Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-18
00GS OF WAR
lei LOOSE
,ou7,No IS REPORTED IN
THE STREETS OF IA
VENEZUELA READY 10 RESIST
TROOPS BEING Modified AND
OTHER HOSTILE PREPARA.
TloNs MADE.
nfwfY'S GIG FLEET IS READY
WILL SEE THAT ENGLAND AND
GERMANY DO NOT GO
TOO FAR.
Dfwty's Big FLEET IS READY

london Dec. 13.-The Central News
saws it was reported In the lobby of
fhe house of commons yesterday at
ternoon that the allies have landed
hluejackets at La Guayra for the pur-
nose of effecting the capture of Pres
ident Castro, and that fighting is 60
ing on in the streets.
The foreign Office has no information
to this effect.
Preparing for Resistance.
La Guayra, Dec. 13.-Gen. Ferrero,
minister of war, has arrived here with
1000 troops Eight hundred men under
President Castro's brother are ex-
pected here at 10 o'clock.
The government has sent 5000 men
and eighteen guns from Caracas to re-
inforce the garrison at La Guayrra.
These troops camped last night at
Cuaracuti, distant one hour fNpm La
Guayra All day yesterday and the
previous night ammunition was car
ried to Fort Lavigua, which crowns
the harbor, and preparations are being
made to resist the foreign forces.
men, all from La Guayra, have been
armed, and more are requesting arms.
It is asserted here that the govern
ment can find sufficient men to resist
the foreign forces. Everywhere one
meets men Of all classes and condi-
lions carrying rifles.
The German cruiser Vineta and the
British cruiser Retribution left here at
o'clock last evening. It is supposed
they have on board Venezuela's an
swer to the demand of the foreign
powers, which arrived from Caracas
on special train.
Seize British and German consuis.
London, Dec. ia dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Willemstad, Island of
Curacao, dated Dec. IL, says:
THE Venezuelan authorities at
Puerto Cabello are fortifying that
town. They have seized and impris-
oned the British and German consuls
there as we'll as other Britons and Ger
mans and have taken possession Of
their property. The authorities also
seized British steamer which was
discharging a cargo of coal at Puerto
Cabello. The vessel was unable to
escape owing to a breakdown in her
machinery. The American consul at
Puerto Cabello attempted to intervene,
but he was disregarded."
Dewey Within Call.
Washington, Dec. 13.-Admiral Dew
ey, in command of the strongest fleet
of warships ever assembled, is within
days sail of the Venezuelan coast.
What his instructions are the secre-
,tary Of the navy declines to make pub
lie.
Dewey has with him five battleships
and fifteen cruisers. The battleship
Texas and the cruiser Topeka left the
Portsmouth navy yard hurriedly last
night to join Deweyts fleet.
With Dewey in command of. such q
fleet. only twenty-four hours distant
IRON La Guayra, the government In
Washington has no fear that England
and Germany will go beyond a peace
Jul blockade at that port or do any
thing that will question the recogni-
ton of the Monroe doctrine.
The state department is serene and
SO is the White House and the navy
department. No high official will give
the reason for their
0CTSIiIy ana commence
in England and Germany. They admit,
however, that the paper assurances OF
'hose two great powers are not the
only guarantee that the operations in
venezuelan waters will not go beyond
the legitimate punishment of Presi-
dent Castro for his defiance of interna-
uonal obligations in regard to the
rights OF foreign.residents, interest on
ueDts guaranteed by the Venezuelan
government and the proper respect
que the ministers of foreign powers.
ADMIRAL Dewey may have no orders,
nut ne is where he can be placed in
e : cable communication with Wash
ilston. Minister Bowen in Caracas is
also regarded as in good position to
see mat England and Germany do not
summit excuses. He has the same
MI hlna OF nerve that Dewey has. He
has Shown it on several occasions.
Realize Its Seriousness.
London, Dec. 13.-Up to a late hour
IDS. ,as, night the foreign Office was still
Mllhont further official news regarding
'"G situation in Venezuela.
-, Whlle there is no confirmation Of
III. .he rnmors of fighting in La Guayra,
' a4e newspapers this morning are be-
IS nft" III to show keener appreciation
u p. 'he serious possibilities involved by
'esloent Castrois continued defiance.
i., nucn gratitude is expressed at Min
h ,,'er bowen's prompt Intervention in
', ,''a'' OF the British and German resi-
m.A'S Considerable alarm is eX-
. m,sScd at the possible fate of British
l"''c'" not only in the coast towns
w" NJ, III the interior of Venezuela.
49,, through all the editorial articles
r"'lS''ed this morning there runs q
r,'"nS vein of hope. more or less OPEN
vim rAiressed, that the United States
Nv NV" interfere in some way to secure
a,," enlistment OF the difficulty accept
,i ",' 10 both sides. either by arbitra-
ho "n "r by other means. and thus avoid
5" "' ,', Some newspapers even go