Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Punitive Measure. Continue.

An important fact developed to-day is
that the punitive measures about to lie
instituted and III fact now in force III
some degree, will not be suspended by the
allies until q definite agreement IS reach
sd as to arbitration.
Venezuela also has been told, through
Minister Bowen, thar tbs President would
welcome d reference Of the dispute to the
Hague tribunal. While no direct reply
has been received. it is not doubted that
tle reply would be favorable if the other
parties consented to such reference
L an agreement is reached on arhitra-
ton the procedure would be for M
Bowen. representing Nenezuela as pleni-
potentiary, 10 sign with the representa-
tiveS of the allies q protocol stating that
the case is TO be submitted to arbitration;
that Venezuela admits the right Of dplo
matte Intervention in behalf of a claim
ant q principle she has always resisted.
and that the details OF the arbitration
shall be arranged IN a formal treaty,
which she pledges herself TO sign This
treaty will provide IN the greatest detail
for the security OF foreign interests
against vexatious and extortionate in
terferencc on the part Of the Venezuelan
government, and will insure the admins
tiation OF exact justice in the settlement
OF claims. and especially will it relieve
forced loans and prosecution in times Of
revolution
blockade Announced.
LONDON. December 2o.-The Official
proclamation Of the blockade of Eene-
zuelan ports was gazetted this morning.
and becomes effective to-day
BERLIN, December 2o.-The German
government to-day published a decree en-
oodying the conditions of the blockade
Of Germanys portion Of the Venezuelan
coast.
GGlccr 10 Aid Bowen.
WASHINGTON. December 2n.-The fol-
lowing cahlesram has been received at
the Navy Department from Admiral
Dewey, dated San Juan, December 18th:
Tcrpedo-boat destroyer not available
fer duty assigned. Lieutenant Narbury
Johnston has sailed III Albany
This action is in accordance with in
strnctions sent by the Department several
DAYS ago uron The request OF the State
Department. that naval officer be dis
patched to the relief of Minister Bowen.
at Caracas Secretary Moody suggested
in his cablesra1n TO the Admiral that
torpedo boat destroyer be selected for the
because Of the speed OF that type
of vessel.
Lieutenant, Johnston. who has been
SSiSCuO lOT lllS important LliSSlCn, was
appointed to the Naval Academy from
Georgia. in 1875. His arrival at Caracas
is anxiously awaited by Minister Bowen
who has under his care the subjects and
property Of Great Britain. Germany. Ita.S
and Holland IN addition To those Of his
oTng country.
Itn,y Appreciates Our efforts.
ROME. December 2o-In the course Of
his reply, to-day, TO Anlba ssador Meyers
on the subject of Fenezr-
elan arbitration, Foreign Minister Prn-
ETH spoke of ltaly's appreciation of the
Efforts of the United States to secure a
peaceful settlement and said that the ef-
f0rts of the Italian Government and the
King OF Italy We're directed 10 the same
end
Powers Waiting ON Roosevelt.
WASHINGTON. December 2o-The stat
rs OF the arbitration negotiations at the
close Of the Official day. as disclosed at
the. State Department, was that the
Powers We're waiting for an answer from
the President TO their proposal that he
himself undertake to arbtrate the Vene-
zuelan difficulty.
The Presidents answer can only be
guessed at for the officials decline to ex-
press any. opinion of their own However.
It is believed to be a safe prediction that
he will renew his suggestion that the
Ease be submitted to the The Hague <tri-s
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