New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-01-02
TWO MORE BATTLES
NICARAGUA ANXIOUS.
Hope of Recognition 4ban-
doned-Gratitude to Doctors.

RIuenelds. Nicaragua. Jan. Hope
that the war would be brought TO an end
through the recognition of the provisional
government by the United States has been
abandoned Many believe that two moro
battles must be fought---one in the State
OF Chontales and the other near Managua.
There is q popular feeling OF gratitude
toward the United States because of the
attention given the wounded by physi-
CLANS from the American cruisers and the
supplies sent for the relief OF the half
starved prisoners of war. There is. how
ever. some disappointment that the United
States has not formally recognized the
government of Estrada. 1t was believed
by many that he needed only TO demon
strate his strength TO receive the moral
support of America. The impression was
strong that Secretary Knox awaited only
a decisive victory by General Estrada.
Such a victory was won more than week
ago. and still no encouraging word is re-
ceiVed from Washington.
\ defeat in battle could not dcpreSs the
insurgents more than has the fact that
Washington has lost interest seemingly in
the cagse OF the revolution II another bat
Tie is fought IL is likely that no less than
twelve thousand men will be engaged.
Preparations for the campaign in the west
continue. The next ten days will be de-
voted TO securing more rifles. with view
TO equipping two thousand additional SOL
diers. This will bring the provisional
strength up to six thousand men. -
schooner has been sent 10 Cape Gracias
and Will bring here horses and mules TO
be used on the long march toward Man
aqua
The insurgent generals have signed
solemn pact Ia the effect that they viii
stand as unit with Estrada until the
last vesuge OF Zelayaism is blotted out Of
the government of Nicaragua.
The peace commissioners whom Presi-
dent Madriz announced that he was send
ing 10 negotiate with Estrada have not ar
rived. The American glnboat Eagle has
gone to Bocas del Toro TO make observa-
tons. The British cruiser Scylla, which
brought a duplicate Of the letter sent by
Madriz to Estrada on December 80 has
also departed from this port.
Managua, Jan. president Madriz has
sent 5000 in gold TO aid the work OF the
Red Cross among the prisoners of war at
Bluehelds
Generals Toledo and vasquez have been
ordered to the front. 1t is said that Gen
eral Toledo is going to Greytown. where an
attack on the government troops now in
possession OF the city is expected Vas
quez, il is understood. is going TO Acoyapa.
where 1t is likely battle may be fought
before many days.
Minister General Baca, declaring that
there are two thousand new bills Of fifty
pesos denomination unsigned in the safe
OF Senior Pasos, has issued a decree invit-
ing the holders of bills OF this issue. which
were authorized by Zelaya in the last days
Of his administration, 10 present them 10
the Treasury for countersigning in order TO
validate all of the issue except those held
by Pasos. The Court OF Records will begin
an action TO declare illegal the mortgaging
Of eighteen public buildings 10 Pasos by
zelaya as security for a loan to the gov
eminent.
Six American officers OF the army and
navy are here 70 spend New Years.
An inspired article in a local newspaper
suggests that the revolutionists turn over
their arms 20 the consul Of friendly ma
ton at Bluefelds pending the result Of
free election of a new President.