The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-11-11

in number. are 10 be designated two by
the lord chief justice of England and two
ny the Chief Justice of the United States
This is the final and most Important fea-
tere OF the treaty for the complete adj
jEstrnent OF the long pending Venezuelan
controversy. The treaty was concluded
in Washington City las, night at the Brit
ish embassy, Sir Julian Pauncefote repre-
senting her Britannia ma iesty. and Secre-
tary Olney the United States
Since the return of Sir Julian Pauncefote
from London. three weeks a go. negotia-
lions toward a final settlement have been
proceeding. Most OF the meetings We're OF
such an important character that they
We're held either at Mr.. Olney's residence
or at rhe British embassy, the two houses
being but two blocks separated. 1t hap
pered the concluding meeting was at the
embassy yesterday and special interest
was given TO IL from the fact that Lord
Salisbury. the British premier. was 10
make speech at Guildhan. London. in
the evening. II Is the animal event at
which the premier usually fakes occasion
20 review ne status Of the most import
ant international question. For this rea-
son IL was desired. II possible 10 acquains
Lord Salisbury Of the hnai and sstisfac-
tory adjustment Of the Venezuelan ques-
ton in order thas ne might make sucn an
nouncement as he thought fit concerning
IT, When Secretary oiney and SIR Julian
reached their final conclusions, a cable
gram was at once dispatched TO Lord
Salisbury, notifying him of the result IL
reached him within one hour OF the time
when he went on the platform at Guild
hall. and Il was the basis Of his announce
naenr 70 England and the entire world that
the Venezuelan controversy was settled.
Il MAS . general announcement wiraogr
detail and without any reference 10 the
personnel Of The court OF arbitration. Thus
Washington City and london participated
IN ss1ts evertful scene b. which Two lead
ing Engi.sh-speaking nations reach an
amscahle means Of adjusting the most
troublesome interra tiosal question CT
years.
Although Lord Salisbury's statement
was without detail II Is supposed 20 give
an the essential features os the treaty
concluded IA Washington City last night.
The main poiHt. aS already stated. Is that
King Oscar II. whose fun title Is King
Of Sweden and Norway. the Goths and
yanaalz" Is the nth or decisive arhitra-
tor. II was deemed best 70 make this
choice rather than 10 leave 1t to the selec-
tion Of the four arbitrators- The latter
are assured OF being men of eminent judi
ctai attainment. as tse choice IS left en-
tirely to the Judiciary OF the respective
countries.
The other essential feature OF the treaty
il that fifsy years actual possession Is 20
constitute title. With this limitation rs
20 the settled districts the entire sweep
os the Venezuelan boundary is placed tn
tie hands cf the court OF arbitration The
treaty covers only Venezuela, and TIE
question Of general arbitration between
the United States and Great Britain IS
left TO future negotiations As king sell
dom leaves his country. except on state
visits 30 other Sovereigns. Il Is not ex-
r@ssted that King Oscar II viii go outside
ag sweden Cor the arbitrateTs. ard the
coart Is likely To sit at Stockholm. the
srstAl OF Sweden. where King Oscars
swedish reksGas IS located
uork cf the Co- -mt~sfon