New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-23
OVERTCRES FROM ENGLAND
LOOKING TO A FRIENDLY SETTLEMENT
OF THE VENEZUELAN DISPUTE.
SIR JULIAN PAuNcEFoTE ARRIVES WITH IN
STRCCTIONs FROM THE BRITISH FOREIGN
OFFICE-wORK OF THE BOUNDARY

STRCCT1ONs FROM THE BRITISH FOREIGN
OFFICE-woRK OF TIE BOUNDARY
COMMISSION NEARLY ENDED.
London. Oct. 22-A representative OF the
United Associated Presses definitely in
formed at the Foreign Office to-day that Sir
Julian Pauncefote British Ambassador to the
United States. is the bearer of instructions aim
ing at a friendly settlement Of the differences
between Great Britain and the United States
concerning Venezuela
1t is said that the basis OF settlement was
brought about by Mr.. Chamberlain. after a
conversation with Secretary Olney during his
recent visit to the United States. and has since
been revised by Lord Salisbury. The present
negotiations between Great Britain and the
United States are Of the most amicable charac-
ter.
Washington, oct. 22.-The Venezuelan Minis
ter. S-hor Andrade, made a call lasting about
an hour the Secretary OF State this morning
but declined to divulge the nature Of the inter
view. 1t Is we'll understood however. that IL the
proposals which Sir Julian Pauncefote Is said
to be bringing from Lord Salisbury offer only
partial arbitration OF the boundary dispute or
the esion OF any part OF Venezuela's claims
a compromise substitute for Secretary OIL
ney's plan for adjudcatng the entire contro-
versy. the Venezuelan Government will decline
to accept arbitration on any such terms.
The attitude OF complete confidence reposed
by Venezuela in the American Boundary Com
missions final determination is declared To be
absolutely unchanged, and Venezuela has deter
mined to await the COMMISSIONS decision. now
expected early In December unless England. In
the mean time. consents to reference OF the
entire question to an impartial tribunal
An intimation has reached official circles here
that Great Britain may eventually consent to
free and full arbitration. with. however. the
same stipulation which was imposed upon Mica
ragua in the utimatum Of which the Corinto
affair was the climax. and which. after demand
ing smart money for injuries to Consul Hatch In
the Mosquito affair proposed the reference OF
other claims to tribunal of which each OF the
members should be mot citizen Of any Ameri-
can state" Venezuela. il is said. as an evidence
of her confidence in the integrity OF her claim.
might be willing to consent to this unusual stip-
ulation. and the United States, after the prece-
dent set in the Mosquito affair. would hardly be
in position To advise any other course.
The Venezuelan counsel before the Commits
sion. James j. Storrow. Of Boston. reached
Washington yesterday. and is putting the final
touches To the Venezuelan argument The iirst
part OF Mr. Storrows brief. relating to the
Schomburgk line. was published last summer
Secretary Malet-Prevost. Of the Commission.
received a cable dispatch from Professor Burr.
who was on the point OF sailing on the Tcutonc
for home. Professor Burr is bringing the final
instalment Of evidence 10 be considered by the
Commission. With the receipt OF the valuable
documents discovered In the English and Dutch
archives by Professor Burr Ham, and
the revised translation from originals made by
the latter expert some Of which are expected 10
throw new light the earlier phases OF the
controversy the Commission VIII be In posi-
ton to finish it's laLors rapidly and draw up
report to the President accompanied 10y n map
showing the true divisional line. Whatever
foundation there may zee for the belief that the
minds Of all the Commissioners are made UP on
the question the nnal definite decision cannot
amincd Those who have had transactions with
the Commissioners and who are aware OF the
character of the evidence which has been con-
sidered most important. express the opinion that
the decision will not agree with the extreme
claims OF either contestant
Sir Jullan pauncefote. British Ambassado 10
the United States returned this country yester
day on the White Star Line steamship Gcrmanlc
after an absence on vacation of three months
Mos, OF that time passed In France. but on
hs way back he stopped In London and had a
conference with Lord Salisbury and Joseph Cham
bcrlain. Colonial Secretary, who had recently re
Sir Julian said he had enjoyed his vacation
greatly. He did not deny that he had discussed
the Venezuelan question Win l'orI ShIsputi ana i
saw about nsrna :ional questions. In regard to
the National campaign here he said that the Eng
lish were generally in favor Of the election OF Me
Einlev "fn England" hc said. things are very
quiet. Parliament not being I'm session. am going
direct 10 Wnshngton "nrtc @ my 1a,n ~ ~ WI W33oh
ington. , 49,, .,.
,cai scenes for foreign periodicals. lie Will deliver
several lectures on his "lIumors Of Parliament"
and america Is In a Hurry.
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