London via Bombay, 24th December.
The Italian cruiser Giovanni Bausan, and the British cruiser Tribune, have captured five more Venezuelan schooners. The German man-of-war, Panther, has captured two schooners.
The effects of the blockade are beginning to be felt; it is estimated that there is only a fortnight's food supply at Caracas.
The British sloop Fantome, (aground at Barrancas) has been service.
London vid Bombay, 27th December.
President Roosevelt has declined to arbitrate, and the European Governments concerned have agreed to arbitration by the Hague Tribunal.
ter.
London vid Bombay, 29th December.
The refusal of President Roosevelt to arbitrate is regarded as somewhat of a disappointment at Berlin, in view of the delay caused by the formalities attendant on a reference to the Hague Tribunal.—Reuter.
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