The record-union., 1896-11-14
VENEzUELANS VERY GRATEFUL.
PLEASED WITH KIND OFFICES
OF THIS GOVERNMENT
In UphOlding the Monroe Doctrine
and Bringing About a Settle
ment of the Dispute.

NEW YORK, Nov. 13.-Senor Jose
Andrade, minister from Venezuela to
the United States. is at the Hotel Savoy,
and in an extremely happy frame OF
mind, his activity in enlisting this coun-
try's interest in behalf Of his country
having borne abundant fruit. When
asked by reporter of the United AS
Sociated Presses whether the draft of
the treaty or proposed agreement with
reference to the disputed territory
claimed by England had yet been sub
mitted to him, he said:
NO, it is not strictly correct to say
that In fact, l am not aware that such
a treaty is yet in existence. In the or
dinary course it will be submitted to
my Government for approval. The
published statement that the treaty had
been drawn and was brought here by
me is not correct. Neither have l any
intention of returning to Caracas with
the treaty. There is much concerning
the negotiations that l cannot speak of,
but l may say that VeneZuela's clam is
practically conceded, for all we asked
from the start was that the dispute be
referred to a fair tribunal. Lord Sails
bury's recent announcement at the Lord
Mayors banquet, l believe, was brought
about by President Cleveland firm
stand, and by the knowledge that the
American commission would and must
render an adverse report"
What will be the effect of the agree
fifty years occupation to make a title
to territory good?'
Il think it will shut England out Of
the Orinoco country and the watershed
of the Cuyuini River, and leave her lit
tie of the disputed territory, except,
perhaps, the settlements between the
Essequibo and the Pomeroon Rivers.
OF course we as Venezuelans feel very
grateful for the kind offices of the
Tinted States and recognize it as q
friendly act tending to uphold the Mon
roe doctrine and in the interest of JUS
tice. After the findings of the tribunal
are made known must come perma-
nent treaty between England and Vene-
zuela, which l trust will be realized be-
fore the winter passes. OF these mat
ters, however, / am not at liberty to
speak"
Senor Andrade will remain in the city
for several days.
NATURE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
LONDON, Nov. 13-The following
semi official statement on the Vene-
zuelan question was issued this even
ing:
Misapprehension appears to exist as
10 the nature of the arrangements
reached between the United States,
Great Britain and Venezuela Having
preferred To leave the negotiations in
the hands of the United States, Great
Britain agreed with the United States
as 10 the conditions of the arbitration.
The actual traty for this purpose will
be concluded between Great Britain
and Venezuela. But the previous agree
ment, outlining the treaty's main pro-
visions. has already been made between
Great Britain and the United States
and removes the prospect Of any dis
Tute between Venezuela and Great
Britain in regard to the terms of the
treaty. The decision of the arbitra-
ton court is not expected under twelve
months.
Anent the terms of years mentioned
In the agreement 1t is admitted that
there will practically be no disturbance
Of settlers on the disputed line who
have been there over decade.