New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-11
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Washington. Jan. 10.-lt is by no means improoaple
that Judge Cullen, of the Kings County On ~
Supreme Court, may yet find himself the prominent
actor in a case involving grave international ques-
tons, which the authorities at Washington VIII
soon be called upon BIZ the Venezuelan Government
t. adjust In the early part OF November Judge
Cullen caused General Hernandez of the venezuelan
Army 10 be arrested in the city OF New-fork' ana
this too when General Hernandez had just paid
his hotel biz. and ready to embark on steamer
in the harbor The warrant FOR the arrest was is
sued upon complaint of George +. Underhil, Tor
damages alleged TO have been sustained By him
while resident OF Ciudad Bolivar. at the time Of
the successful rising OF General Hernandez against
President Andueza Palacio. \ mob OF part!sans or
the General. It alleged, prevented underAiEs
departure on account OF his connection with the
armament OF the steamer Nutrias, FOR Pa.aco. The
mob, it was asserted. compelled Underhill and his
wife to land from the boat upon which they had
embarked. and Underhlll imprisoned in filthy
Jail for several weeks.
After hearing this complaint Judge Cullen signed
n warrant for the arrest Of General hernandez,
fixing bail at $1,000 cash. double that II personal
bonds were accepted. AZ General hernandez was
about to take passage on the steamer when the
warrant for his arrest was served, his friends
promptly raised the desired amount. and he was
liberated just in time to take his departure for
Venezuela, where his services were needed.
a consuship and received that Of ciudad Bolivar.
While In that city he secured the appointment Of
superintendent Of the Callao gold mines. Snbse-
quently he entered into a with the munic-
iPal authorities for the supply Of water TO the ely
OF Cludad Bolivar. Unfortunately he took sidss
against the present party In power. and ga ms
utmost to harass it. He acknow!eiSes INA mat III, ne
purpose. Ills own version admits. IL Is sali, thht
General Hernandez entered the city and took con-
troll OF affairs the day after his imprisonment
resistance TO the national army in which General
ItprnHulDZ
General Hernandez denies the imputeton or IN
tlrndating Inderhlll and says he had nothing what
10 do with the sale OF Cnderhllrs interest IN
the water supply of the city But aside from every
large bail Of $1,000 cash $4,000 in bonds imposed
General Hernandez in this case. his friends de-
clare. constitute an outrage upon justice ana
breach OF international law that calls Tor prompt
protest from the Venezuelan Government.
General Hernandez Is now filing the RESPONSE
bic position OF member of the Military Board Or
deserves the highest respect at home and abroad
but If he were amenable for his conduct at
home officer In the Venezuelan service. ne
could not lawfully be tried for the same before
Judges OF any foreign power without open IN
fringement OF the fundamental PRINCIPLES governing
the conduct Of independent nations The new Vene,
appointed last September upon the resignation Of
Dr. Francisco T.. Bustemante. but who. owing TO
sickness in his family was prevented from leaving
his credentials and is preparing to take action.
General Hernandez. In order 10 protect his bonds
men, has arrived in NewYork ready 10 stand trial
at the time set. This personal action on the part
OF General Hernandez Will in no way rob the case
OF any Of It's international features. az General
Hernandez is backed by the Venezuelan Govern
Which VII pay all ne "opens o0 Os later on
the Venezuelan Minister expects 10 ask reparation
from Secretary Gresham.