Senate Deliberates Commission On Venezuela Boundary War Threat
Amid heated debate in the Senate a proposed commission to report on Venezuela England relations is debated. Speakers urge unity and caution while weighing war risks and Monroe doctrine implications. Senator Teller argues President can determine facts, others push for defined commission roles and timelines. Hale proposes a naval buildup including six coast line battleships and twenty five torpedo boats.
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Congress
United States
Daniel Webster
New York
House
Senate
Voorhees
Ind
Great Britain
England
Venezuela
Allen
Hawley
Indiana
Senate of the
Chandler
Teller
Mr. Teller
Alexander
Sengland
Russia
India
China
Aillen
Morgan
Committee On Foreign Relations
Hale
Rep
Pacific
Contempt and British Policy on Venezuela Crisis
London reports claim the foreign office will press indemnity for arrests of colonial police in Venezuela while asserting the Schomburgk line as British territory. Arbitration may be sought for beyond line claims. if rejected, occupation could follow. The St James Gazette praises American resolve yet questions renewed British action.
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London
Manchester Guardian
Foreign Office
Cleveland
Venezuela
West India Station
Schomburgk Line
Guardian
St. James Gazette
the Gazette
United States
Great Britain
Case in a Nutshell Despatches Between Salisbury and Olney
Read the full series of despatches on the subject between Lord Salisbury and Secretary Olney. The exchange outlines diplomatic positions and key arguments shaping the policy.
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Lord Salisbury
Olney
Businessmen urge caution over Venezuela war scare
Enthusiasm for potential U S and Great Britain conflict fades among bankers and exporters. Leaders say war would ruin commerce, block supplies, and harm 70 million people, urging restraint. Chamber discussions reflect cooling sentiment and belief that neither nation desires full-scale war over a distant boundary dispute.
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United States
Great Britain
England
Chamber of Commerce
Containing tension in European and Venezuelan dispute
A compilation of opinions from presidents, professors, and generals on President Cleveland's Venezuela message. Critics call it dangerous and dictatorial, contrasting Monroe doctrine with current policy. Naval defense fears and imagined underwater weapons pepper the debate amid growing antiwar sentiment.
Venezuela commission may be formed of distinguished Americans
Washington December 19 It is said the Venezuelan commission is practically agreed upon The President intends a five member panel of highly regarded Americans chosen irrespective of party with unimpeachable character The possible line up includes former ministers Edward J Phelps Andrew D White John W Foster and ex secretaries William C Whitney Benjamin F Tracy or Alexander K McClore Also considered are Robert G Ingersoll and Senator Morgan as legal adviser to the commission
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Washington
William C. Whitney
Navy
Benjamin F. Tracy
Alexander K. McClore
Pennsylvania
Edward J. Phelps
England
Andrew D. White
Russia
John W. Foster
Mexico
Spain
China
Japan
Robert G. Ingersoll
New York
Morgan
Alabama
New England
Cleveland
Venezuela
Post
Keeney
N.H
Sentinel
Chandler
Newport News
Hartford Post
National Guard
Brockton Times
Olney
Massachusetts
Lord Salishury
Portsmouth Chronicle
Congress
Burlington
Proctor
Vermont
Hawley
Nashua
Lynn Stem
Monroe
Adams
New Bedford Standard
Lowell News
Haverhill Gazette
Grover Cleveland
Bangor Whig and Courier
Worcester Gazette
Evarts
Frelinghuysen
Bayard
Blaine
Fall River Herald
Worcester
Europe
Manchester
N. H
Union
White House
Venezuelan Revolution Ceases After Cleveland Message
A cablegram to the Venezuelan revolutionary junta says hostilities against the government will stop. Secretary Carlos C. Bolet declares the step is prompted by President Cleveland's message and the revolt would be halted.
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New York
Carlos C. Bolet
Cleveland
Experts on International Law Cite War Notions in Venezuela Crisis
President Eliot and professors at Harvard discuss the Venezuela issue. Eliot avoids interviews, warns against irrevocable steps, and notes Britain’s firm stance. Thayer urges settlement without war, Taussig backs Cleveland and State Department, condemns talk of war as incitement.
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Harvard College
Great Britain
Cleveland
James B. Thayer
Harvard
W. Taussig
State Department
Available Vessels Ready for War Conversion Count
United States can mobilize 119 merchant steamers owned by American firms for quick and low cost conversion to warships. A government list along Atlantic and Pacific coasts shows lines and tonnages, with a total fleet capacity of 10,724,418 tons.
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England
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Old Dominion Line
Red Line
Company
Mallory Line
Ward Line
Clyde Line
Plant Line
Cromwell Line
Columbian Line
Maine Steamship Company
Morgan Line
Southern Pacific Company
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
International Steamship Company
Pacific Coast
Pacific Mail Steamship Line
Southern Pacific Steamship Company
Pacific Improvement Company
Panama Steamship Line
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Oceanic Line
Venezuela Issue See Extended US Policy Support
N Bolet-Peraza former Venezuelan minister in New York argues US policy under President Cleveland upholds a great doctrine, favors arbitration with England, and seeks to protect American commerce by resolving the Behring Sea and Guiana questions. He predicts regional unity and no war, with England inclined to arbitrate.
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New York
N. Bolet-Peraza
Venezuela
Cleveland
Congress
United States
England
Americas
South America
Orinoco River
James Gi’ Blaine
Guiana
Secretary Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Lord Salisbury
Admiral Braine Warns of War as Tremendous Contract
Admiral Braine at the Brooklyn Navy Yard says war with England would be a tremendous contract and questions what the U S would do. He notes the navy would respond to duty with available facilities, while Rear Admiral Rowe asks what England would do and whether the U S could oppose a bombardment without adequate battleships or strong defenses.
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Brooklyn Yard
Seaboard
H. L. Abbott
Braine
Brooklyn“Navy Yard
Navy
Rowe
Ange
Portland
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Charleston
Savannah
No War With England Warned by Irish Leader Says Rossa
In a dispatch from New York O'Donovan Rossa claims there will be no war between England and America and warns England will back down if President Cleveland acts earnestly. He says Irish volunteers would ignite London and Liverpool if war began and that America is currently saving England from the Irish avenger. He urges patience and notes Ireland’s discontent as the real factor in keeping peace.
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O’donovan Rossa
England
America
Cleveland
London
Liverpool
Macaulay
Ireland
Palmer
Congress
Lynn
Patrick Larsfield Curry
General
É S
Olney
Britain and United States War Feasibility Questioned
In Bristol Sir Michael Hicks Beach said some see a US Britain war as unlikely due to kinship ties but nothing is impossible. He expects a peaceful outcome once Britain’s case and Salisbury despatches are clearly presented to both nations.
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England
Spain
London
Bristol
Michael Hicks- Beach
Cleveland
United States
Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
Dissent in New York pressing Venezuelan issue meeting
Alexander E. Orr of the Chamber of Commerce will call a meeting after a request by many members to express disapproval of President Cleveland's Venezuelan policy. Business interests show strong dissent, and the gathering is expected early next week.
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New York
Alexander E. Orr
Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland
Venezuelan president Crespo replies to Cleveland message
New York dispatches report Colonel George W. Turner sending a cable to President Crespo of Venezuela asking for the view of Venezuelans on President Cleveland's message. Crespo replies with satisfaction stating popular enthusiasm is intense and that all Venezuelans honor the great republic as Crespo signs off proudly.
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New York
George W. Turner
New York Recorder
Crespo
Venezuela
United States
Cleveland
French Leaders Back Cleveland Venezuelan Stand
Paris reports from December 19 quote M. Hanotaux opposing public discussion of the U S Venezuela dispute, urging arbitration only if needed and favoring France's unilateral settlement. Delcasse and Delancré also comment, praising Cleveland, warning Europe against siding with Britain, and noting potential Turkish implications.
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Paris
M. Hanotaux
Premier Dupuy
M. Ribot
United States
Great Britain
Venezuela
France
Lord Salisbury
Brazil
Hanotaux
M. Delcasse
Ffrencha
Cleveland
Congress
England
Asia Minor
Turkey
M. Delancré
Europe
Cleveland Monroe doctrine debate sparks frontier dispute arrows
Reinach praises Cleveland as enforcing a Monroe doctrine backed by American boundary plans to justify Canadian autonomy and curb British moves in the Americas. Rouanet argues England’s stance warrants US intervention for a weaker republic and warns of conflict over a border waste land.
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Brasil
Mr. Cleveland
France
England
Canada
Central
South America
Europe
Joseph Reinach
Chamber of Deputies
Cleveland
M. Rouanet
United States
New England Reactions To Cleveland Venezuela Message
A compilation of New England editorials praising President Cleveland’s Venezuela address. Papers from New Hampshire to Massachusetts praise the Monroe doctrine stance, condemn English aggression, and note broad national unity despite party divides. Several editors predict wartime sentiment and possible volunteering if conflict arises.
Pilgrim Fathers Influence Proclaimed at Boston Merchants Club
Eminent clerics Reverend Winchester Donald Reverend George A Gordon and Reverend John Duckson spoke at the Merchants Club Christmas dinner at the Algonquin Clubhouse on the Pilgrims influence on civilization. They praised liberty within church government and credited Cromwell with molding English righteousness. New members Eawar J Mitton Oakes Ames Henry M Knowles and Charles A Coffin were elected.
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Winchester Donald
George A. Gordon
John Duckson
Merchants’ Club of
Boston
Algonquin
John Mason Little
Charles H. Taylor
B. F. Guild
Guild
Donrot
Trinity Church
Commonwealth
Gordon
New Old South Church
Oliver Cromwell
Old England
Cromwell
British Isles
H. M. Duckson
Arlington Street
Eawar J. Mitton
Oakes Ames
Henry M. Knowles
Charles A. Coffin
Eaton's Evening Testimony Praises City Engineer's Integrity
The Somerville investigation into late city engineer Horace L. Eaton reveals witnesses praising his honesty and labor during midnight hours for the city. Testimony links Perkins and Downs aides to pressure to remove Eaton, with Bailey refuting Perkins on private work during city time. A next session is set for Monday.
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Horace L. Eaton
Mr. Eaton
Bowman
Benjamin J. Downs
Dana E. Perkins
Downs
Rich
Perkins
Eaton
Ernest Bailey
Mr. Bailey
A.W. Brine
Dana 5. Perkins
Mr. Downs
A Queer Residence Hidden Beds Across Rooms
The house features no visible beds though every room offers a disguise as furniture. The Oriental room divan serves as a bed and moth proof storage, wardrobes conceal beds, and a bookcase or chiffoniere can reveal a sleeping space. One front room wardrobe transforms into a bed.
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