Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 25, 2 December 1909 — Page 8

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THE RICHMOND TAIiliADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, THURSDAY, DECE3IBER 2, 1909.

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ZELAYA S RECORD AS FINE TROUBLE MAKER ABOVE PAR

Long List of Insults He Has Offered to Foreign Governments Would Fill Large Series of Books.

FOR NEARLY A SCORE YEARS HE HAS RULED

All Industries, Native or Foreign, Have Been Compelled To Pay Toll to Autocratic Nicaragua Ruler.

(American News Service) Washington. Dec. 2. The Internal nod international quarrels in, which the Zelayan government of Nicaragua is now involved have brought forcibly to the attention of this and other governments the arrogant ruler of that turbulent Central American, republic Jose Santos Zelaya who for nearly a score of years has been one of the most troublesome figures in international affairs. That the latest difficulty in which lie has become involved through the execution of Groce and Cannon, citizens of the United States, will result in his final elimination from the field of politics. The long list of insults to which

various nations have been subjected

by this troublesome executive, and which culminated in the killing of Leonard Groce and Leroy. Cannon, American residents of Nicaragua, will be avenged by Uncle Sam. While a substantial indemnity tindoubtedly will be demanded for their deaths, the intervention of this nation is expected

to result in the success of the present revolutionary movement, under Gen

eral Juan Estrada. This would mean Zelaya's deposition as president and undoubtedly his exile from Nicaragua. For nearly a score of years this autocrat has ruled Nicaragua with an

iron hand, substituting military force

where moral suasion proved ineffec

tive and sowing the seed of discord among the other Central American

states, which would ultimately be

harvested to his advantage. Is Immensely Wealthy. All industries, whether native or foreign have been compelled to pay toll to this avaricious ruler, who supports his various military movements with the proceeds. The most profitable of these, such as sugar, tob?cco and coffee, are controlled by himself or his representatives, and the vast returns have made him immensely wealthy. One source of revenue, however, he has been unable to get control of, namely the vast mineral wealth on the eastern coast. Yankee ingenuity has developed this section and despite the heart-breaking tariff and various other Zelayan. schemes, the Americans have managed to retain their held. Zelaya has blamed the Americans for the many revolutions stirred np against him, and when the recent and most serious uprising broke out in the Muefields district, it did not serve to increase his affection. This has been the basis for the report, that the execution at Groce . sju Cannons was

purely a matter of personal revenge on the part of the Nicaraguan executive. Zelaya is a man with a purpose, and for many years, even before his advent to the presidency, has had in mind the union of the Central American states with himself at their head. Of "Unmixed" Blood. Born of wealthy parents, very little is known of his early life except that he was of "unmixed" blood. The date of his birth is fixed between 1845 and 1850. According to the best information obtainable, his early days were spent in the dirty little city of Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, where, with his indolent companions he passed his time in gambling and cock fighting.

As military service is compulsory,

young Zelaya entered the army at an early age. This marked the beginning of his career. The energetic qual

ities of his character, which had long

lain dormant, now asserted themsel

ves.

The enormous power of the army in

the affairs of the state formed a blaz

ed path for his stormy career. He quickly recognized the vast undeveloped mineral and agricultural wealth of the Central American states, and the deterrent effect the revolutionary

character of the inhabitants had on the country's future. His prophetic eye easily discerned the vast revenues

that would ensue, when the five states were formed into one harmonious nation. A Student of War. But he was also keen enough to appreciate his deficiencies. He knew he must possess a thorough knowledge of state and military affairs in order to realize this dream of an empire. o with this end in view, he left his native country and spent ten years in traveling in Europe and United States, where he studied the various forms of government and military training. Fully equipped for his new enterprise he returned to Nicaragua, where his superior knowledge of military tactics won him a place at the head of the army. Then he waited for his opportunity. This came in 1898. when, after he had suppressed a revolutionary movement, he made himself president. The dramatic details of this event furnish a good illustration of Zelaya's character. President Sarcasa, who was then In office, and the members of his cabinet were seated in the council room of the capitol at Managua, to welcome the victorious general. When Zelaya, surrounded by his officers, strode majestically into the room, the president began his little speech of thanks, praising the conqueror for his great victory. But the expression in the piercing gray eyes cf the stalwart soldier, caused the words to die in his throat. All Turned Pale. Then drawing a revolver from his belt. Zelaya advanced to the table, while all present, with the exception of his escort, turned pale. "The revolution is dead," he said.

"Long live the revolution! I am now the revolution. Do. you think I won the victory for you No:" "My army holds the town and the country. The soldiers are devoted to me. It is useless for you to protest or resist." "Today you must all leave the city under escort, for the coast, and you will depart to-the United States or Europe by the first steamer. If you refuse, you will be shot." They went. Zelaya had now achieved the first step and his ambition. With a well equipped army, he quickly silenced all opposition, for as he was wont to say, "Opposition is anarchy, and anarchy must be suppressed." Soon after he assumed control, he issued a proclamation incorporating the Mosquito Coast, which lies on the Atlantic side and had for many years, been under the protest of. the British

consul, who was clapped in jail because of his persistency. England immediately jumped in and brought Zelaya to his senses by forcing him to pay an indemnity of $75,000. A New Constitution. In 1804 he drafted a new constitution, but, from a Zelayan point of view there was a serious defect in it, which provided that a president could not succeed himself. He had this remedied by an amendment in 1S96. In the meantime, he had begun his active campaign against Honduras. The settlement of this was not satisfactory, and was quickly followed by another. His campaigns became so frequent that the Nicaraguan army was spending the greater part of its time marching' across the state line. On the slightest pretext old troubles were revived, and when there was nothing else to fight about, Zelaya would select the boundary line as an excuse: this being a never failing source of dispute, since the states were first formed. Finally, with the aid of the United States and Mexico and Central American Peace Conference was held in Washington in 1SJ7 and each republic signed a guarantee not to interfere with the government of the other and agreed to refer all to a court of arbitration at Costa Rica. Under the watchful eye of this coun

try and Mexico, this agreement has

been fairly well carried out, although Zelaya has been charged several times with trying to destroy the Costa Rican court. Forms a Federation. His military efforts, curbed by this agreement, Zelaya began exercising diplomacy, and in August, 1808, he induced Honduras and Salvador to join a federation, known as the United States of Central America. It soon became evident, however, that Zelaya wanted to be the president of the new republic, and govern it as autocratically as he had his own. The two s.tates immediately protested and the federation was dissolved in November of the same year. But the international entanglements of Nicaragua were not the only questions that this ingenious ruler was far more successful with. His enemies were numerous and when the quadrennial election period3 came round he had to see to It that they were carefully removed. He developed a system of espionage which

rivals that of Russia, and thousands of citizens, whose only crime was their opposition to the administration, were forced into. exile, and their estates forfeited. Others were clapped Into jail until the election was over, while some of the more dangerous element were placed against a stone wall as targets for a file of soldiers. On one of the elections a unique scheme was devised by this clever politician to deceive the ignorant provincials and insure his election. It consisted in the printing of three names on the ballot Jose, Santos and Zelaya all candidates for the presidency. The result showed the election of all three; or in other words, Jose Santos Zelaya was unanimously re-elected. By such methods Zelaya has manag

ed to be thrice re-elected, in spite of his enemies. Attempts to Kill Him. Many attempts have been made to assassinate him. and. in 1W2 his palace at Managua was blown up and 15 soldiers killed, but the wily executive escaped unharmed. His undisputed bravery and many miraculous escapes from death have led the more superstitious of his enemies to believe that hs is in league with the devil. In one instance he learned of a plot that was being organised against him. in which several of his officers were invbed. Through his spies he dis

covered their meeting place and deter-j

mined to surprise them. The conspirators were gathered around a table discussing the details of the plot, when there came a knock on the door. When the summons was answered, the officers were dumb

founded to see the president standing in the doorway. "Good evening, gentlemen, he said,'.' advancing toward the table. I heard you had a party here this evening and thought I would look in and share the fun. Quite a distinguished gathering of my officers! You all seem to be serious. Discussing military matters, 1 suppose!" He took his seeat with the party and chatted affably for about a half hour, while the conspirators stirred uneasily in their seats. Finally, filling his glass with wine, he raised it and said: "I will give you a toast. Here's long life to the president of Nicaragua and confusion to traitors!" He then dashed his glass against a window, a squad of soldiers entered and placed the conspirators under arrest. Was Unusually Lenient. When they were brought up for trial however, he was unusually lenient with them. Some were imprisoned for long terms, while others were de

ported. Thus, for nearly twenty years this strange mixture of courage, avarice and illimitable ambition has bee!? in supreme power in the hot bed of revolution. Athough he has installed modern methods in transportation, lighting, heating, etc., all improvements have been made with a view to increasing his revenue and filling hi3

coffers. His courage and purpose won for him the title of the Napoleon of Central America, when he first came into power: but his unpolitic methods and unsatiable avarice have changed this to the Castro of Nicaragua. Present indications are, however that he has reached the end of his rope, and his fate will probably be the same as that of the Venezuelan tyrant. The present revolutionary movement, is by far the strongest that has ever been organized against him. and the late news dispatches report that thousands of Nicaraguan exiles are returning to their native land, and enlisting under the standards of General Juan Estrada, the revolutionary leader.

GENERAL FOSTER MAKES A STRONG PLEA FOR PEACE (Continued From Page One.)

suit in this country losing the Philippin Islands, and Mr. Foster does not believe this would excite much alarm. He concluded by making an appeal to

Richmond citizens to instruct its representatives to vote for the establishment of an international peace tribunal.

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Snuff and China. China is the greatest snuff taking country of the world, and there is a snuff there worth the theoretical fancy price of 200.000 a pound, which is handed round at the great banquets. Its high value comes in this way. The rich Chinamen buy the bulk of their snuff from Portugal, where there are families owning private old time recipes, who sell their snuff at from 40 to 50 a pound to the Chinese. Then the Cbinamau keeps it many years, and. the legal rate of interest being 32 per cent per annum, its theoretical value soon increases. The Chinese carry it in beautiful bottles of porcelain and agate, miracles of art, which are worth from half a sovereign to 200 each. Pearson's Weekly.

What Reads Owe to Salt. Roads, we are told, owe a great deal to salt According to one theory, the oldest trade routes came into existence as a result of the traffic in Rait. One of the oldest roads in Italy is the Via Salaria. along which the people of the Sabine country obtained their salt from the salt pans of Ostia. Salt was the main merchandise carried in the translibyan caravans in the days of Herodotus, and salt is one of the chief elements in the trade along the Sahara caravan routes today. Salt and salt fish, it Is interesting to remember, entered largely into the commerce of the Carthaginians. The latter, by the way. was considered a, delicacy in those pre-Christian days. London Newt

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the country then were declared to be for settlement of the difficulties by arbitration, according to the speaker. When the war ended, this country had not obtained one thing except prestige on the seas. The real cause of the war was removed before war had been declared five days, by Great Britain taking summary action, but this did not prevent the war continuing. An Unjust War. The Mexican war was declared to be an outrage, by the speaker. It was over territorial rights. At the same time war broke out with Mexico, this country was involved in a dispute with Great Britain over territory in the Northwest. "Fifty-four-forty or fight," was the common cry. Feeling over this dispute was even greater than over the territorial dispute with Mexico, yet the United States played safe and settled the English dispute by arbitration and forced war to obtain the other claim. The Spanish-American war should have been prevented according to the speaker. Spanish officials wanted to arbitrate the differences. Gen. Foster said that he did not believe this war was precipitated on this country

by the blowing up of the battleship Maine, through a plot by Spanish offi

cials. What Cost of War Is.

The extreme cost which such wars inflict on the country were pointed out. Taxation is one effect, but the most notable is that a country is practically

i depopulated, of all of its good men.

The downfall of the Roman Empire, the present position held by France,

England's long time recovering from

the effects of war, likewise Germany's

plight following long and serious wars, were conditions arising because the

best men of these countries were

Allied in battle, leaving only the weaklings. Labor will assert its demands in the near future and will refuse to follow its rulers to war. The cause of war between nations does not often interest the men who fight, according to the

speaker. Gen. Foster accounts for

the great strength shown by Socialism in European countries to the fact that labor is not satisfied with the war policies of these countries. Labor's assertions for peace will be strong enough to cause the establishment of an international peace tribunal. Gen. Foster thinks. Opponents of the establishment of such a tribunal say that war promotes patriotism. The enormous amount of money required in the equipment, building and upkeep of a navy, according to the speaker, causes more than half the amount raised by taxation in Germany, England and other countries to be spent for such purposes. Because Germany is building an enormous navy other countries are following her ex

ample. Against Great Navy. Gen. Foster does not believe a large navy essential for the protection of this country. He says that all it needs a navy for is for police protection. The constant change of navy patterns are such that the marvelous navy which represented this country in the Spanish war is now antiquated, and even the navy which went around the world recently, is so much below today's standard, that the speaker said it is estimated two European Dreadnaughts could destroy this country's entire naval power. We do not need a large navy to cany out the Monroe doctrine, because the doctrine is founded on sound principles, and our geographical position assures us of protection, according to the speaker. A wax with, a maxillae nation might re-

The Top ef the Morning." There is a beauty in the old Hibernian greeting that wishes one "the top of the morning" which few of us are able to comprehend. The morning's prime, with its fresh, sweet hours of tonic breeses and untainted air, the invigoration of body and spirit, the Impulse to start with the birth of the

day to do all things well until the sundown brings its rest and happy reverie and "depths of incommunicable dreams' if you go a-walklng in "the top of the morning." ready to be guided by nature, all these wholesome influences will come to you. and every hundred yards of the way will find you stepping out more Jauntily and with a lighter heart London Mali.

Told the Truth and tat Dewn. The man whose sense of politeness was not entirely calloused looked up from his seat in the crowded car at the stout lady who swayed in front him. Finally be struggled to bis feet ' and offered her the place. The stout lady hesitated. "Before I take your seat." she said. "I want you to assure me that you are yielding it in a cheerful frame of mind. "I really can't do that, ma'am." the man hastily answered. "I ana offering you the place merely because 1 am polite." And. with a sigh of relief, hs slipped back Into the seat. Cleveland Plata Dealer.

Hogg.'a Horse. Hogge's Horse, at Buxted. Sussex, England, in the center of the old iron district, was formerly the residence of Ralph riogge. an ironmaster. Be is celebrated as having been the first to cast a cannon in one piece. This occurred in 1543.

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The Daily Chronicle tells us that "the king will go to Brighton at the -end of this month for a few days rest after the visit of the king of Portugal." Surely this might have been , expressed a little differently. London Opinion.

European distributers of sponges are heavily overstocked, and a considerable drop in prices in expected befor long.

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