The Delta independent., 1922-02-03
MINISTER RAINIER WRITES
OF VOYAGE TO NICARAGUA
Managua, Nicaragua,
January I, 1922.

My Dear Frank We arrived here
on December Gath, after a pleasant
voyage of twenty-one days ON the
water. have always had horror OF
travelling by water. but from now on
prefer 1t to land. We were not sea
sick one moment from the time we
left the pier at New York until we
landed here in Managua.
We spent three weeks in Washing
ton in getting instructions in my par
ticular duties and we also found il
very pleasant there otherwise in meet
ing the foreign potentates who had
gathered here in regard to the terms
OF peace. Washington is very beau
tiful city and America should be
proud of her. From here we went to
New York City and spent ten days
We tried our best to see New York
as we should, but at the end of our
stay we were enlightened that we
hadn't got started. We left the pier
in New York on the 3D. day of De
cember and our first stop was at
Havana, Cuba, 1900 miles Journey.
We find Havana beautiful place
with a population Of 100000. Your
first impression after going ashore is
of old ancient history. You find the
old Spanish fort and the old buildings
that have stood for the past century.
The streets in this part of the town
are very narrow and sidewalks are
only two feet wide and streets twenty
five feet wide. Just imagine street
IT, Ct~ A
son has to keep an eye on the in
dicator or lose wheel at any time.
After going up town, we find a beau
tiful city, consisting OF promenades,
pretty buildings and. allow me to say.
handsome women. 1t is no place for
married man without his wife for
feel quite sure that he would lose
his heart We stayed here four days.
From here we went to Panama and
found most wonderful little city
which is kept up by Uncle Sam. 1t is
a treat for any American citizen to
visit this wonderful point and see the
locks that convey the boats. We also
found the hotels here very fine. They
are under Uncle Sans management
and are a credit. From here we jour
neyed to Port Limon, Costa Rica.
We were transferred from this point
by special train to San Jose, dis
tance of 125 miles to an inland town
of 10000 Inhabitants. mostly Spanish
speaking people, but a very pretty
place, 1000 feet above sea level. This
town has one of the finest opera
houses in the world. 1t cost $1,000,000.
And it also has one of the finest
Catholic cathedrals in Central Ameri-
ca. We were fortunate enough to
stay here four days. We were taken
from here by special train, 90 miles
distant, to Port Punta Arenas, ON the
Pacific ocean, and from here we we're
taken by q gunboat TO Corinto. We
were met here by salute Of twenty
one guns from another gupboat known
IS the Galveston" and answered
back by a salute of thirteen guns from
our gunboat, which IL known a. the
"Ashyille." The Presidents aide and
his stan came aboard and gave us .
welcome. We were escorted to .
special train. arriving at, our new
destination, 80 miles from Corinto.
and find Msnagus 10 situated ON the
lake by the same name. A very
pretty lake. 81 miles long and 1s miles
wide. IT, is = town Of 10000 inhabi-
tants and has q hne colony Of Ameri-
can citi4Ans. .a.a..s .srt ro.s {
We ind our new legation q very
pretty place. consisting of fiftesn
rooms. Ny ofilces, are very. pleasant
and We know we are going to like, It.
The weather 20 far has. been delight.
ful., We get d nice breeze from the
lake and covering at nights is desir-
able.raIs3 81 70 ~. al
j presented my credentials to the
President and his cabinet yesterday
and was received in due and ancient
form. We gave q reception last even.
ing and met many Of the natives and
Of the English speaking people. and
feel now as though we were amongst
friends instead Of strangers. o. Is {
We have q guard Of marines here
of 120 men, 50 feel that at all times
we are surrounded by protection. I
will write you more details later ON
Of this very rich country which con.
slider from what information I could
get in New York one of the richest
undeveloped countries in the world.
They raise three crops Of corn every
year, fruits Of every variety practical
1y, except apples and peaches, and
there is no question at all but that
the Republic OF Nicaragua is just in
her infancy.
Trusting that this will find you and
yours in your usual good health, and
wishing you healthy and prosperous
new year, am,
/. Yours very truly,
JOHN 4. RAMER.
Delta OH Men Buv Rio,