Venezuela.
CLAIMS OF FOREIGNERS. HITCH IN NEGOTIATION GERMAN BLUFF AND -AMERICAN FORCE. , A ; 3? , United Press Association.-^-By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright. New Yorkj January 30. \ The Allies' rejection of Mr Bowen's ' proposal that claims, of. all foreigners against Venezuela should^ be treated on an equality has produced a hitch' necessitating Mr Bdwen's applying, tofe President Castro. I It is v estimated' that thirty/ per cent, of the ' Customs will pay the Allies' claims in six years. _• ( \ * France, and the other non-blockad-ing Powers, urge that their exclusion is unfair, and that their magnanimity ■will prejudice their, position. \ The v American Senate's military committee, owing to Germany's attitude towards Venezuela, has.acfcepted the House of Representatives' proposal to retain transports for service. They have also increased the number of gunners. - : ' A member of the Committee declared that it was ''intended to make it plain that America; , would not submit, " l to German bluff. ' -
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Taranaki Herald, Volume L, Issue 12179, 31 January 1903, Page 2
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149Venezuela. Taranaki Herald, Volume L, Issue 12179, 31 January 1903, Page 2
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