Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-23
FROM WASHINGTON.
corresnondence of Alexandra Gazettel

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Chief Wagner today direct ID. a dele
gatira of the Washington lire force
together with the Firefghter, to attend
the fremen's parade Thursday after
noon, in charge of Capt. Wright.
The action of Gen. Juan Estrada,
victorious leader in Nicaragua and the
rev president, in offering to make re-
narration for the murder by Zelaya Of
The American citizens, Groce and
Cannon, is looked upon here as indi-
eating that an amicable settlement soon
will be reached and diplomatic rela-
tions with Nicaragua quickly restored.
While the United States has appear
ed 10 maintain an attitude of neutrality
there has been an unofficial under
standing all along that the Estrada
faction was more acceptable to this
country. 3. =,
Estrada has always been friendly
with the United States His revolution
developed from conditions, under the
ZeIava regime, similar to those which
led TO the break between this govern
mcnt and Zelaya. The chief feature
Of the rupture OF the diplomatic rela-
lions was the execution of the two
Americans. Secretary Knox has met
every suggestion OF settlement with
some reference TO the Groce and
Cannon case, which he had determined
must be settled before any agreement
could be reached.
The mother Of Leonard Groce, who
was executed by Zclaya, will receive an
indemnify for the death OF her son;
Grocc's Nicaraguan wife will receive 4
neusion and his children will be edu-
Gated at the expense OF the govern
ment Daniel X. Cannon, OF Harris
bur., Pa. will receive such reparation
for tn. execution Of his son, Leroy
Cannon, who was slain with Groce, as
the State Department asks from the
new government in Nicaragua. These
statements were made today by Senior
Castrllo, diplomatic representative here
of The Estrada provisional government.
He declared that the reparation Tor the
murder OF the two Americans will be
among thc first official acts Of the new
administration.
Senior Castrillo received a dispatch
early today from Minister General
Diaz, of the Estrada faction, confirm
eng the news Of the lall Of Managua,
I which will be formally presented today
NV Castrilo. as the diplomatic repre-
sentative Of Estrada in this country, to
t re State Department.
Official reports received at the For
cstrv Bureau here today state that the
total number OF lives lost in forest fires
in the Iolo and Occur D'Alene reServa-
tons in Idaho is thirty-three. The
situation is critical and there is grave
danger OF further fatalities.
Three companies of infantry were to-
dav instructed by Maj. Gen. Wood,
Chief OF Staff, TO proceed at once to the
Tahoe National Forest, California, in re-
Spouse to an appeal from District For
ester Omstcad, to assist in fighting
forest fires. This is the first appeal
from California and has aroused con-
siderable apprehension among the Of
fcialS here. The dispatch was meager.
No details were given regarding the
extent. damage, or the loss OF life, II
any. eau ;cd by the fire. Assistance was
only asked.
Official dispatches received at the
forest services offices here today from
Associate District Foresterer Silcox at
MISSOURI. Montana, state that the
known dead i'm the Lolo and Occur
D'Alcnc forests number SO, with two
fatally injured. Several large crews
arc lost and in danger of death. Sill
cox wired rs follows: All towns be-
tween ST. Regis and SalteSe burned.
Wind less violent today and hope to
get rescue parties started. Situation
| also better in MiSSoula where fire burn
ing ranches is under control, but other
fires are burning. Fires in Gallatin
and Bear Tooth forests under control. "
| The Gallatin and Bear Tooth reserves
are located direct north OF the Vel
lowstonc National Park. This infor-
| nation obviates the much felt appre-
hcnsion concerning the safety OF the
park. According to the dispatch Troy
forest is in grave danger and the en-
tire Fisher river watershed is atire. One
hundred tire-tighters have abandoned
work on the BearTooth and supplies
to escape with their lives. Slyvanlte
and the Iakt watersheds are also re-
ported to be aiire for miles. Super
visor Skecls has abandoned Upper
Fisher, Takt and Pipe Creek. but it IS
thought that the crews can get out
safely. Nothing, however, is known,
says the dispatch concerning the sltua-
ton in the 'Elathead and Blackfeet res
CREATIONS. The forest service today re-
ccived Il telegram from Acting Cover
nor Jay Bowcrman, Of Oregon, offer
ing the assistance of the state militia
in cooperating with the regulars and
| the service lirctgltcrs.
John w. Stephens attempted suicide
| in Il cell in thc Seventh precinct TINS
| morniu. 10y hanging from the cell door
| 10y Il leather belt. He was discovered
| before he had accomplished his purpose.
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