New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
JULIAN PAUNCErOTE.


State Department In few days. This is the
draft of an arbitration treaty with Great Britain.
under the provisions Of which the Venezuelan
boundary dispute and future political differ
ences between that country and the United
States are to be considered and determined by
ten or eleven commissioners. The terms OF the
treaty have been under discussion by Secretary
Oney and Lord Salisbury for the last month.
Mr. Olney has acted for and with the full knowl-
edge of President Cleveland Lord Salisburys
representative has been Sir Julian Pauncefote.
The proposition that a treaty of the kind be
agreed to originated with Mr.. Cleveland and
was communicated to Lord Salisbury by Secre
tary Oney. speaking through Great Brtains
Ambassador here From the present outlook,
certain details of the draft will not be completed
for some days. as "A full agreement mas not oeeh
reached relative to the scope Of one OF the artl-
ces. and to the composition Of the Comms-
sion for the formatioa Of which the treaty VIII
provide The main features Of all the articles
have. however been approved by representa-
tives of the high contracting parties.
THE vENEZI' ELAN QUESTION
The section of the compact relating to the
Venezuelan question was of the first de-
cded on. At present il Is. of course. the great
est in importance among the subjects consid-
cred The publication of the draft without more
delay. though 1t is not in a finished state,
is in conformity with the request Of LORD Sails
bury. who recently interrogated In Parlia-
mcnt as to the attitude OF the British Govern
mcnt I'm this matter. He then said that ne
would shortly be In position to reply to the
question. His plan seems to be to give to Parlia-
ment the terms II all the articles of the treaty
agreed TO and to indcat" the progress made
toward the approval Of otherc.
For the last few days Secretary Oney and Sir
Julian Pauncefote have been frequently In con-
ference relative to the articles some existing
differences of opinion have been overcome, and
To-day il is thought that early next week Lord
Salisbury may he able 70 announce that the
treaty is I'm readiness for ratification.
4 treaty between the United States and Great
Britain on any subject is necessarily OF much
Importance \ diplomatic contract binding the
respective Governments TO submit all poiti-
cal differences to settlement by arbitration is
one Of great international consequence The
adoption Of an agreement of the kind at this
time when the Venezuelan boundary question
g a grave Issue between the two countries adds
both weight ard interest to the proposed new
convention.
In tho history Of this country a number Of
ratified. The first was in 17S2 when John
Adams BENJAMIN Franklin. John Jay and
Henry Laurens and the Commissioner Of His
Rr:tannic Majesty agreed 10 terms Of peace be-
tween the Colonies and the mother country. The
last formal agreement related m sealing in
Bchring Soa.
OF FAP-REACHTNj CONSEQt ENCE
The treaty new under consideration will he
h,-
Senate il will bind the United States to submit
10 arbitration all political differences which arise
between Great Britain and the United States in
the future or so long az the convention is in
force Between countries situated as are the
United States and Great Britain. serious differ
ences are bound to arise In such cases as the
Venezuelan boundary dispute for example, war
even is possibility The articles Of the new
convention will dispense with the use of arms as
the arbiter Of issues which may arise hereafter.
They will distinctly provide that all questions
between the high contracting parties that arise
and involve grave political affairs must be con-
sidered and decided by arbitration mentioned in
the treaty.
When the exac. terms Of the convention be-
come public it may be found that the United
states has not gained decided advantage under
the proposition TO make an alliance with Great
Britain when will insure the peaceful ADJUST
ment o, oil politica. differences There Is GER
tainly a lack OF confidence in the public mind
I'm regard to Mr.. Cleveland's management or the
foreign relations Of the con ltry. II the treaty
is defective or If its ratification Is not advan-
tageous or desirable the Senate. by withhold
ing its approval can prevent action which may
be deemed il-advsed 1t is asserted that the Ad-
ministration i. proceeding cautiously and wisely
the inf hat he.
true boundary Of Venezuela will he peacefully
settled If the Senate votes for ratification.
FEATURES OF TIE TREATY.
The document 10 be issued by the state De-
partment contains carefully prepared intro
duction which sets forth the occasion and neces
sity for an agreement of the kind. This intro
duction will consist OF an exposition of the
Venezuelan boundary question. 1t Will give
more especially. the early correspondence on the
subject. the Presidents message to Congress-
and a summary Of the later communications be-
tween Secretary Olney and Lord Salisbury.
This will be in the form OF "whereas.' so to
speak. to the resolution" which follows. 1t
will be in the nature OF an ohject-esson pre-
sented as a reason why the two great countries
should adopt a treaty Of arbitration as means
Of settling important political disputes.
In sequence Will follow the first note Of Sec
retarv Oney to Lord salisbury. saying in effect
that this Government is inclined to the opinion
that Great Britain is encroachng upor the ter
rltory Of Venezuela and suggesting that the
United States be jointly authorized by Her Maj
estv's Government and the South American Re
public to inquire into and determine upon the
facts. Lord Salisburys answer declining to ac-
cent the proposition made. and the Presi-
dant's message to Congress informing the Sen
ate and House OF what had been and ought TO
he done Some Of the later notes which have
been exchanged between the State Department
and the Foreign Office in London will be set
forth All these will be presented to show that
the United States and Great Britain recently
ereaged in a controversy. the consequences Of
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