Mena's Surrender.

New York Times 100 years ago today, September 27, 1912:
    That Gen. Mena, the leader of the petty but troublesome revolution in Nicaragua, has surrendered is a cause for congratulation; that he has surrendered, not to the commandant of the Nicaraguan Army, but to a United States naval officer, is, perhaps, not so gratifying. It suggests his belief that he has been defeated not by President Diaz, but by President Taft. If this belief is justifiable, the more is the pity. Nicaragua is a weak country, in which 700 armed men with a determined leader can cause a great deal of havoc. American marines were needed to protect property, keep roads open and the wheels of commerce in motion. In doing this they stopped the rebellion.
    Having accepted Mena as our prisoner, and ordered his removal to Panama under guard, it will be straining no further point to prevent his entering into other plots against the legally constituted Government of Nicaragua. It is not likely that he will be kept in durance long. The idea ought to be impressed on his mind that distinguished exiles find living cheap and comfortable in Paris, Vienna, and Munich. If Mena settles in New Orleans or Galveston, he will be the head centre of a junta within a few months, and will speedily get in touch with some company of American adventurers to whom he may safely promise handsome concessions in Nicaragua in return for aid in overthrowing the Government. The United States authorities can prevent this in Mena's case and all similar cases.