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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
5
Foreign legations withdraw as tensions rise over Caracas protests. Ultimatums issued to resolve disputed claims. diplomats depart amid growing international pressure. Authorities urge calm while awaiting concrete concessions. Violence avoidance remains a stated objective.
London report says foreign legations have departed Caracas for La Guayra, seeking to avoid demonstrations. Britain and Germany served ultimatums privately at Senor Barrall's residence. Venezuelan ports to be blockaded amid rising tensions.
London December 1 The Prime Minister Mr A J Balfour said in the House that Venezuela has unjustifiably interfered with the liberty and property of British subjects for two years and refused to pay large claims. Attempts at amicable settlement failed and Britain with Germany issued an ultimatum awaiting a satisfactory reply. An enforcement plan was proposed.
The German government seeks immediate payment of 1 700 000 holivars about 68 000 pounds representing losses of German subjects in the civil war up to 1900 and asks for guarantees for 3 000 000 holivars about 120 000 pounds for additional claims arising from the recent conflict. The German Venezuelan railway claim is noted as a principal item. Washington authorities welcome Britain and Germany acting together and see it as a pledge that the Monroe doctrine will be respected.
Lord Rosebery told a deputation of the National Free Aharenes Council that nonconformists must resist the Education Bill or risk disappearance. The Radicals hailed the remark as a sign of closer Labor alignment while critics note the Times questions his stance and warns it may legalize anarchic opposition.
London reports the Mareeilles seamen strike worsening as shipowners refuse to meet the strike committee and workers are urged to join the action. The note cites violent appeals to halt work and bolster solidarity among colleagues.
London December 1 Lord Kitchener has assumed his duties as Commander-in-Chief in Tunisia. He is directing about 37,000 British and native troops in maneuvers between Ambara and Delhi in preparation for the forthcoming Durbar.
London reports wheat afloat for the United Kingdom at 2 155 000 quarters and for the Continent at 1 400 000 quarters. War Office note confirms receipt of a letter regarding the China war and its referral to the India Secretary. Fragments also include an advertisement for Christmas suitings and a tailor's showroom notice.
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London December 9 2.30 p.m. General Botha had his card left at Brixton Gaol for Colonel Lynch M P for Galway who is awaiting trial for high treason with a message expressing sympathy and good wishes.
London December 0 The Government of Orange River Colony is constructing an irrigation project 12 miles in tenyah from Barys south of the Vaal The work will afford employment to 6000 buyers for two years.
In Berlin reports say Baron von Erk nirdeteln plans a Kaiser party in the German Reichstag to push the Emperor's Breslau speech aims. Dr Mommsen calls on peasants to unite with workers against the government’s self-interest policies.
London reports formation of a conference chaired by the Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl to address the land issue in Ireland with voting papers sent to Irish landowners for four representatives. Mr Belmont rallies Nationalists in similar action. Louise Mack’s new book An Australian Girl in London draws favorable reviews in London.
Dr Osborne and colleagues endorse Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract for nasal catarrh jaw fever asthma and related illnesses claiming superior results. They cite Dr Stahl Dr Preston and Dr Wart praising its efficacy across influenza fevers throat and lung troubles and other conditions. Inventors and firms Taylor Bros patent and trade marks noted.
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