New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-20
YARNS ABOUT VENEZUELA.
STORIES OF A PROJECTED REVOLUTION
DENIED
PRESIDENT CREsro SAID TO HAVE AGENTS HERE
BUYING ARMS IN ANTICIPATION or AN ooi-
BREAK-TdE CoNsuL-GENERAL SAYS

BREAK-THE CONsIL-GENERAL SAYS
THE REPORT ISN'T TRUE.
4 report has gained currency in the city when
represents that Venezuela is on the verge oil an
other revolution The story Is that eX-fres"en'
Rojas Paul Is secreiins himself on an Island anu i
prepared at any moment to give the signal tha' VIII
preclptate a civil war In anticipation OF ana III
preparation for this trouble 1t is said that fresi-
dent Crespo has been expanding $4,000 in this CITY
purchasing 5000 rifles and number OF Calling guns
which arc to be shipped Immediately for Venezuela
and that Crespo has an agent mere negotiating Io'
the purchase Of war vessels and supplies for inc
protection Of his important seaports ana their Gus
tom houses which the main source OF revenue
to the Venezuelan Government. II is also said that
closely Swallowing this agent is emissary OF the
revolutions;s
This report seems To be based entirely on me
statement Of William H. Riley. formerly United
States Consul at Puerto Cabelic, Nenczuela He IS
reported to have said: "Crcspo's desire is to
s,rengthen the capital Of tho Republic. Caracas. at
once and TO this end he has given orders that the
utmost haste be made in completing the purchases.
Mr. Riley is satisfied that Crespo Is fully advised
Of all the movements the part OF his enemies,
and has his spies keeping vigant watch on every
thing that Is done. The movement against 'respo,
SO the report goes in the hands OF political ex-
lies In NewYork. Paris, and the islands Of curacao
and Trinidad They are reported 10 be well sup
piled with money. and are making every endeavor
to stir up a bitter feeling against Crespo
This report however has been emphatlcally de-
MED by a number of well-informed Tho
Venezuelan Consul General was seen at his Office.
No is Broadway. yesterday afternoon, by Tribune
reporter and said: This report Is absolutely false
the face of H. If my Government was purcnas-
ing arms worth $4,000 In this city the purchase
would be made through me and through no one else
II is absurd 10 say that Crcsp6 has sent an agent
here to purchase such arms | am the agent OF the
Government here and / undoubtedly would know
II there were any intention OF buying warships or
war supplies Of any kind ! am In constant COM
municdtiOE with President Crespo. and i certainly
would know II he felt alarm about any anticipated
outbreak \ general amnesty has been proclaimed.
and there j. occasion for his political enemies 10
conceal themselves. They are Just as safe N the
am sure that President Crespo has no special force
OF spies watching Paul or any one else. or course
he has the usual Government detectives. and ;
has every Government The report IL false In every
particular"
the Red ID Line. which has just re,urned to New
York from Curacao. said TO Tribune reporter;
left curacao there the least sign OF trouble
brewing. and ! ON sure that the Government was
not apprehensye Of any Tae PhilaaeIphia was the
news. Such reports these only hurt The trade To-
tween the two countries. ana when they are so
manifestly false they should be promptly contra
dctel. Crespo. politically Is strong. and there H.
the slightest prospect OF revolution Roas Paul
has no reason for being concealed Curacao.
He can walk the streets Of that city with as much
safety a. President Crespo himself. do not be-
Curacao has never been quicter than when LEFT
I, some days ago, and, as for a revolution brewing
there. the people would laugh at tho sugres-
Paul has issued proclamation dcnounc.ng CrespO.
on the contrary. Pyui Is generally believed to Doe
say that the people VIII demand Crespos blood for
his cruel rule HIS rule has been exceedingly
nlld and has Won for him he soedslIl Of all"
Curacao also denied The story