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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
4
Caracas report says arbitration will settle the Venezuelan difficulty with United States Minister Bowen likely an arbitrator. Discussion of settlement terms proceeds as the government fears coercive measures after the blockade is established.
In Caracas on December 18 officials and top merchants bankers and agriculturists sent a joint note to President Castro urging full powers for United States Minister Bowen to end the dispute. The signers plan another meeting to raise funds and arrange guarantees for creditors.
Caracas reports a sense of bitterness and sorrow as Venezolanos react to their fleet's destruction and pride wounded. President Castro has mobilized over 40,000 troops, assembling a massive force to defend La Guayra and Puerto Cabello against possible Allied landings.
The state department has received no reply to messages sent to European offices regarding arbitration with Venezuela. Officials consider whether President Castro will apologize as a condition for arbitration and expect Minister Bowen to seek such an apology if enough to meet allied demands.
Washington reports Caracas shows desire to terminate the Venezuela dispute as the United States urges a quick settlement. The state department authorizes Minister Bowen to convey any messages from the Venezuelan government to the allies on the subject of the difficulties.
The United States has not resisted a wartime blockade of the Venezuelan coast affecting merchant ships. Custom demands prior notice of blockade and British declarations support notifying neutrals that a state of war exists, potentially prompting a neutrality proclamation by President Roosevelt, though not timely now.
London newspapers publish strong articles urging a pacific settlement to the Venezuelan imbroglio as revealed by Premier Balfour in parliament. The debates highlight a growing desire to end the conflict through diplomacy and compromise.
Rome reports Venezuela rejected the Italian ultimatum and the Italian cruiser Agordat is ordered to proceed at once to Venezuela, a move anticipated and not surprising.
Washington dispatches reveal the navy sent officers to Caracas to relieve Lt Cmdr Van Dusen and to keep communications open with Washington. Dewey’s officer will act as assistant to the American minister while protecting the La Guayra cable link.
In a House of Commons debate Premier Balfour signaled that if seizure of Venezuelan gunboats fails, a blockade may be necessary. He warned neutral ships would be treated alike and mocked the idea of a peaceful blockade while noting the United States might share the view that blockade implies a state of war. The session reflected cautious arbitration hopes and concern over warlikely steps.
Scranton December reports the anthracite strike commission hearing the operators side. Lawyers for nonunion men challenged wage statements while Darrow clashed with Chairman Gray over who pays the lawyers. Five witnesses testified to violence against nonstriking workers.
A Daily Mail dispatch datelined Willemstad dated Dec 17 says Venezuelan rebels are advancing on Valencia. Caracas residents urge President Castro to resign, with rumors the president may be in hiding.
The Venezuela blockade of La Guayra, notified by Great Britain and Germany on December 13, took effect that day. The order applies to Venezuelan vessels only.
Paris dispatch cites Matin Caracas correspondent reporting that the allies intend to shell Fort San Carlos located in the Gulf of Maracaibo during the ongoing engagement.
New York December 18 report of the death in bed of a renowned midget entertainer nicknamed General Peanuts. The 38 year old, two feet one inch tall, was a longtime figure with Barnum Forepaugh and Sells circuses and was found dead during the day.
Special Agent J. F. Vans at El Paso reports the seizure of diamonds valued at $24,000. The gems, allegedly smuggled from England via New York, were intercepted and turned over to federal authorities.
Mrs Gee Bartlett showcases Burnt Wood art as part of a large Xmas stock at the NEW FURNITURE STORE Main Street west of Court House. Shipments include fancy Rockers Couch Covers Tapestry Curtains Center Tables Book Cases and Sideboards. Orders placed now can be set aside and delivered before Christmas. House phone 198 Business 114.
A small theater notice lists prices for a matinee at 10 and 25 cents and evening seats at 25 35 and 50 cents. The advertisement emphasizes light entertainment and accessible pricing for all audiences.
The consolidation covers all Omaha South Omaha and Council Bluffs street railways plus the Bridge line and suburban lines. The new company will run 200 miles of track with $6,000,000 capital. Frank Murphy will serve as president and Seligman & Co. of New York will finance the merger set to begin January 1.
Frank P Blair of St Paul Minn is in the Springfield vicinity finalizing options on coal lands. He says his firm aims to buy 20 30 thousand acres in Macoupin county and sink five shafts at once with others later. Blair is not connected with the Burlington railroad and notes options total about 25000 acres at an average $13 per acre, mainly near Girard.
The Senate passed the pension appropriation bill for 139 million and an urgent deficiency bill totaling 1.148 million. An item of 500 dollars funds stamping out foot and mouth disease in New England. Senator Bacon of Georgia pressed constitutional objections to a trained force provision. Senator Kean of New Jersey led a tribute to the late Senator Sewall, with adjournment until Saturday.
The Minnesota case against Northern Securities adjourned to Dec 29 after today’s testimony focused on land values near railroads. WITs including Theodore F. Koch and Franks Benner testified on proximity to lines and competing routes. Charles F. Staples identified the state railroad map.
The Times prints Sir Robert Giffen’s charge that Britain blundered by siding with Germany over Venezuela. He argues a blockade fails against a bankrupt state and seizure of customs risks annexation, warning Germany could embroil Britain with the United States and urging withdrawal with punishment for any injured seamen.
The Cook County circuit court ruling disbarring William C. Smith of Chicago was upheld by the state supreme court. The advertisement he ran promised guaranteed family freedom in a month with no advance costs and voluntary witnesses, and the court found clear evidence of lack of good moral character making disbarment absolute.
Newport notices a New York message reporting Cornelius Van derbilt in serious condition due to heart weakness. His brother Ronald, Mrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt, and Miss Kathleen Neilson who is betrothed to Reginald Vanderbilt will fly to New York in the morning.
Oswego New York December 18 The schooner John E Hall is ashore on Ducks Island thirty miles out in Lake Ontario. The crew likely drowned as no signs of life have been seen or heard.
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