Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-02-07
AROUSEDBYBONEN SKO|E
Representatives of Allies Hold Nu-
merous Conferences with Ven
ezuela's Representative.
AN ATTEMPT 70 REACH A COMPROMISE.
Desire Seems to BE to Avoid Refer
ence to The Hague of the Question
of Preferential Ire atment of the
Allied Powers as Proposed by Ven-
eZue1a.

Allied Powers as Proposed by Ven-
ezue1a.
Washington, Feb. 4.-Mr. Bowen's
decisive note of Monday night, reject
ing the divisional scheme proposed by
the British ambassador, led to numer-
Gus conferences Tuesday. The note
in question refuses pointblank the
proposition for a 20 and 10 per cent.
division, on the ground that to recog-
nize the principle it embodies would
be absolutely offensive to modern civ
iliZatiOn In view of the fact that the
negotiators are agreed on all save the
question of preferential treatment the
ambassador is Informed that Vene-
zuela has decided to submit that ques-
ton to The Hague arbitration trib-
unal. The acceptance of this propo-
sition, Venezuela contends, carries
with it raising of the blockade, the
general understanding being that the
blockade would end when the nego-
tiators at Washington had reached an
agreement.
1t was stated that the representa-
tives of the allies expected to cable
this note in extenso to their respective
capitals Tue sday, but there is reason
to believe that a very adequate idea
of its nature already has been con-
veyed to London, Berlin and Rome,
so that the foreign offices there are
pretty we'll advised of Mr.. Bowen's
attitude, even if they are not in posses
sion of all of the details of his argu-
ment
Seeking a Compromise.
Baron Sternberg was an early caller
at Mr.. Bowen's hotel Tuesday, and an
hour later he was Joined in Mr.. Bow
ems rooms by the British amba ssador,
and they spent half an hour in joint
conference with Venezuela's repre-
senta tive, the British ambassador
leaving first. T. is certain that at
tempts to reach a compromise have
been by no means abandoned and that
Tuesday forenoon's conference was
devoted to that object. By appoint
ment the three representatives met
shortly after noon at the British en-
bassy. and while. owing to the rigid
limitations under which they are act
ing. these representatives must refer
to their home governments at every
step in the negotiations they are still
not precluded from themselves devils
ing schemes of settlement which may
be approved.
Allies Want Speedy Settlement.
1t appears that the issue is now be-
tweerl reference of the case to The
Hague tribunal for ad iudication of
the single point Of preferential claims
and the framing Of complete COM
promise agreement here in Washing
ton which shall provide for a full set
Element Of all the Venezuelan claims.
1t is known that Baron Sternberg,
representing Germany. is earnestly
DESTROYS Of avoiding recourse to The
Hague and wishes to reach a speedy
settlement in Washington by direct
arrangement between Mr.. Bowen and
himself. Mr.. Bowen is perfectly will
ing to meet this wish, but sooner than
sacrifice the principle involved in the
allowance of preferential claims in
undue proportion he is willing to sur
render whatever Of his personal glory
he mil ht have expected to realize
from effecting a complete settlement
here and allow the case to go to The
Hague.
The point has been made that a
mere, desire on the part of Venezuela's
representative to send the case to The
Hague is not sufficient to effect that,
inasmuch as conditions precedent
must be met. It is now learned that
this obstacle no longer exists; Mr..
Bowen is prepared to pay down i'm
mediately the small amount of cash
indemnity on account of personal in
suits sustained that the allies are now
willing to accept, as sufficient to in
augurate arbitration at The Hague.
New Ambassador to Venezuela.
Berlin, Feb. "A dispatch to the
Lokal Anzeiger from The Hague Tues
day announced that Herr Won Prollius,
secretary of the German legation
there, had been appointed minister of
Germany to Venezuela.
Castro Battling with Revolutiontsts.
New York, Feb. 4.-President Cas-
tro's troops, according to dispatch
to the Herald from Willemstad, Island
of Curacao, are engaged in battle with |
a strong revolutionary force IA miles
south of Caracas There has been no
decisive result, but the rebels have
gained ground. According to latest |
reports the insurgents are advancing
on all sides.
Wealthy Prisoner Breaks Jail.
Fayetteville, N. c., Feb. ed Utt- |