
safeguarding OF its interests.
This involved the breaking on of all
diplomatic relations with the zelnya
government for the reasons laid down
In a 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.
to be In readiness should Oc-
casion arise to protect Americans and
their interests and remained there I'M
til the war was yer and peace had
returned to that unfortunate country.
These events, together with Zelaya's
continued emotions, 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'
ton of the secretary of state to the
charge d'ahaIres 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 een proved beyond
doubt by the fact thai since m com
plete overthrow of the MadrIz govern
ment and the occupation OF the capital
by the forces OF the revolution all FAC
lions have united to maintain public or
der, and as n result OF discussion with an
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 rehabilitation
of public credit. The moderation and
concIIIatory spirit shown by b vari'
Gus factions give ground for the con
tident hope b Nicaragua viii soon
take Its rlghtful place among the law
abiding and progressive countries OF
the world.
It gratifes me exceedingly to an
nounce that the Argentine Republic
months ago placed with American
manufactures a contract for the con-
struction of two b~attleships and certain
additional naval equipment. The eX-
tent Of this work and its Importance to
the Argentine Republic make the plac-
Ing of the bid an earnest OF friendly
feeling toward the United States.