The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-04
IN HONOR OF YANKEES.
Bronze Column to BE Erected by ven-
ezuelans at Caracas.


WASHINGTON, April 3.--President Crespo.
Of Venezuela. has taken another step toward
the conspicuous honoring OF American cti-
zens by issuing a decree directing the erec-
ton Of bronze column In honor OF the citi-
zens OF the United States who aided Vene-
zuela in the first struggle for independence.
The decree has just been received at the
Venezuelan legation here. Venezuela has
honored this government heretofore by erect
ing a statue OF Washington, and projecting
another Statue to President Monroe COM
memorative Of the Monroe doctrine, so that
the erection OF this bronze column is a fur
ther evidence of the friendly feeling existing.
The decree states that the column is a me-
States: Captain Donahue, Lieutenant Billop
and privates James Gardner, Charles john
son, Gustavus Bugrud. Paul T: George, Dan
sublieutenant Francis Farqueharson. The
decree further recites the services of
these men; who joined miranda in an expedi-
<ion which left New York i'm 1906 for the
avowed purpose of freeing Venezuela from
the Spanish rule. The party was captured in
Puerto Cabello, and the Americans were shot
by Spanish. soldiers outside the castle OF San
took part in signing the declaration OF Vene-
zuelan independence.
General Crespo recites the valor OF the
American party, and says their names will
be enrolled I'm the list of illustrious patriots
who secured the independence of South
America from foreign dominion. The column
Is TO be erected at Puerto Cabello, at the
point where the Americans fell. The front of
the column will bear the coat of arms OF the
United States, alongside that of Venezuela,
while the sides bear the names Of the Amer
lean party and an expression of national
gratitude. signed by President Crespo. The
unveiling of the column is TO be on July T.
the national holiday Of the United States.
an6sis-tsese -zpnde notahls by demonstration
lasting three days throughout Venezuela. On
the first day President Crespo and his Cab
met will head procession at Caracas. bear
ing wreaths and flowers TO be placed on the
monument OF Washington. The bronze col
umn will be unveiled on the same day with
elaborate exercises. 1t is decreed that during
the three days OF ceremonies and fetes all
official utterances and acts shall Include men,
Gn 6o Of a he so of the ba Tntsd States S pens
lie Works Is In charge of the erection OF the
column and of the national ceremonies.
Hughes's Successor to DE Confirmed.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-The Senate COM
snittse on Territories to-day authorized fa-
vcrabe report on the nomination Of Hon.
B. F. Franklin to succeed Governor Hughes
as Governor of Arizona. Contrary to expec-
tation, no opposition to confirmation mani
tested itself In committee. Delegate Murphy
filed a request to have the nomination held
withdrew IL.
CHICAGO. April 3.--The officers Of the w.
G. T. u. have sent telegram TO Senator
Frye, to be presented to the Secretary Of
of Governor Hughes, of Arizona, and urging
thorough Investigation. The reason for
this is Governor Hugness well-known
championship Of Temperance and all questions
of reform" The State presidents or the w.
c. T. T. are being urged to wire similar re-
quests TO their Senator's.