Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-29

The Navy Department has received the
following cablegram from Capt. Hemphill
commanding the U. 8. 8. Detroit, which
was sent to Venezuela to protect the
American interests during the revolutions:
PUERTO CABELLO, Venezuela,
September 49, 1890.
Sailed from Curacao w. I. I have ar
ranged to keep in communication with con-
sui Can get back IN ten hours after no
tice has been received. Rumors are cur
rent that Gen. Castro Ghe insurgent lead
err has established a provisional govern
ment at Valencia and that the Venezuelan
government is treating with him. The Ven
ezuelan troops at Puerto Cabello have been
reinforced by about 275 men. Affairs look
more settled; business being resumed.
"(Signed) HEN1PHILL."
The Venezuelan authorities discredit the
sensational report that President Andrade
has fled from Caracas for Porto Rico,
whence he will come to New York. 1t is
pointed out that the last steamer left on
the 23d instant and has been reported from
Porto Rico since then. There was no in
formation that President Andrade was on
board, and numerous reports since then
have referred to his presence in Venezuela.
The officials here say the uprising is being
considerably magnifed. because the tnfor-
nation filters through the revolutionary
junta on the Island Of Trinidad.
The Various Hostile Encounters.
The Department of State is in receipt OF a
dispatch from the consul of the United
States at Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, under
date of 18th instant, in which he gives a
summary of the several encounters between
the government and rebel forces in that
country.
The first encounter between the forces Of
rebel General Castro and those of the
Venezuelan government occurred near the
city Of San Christobal, near the Columbian
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government engaged was between 400 and
800 under the command of Gen. Lepoldo
Sarria, and that of the rebels considerably
larger, but the actual number is not known
The rebels defeated the government troops
and captured their leader, General Sarria.
The second battle was in San Christobal
The LOCO troops Of the government. com
manded by General PenaloZa, engaged 1000
rebel troops, commanded by General Cas-
tro. eight or nine days. resulting in General
Castro Withdrawing his men, he having
learned that General Fernandez was on his
way there with about 900 troops Of the
government.
The third battle was before and in the
town of Ell Cobre. Report has it that the
troops. under the command of Gen. Mo-
rales. and that the general succeeded in
escaping with but seventy-two men and the
ammunition train.
The fourth encounter took place at Ium-
bador mountain. where Gen. Weidemann
with 300 government troops, tried to stop
the march of the rebels, reported to be
1000 strong. The fight is reported to have
ended in a draw. both sides claiming vic
tory. AT any rate, Gen. Castro continued
his march.
AT the town of Cordero General Castro
was attacked by nearly 1000 government
troops under General Fernandez. His force
then only consisted of about 5000 men. A
terrible battle was fought, reports placing
the loss of the government at nearly ! 800
dead and wounded That Of the rebels is
unknown, but it is thought to be less, as
their position during the battle was su-
perior. Again both claim victory. After
the battle the rebels marched to the town
of Tower. In this place the rebels fought
and dispersed. so it is said. 800 Cover nmant
troops under General Suplicio Gutierrez and
captured arms. ammunition and supplies.
AT ArendleS were maSSed, according to
report. nearly $500 government troops
commanded by Generals Torrez Aular,
Guevara and Planes. Yet, If reports be
true. the rebel chief defeated them and
captured many rifles and much ammuni-
ton.
In Barquisimeto General Suarez had
about 1000 government troops intrenched
behind strong fortifications but the rebel
forces did not attack.
AT present the rebel forces are at Beju-
ma. report saying that the rebel general
Castro is resting his troops and animals
before marching to Valencia.