German attitude toward Venezuelan affair shown in Berlin
Berlin observers note Berlin papers ignore the Venezuelan dispute and press coverage in Britain and America. German officials prefer passive posture to observe public feeling, hoping Castro yields and Venezuela’s commercial classes push a settlement. The German naval commander in Venezuelan waters is to act with extreme caution until new orders arrive.
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United States
Venezuela
Germany
Castro
Venezuuela
Venezuelan
So Mr Bowen is arbitrator headline in London Dec 18
London dispatch reports cabinet talks about Venezuela arbitration with US involvement. Secretary Hay views intently watched as White sends long despatches to Washington. Bowen reportedly given full powers to arrange settlement, prompting foreign office interest and surprise that he may act as arbitrator.
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London
United States
Venezuela
White
Foreign Office
State Department
Washington
Hay
Great Britain
Castro
Bowen
Lansdowne
Germany Denies Intent to Seize Venezuela
The Cologne Gazette argues there are no facts to back U.S. distrust of Germany over Venezuela. It says Germany would not seize territory or plant a flag on the moon, prefers a blockade to land war, and seeks payment of war-claims, settlement of Venezuela relations with the Great Venezuela railroad, and bankers’ claims via a mixed commission. Germany claims patience and moderation despite provocation.
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Berlin
Cologne
Germany
Venezuela
America
United States
Germany Backs Belgian Claims Against Venezuela
London dispatch reports that Germany supports Belgium in a dispute over a $1,250,000 claim against Venezuela. The Brussels telegraph correspondent notes German backing accompanies Belgium in the proceeding.
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London
Brussels
The
Daily Telegraph
Germany
Belgium
Venezuela
France Will Not Interfere Over Venezuela Claims
France will not demonstrate against Venezuela. A note to its Caracas envoy states claims of French citizens prior to Castro’s power will be settled by arbitration, while post Castro claims will be adjusted by the French minister at Caracas and Venezuelan officials. The arrangement was made earlier.
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Washington
France
Venezuela
Caracas
Castro
Germans Disable Vessel After Capturing Venezuelan Schooner
The German cruiser Falke anchored at Maracaibo captured the Venezuelan schooner Victoria, cut down her mainmast to disable her, and abandoned the vessel. Indignation runs high in Maracaibo as residents protest against Great Britain and Germany.
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Lake Maracaibo
Victoria
Maracaibo
Great Britain
Germany
War blockade by powers outlined for Venezuela crisis
The article explains a de facto war blockade against Venezuela, noting neutrality policy toward belligerents and the likelihood of a formal declaration next Saturday. It reports on Bowen’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, the allied powers instructions, and the possible publication of the blockade terms without US guarantees of Venezuelan liabilities.
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Venezuela
United States
Bowen
French Commander Ordered Not to Offend Venezuelans
The French cruiser D'Assas is due at La Guaira and her commander has been told to avoid any action that might wound Venezuelans' susceptibilities.
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Caracas
Venezuela
D’assas
la Guaira
Dewey's Fleet Near If Needed Plan for Caribbean Rendezvous
Dec 18 report details Admiral Dewey's principal fighting ships to rendezvous at Trinidad off Venezuela and at St Thomas near Porto Rico. Rear Admiral Higginson commands the Kearsarge fleet at Trinidad, Sumner on the Iowa, Crowninshield at St Thomas on the Illinois, Coghlan leads cruisers at St Kitts with Olympia, and Mayflower to be Dewey's flagship. San Juan habitable. The Texas and Topeka already at Culebra with Dewey expected to spend most of the 10 day holiday there.
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Washington
Dewey
Trinidad
Venezuela
St. Thomas
Porto Rico
Higginson
Kearsarge
Sumner
Iowa
Ultimatum Not Accepted, Castro Denies Report
Caracas dispatch reports President Castro angrily denying a U S press story that Venezuela accepted an Anglo German ultimatum. He says arbitration not tied to any ultimatum and Venezuela will not act while the U S legation's arbitration proposal to Britain and Germany remains unanswered. No Washington reply by noon.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Associated Press
Castro
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Washington
Germany Demands Apology Not Money From U S
In Washington Germany seeks an apology over Caracas attacks on its legation and family. Count Quadt told Secretary Hay that money cannot satisfy Germany and that the United States will offer only nonbinding assurances to aid repayment, not compel collection of Castro pledged debts.
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Washington
State Department
Germany
Count Quadt
Hay
Great Britain
Italy
Caracas
Castro
Bowen
United States
German envoy lands in La Guaira in Venezuela
Herr von Pilgrim Baltazzi, the German envoy to Venezuela, arrived with permission from authorities. He telephoned his ill wife in Caracas and later accompanied the prefect to his office. A British cruiser gained shore provisions access as Tribune arrived and Indefatigable departed toward Prinidaé.
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LA Guaira
von Pilgrim Baltazzi
Venezuela
Carccas
Senor Leiibabaza
Tribune
Bowen Named Sole Arbiter in Venezuela Crisis
President Castro grants Minister Bowen full powers to settle with Great Britain Germany and Italy and awaits State Department consent to act. A mixed Venezuelan customs commission may be formed to receive duties and distribute funds to satisfy allied obligations while maintaining the Venezuelan government.
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Washington
Castro
Bowen
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
State Department
United States
Bowen Receives Venezuelan Recognition for US Mediation
Lopez Baralt dispatches a document appointing Bowen as Venezuela’s sole representative to settle the dispute. The instrument authorizes Bowen to act freely to protect Venezuela’s interests, with correction sessions noted before delivery. Washington awaits Britain Germany and Italy replies to arbitration terms and plans a potential ambassadorial conference in Washington. Bowen would depart La Guaira December 23 aboard the Red D line Caracas, arriving New York around December 29.
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Lopez Baralt
United States
Bowen
Castro
Venezuela
State Department
Washington
la Guaira
Red “D” Line
New York
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Gentlemen's House Coats Christmas Gift five dollars offered by A. Shuman & Co. at their Dickens' Booth Sale near Shuman Corner.
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