Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-08
London Feels More Hopeful.

LOuOOn reefs more HopOhuNs
LONDON, Feb. THE announcement
from washington that the Venezuelan pro-
tocol is in course OF construction, confirm
ing the hopeful view of the situation ex-
pressed here, has created great satisfac-
tion.
During the latter part of the week ON
cial circles have evinced quiet confidence
that In spite Of alarm reports q settle
ment was In sight. IL
There have been private expressions Of
intense Irritation at Mr. Bowen's a-
legged breach Of etiquettes but these have
never been Allowed to interfere with the
determination voiced by both the British
and German diplomats to secure a termi-
nation Of the dificulty through any fea-
sible channel.
Sir Michael Herbert's STRUCTURES found
sympathetic support in Downing street and
apparently formed the subject OF exchanges
Of messages between Berlin, London and
Rome, whence the representatives OF those
powers at Washington were instructed TO
present a good front and prevent the re-
currence OF the publication OF news OF the
nature Of which he had complained.
Anticipated I'm London
The refusal Of President Roosevelt to ar
bitrate the question as to whether the
powers shall receive preferential treatment
in the settlement Of their claims against
Venezuela is regretted, but was antici-
pated.
The strong disinclinstion OF the British
Foreign ONCE to have recourse to The Hague
court OF arbitration was founded chiefly on
the belief that between now and the rem
dering Of the courts decision new COM
plications may arise, and the decision to
refer the matter to The Hague was only
arrived at as last resort when the negotia-
tions threatened 10 drag on indefinitely.
The ofaciaIs here are confident that The
Hague court will give the allies at least
some measure OF different treatment In the
settlement Of claims from that accorded
TO the other nations who did not take ag-
g~ressive steps TO secured their alleged
rights.
Beyond some comparatively slight delib-
e~rations over the words Of the protocol
no further trouble is expected here where
the raising Of the blockade will be regarded
with almost as much relief a. it will be In
Venezuela.
Defends German Alliance.
Lord George Hamilton, the Indian secrs-
tary,, spoke in Bradford tonight, after at
tending the cabinet meeting in the morn
ing. In his speech his evening he said
he sincerely hoped that In the course OF 4
very few hours the Venezuelan controversy
would be closed. Defending Crest Brit
aims alliance with Germany. he said the
German government throughout had be-
haved with perfect props;ety and tact.
''The objections to this alliance with Ger
many said the Indian secretary, ARE In
part based upon the recollections Of the in
..Nk. N...,nkaH oCaNnaf thu. Hriflah army
by a certain section of the German press
during the South African war. but the et-
feet OF Great Britain's action in Venezuela
will be to inform the world that II is not
apt to resent insults"
Ask 40 Land Coal.
CARACAS, Feb. IA committee COM
posed OF two Germans. two F~renchmen. one
Englishman, two Dutchmen and two Span
iards. representing the foreign residents
OF Caracas, have informed w. w. Russell,
secretary Of the American legation. that
next Tuesday the city will be WITHOUT gas.
AS a result great fear IL felt for the safety
OF life and property.
The committee requested Mr.. Russell TO
use his good ofhces in the name OF the for
eign communities TO secure permission for
a cargo Of ccal to pass the blockade. Il IL
understood that Mr.. Russell has referred
the matter TO Washington.
The evolutionary committee in Caracas
is much disheartened at the receipt Of news
that General Luciano MendoEa and his fol-
lowers have been obliged 70 abandon their
revolutionary operations because OF a lack
Of ammunition. 1t IL considered BY many
persons that the revolution IL practically
at an end.