Mr. Meyer to Mr.
Hay.
American Embassy,
Rome, December 23,
1902.
No. 217.]
Sir: I have the honor to confirm herewith the
telegram sent to you day before yesterday, December 21.
A copy of the official note itself, on which the telegram was based, is
inclosed herewith with a translation.
I have, etc.
[Inclosure.—Translation.]
Mr. Prinetti to
Mr. Meyer.
Mr. Ambassador: The Republic of Venezuela
not having satisfied the Italian claims, His Majesty’s Government
has decided to participate with its naval forces in the blockade of
Venezuelan ports declared by the British and German Governments.
I have the honor to bring to your excellency’s knowledge all that is
mentioned above, and ask you to inform your Government of same. Copy
of the notification of the blockade is inclosed herein.
Pray accept, etc.,
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[Subinclosure.—Translation.]
Ministry for Foreign Affairs,
Rome, December 19, 1902.
Notification of participation of
Italy in the Anglo-German blockade of Venezuelan ports.
The United States of Venezuela not having satisfied Italian
complaints, His Majesty’s Government, with its naval forces, has
resolved to participate in the blockade of Venezuelan ports declared
by the British and German Governments.
This blockade will take effect on and after December 20, under the
following conditions of delay:
- First. Ten days for steamers and twenty days for vessels
starting before December 20 from the ports of the West
Indies and ports of the eastern coast of the American
continent.
- Second. Twenty days for steamers and forty days for
sailing vessels starting from all other ports.
- Third. Fifteen days for ships which are in the blockaded
ports.
Ships which try to run the blockade render themselves liable for all
the measures authorized by the law of nations and by the various
treaties between His Majesty the King of Italy and the other neutral
powers.
