The State Department announces! that American blue-jackets have Been landed in the district of the Rio Grande in Nicaragua to protect American life and property—Reuter.
Managua, Nicaragua, Dec, 24.
Two men armed with heavy knives attempted to assassinate President Diaz to-day. They attacked his earrings as he was returning from social function, censorship in violation of interna. tional law.
Both the State and Navy Departments deny knowledge of censorship.
Tt is thought unlikely that the protest will be answered as the United States does not recognise Sacaca's Government.
Te is declared at the White House that the United States' only object is the protection of American life and property.
Sener Diaz alighted, unharmed, but the driver was cut' to pieces—Reuter.
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