The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-19

hitting the European Governments 10
acquire financial or political control Of
the republic.
In the terms of diplomacy European
Governments. particularly the French.
German and British. already have let Mr..
Bryan know that they are uneasy" con-
corning the Haytian situation. without
formally making any suggestions. they
have made 1t known that they favor the
establishment of an international Joint
commission to take charge OF Haytian
finances, and thus to run the country.
The German Government has made II par
tlcularly plain that 1t wants such n joint
financial protectorate, unless the United
States will assume the same responsible
ties that IL has undertaken in Santo Do
mingo So disastrous would the United
states cons der such an outcome that it
does not wish even 20 have the proposal
formally presented.
In addition however the Haytian situa-
ton contains possible menace to the
naval supremacy Of the United States In
tho region OF the Panama Canal. At Mole
st Nicholas situated twelve hours sail
from the American naval base at Guanta-
namo. on the Windward Passage, in the
d rect route from Panama to Europe. Is
an excellent harbor. Germany's need for
y coaling station in the Caribbean is so
obvious that to appreciate the situation
one has only to look at a man and recall
that Germany probably will be the prin-
cipaI user Of the Panama Canal.
Taking advantage OF the troubles of the
Haytian Government German interests.
which dominate the commercial situation
and enjoy a very large degree Of infiu-
cncc with the Government recently sought
to get control Of the harbor at Mole st.
Nicholas for the purpose OF establishing
q coalnE station. II is needless to state
hat behind the German commercial inter-
csts was the Berlin Government. and had
the proposal been permitted TO ~ through
Germany would have secured the prize
long desired-a coaling station for mer-
chant vessels and warships at the gate
way to the Panama Canal. Only the in
nuenco OF the United States prevented the
success NJ the project, but as long as
present dcmoralized conditions in Hayti
continue there always will be the danger
that a weak. hard pressed Government will
barter such privileges in return for such
support as will enable 1t to maintain
itself in power
The German influence already is Mt
work in Hayti. and German merchants in
Hayti have placed a loan with the pres
cnt Government which will entitle them
10 voice in the final adjustment Of
Haytian affairs. Two loans were made
this spring on terms so eXtortionate that
had they been made by American bankers
present denunciatlons OF American fnan-
cial operations in Latin America would
pale into insignacance.
xamor Revolution Successful.
The present troubles In the negro re-
public began with n revolution started
last winter against President Oreste by
Senator Davimar Theodore and Charles
and Oreste Zamor The United States
supported the Ores;e Government and
was jockeying to get him in position
where he would invite the United states
to assume charge of the Haytian custom
houses thus giving Washington the
right to stop the revolution. But Secre-
tary Bryan waited too long and at the
critical moment the courage OF Oreste
British and German marines were landed
at Port au Prince 10 preserve order In
the capital
Meanwhile the Zamor brothers con-
ceived the idea OF wrestling from senator
Theodore his share in the fruits Of vic
tory, turned on his forces. routed them
and entered the capital, where Oreste
Iamor compelled the Congress by force
Of arms In elect him President and APP
pointed his brother. Charles. Minister OF
the Interior Senator Theodore continued
his revolutionary activities and has sue
ceeded in turning the who'll northern ter
ritory into "A state OF constant disorder
There sprang up to aid him innumcrabls
bands Of "cocos." or mountain bandi'ti
who are raiding throughout the country
making the operation OF railroads and the
conduct Of any industry or commerce
virtually IMPOSSIBLE
Meantime the United States despite IL.
refusal TO recognize Huerta and despite
the nigh sounding phrases about non
recognition NJ revolutionists who sought
only their personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT. recog
nlzed Zamor almost before he was In thu
Presidential chair. II has since supported
Iamor though fearing to hear any day
that his Government has been over
thrown
Secretary Bryan has been converted, h,
virtue Of his contact with the cold fact
81 me situation. 10 the conviction tina
Su'n countries dS NHSt are lnchnable 81
governing themselves and meeting the
Just obligations without outside asslst
ance But ~ desires that the inevitabl,
American control shall he brought abou
n, the request Of the countries concerned
rather than imposed by force unon an un
willing and resisting people lie Is seek
ing so 70 cultivate their confidence il
IN. good intentions 81 the United stat:
and appreciation OF their own real in
terests that they will invite Washington
10 assist them.
Hope yamor WIN Ask Aid.