Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-30
Germans Bear Plan Of Settling Venezuelan
Dispute with Disfsvor.
MONROE DOCTRINE is HoTlY DENOUNCED
Government Maintains silence ns Co
Question of Raising blockade of
Ports Pending Result of n
Hague Deliberations.

NtuNIdl NOu bOkulhN bhlt Out VI hhS w
most military writer's, contributed TO the
Taglische Rundschau his views upon the
Monroe doctrine, and argues that the
withdrawal of the blockade at this stage
would show singular weakness. After al
luding to the late Prince Bismarck's ex-
preston that the Monroe doctrine was a
great piece of impudenne," the general
says: 7-..
That was a true word. America is d.
vided into many states. In varieties Of
race and language she Is hardly second to
Europe. How can one state assert that
it has the right OF interference and pro-
lection over an entire continent. and that
1t will tolerate only under certain condt-
lions, however just, antagonism Of
European nations against an American
state. A further question is, how does It
happen that this doctrine set up eighty
years ago by an American statesman, has
been able to Justify Itself in fact, with alb
solutely no justification In the laws Of
nations. When the United States feels
herself injured through any occupation Of
territory, Of course she has the right,
like any other nation, to raise a protest,
and, II necessary, employ force.
Must Not Recognize IL.
But there must be no talk Of even an
apparent recognition, on the part OF
European powers, OF the Monroe doctrine as
an international law principle between ma
lions. II the latter act otherwise they will
soon feel the thlmbscrews which they put
on thereby.
Through war against ill-equipped Spain,
American ~self-importance has been in
creased, showing a diseased character.
Courtesies shown America by Germany
have naturally not diminished that self
esteem. Certainly the allies shall not be
blamed for sparing the United States
constituencies to the greatest extreme and
in. seeking an agreement Herewith.
Regarding the action against Venezuela,
the allies not only did so, but even went 10
the length of Offering President Roosevelt
the arbitratorshlp after beginning military
action. He refused, and, indeed. for the
reason that the Justice OF the case OF the
allies was so self-evident that his decision
could only have been unfavorable TO Venez-
uela, thereby damaging the United States
popularity With the other nations of that
hemisphere.
Nov that Earlike action has begun. no
thumbscrews can be tolerated as to how
far the action WIN extend. Giving the
United States binding promises would d.
vest the action beforehand Of lasting effect.
II the United States raises serious objec-
tion against his, she would have to de-
termine what means are at her disposal to
give validity t. her, objection.
President castro's demand that the pow
ers raise the BLOCKADE and return the cap
tured vessels must meet with a decisive
veto. Otherwise we shall have a repetition
of the disgrace OF oimuetz at sea-"
The Frankfurtep izeitung balls President
Roosevelt's resolve as good news. and
Praises President Roosevelt for having done
so much for The Hague tribunal.
blockade Not Yet Considered.
The Lokal Anzeger prints an inspired
statement to the effect that nothing is
known by the Berlin officials regarding
the intention Of tie powers to raise the
blockade. adding that the question has not
yet been taken int consideration.
The Neueste Nahriehten says It hopes
the statement tina Minister Bowen will
represent Venezuel's case is not true,
since the United States action would thus
appear in a bad litht, after refusing arbl-
~tration and keeping the biggest hand in
the gam in an Irresponsible way"
The Lokal Anzeigr's Caracas correspond
emit asked PresidenI Castro II he was read.'
to apologize to tn pou.rs. to WAY the
president replied: Gen - castro has
nothing to apologize for"
The bystanders. he correspondent adds,
cheered and should "Bravo!" when they
heard the presidents reply.
The German merchants OF Caracas, II Is
asserted by the correspondent, say they are
ready to advance President Castro the
money to meet tn demands Of Germany.
although they kndT the president is able
to pay It himself"
Castro Mua Now Decide.
WASHINGTON. lee. s.-Ths Venezuelan
' negotiations now wait upon President
, Castro.
Minister Bowen ias been fully advised
by the State department Of the result OF
its exchange with II foreign once at Lon
= don. Berlin and Rme and he has been
charged TO take tn, case In hand himself
and arrange the dtails OF the protocol.
which will present he method Of submits
sion Of claims 20 Te Hague tribunal.
In so dong Miniser Bowen Is not only
= acting as United Sites minister. Snt also
as Venezuelan representative. The Omcials
. here wish Il TO b distinctly understood
that their function ceased. 30 far as the
Venezuelan diheult was concerned. when
they brought the paties to tbs controversy
together.
g. hf the latest NaeAuelau nlNlcea % ~
noted that Presiden Castro is expected at
Caracas today and L. felt that he will
Is not consume much Inc In making up his
m mind 10 accept the proposals held out "a
= him through MinstF Bowen BY the allied
powers.
II nov seems Trbable that Minister
Bowen will come ttWashingtOn as vene-
Euela's represeutntR on the commission
lt which will draw upihe protocol providing
N Tor the suhmissionbf the claims Of the
D. powers 20 The Hagu tribunal n has been
nl decided that he mayo represent Venezuela
" Notwithstanding theaet that be IL al pres
81 ent charged with tn Interests Of Greai
p Britain. Germany. hly and Of ether Eu.
Fopsan poeeFs In Nnezuela AZ soon al
he leaves VensEuslathis charge viii pas
10 Mr. Russell. me icrstaTy and charge o.
a. he American lsEath. whose reputation a.
the State departments that % a Thoroughly
competent ana ahls meial
81 Ths selection % ,. Bowen Nill cause
~ poaipousmeHt OF thaasemtlinE % che pro
posed commission uil h. can arrive her
n from Carseas
NJ aaFiassAEs Laaasd.
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y that hrliisA maFius havs bssu landed .
II IA GuaITa.
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