THE VENEZUELA QUESTION.
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London, February 17. Mr Bayard, the American Minister in London, has informed Lord Salisbury that the Venezuela Commission is for the purpose of collecting facts, and not to arbitrate in the dispute. The Press emphasises this subsidence with some bitterness.
February 18. In the House of Qbmmons Mr Atherley Jones, Durham, moved that the dispute with Venezuela should be referred to arbitration. Mr Balfour said discussion on the subject was premature, as grave issues were awaiting settlement. The motion was withdrawn.
Washington, February 18. Mr Smalley, the well known journalist, in an officially inspired article, suggests, with regard to the Venezuelan Commission, that England and America should each continue the enquiry with the view of ascertaining the facts of the case. The finding of the Commission should form the basis of subsequent negotiations and, if the Commissioners are equally divided, the President of the Swiss Republic should nominate a fifth member. In the event of failure the Chief Justices should decide.
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Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9344, 19 February 1896, Page 5
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