New-York tribune., 1895-12-18

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vENEZUELAs PROTEST.
AS this condition seemed inadmissble to Venez-
uea, and as. while the negotiations were pending.
appropriations Of what is claimed to be Venez-
uelan territory continue to be made, Venezuela In
1887 suspended diplomatic relations with Great
Britain protesting before Her British Majestys
Government, before all civilized nations and before
the world in general against the acts OF spoiiaton
committed to her deriment by the Government of
Great Britain. which she at no time and on no ac-
count will recognize as capable OF altering In the
least the rights which she has inherited from spain
and respecting which she will ever be willing to sub
nit to the decision of a third Power" Diplomatic
relations have since been restored though what
is claimed be and fragrant British agSres-
sions forced Venezuela to resume negotiations on
the boundary qrestion-n $780, through its Minister
in Paris and a special envoy on that subject and in
1893 through a confidential agent, Senor Michelena
These negotiations, however met win tnc late OF
other like previous negotiations Great brltaln re- re-
fusng arbrate except as to territory west OF an
arbitrary line drawn by herself. All attemlis IN
when Senor Micheena fled with the Foreign OiDce
the following declarations; Il perform a mosi
strict duty in raising again in the name OF The
Government of Venezuela a most solemn protest
against the proceedings OF the colony oi bfl,.sh
Guiana, constituting encToacnmenis upon 'he err err
tory OF the Republic and against the dccIaT".loi
contained In Your Excellency communications. that
Her Britannia MaJestys Government consuelS lnat
part OF the territory pertaining to BitSh Guiana
In SUPPORT Of this protest Reproduce all the argu-
ments presented TO Your EXce!ency IN my hote ol
hca Sy :; ihe "S Sa Of % on ae
various occasions they have raisea ine sane pro
test. / lay on Her Britannia Majesty ; NcNeih hhe"l
entire responsibility of the incidents thai may
Venezuela has been driven to oppose by all possible
means the dspossesson OF part OF hei tei!
for by disregarding her Just representation to put
an end to this VIOLENT state OF affairs through the
decision Of arbiters. her Majesty Government
ignores rights. ana imposes upon nor ne pam
III though percmptory duty of providing for her
own legitimate defence
THIS COUNTRY NOT INDIFFERENT
To the territorial controversy between Great Brit
ain and the Republic Of Venezuela, thus brleiiy
outlined the United States has been, and in
deed in view Of its traditional policy could not he
indifferent. The note TO the British Foreign once
by which Venezuela opened negotiations IN 1910 was
at once communicated to this Government IN
January, 1881. a letter of the Venezuela Minister
at Washington respecting certain alleged Demon
strations at the mouth of the OrinocO wa mus
answered by Mr.. Evaris then Secretary OF state
In reply have to inform you that II view OF the
deep interest which the Government OF the Ohited
States takes in all transactions tending to at
tempted encroachments OF foreign Powers upon the
territory Of anv OF the republics OF TINS con.ic'.'
this Government could not look with indifference 10
the forcibe acquisition OF such territory by Eng.andl
If the missions of the vessels now al ne NOUN G %
the Ornoco should be found TO be foT that at rra
This Government awaits. therefore with hatuidi ui
concern. the more particular statements pioihIs-u h
by the Government Of Venezuela, which 1t hopes
sd 5s e. oH: NJ Hva' wrote again
Referring your note Of the Ztst OF DecenlDer @
xsses in and near the mouth of the Ornoco River
and my reply thereto of the Slst ultim2, as We.
been mentioned in our conferences concerning the
bvsjness Of Your mission take 1t to be hitting now
at the close OF the incumbency of, me oilce ho.d
10 advert to the interests with which the Govern
ment of the United States cannot fail to regard any
such purpose with respect II the control o. Amer
lean territory is stated to be contemplate pH u
Government OF Great Britain and 10 eNpitss my
regret that the further information promised III
your note with regard 10 such designs nad ho'
reached in season 10 receive me al,eiliPI ~
Notwithstanding the severe pressure OF pnhI'c o1ai,
have taken pleasure III bestowins up2" IT, ct,.
not. however. that your sen atili' u. ~ ~
men Of the awaited additional orders 3i E1uI r5s-
eminent VIII nave S iks t ga IL s,ccassor ,
m Ndan6er al he s fSe then state Of negotiations
with Great Britain. together with copy 0i an m
communicated to the Secretary OF State by The
President OF Venezuela with the expression o. t!le
hope that the United States would give nin rs opin
ion and advice and such support as II deemed =
sble to offer Nenezuela in order that justice snous
to the United States Minister at Caracas as foi-
lows; " This Government mas al9anE eNpte7seu on ,
venent resort In the case Of failure 10 come 10
If Venezuela should desire to propose 70 Great
Britain such a mode of settlement. IT is felt that
II the United States were to approach cree, britain
the advocate o. any prejTdged solution N , v9r
sci ana assist Venezuela 1t believes ii best con-
fine Ks reply to the renewa, OF the suggestion Of
that direction. This suggestion Is the more eislF
g seSor sojas to he VenezHeiar Nnser in London
the l4h Of July, 1892 hat the President o. eneZ-
uela proposed the British Government the sub
mission Of the dispute to arbitration by third pow
oregong Gn ", consderaions s to senior Sofas saying TO
him that whie trusting that the dircct proposal foT
good fruit Gf indeed has not ALREADY done 50 Ry
It's acceptance in principaD The Government OF m
TO press upon Great Britain in friendly way the
proposition 50 made "a ana at the same tme you WILL n
with the formaity OF written communicdtlon) tnat
Of 10
national disputes affecting the States OF America.
aUes o h0 ya1g IN ps s s1eh oneons n5ars and
with intent desire to prejudge their merits the
United States will not refuse its arbitration If asked
bv both parties and that regarding all such ques-
tions essentially and disnctive.y American. the
tentions Tti adjusted through the arbitrament Of an
American rather than a European power"
GUZMAN BLANCO'S NEGOTIATIONS
In 1884 General Guzman Blanco the Venezuelan
Minister TO England, appointed with special ref
erence to pending negotiations for general treaty
with Great Britain visited Washington on his way
to London, and after several conferences with the
Secretary of State respecting the objects Of his
mission was ther commended to .he good Office.
OF Mr. Lowell. our Minister at 81. James at Will
/ necessarily be somewhat within your discretion how
/ far your good offices may be proftably employed
with Her Majestys Government TO these enus and
at any rate you may take proper occasion 10 lei
! Lord Granville know that We are not without con
Germ as to whatever may affect the interests OF
sister republic OF the American Continent ana its
position in the family Of nations. II General Guz-
man should apply to you for advice or assistance IN
realizing the purposes Of his mission you VIII show
HIM proper considerations anu without committing
the United States 10 any determinate political
ton you viii endeavor to carry out the views of
/ this Instruction.
The progress Of General Guzman's negotiations I'D
not fail 70 be observed by this Government and u
1 December. 1856 with a view 10 prcvent.ns the
rupture OF diplomatic relatOns-whch actually took
! place In February foOWng-the then Secretary of
/ State Mr.. Bayari instructed Minister 10 Gree
Britain tender the arbitration OF the Jnii"i
! States. in the following terms: 1T does nOt al-
pear that at any heretofore the good offices o
| this Government nave been actually teiiCcreI 20
! avert a rupture between Great Britain an Ven
ezuea. AS intimated in Ily No. S. our inactiou ia
this regard would TO be- due 10 the reluctance
| OF Venezuela to have the Government Of the Cultei
states take any steps having relation 10 the action
OF Government, which might, IN apptaianc.
/ prejudice the resort to further arbitration
/ or mediation which Venezuela desired. Neyertnc-
less records abundantly testify friendly con-
cern IN the adjustment Of the dispute; and the intel