Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07

and harmful to their commerce, and
which If continued may lead to unpleas-
ant complications with neutral powers.
The British and German governments
can afford to surrender prizes already
taken and to give back to Venezuela the
war vessels which have been seized. The
vessels, which never could have done
harm to the allies, are useful 10 Presi-
dent Castro in putting down the revOlu-
ton. 1t will have 10 be put down if
Venezuela is to pay an award. The gov
ernments whose subjects have claims
against Venezuela are directly interested
in the establishment of peace in that I'M
happy country. 1t is understood that
some money must pass, but it also is
known that the amount of cash to he re
quired of Venezuela befo.c arbitration is
not nearly SO large as has been stated.
The tribunal will have to do with moth
ing but matters of fact--to determine
whether the Venezuelan government has
defaulted in its obligations to certain
foreign creditors and whether other for
eigners. domiciled in Venezuela have suf-
fered wrongfuily in person or property.
and, If So. what damages should be
awarded them.
1t is a great TtitSI To the ITtStNtut.
n Washington correspondent says as it
assuredly is to Americans generally. that
a troublesome Question has been disposed
of in the man..er in which he and they
wished it should be The request of the
three European governments that the
President be arbitrator was an enbar-
raising one. II could be considered only
In the event that there WAS no other way
OF restoring peace in the Caribbean sea.
His acceptance Of the Office of arbitrator
would have given immediate relief, with
a possibility of future complications. The
reference to The Hague tribunal brings
with it no dangers
Whatever opinions may be ms 10 some
of the rough aud ready methods adopted
by Germany aud Great Britain in deal
ing with Venezuela ii must be admitted
that their course towards the United
States has been all that could be desii H.
Pains have been taken TO avoid woua,d-
ing American sensibilities and respect
has been shown for the wishes of the
American government. Both powers in
tend to cultivate the friendliest relations
with the United States.
disappointment in London.
Except by the opponents Of the gov
eminent, who view ii as virtual defeat
and as discredting the ministry, the lat
est phase of the Venezuelan trouble. nc
cording to u dispatch, has been WELDON
ed very lukewarrnly in Lo,.don. Arbi-
tration by President Roosevelt had besn
anticipated as so desirable an issue from
q difficult business that his refusal. which
Is regarded as final, has caused keen dis
appointment. 1t is foreseen that even
If satisfactory conditions to the subns-
sion Of the disputes to The Hague court
can be arranged this method will entail
endless end wearisOme details. with no
assurance that at the end President Gas
tro still will be in power or Venezuela
IN the mood 10 abide by the decision Of
The Hague
The only paper which really welcomes
the decision 10 refer the Venezuelan mat,
ter to The Hague Is the radical Daily
News. which sees a chance of making ar
biteation once more a reputable theory
Paying tribute 10 the GOODNESS Of / resi-
dent Roosevelt and the correct attitude
Of tie United States during this sorry
business" the Daily News says:
THE Venezuelan crisis has done much
10 enhance Mr.. RooseyeIt's reputation
and 10 bring home 10 Englshmen tbe es-
sential friendliness Of the American pep
pie"
The Daily Mail in n violent attack up
on the government says. This ends peg
hsps the most inglOriOus episode ia which
Great Britain has engaged in recent
WARS