CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 11985, 6 February 1903, Page 3

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

THE HITCH IX THE ARBITRATION NEGOTIATIONS.

RAISING THE BLOCKADE.

United Press Association—Per Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Received 5.51 a.m., Februarv sth LONDON. Februarv 4. _The concensus of opinion amor.g" Xew "iotk correspondents is that the bitch in. the settlement of the Venezuelan negotiasomehow attributable to Britain. Leading American organs in outspoken articles describe the British Government as a pro-German Government and accuse it of failing to understand how much Venezuela is costing it. The '"Times," commenting on Mr Bowen's latest offer, states that the relief of both countries will be hearty and profound if the offer is approved, "and " President Castro frees us from the obligation of continuing methods of compulsion." It also expresses the hope that the sudden wave of feeling in the American newspapers wfll quickly subside with the knowledge that Britain's conscience is clear. NEW YORK, February 4. General Alcandra defeated the Venezuelan insurgents at Camatagna, capturing 250 men and 40,000 cartridges. The bakeries at Caracas are closed owing to the want of flour. Biscuits are uao£ tainable. Conversing with Baron Sterrbero- President Roosevelt emphasised the necessity for raising the Venezuelan blockade at the earliest passible moment. Received 10.55 p.m.. February sth NEW YORK. 5. There are indications that the Powers ■who are blockading Venezuela, with the other claimants, will assent to accept three months' preferential treatment. Baron Sternberg, who is exceedingly active in the negotiations, is credited with this compromise.