Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 August 1890 — CENTRAL AMERICAN SITUATION. [ARTICLE]

CENTRAL AMERICAN SITUATION.

Salvador’s Army Likely to Be Annihilateiiiu Guatemala—Outside interference. It is believed that San Salvador is row in a most precarious situation. Her whole available strength of -20,000 troops has been thrown into Guatemala. Flushed with reported success, this little ar.my, growing smaller with each engagement, is pushing forward into the heart of the enemy’s country. It is to be feared, however, that when Guatemala and Honduras have mobilized their forces they will overwhelm this little army, which seems to have already wandered beyond the lines of possible retreat. It is feared, in that event, Salvador will be able to make but a poor show of defense when the tide of invasion rums. Then, it is thought, will be tho time for Nicaragua and Costa Rica to take the field. Even, then, unless Mexico comes to the aid of the smaller States, the probabilities are that Guatemala will be enabled to impose her rule upon the entire country, and substitute a centralized military government for the proposed federal union. Meanwhile Guatemala has to settle a serious account with the United States government on account of the seizure by Gautema.a. on the 4th inst.,of war supplies on board the Pacific Mail steamer Colima, legally shipped at San Francisco for San Salvador. No intimation had been given of a state' of siege having beep declared before the Colima sailed. It is understood th it Mr. Blaine has taketi prompt action in the matter. Aside from this episode strong hopes are entertained among a large' circle that the United States will put forth ,ts best endeavors to smooth over the quarrel, and stop the war ere it goes too far.