The German claims were decided by two representatives of Germany and two of venezuela, or, if they disagreed, by an umpire whom the United States selected.
"History of the United States, Volume 6 (of 6)"
E. Benjamin Andrews
The boundary dispute between venezuela and British Guiana had been dragging along for years.
"The Letters of William James, Vol. II"
William James
The world's attention was diverted from venezuela, and the boundary dispute was quietly and amicably disposed of.
"The Letters of William James, Vol. II"
William James