The New York herald., 1868-05-11


British colonies OF the Antilles not having produced
the Sesnlts expected, the governments has given to
the British authorities the stipulated notice for ter
sasnation OF those treaties The finances OF the coun-
sy are represented as IN wretched condition. On
account or the war the revenues experienced con-
siderable decrease WHILE On the other hand the ex
penses increased enormously. TO meet the necessi
ties OF the case not only were voluntary and forced
loans made, but most OF the money appropriated to
the payment OF the home and foreign interest Of the
national debt rs well that destined for many
works OF public Improvement and utility, has been
diverted TO the support OF the war. The Acting
President calls the serious attention OF Congress to
the coming report OF the Finance Minister, and
asks that his suggestons or others be speedily
adopted for the relief OF the treasury The message
then makes mention OF some OF the works aban-
dOned, in full or in part, on account OF the above
diversion OF funds among others the Central Rail-
way, from which the governments subventon was
withdrawn. This caused the company to go into
liquidation, but new one Is To soon recommence
operations.
the government is reported as having succeeded
in doing something promotive OF the cause of
public schools and establishing and endowing a
National College at Coro. number of immigrants
are announced as having settled In the State of
Guayana, by virtue OF o. contract with Henry Price
("Souhern Emigration Associations Of New Orleans,
and an agreement has been entered into with Ed
ward Maratnos for the introduction OF twenty thou.
sand immigrants Edward Brandt having offered
to construct at his own cost telegraphic
the Atlantic cable without prejudice to
the grants OF interior lines, the government has
accepted the offer and granted him an annual subven-
ton of $50 OoO The acting President pays high COM
plments to the small navy of Venezuela, and also to
the army; but the laters organization is said to be
very defective and much behind the requirements OF
the age. The War Minister is to present q plan OF
reorganization to which the favorable consideration
OF Congress is asked.
These are only the most prominent points OF the
able message of acting President Gil but they may
praiseworthy Recommendation on the subject of
amnesty, however, came too late to serve as the
initiative OF Congressional action, for, as ! have
and the day BEFORE or 3D. In the House of Deputies,
General Rafael Marquee, OF Caracas ministeral
amnesty for all political crimes and acts
against the government up to the date
to be liable to prosecution for acts done in the
rebellion; thirty days to be allowed those In arms to
return to their homes all public functonaries in any
way compromised still to retain their Offices unless
guilty OF crimes against the several Staes and the
national Executive to be charged with the prompt
execution OF this law The act has already under
gone two readings, and both sides favor its pas
sage 1t must surely become the law OF the land.
Congress was in session but one day when 1t de-
creed the restitution the State OF Bolivar OF the
departments (counties) Of Libertador, Aguada and
the State of Caracas. This removes a great
cause OF dissatisfaction and the main motive
for the 80 inception cot OF the ,i civil war | which en-
fountain source from this despoliation OF its limits
All the preceding should undoubtedly presage a
speedy termination of the civil war; but every pic
ture has its reverse and this forms exception
to the rule. The dsgracefu episode OF the Sd
in the House Of Deputies Is the breaker against
which the hopes of peace dash themselves to pieces
have said that the message of the Acting President
was not read in the House, and will now show why
not.
1t seems that at the opening Of the session on the
morning Of the Sd, the galleries and bar were
crowded with spectators, many OF them carrying
sticks and canes; some Of the members OF the House
took this as menace to them and as an evidence of
of the republic. The attention Of the Assembly was
called by them to this, spirited discussion arose
thereupOn and in the midst OF debate the President
Senior Vegas, left both his seat and the hail. and be-
ing followed by twentyseven members all OF the con-
stitatonal reaction party, the quorum was broken
journment was the only alternative left. No quorum
and business were also the state Of the House for
the next day. The affair has created considerable
excitement IN Caracas, and an address issued by Viii
legas and fellow boilers has added Oil to the lames
They charge the ministry with having crowded the
galleries and bar with the intention Of overawng the
Assembly, or in default OF this for the purpose of
con. they maintain that nearly oil of those with
sticks and canes attaches Of the police and they
conclude that all the responsibility for want OF quo
This address has drawn out q counter one from the
Chief OF Police who pronounces false the charge
that men attached to his bureau in the galleries
and bar, and he de1es the Identification of single
one Of his policemen, pedgng himself in such case
Minister, General Ochoa, has also published card
repellng as base and calumnious the charge made |
the discussion preceding the baotting he told |
viegas that the House unquestOnabiy had the |
presence Of s' 80 many spectators Was @ really housSt
dangerous he should have the galleries and bar |
cleared by the officers OF the House, and in case |
these were not sufficient the government would place
troops at his disposal to do This card appears to
have been "a clincher" and has met with no reply.
On the 4th the Senate had the occurrence under dis
cussion aud committee was appointed to probe |
the whole affair which, the 6th reported resolu- |
tions urging the minister's in their respective spheres
TO their best endeavors to discover and punish |
those who disturbed or attempted to disturb the |
order and decorum of the House, and to watch in /
future that such scene becomes impossible OF re- |
newa. The committee also reported an invitation |
to the boltng Deputies to return to their seats, and
hU oh al
legislation impossible. The resolutions unani.
mousy adopted by the Senate.
Thus far the ministers appear to have gained, /
rather than lost by the strange conduct of the |
Houses presiding Officer and his friends. BY the /
Venezuela constitution all citizens have the right to
attend the open sessions Of either house of Con- |
gress. The session OF the Sd was an open one, and
constitutional right. Those present could not have
been properly considered as armed for walking
sticks and canes are not arms. The fears of VII
ing men; but even II otherwise the abandonment Of
their seats before any. attempt at clearing the gal.
lercs and bar was discreditable and cOwardiy
Whether the bolting patriots will have the good
sense TO again return TO their seats and again form
a quorum of the House is quite uncertain.
The commercial men Of Puerto Cabeo TO the num-
Der of forty or more (onchrd Germansl on the 31st
ult., commenced suit in the Federal Supreme Court
TO test the legality of certain extra taxes imposed
Carabobo by the State government-that
for Falcon. Large sums depend upon the decision.
circular addressed TO the people of the State OF |
Caracas by General Agustin Carrlllo who modesty
styles himself General commanding central district
VI |
as his troops are soon to he heavily reinforced from
the district OF the West and already General Mona
gas division is on the march to Join him. when he |
will move to the encounter OF the 'yran' (Falcon)
even TO the capital This wOud indicate that heavy
g1ting Is soon to take place In that State supposng
the circular to be worth something, s'but there's the
rub" In Venezuela generals very often, II not
always, promise ten times more paper than they
lare attempt arms I'm hand. |
On the I'd there died at Caracas one of the
most honored OF the few survivors OF the wars for
south American independence, General Justo Breci.
no. aged seventy-sx years. From 1si0 to 1922 he
vas continually in the field, fighting through many
,attles with Bolivar, Miranda AriInendi, Soublette
dcGrcgcr and Paez. lie entered the contest a pri. |
'ae and came out colonel. lie was five different |
lines wounded. and once, al the rout OF Hogaza In |
ST. severely that he left on the field for dead
lie served also In the civil OF Isls and 1858 as
vison general, but lately, on account Of advanced
and increasing innrmities he had entirely retired
rom the service. He was buried on the evening OF |
he Sd in Caracas the funeral procession consisting