The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-02-05
WASHINGTON LETTER.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 1908.
Special Correspondence Of The Republican
a more hopeful feeling pervades of
fetal circles tonight with regard to
an amicable and speedy settlement of
the Venezuelan difficulty While
nothing is given out officially and no
statements made directly in this line,
yet there seems to be a more salts
factory tone in the talk in admins
tration circles. How much this has
| been caused by the arrival of Baron
Speck Won Sternbers, the new Ger
man ambassador, and his taking hold
of the German end of the negotia-
tions, cannot be known. The fact re-
mains, however, the tension of the
strain appears to be relieved. 1t is
predicted that within 4S hours there
will be satisfactory arrangement
reached, and, most likely, on the lines
proposed by Minister Bowen on be-
half of Venezuela.
The sticking point thus far has been
the insistence of the allies that
their claims against Venezuela be
given preference against those of
other nations. Should they, as it is
now believed they will, withdraw
from this question, the path toward
peace and a raising of the blockade of
the Venezuelan ports will have been
very greatly smoothed.
Baron Speck Won Sternberg last
night sent long cable dispatch to
his home government, in which it is
| believed he set forth the sentiment in
this country on the question, and the
strong desire of President Roosevelt
and Secretary Hay, rejecting this
sentiment, that the allies let up on
the position of preferential creditors.
The baron lived several years in Wash
ington, is very thoroughly acquaint-
ed with the strength of public senti-
ment in this country and its powerful
effect on governmental action, and
can, therefore, be relied upon to lay
before the German Emperor plain,
unyarnished statement of actual con-
ditions and the proper course to be
pursued.
1t is understood that Myron T. Her
rick, of Cleveland, one of the candi-
dates for the Republican nomination
for Governor of Ohio this year, will
be here within a few days to consult
with Senators Hanna and Foraker
concerning his candidacy. OF course,
Mr.. Herrick has the support of Sena-
tor Hanna, but Senator Foraker is
also factor in Ohio politics, and must
be consulted. While the two Senators
are on terms of ostensible friendship,
the course of Mr.. Foraker in the mem
oraEle contest of 1898, and of his clos
est friends in the struggle at Column
bus for the Speakership of the lower
branch of the Legislature only year
ago, show that their interests are liza
bic to clash almost any time. 1t is
likely Mr.. Herrick will assure Senator
Foraker that, in the event of his cleo
ton TO the Governorship, the Foraker
people in the Senate would receive
fair treatment at his hands.
Some people believe that Mr.. Her.
rick has had hard task thrust upon
him with regard to the municipal
elections in Cleveland this spring.
Thus far it has been urged in his be-
half that his candidacy will cement
the Republican fractions in Cuyahoga
county and lead to harmony which
will insure the election of a solid Re-
publican delegationto the Legislature
next fall, something which would
have great effect for good upon Sen
ator Hanna's chances for reelection.
Whether or not this harmony will
have gone into effect at the municip-
al election is very interesting mat
ter, since, should the Democrats car
ry the city, Mr.. Herrick's opponents
at home and throughout the State
would not be slow to point out that
he could not carry his own county
and therefore would be a detriment
rather than a help to Mr.. Hanna in
his fight to succeed himself in the
Senate. Altogether, the situation in
Ohio is quite interestingjust now, and
there are friends of Gen. Charles Dick
who still believe that the party will
in the end turn to their man and
make him the standard bearer in
this years contest.
DIED.
SwEET-Raymond Sylvester, aged