England desired no war with us this time, any more than at the other time.

The Commission went to work, and, after investigating the facts, decided in our favor.
Our list of boundary episodes finished, I must touch upon the affair with the Kaiser regarding Venezuela's debts.

She owed money to Germany, Italy, and England.

The Kaiser got the ear of the Tory government under Salisbury, and between the three countries a secret pact was made to repay themselves.

Venezuela is not seldom reluctant to settle her obligations, and she was slow upon this occasion.