UK Sees Venezuela Arbitration Offer as Vague
London reports the Foreign Office finds Venezuela’s arbitration offer vague and not a clear path to settle disputes. It notes Britain will not guarantee Venezuela’s pledges and fears acts that led to current tensions, while Washington reportedly desires avoiding further hostilities.
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Italy Demands Payment Ulti matum From Venezuela in Caracas
Italian minister Signor de Riva is ordered to leave Caracas and board the Giovanni Bausan at La Guayra. He must deliver to Venezuela an ultimatum demanding immediate $542,000 to settle Italy’s revolutions claims. Italy reserves future demonstrations and places its Venezuela interests under U.S. Minister Bowen.
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Venezuela and Belgium Seek Equal Treatment by Venezuela
The Spanish minister Signor Gaytan de Ayala and Belgium’s chargé d’affaires M. Van der Heyde presented a joint letter to Venezuela urging that if Venezuela pays claims of foreign powers it grant Spain and Belgium the same treatment. The German embassy reports say wrecked Venezuelan gunboats Restaurador Totumo and General Crespo were captured and sunk. Restaurador now flies the German flag while the other two were deemed unusable for voyage.
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Germany doubts arbitration in Venezuelan crisis
Cologne dispatch says Berlin doubts arbitration at the current stage of the Venezuelan dispute. Germany can afford to wait for the outcome of a situation that is very uncomfortable for President Castro.
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Holland and Denmark Prepare Venezuela Claims
London reports rumors that Holland and Denmark plan to present their claims to Venezuela for settlement, with discussions said to be underway in Brussels and Copenhagen.
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Caracas Eyes Reply to Arbitration Proposal
Caracas reports at the foreign office that President Castro via Mr Bowen sent an arbitration proposal that sets no terms and aims to arbitrate all pending questions. An answer is anxiously awaited in the capital.
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Italian Minister Delivers Venezuela Ultimatum
Caracas reports Signor de Riva, Italy's minister, presented Italy's ultimatum to Venezuela at 5 o clock in the afternoon.
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Puerto Cabello Conference Yields Courier Accord
Civilian leaders and naval officers from America Britain Germany meet in Puerto Cabello to avert further bombardment. Commodores pause disembarkation and demand capitulation, Bello freed, prisoners to be handed to civil authorities, Fort Solano and Castle Libertador left ungarrisoned to avoid attack. No blockade remains.
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German Officer Killed in Puerto Cabello Bombardment
Report from Puerto Cabello dated December 17 states the British cruiser Charybdis struck its bow on a Venezuelan cannon shot during the December 13 bombardment. The German cruiser Vineta was hit twice. an officer is believed killed by rifle fire from shore. Vineta moved to Willemstad Curacao, possibly to bury the dead.
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German papers piqued over British Venezuela stance
Berlin reports show British public opinion opposed to a Britain Germany partnership on Venezuela coercion. Newspapers express pique and suggest Germany would fare better acting alone next time and warn the German government to think twice before joining Britain in future actions.
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Venezuelan editors arrested amid Caracas revolution
Paris reports Caracas dispatch that editors of leading papers have been arrested over alleged involvement in a revolutionary movement. Some leaders refuse to back President Castro as he prepares to resist a possible invasion.
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Filibuster Group Forming to Go to Venezuela
It is stated by reliable authorities that a filibustering party is being organized to travel to Venezuela from Butte Montana. At least one well armed company of crack shots and old mountain men will depart in a few days. The enlistment includes Spanish war veterans and several Fenian invasion veterans of Canada.
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Venezuela Debt Question Dominates Senate Talks
In executive session the senate discussed Venezuela debts with focus on Monroe Doctrine limits. Senators noted Britain and Germany using strong debt collection methods but not infringing on the doctrine, while recalling Germany’s 1901 correspondence and Secretary Hay’s stance on debt security and territorial acquisition.
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Navy to direct Dewey fleet disposition over holidays
Washington reports the secretary of the navy will direct the Dewey fleet during the holidays due to Venezuela tensions. Orders are being prepared and will be sent to Admiral Dewey in a day or two. Officials say naval and state departments will cooperate to avoid provoking Venezuela while keeping ships within easy range of the coast.
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Engineer Fatally Crushed In Train Collision At Station
In Owatonna Minnesota on December 17 passenger train No 503 was backed into by a freight train at the station. The engineer was instantly killed with mangled legs a crushed abdomen and a severely cut head. The fireman sustained only minor injuries.
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