Show NAVAL CONFLICT IN PROSPECT AT IELDS Nicaragua Slay Ia 16 An Estrada scout ship yesterday encountered encountered t red tho the steamer Venus near Grey town The Venus was wal steaming Into the harbor harbor har liar bor her with guns and ammunition for tor Madriz A few shots were fired but hut no damn damage e re resulted Tho scout ship re returned returned re- re turned here herd but later proceeded with two other vessels belonging belong to th the tho provisional provisional pro pro- visional forces which ate atC all nU well arm armed d. d It Is understood tho they will mako an at attempt attempt attempt at- at tempt to force a general engagement An engagement between the provisional provision pro a al and Mains Madrid forces at Llama Rama is looked for tor at any moment Tho The two armies are practically facing each oth other r. r General Lara I who with General Godoy Is attempting tho the 1 Investment of Bluefields Bluefields Blue Blue- fields Is not yet yel within striking distance |