The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-02-04
new REPUBLIC IN
CENTRAL AMERICA
Federation Of Four Nations
Soon To Be
Reality.

NoohihbtOht jan AJ-lNOlWllH-
standing that Nicaragua did not sign
the treaty negotiated at San Jose,
Costa Rica, early this month provid-
ing for the creation of Central Am
erican republic, ratification by the
Congresses of the four signatory
countries is expected in time to have
the new federation come into exist
ence before next September Is, &C
s0rding to an announcement tonight
by DR.. Julio Bianchi, the Cuatemalan
minister here.
Under the treaty, Guatemala, Hon
duras, Salvador and Costa Rica would
be merged under the new federation
Nicaragua. II was explained, withheld
her signature because she did not
wish to surrender certain rights, es-
fecially in reference to the treaty
making power, but a provision was
inserted in the pact to permit her ad-
mission at any time.
The text OF the treaty, which ulti-
mately would create a republic Of
- ore than 100000 people. was
made public tonight by DR.. Blanchi.
In general, 1t provides for a govern
ment modelled on the lines of the
constitution of the United States with
three separate branches-the execu-
tive, legislative and judicial-altho
the executive is modelled more on the
Swiss system. A constitution EN-
bodying these provisions would be
framed at a convention to be called
when three of the signatory countries
have ratified the treaty.
Insofar as it does not infringe on
the federal constitution" the treaty
provides leach state will retain its
autonomy and independence insofar
as the management and direction of
fits internal affairs are concerned. and
will carry on the governmental func-
tions not specifically delegated to the
federation"
The constitutions of the several
states also will continue in force, ex-
cspt such parts as may be found in
bntravention OF the federal consti-
tuition.
"The executive power" the treaty
says, shall be reposed in a federal
council composed of popularity elect
ed delegates. Each state is to elect
ore council man and one alternate,
who must be at least 40 years old,
and a native-born citizen of the state
from which he is elected. Members
of the council shall be elected for
terms of five years and must reside
at the capital. Alternates may enter
into deliberations of the council but
have no vote.
Council To Name President.
From among their number the
councilmen shall elect a president and
vice president" each to hold office
for one year. Neither may succeed
himself Immediately in office.
1.-THE council shall carry on the bu-
siness OF the nation and may create
necessary departments for the pur-
pose.
"The legislative branch of the gov
eminent shall be reposed in two
houses, one of Senators and the other
of deputies.
"The Senate shall consist of three
senators for each state, elected by the
Congress of the state in question.
Senators must be at least 40 years
old and citizen of the state sending
them to the Senate. Each is elected
for six years, the body renewing it.
self by thirds every two years.
=, "The House of Deputies shall be
Composed of popularity elected repre-
sentatives in the proportion of one
to every ten. thousand inhabitants or
fraction of more than five thousand.
Deputies are to be elected for four
years, the House renewing itself by
ane-half Of its membership evry two
years.
Supreme Court Provided.
"The judicial power shall be vested
in a supreme court and other courts
established by law. Supreme court
Judges shall be seven in number and
elected by the Senate from list OF
eligibles prepared by the executive
council. Magistrates are elected for
Iife."
The pact provides that the federal
government shall recognize the gov
eminent Of no federated state whose
head is the product of revolutionary
movement.