Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-11-13
King Oscar of Sweden Select
ed as the Fifth Arbitrator.
The Other Four Being Selected by
the United States and Great Bril-
tain.

cial arbitrator OF the Venezuelan bound
airy question. The other arbitrators,
four in number are to be designated
two by the Lord Chief Justice of Eng
land and two by the Chief Justice of the
United States. This is the final and
mos. important feature of the treaty
for the complete adjustment of the long
pending Venezuelan controversy. The
treaty was concluded in Washington
last night at the British embassy, Sir
Julian Pauncefote representing Her
Britannia Majesty, and Secretary Olney
Of the United States.
Since the return OF Sir Julian Pau4ce-
fote from London three weeks ago
negotiations toward final settlement
have been proceeding. Most of the
meetings were of such an important
character that they were held either at
Mr.. Olney's residence or at the British
embassy, the houses being but two
blocks separated. 1t happened the con-
Guiding meeting was at the embassy
to it from the fact Lord Salisbury, the
British premier, was to make a speech
at GuildhalI. London, in the even
ing. For this reason it was desired,
if possible to acquaint Lord Sails
bury with thefnal and satisfactory
adjustment of the Venezuelan ques-
tons in order that ne might talk
concerning it. When Secretary Olpey
and Sir Julian reached their final con-
clusion a cablegram was at once dis
patched to Lord Salisbury, notifying
him of The result Il reached him with
in one hour of the time when he went
on the platform at Guildhall and it was
the basis for his announcement to Eng
land and the entire world that the
Venezuelan controversy was settled. It
was general announcement without
details and without any reference to the
personnel OF the"~court of arbitration.
Thus Washington and Dondonpartici-
pated in this eventful scene by which
two leading English-speaking nations
reach an amicable means of adjusting
the most troublesome international
, Question9sf recent years.
Although Lord Salisbury's state men.
was withols detail, it is possible to give
all of the essential features Of the treaty
concluded in Washington last night.
The min point, as already stated, is
that King.Oscar H., whose full title is
"King of Sweden and Norway, the
Goths and Vandals," is the fifth or de-
cisive arbitrator It was deemed best
to make this choice rather than to leave
it to the selection OF the four arbiira-
tors. The latter are assured of being
men Of eminent judicial attainment,
as the choice is left entirely TO the judic-
larry of the respective countries.
The other essential feature of" the
treaty is that fly years actual posses
sion is to continue title. With this
Limitation as to the settled districts the
entire sweep of the Venezuelan boun-
Diary is placed in the hands of the court
of arbitration The treaty covers only
Venezuela, and the question of general
arbitration between the United States
and Great Britain is left to future nego-
tiations.
AS king seldom leaves his country
except on state visits or other soYerigns,
it is not expected that King Oscar II.
will go out of Sweden for the arbitra-
tors, and the court is likely to sit at
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden,
where King Oscars Swedish riksdag are
located.
The choice of King Oscar appears to
have been most fortunate one, as he
is universally regarded as a man of
great attainments, of judicial temper
ament and of eminent fairness.
King Oscar IS not only ruler whose
statesmanship has advanced Norway
and Sweden, but he has also a reputa-
ton throughout Europe as a linguist
an author. poet ara musician. He
speaks half a dozen languages fuently |
and has a thorough command of the
English language, which will be of
special advantage in the present arbi-
tration. His poems are widely read and
translated and have taken prizes in the
royal academy of art. His magnetic
qualities have led to his being likened
to the late James 6. Blaine, and Swed-
ish lady on being introduced to Mr.
Blaine exclaimed. "Ah, he is magnetic,
he is like my king"
Coxey's New Principles.