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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19

who not only declares that England owns
the coast up to the terminus OF the
Schomburgk line at the mouth OF .ne
Amacuro but claims land In the inte,
westward bend OF the Aberdeen line.
OF course. the venezuelans declined 70
accept the Aberdeen line. and notninG
further was done IN the mater ,,, " a,ss
established. whereby Great Britain aSIe."
not 10 occupy or encroach upon the tci
rit0ry IN dispute in consideration OF
similar agreement on the part OF vtor
zuela. What was meant by territois
in dispute" was not stated. The STATUS
quo has never been abrogated. II Il
claimed b. venezueans that England mas
repeatedly violated the status quo ny
invading the territory far beyond either
the SchOmhurgk or Aberdeen line.
Lord Granville IN 1881 proposed 10 tne
Nenezuelans new BOUNDARY hne. ~ pc pc
the coast out short distance south OF
the SchomOurgk line. ana did net ~
clude the Barima river or island, wnich
are now claimed by England. The Gran
Vile line in the interior followed the
Aberdeen line but gave Venezuela undis-
puted possession OF the mouth OF tne
Orinoco ~,
avowal Of any design upon the boca
Grande at the CrinocO; I'm the most posi-
tive style the exclusive control was as
signed 10 Venezuela. -, -.
In lrNs tl.Ort 'tih- 49,
the head OF the Foreign once, over
lures were made to Venezuela 10 nave an
amicable settlement OF the case. Nehc,,
zuela was anxious for settlement, anu
dispatched General Guzman Blanco, one
Of the foremost diplomats OF South Amer
lea. TO England 10 act In the matter.
General Rianco did not waste his tune
I'm discussing maps and ancient INES
but bent all his energies TO secure arpi-
tration of the matter. lie gained ms
point. for June -. 1885 Lord Granvilie
assented 10 treaty between England an'g
Venezuela, one clause OF which provided
that any differences not adjustable by
the usual means should be submitted 10
the arbitration Of third power. or OF
several powers. in amity with h.ah coun-
tries. without resorting TO war y
This great diplomatic stroke " NencF.i
| Blanco. absolutely bringing England 10
bay on the boundary question. was, now
ever. Immediately made OF no aNat nv
| the Overturn OF the Gladstone MINISTRY.
| Lord Salisbury. who took office n lew
/ days later. promptly rescinded the aroi-
/ tration clause OF the proposed treaty
Since that time England has persistenuy
| declined every proposal to arbitrate the
| matter.
England Is not satisfied with repudiat-
| ing the comparatively moderate boundary
designations originated by Aberdeen ana
| Granville. but has enlarged her terri
| toral claim with the utmost recklessness.
! The Venezuelan Government contend'
| that the Fssequibo- PumerOn-Cuyunl strip
is the only land fairly in dispute.~New
York Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1895.
To.DAy's MEETINGS AND EVENTS

La Fayette Chapter. Masons, Masonic
Temple.
Virginia Lodge. X. OF T.. Laube's Hall.
Hines Lodge X. of j.. Schiller Hall.
Aurora Lodge l. o. O. f.. Elletts Hall.
Henderson Lodge, I. O. q. F., Toney's
Hall.
Manteo Tribe. ]. O. X. NJ, Kerses Hall.
Pawnee Tribe. l. q. II. NJ, Odd-Fellows
Hall.
Richmond Council. Junior o. L. A. NJ.
Gatewood's Hall.
A W. Glinn Council, Junior 0. L. A. NJ.
Belvidore Hall.
Davis Council. Junior O. L. A. NJ, Eighth
and Hull streets
Myrtle Lodge. X OF T.. Smiths Hall.
IRON oulders' Union. Eagle Hall.
Henrico Council r. A.. Powhatan Hall.
Mccarthy Council. II. A, Lee Camp Hall.
Cynthus Grove L. a. O. d., Cersley's
Han.
Liberal Grove. L. a. O. D., Druids' Hall.
Monroe Grove. L. A. O. D., Belvidere
Hall.
Stationary Engineers. Junior o. L. A. NJ.
Hall.
Jefferson Lodge, ]. o. G. T.. Powell's
Hall.
Soldiers Home Lodge. I. O. G.. T.. Sol
ders' Home.
Towards Grove Lodge. l. o. G. r., Coed
'Iemplars' Hall.
St. Patrick's Beneficial Society. Twenty
sixth and Grace streets.
Richmond Lodge. Il. Z. .. f., Ccncordia
Hall
West-End Beneficial and Social Society.
Laubcs Han.
Stuart Horse Guard. Blues Armory.
Richmond Senate. No 1852. knights Ct the
Ancient Essenic Order ST. Adams Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19
WHAT THE ENGLISH PAPERS SAY.

The tone of the English press in regard
to the Presidents message makes it per-
fectly certain that Great Britain viii
not yield TO this country's demands, and
that If the only alternatives are war or
concession oy England, we shall have
war.
The London Times. which is Of no party,
but essentially English and English only.
says;
But the recognition OF this exped-
ency does not cover the prcpOsterous de-
ductions which Mr.. Olneys dispatches
| advance, and which President Cleveland
makes the basis of the most astounding
proposal that has perhaps ever been adj
vanced by any government in times of
peace since the days Of Napoleon.
I'VE desire to speak with all proper re-
serve. but we can confidently predict
that Great Britain Will not admit the
pretensions put forward by President
Cleveland. No commission, appointed by
power which is not party TO the
dispute will. be recognized by us as hav-
ing title of any sort to pronounce upon
a boundary question. II will receive no
assistance from British authorities. Its
decision will be null and void from the
outset. even if its origin did not faint
IL with Partially. We shall be very
much astonished If there is any disagree
ment among the organs Of public opinion
in this country as to the manner in
which such a claim should be con-
fronted."
The Times contends further that Eng
land is bound TO resist the extended claim
of Nonroesm. and says:
~ power which has command Of the
sea DIES not regard $4,000 miles of inter
vonirg ocean as severing it from its sub
jects'
The Times says, further:
"These unnecessary and aggressive eX-
cursons seem 10 point TO the possibility
that this sudden offensive movement on
the part Of the United States Govern
ment has more 10 do with party politics
| than with diplomacy. Much may be
| pardoned. in view of the approaching
| election, which 10 a large extent. eX-
plains the union OF the Republicans with
| the Democrats in raising the lingo cry
| IL is TO be remembered. moreover, that
| a deal OF time must clause before the
commission can be appointed. and stin
longer time before il can report. II
NAV not come into existence. indeed
until the Executive has passed. into other
| hands. Meanwhile, the sober. common
| hope, will condemn the attempt TO pick
| a quarrel with a friendly power.
'1n any case our own course is clear
| We must stand firmly and calmly upon
| our rights as an independent State, and
| If necessary, take practical measures TO
assert them. II may even be expedient
! TO settle the frontier question by draw
! ing line OF our own-of course there
can be no thought of anything less than
the Schomburgk line--and allowing the
United States and Venezuela to settle
! the matter as they may"
The Standard organ OF the Conserva-
| tive party. says;
This extraordinary document will re-
ceve from English people more dispas-
sionate treatment than the decidedly pro-
| vocative nature of it's contents renders
| altogether easy. II was prepared by the
responsible head OF a State. and will
| probably receive the formal assent Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19

The Body of "A Coiored Man Found In De-
serted House.

Judge Wickham held a short and I'M
important session of the Henrico County
Court yesterday. The time was consumed
in the adjustment Of some erroneous tax
leyies.
The body Of David Tucker (coloreD was
found in a vacant house in the woods near
Seven Pines Tuesday morning by Harvey
Kenny (colcred), who reported the matter
to Squire Vincent. The Squire summon
cd a jury and held an Inquest. There
were no marks Of violence upon the body
and consequently the jury rendered YER
diet Of death from natural causes. Inc
remains were turned over TO the man
relatives for burial.
James Lyme, OF Seven Pines. had an
alteration Tuesday with August liver
who was on the bond he was some tlme
ago required TO give for his good be-
havior. Lyme was before Squire Vincent
Yesterday and had 20 give new BOND.
liver again became his surety.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19

Congress EnglIshmen must. therefore,
take II seriously. and refrain from specu-
lations that would otherwise be attrac-
tive as TO the utility. In view Of the presi-
dental election, OF twisting the Hon
tail
.sThe position President Cleveland as
sumes Is preposterous. No American
citizen would for a moment dream OF au-
hitting its soundness In any analogous
case. I'm which the honor and interests OF
America were concerned. There can
be but one answer. We decline 10 hu-
initiate ourselves. and we refuse 10 ac-
cept the decision Of Washington In mat
tiers altogether outside OF us Juilsoio-
ton
The remainder OF the Standard ar
ticle Is an echo OF Lord Salisbury ar
gument. and IT concludes by saying;
Great Britain. will reject the demands
as Indignantly as Congress woulo II
America were asked to submit her utle
to Alaska to the judgment OF imparuai
umDlres.'
The Daily Telegraph, organ Of the LID
eral party, says:
'In truth. this invocation Of the Mon
roe doctrine seems. on this side of the
water. to be irrelevant, because there Is
no question of territorial greed or the
imposition OF a European system. 1t IS
absurd. becausesQ statement Of an Am"ri-
can system can hardly claim to attain
the rank Of principle Of international
law BY what right does the Washins-
ton Government demand the arbitration
Of this matter. when the very theory
which guides their interference mas an
solutely nothing TO do with the points IN
dispute? What nation has ever agreed
to the Monroe doctrine? How oiten mas
the Washington Government Itself VEN
tured TO advance III?
eve say nothing OF the process OF
twisting the lions tail, genereily icsotted
IN nj times of electoral excitement. yet.
if it be true that all this Jealous support
of Venezuela originated N partisan IN
trirues. there is still less 80 tson why
we should submit to what, from the
British standpoint. IS a wholly perVerse
and inadmissible claim
We have got to make up our minds
therefore. If we are determined TO have
war. that we shall have a united ana
unanimous Great Britain 10 fight. Her
colonies appear to be entirely in sym
patty with her.
The Toronto Mail says:
",rhe commission is a very good device,
from Mr.. Cleveland's point of view,
which is evidently that of the politician
who is out of votes. 1t would propapiE
be long before the commission could ie-
mort but i'm the mean time. Mr.. CleVe-
lands firm vindication of the doctrine
would be winning votes for his ihird-
term election. We may he sure now
ever. that whoever wins or loses IN that
election. not foot Of British territory
will be transferred TO a foreign nag ny
any ruling of their buster and the Men
roe doctrine.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19
THE DTsPUTED BOUNDiRT.
Englana's Different Claims to- the Ven
ezuelan Territory.

The controversy between Great Britain
and Venezuela over territory is one OF
lonc standing. Claims made by England
have steadily increased, and have always
heen resisted by the Nenezuelans. The
farritorV in dispute h extremely val
liable. and fear of losing II IS thought
to bee the reason for England's declining
Great britain acquired her title 70 the
eolonv OF British Guiana by ~, l iT9m
ferred being those Of Esequlpo, Deine-
rara. and Berbice. From that time 10
the present day Venezuela has never
recognized that England enjoys Legal
right 20 a single foot OF ground west OF
the Esequbo river
Ia 1911 Sir Robert Schompursk' an eh-
gin p ir The British service, entered the
iisua. tory without the concur
renee British Government. ana
proceeded h. run a line from the IRA
lillian frontier 10 tho Boca Grande' whlch
was Intended 10 establish definite
boundary between British Guiana and
Venezuela The Schomburgk line was not
az nrst claimed by the British foreish
Office as legal. and has not until recently
been designated in British diplomatic cor
respondence as England's primary base.
" hen SchOmburgk drew his arbitrary
line" Of demarkation in ls4i. he set Nd
posts 10 indicate British dominion al
Point Barima. AmacurO. ana other 10
made "a vigorous protest. and Lord Aoer-
deem. then Foreign Secretary promptly
ordered the posts removed. thus showing
that ENGLAND felt no certainty OF the
Justice OF her claims
Lorl Aberdeen. I'm 1874, proposed 10 the
Venezuelans n boundary line which did
not follow SchOmburgk's line II con
coded TO the NeneZucians a large part OF
the coast and the mouth of the Orinoco
river, which Lord Salisbury now claims.
Aberdcen's proposed line began on the
coast at the mouth Of the River Morocco.
ran straight into the interior. crossing
the SchOmburgk line al right angles.
This Aberdeen proposition was the first
specific definition OF England's pretended
rights. and the sole foundation for IL
In international law was the shadowN
allegation that Dutch settlements and
Indian treaties justified Great Britain
In instituting authority over portion OF
the trans Esquibo regions, the exact geo.
graphical limits OF which had never been
adjusted.
Ii is seen that Lord Aberdeen. In under
taking to trace British Guianas extreme
rightful bounds-thereby fixing a prece-
dent for future British Foreign Secreta-
ries-could ind no excuse for. carrying
them further than the mouth or the
Morocco He made no pretense TO own
ership OF the grand mouth OF the Orfnoco.
1t IL claimed to-day By Lord Salisbury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19

Mr. A. n. Pickett, editor OF the Mem
ohis Scimetar. said to newspaper re-
porter an Washington a day or so ago.
in answer TO tho question. What OF the
political outlook In Tennessee?'
1T will be a miracle If the Democrats
are successful I'm electing their state
ticket next year. In common with thou-
sands OF other Democrats who voted Tor
Governor Turney | condemned the count
ing out OF VI. Clay Evans Whatever
may have been done in the past there
is no longer any excuse Tor carrying
elections by fraud. The time mas come
when absolute fairness and justice must
prevail in the choice of public oihciais.
There isn't a shadow OF danger OF hesio
domination In Tennessee.
But the fair-minded ana honorapie
men. who constitute the great majority
OF the Democratic party In the state. are
sick and tired of the machine methous
and devious practices that have been so
long in use by political ring at Nash-
Vile. and the prospects are bright lor
the permanent turning down OF inns
Office holding clique. The election OF me
Republican ticket next year VIII be the
answer to the counting out OF Evans
and no doubt many Democrats VIII con-
tribute Ia this result
II our Legislature II Wis., ~ VIII '''
derstand that exactly what Is going on
in Tennessee is going on in Virginia also.
The great body of the white people OF
Virginia are sick and tired Of machine
politics. ring rule, and fraudulent cleo
lions. The elections are what most en-
gage their attention just now. They
know that machine politics depend for
their success upon unfair elections. and
that II the ballot-box Is only held IN
sacred regard they can always overthrow
the political boss and machine rule when
they become offensive. SO that the thing
uppermost now In the mind OF all the
people is the matter of elections. The
people are perfectly Indifferent about
the measurers that may be adopted so
that they be measures which will secure
TO every voter the right 10 vote just
as he wishes 10, and TO have his vote
counted as he has cast it. But they
demand this. and they are not gong 10
be satisfied until they get It.
II, then, the leaders of the Democratic
party in the State are wise. they will
concede this demand. If they do not,
the State Will be lost TO the Democratic
party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19

ST. Paul, Mimi, Dec 10 1850
To the Editor Of The Times;
Sir.-Though a faraway, in voluntary
ovile from Virginia (my native and long
life home. and the graves Of my ances-
tors. paternal and maternaD, l cherish
the fondest interest and PRIDE IN ler
fame and fortunes Therefore, ! venture
IN express the deep qualification WIN
which | read In The Times" OF the nth
instant. your suggestion Of the name O.
Major Baker p. Lee TO fill the expected
vacancy upon the County Court penel ~
Elizabeth county. Baker =. Lee NOui'
grace any position upon earth and VIZ
sinia cannot be said to have lost hef
noble breed when she can ma such
material and ornament Tor her Souii's
judiciary as General WILLIAM b. rama
ferro. of Gloucester, r. II. Lee, OF clarke
and Baker =. Lee of Hampton.
Thank you. TOO, especially, LOT your
editorial on the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
case" ..,,,.,.
r Il. FAUNTLEROY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19
Thieves Active.

on Saturday night last about I o'clock
a burglar entered the resileice OF Mr.. A.
Jeff Vaughan, corner Iwenty-sixtb and
Marshall streets. and succeeded in secur-
ing Mr. Naughan's gold watch and chain
and snall sum OF money. Mr.. Vaughan
was awakened, and saw a man I'm his
room When he asked who IL was the
man fled Mr. Vaughan said he was I'M
able TO determine whether the intruder
was white or colorec.
Thieves also entered residence on
Marshall street between Seventh and
Eighth Monday night, but were frighten-
ed or before they could secure anything.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19

There is nothing that could make bet
ter Christmas present for child than A
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umn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19

The Rev. Charles r. Hyde IS expected
TO leave Chattanooga on December 2bth
for this city TO assume charge OF the
Third Presbyterian church. He will be
the guest OF Mr.. James W. Sinton' cashier
of the City Bank. on his arrival here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19

If there Is any man In this country who
has doubted that Mr.. Cleveland M the
proper moment would rise 20 the height
OF a great Presidential responsibility, the
doubt must be effec-ually disspated. -
DIf.nu, Ty.as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19

The message is in tone that will be
pleasing 20 the country. II insists upon
the validity Of the Monroe doctrine. and
upon its application 10 present condi-
tions. and IL clearly indicates a deter
miuation for its enforcement.-Chica In
ter Ocean.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19

In substance the message IS a dignifed
declaration that the Monroe doctrine Is
sound international law. that the United
States Will abide by il and that farther
aggression In Venezuela Will be met Win
resistance by every means Ia TINS ma
lions nnWnr-C hlcago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19

The Presidents message to Congress Is
of the first Importance. We apprehend
that it will be eventually accepted and
sustained by the men Of all parties. w
do not apprehend Il VIII be Immediately
indorsed with absolute unanimity
We trust that our nations readiness 70
follow the exhaustion Of negotiation tnd
OF craftsmanship with war VIII prove
that the resources OF craftsmanship ana
Of negotiation are stin fully adequate for
peace.-Brooklyn Eagle.
President Clevoland's message 20 Com
eress stating the position Of this Gov
eminent with reference 20 the boundary
dispute between Great Britain ana ven
ezuela Is strong and firm dec'atiion.
BE sure you're right. then 20 ahead
said Davy Crockett There Is no Jlngo-
ism In the Presidents message. but thtre
IS such n courageous assertion OF the
Monroe doctrine as might nave been
expected from Democratic Admin'stra-
ton carefully following Democratic pre-
cedents.-Philadelphia Record.
There need be no fear nor expectation
OF war. Great Britain IS not mad. War.
however. II might waver from month 10
month would certainly result ~ The eN-
tlnguishment OF British authority or In
fluence i'm all OF the Western world, ana
the British prefer substantial result 10
n monetary triumph. cSpeciA'y when
even the latter would be exceedingly
doubtful. The President is right. III the
British government declines TO settle this
vexaticus boundary dispute in reason
able way. the United States will step In
and decide the question with absolute
fairness.-Baltimor American.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-08-29
Explanation OF Flag signals.

s~~
All weather signal flags are square
except one-No. 4, which is a triangle
and black.
No. 1.-White, fair weather.
Fo. BLUE, rain or snow.
No. 3.-Upper half white, lower, half
blue, local rains.
No. 4.-Black triangle, temperature.
No. 5.-White with black square in
center, cold wave.
INTERPRETATION OF DISPLAYS.
No. l, alone, indicates fair weather,
stationary temperature.
No. 2, alone, indicates rain or snow,
stationary temperature.
No 3, alone, indicates local rain, sta
~tionary temperature.
No. l, with No. 4 above it indicates
fair weather, warmer.
Nc. l, with No. 4 below it indicates
fair weather, colder.
No. 2, with No. 4 above it, indicates
warmer weather, rain or snow.
No. 2, with No. 4 below it, indicates
colder weather, rain or snow.
No. :. with No. 4 above it, indicates
warmer weather with local rains.
Nos, with No. 4 below it, indicates
colder weather with local rains.
No. l, with No. 5 below it, indicates
fair weather, cold a v
No. 2, with No. 5 below it, indicates
wet weather, cold wave.