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from an entry made in the book of the
signalmen of the fortress of La Guayra.
1t is as follows:
Tuesday, Dec. 9. 1870 night.-The ad-
jutant called me to see if 1 knew the
steamer RetributiOn of the English
navy was towing. the steamers Crespo
and Totune of the national navy, three
or four miles north 1 had heard for
cannon shots and said the two steam
ers had disappeared, and understood
they had been sunk by the Vineta and
Retribution At the end of an hour the
Retribution returned to the harbor
alone.
(Signed.)
Signal Commander Of the Forts"
The fact that the Retribution re-.
turned TO La Guayra alone two hours
after leaving with the captured vessels
was confirmed by English residents of
La Guayra. Consequently she did not
have time to conduct the Venezuelan
ships to Curacao or Trinidad.
1t is now said that the object of the
German cruiser Panther in sailing for
Maracaibo is to capture the Venezuelan
steamer Miranda, formerly the Spanish
torpedo boat Diego Velesquez. and the
remaining vessels of the Venezuelan
fleet.
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ONSLAUGHT OF ITALY.
Good Offices Of Minister Bowen Again
Requested.


Rome, Dec. 16.-The claims of Italy
on Venezuela preferred by Foreign
Foreign Minister Prinetti, in the cham,
Der of deputies here yesterday, COM
prise losses sustained by Italian citi-
zensc during the recent revolution.
Most of 1913 Italian residents of Vene-
zuela have been heavy losers. The
Doggioli firm. from Elba island, is the
great test sufferer. All its property was
sacked. Other important losers are an
engineer named Martinetti and ex-
Deputy Fagi. controller of the Mari
cual mines, which were invaded by the
Venezuela troops, who destroyed
everything and obliged the Italian
miners to flee from the country. All
the marble works in Venezuela, besides
other industries, were in the hands of
Italians, hence the aggregate of the
Italian claims for damages is large.
Italy's Instructions.
The instructions transmitted to Cap
tain Orsini, commander of the Italian
cruiser Giovanni Bausan. now at La
Guayra. are to act in full accord with
the British and German commanders in
the blockade of the Venezuelan coast
and any other measures which may be
considered necessary in order to reach
the desired object. The Italian gov
eminent, however, does not anticipate
having to cooperate in a very serious
action.
The Italian cruiser Elba is expected
to reach La Guayra JAN 4.
n further orders have been sent TO
the Italian ormored cruiser Carlo AL
berto to leave Canadian waters for
Venezuela
1t is said here that Signor Mayor Des
Blanches. the Italian ambassador at
Washington, has asked Secretary Hay
to request Minister Bowen to assume
the protection of the Italians jim Vene-
zuela If such a step became necessary.
and that Mr.. Hay complied with the
request
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-17
SIX CHILDREN KILLED
The Mother Fatally Iniured-Ex-
pIosiOn of Class Gas Tank
at Fort Lee, N. j.

Fort Lee. N J.. Dec. 16.-By the ex-
plOsiOn of A small glass gas tank to-
day the residence Of John Puglughli
was demolished. his six children in
stantly killed, and his wife so seriously
injured that her recovery is despaired
of. The dead:
Ida Puglughli. aged "A years.
lilly, aged u years.
Ire, aged 10 years.
Adelaide. aged ) years.
George. aged 3 years.
r. Clorinda. aged -
The tank that exploded was in the
cellar and supplied the illuminating gas
for the building.
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amount demanded, the communication
to the minister includes orders to leave
Venezuela at once.
The ultimatum from Italy is couched
in stronger terms than those used in
the ultimatums presented to Venezuela
by Great Britain and Germany. Italy
VIII take part in future demonstra-
tons against Venezuela. The interests
of Italy in Venezuela will be placed in
the hands of United States Minister
Bowen. The Italian colony in Cara
cas- is a very numerous one. The
Italian shield over the legation door
Will be removed from the building and
instructions viii be sent to all Italian
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-17
MENACE TO UNCLE SAN.

ain are now willing 10 do, and as a test
also OF American public feeling. The
prevailing idea here at present is that
it is too late to arbitrate, and that the
acceptance of the offer to 90 so would
place Germany in the position of having
put her hand to the pillow and as look
ing backward. The governments con-
Germ at the present moment is to guide
the application of force so as to avoid
what could be taken internationally as
a declaration of war, resulting in the
recognition of Venezuela as a belliger-
ent.
The conduct of the United States is
regarded IN diplomatic opinion here as
being strong and dignified, and the
state departments handling of the al
fair is looked upon as esta bIishing Eu-
ropes recognition OF the Monroe doc
trine, because every step of Germany
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-17
SENATE DISCUSSES THE
VENEZUELAN QUESTION
Interesting Executive Session at Which Several
Leading Statesmen Expressed Their Views
Warning Of Stewart of Nevada Who Thought the United States
Might Expect an Attack at Any lime.

ever. he said. that il should be explic--
lily understood that. whatever steps
might be taken by his country there
was no desire 10 encrOach on or inter
Iere with the Monroe doctrine. This
explanation. he thought. was due to the
United States. as the only purpose Of
his government was TO assist its peo-
pie in collecting debts due them.
Monroe Doctrine Not a Shield.
Secretary Hay replied. Dec 49, 1901,
saying in effect that the MonfOe doc
trine WAS not intended to shield any
American nation from the payment OF
its honest debts. and that its purpose
was to prevent the acquisition OF terri
tory by old world nations To further
elUcidate the position OF the United
States on the Monroe doctrine. he
quoted from the first annual message
OF President Roosevelt. which had been
in the hands of congress for only Il few
days.
When Senator CuHom had. concluded
Senator Lodge called attention TO the
declaration attributed to Lord Lans-
downe by today's dispatches. that there
is no disposition or Gesire on the part
OF Great Britain 20 acquire any Vene-
zueIan territory.
No Party Division.
Senator Bacon Of Georgia. leading
minority member OF the committee on
foreign affairs. said that on question
of this kind there was no party div
sion; that everybody would stand with
the administration IN doing what was
best for the general good. There was
no desire on the part Of any one TO
embarrass those who were in control
Of affairs and upon whom devOIved the
duty Of protecting American interests.
The maintenance of the Monroe doc
trine. he added, devolved on the whole
people.
Senator Hoar said that thus far
nothing had been done TO cause apDre-
/ hensiOn, and ne expressed the opinion
that for the present the government OF
the United States could do nothing
more than keep a Watchful eye on the
sltua ton
Stewards Warning.
Senator Stewart dweIt somewhat on
the bOmbardment Of the Venezuelan
forts and said that that incident should
be accepted by our government as a
warning of what this country might
expect whenever excuse might offer
He gave as his reason for his admoni-
ton the fact that our recent aceuisi-
ton of territory had aroused the ieal-
Ousy of all the European powers, and
that they might attack US at any time
Not in two generations he said.
could we build up navy equal 70 that
of Great Britain. but we can strength
en- our coast Qualifications, and in view
of Venezuela's experience, It behooves
US to do so"
As there was no formal question be-
fore the senate. the matter was
dropped
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GRIM GERMAN HUMoR.
Capture of the Venezuelan Ships Not
a Measure of War"

Capture OF the Venezuelan Ships Not
a Measure of War"
Caracas, Dec. 1.-THE governor of
Margarita island reports that British
and German warships are off that ISL
and.
Minister Bower yesterday politely
refused to have a monster patriotic
parade pass before the United States
legation. Every one here hopes that
the arbitration proposed by Venezuela
through Mr.. Bowen and Washington
viii be granted.
When the combined fleets seized the
Venezuelan ships at La Guayra the
Venezuelan captains the following doc
ument:
BY order of my sovereign. and at the
command of the commodore of the
German squadron in West Indian wa
tiers. I. the commander of the Panther
request you TO lower your ships flag
Immediately and leave your ship with
your crew within ten minutes. This is
not a measure Of war on the part OF
Germany, but only with the object of
making a provisional seizure of your
ship in order to oblige the Venezuelan
government to recognize our Just de-
mands. In case you disobey and wish
TO defend your ship. will be obliged to
prevent you from so doing by the dis
charge of arms. Dec. l.
(Signed)
'ECKERMAN. Commander"
Sinking of the Ships.
Further details of the sinking of the
Venezuelan ships have been obtained
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TROUBLES ARE PILING UP FOR CASTRO

CARACAS, Dec. 16.-The Italian min
lister to Venezuela, Signor de
Riva, has received orders from
Rome to leave Caracas tomorrow morn
ing. He win go on board the Italian
cruiser Giovannia Bausan at La
Guayra.
Signor de Riva has been instructed
by his government to present to the
government Of Venezuela in the form
of an ultimatum Italys demand for the
immediate payment of $4,000 to meet
the Italian claims arising from former
revolutions. AS it is known that the
Venezuelan government cannot pay the
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III ASHINGTON. Dec 16--The Nene-
w zuelan question occupied the at
tention OF the senate in execu-
tive session today for almost an
hour The question came up in
formally almost Immediately after
the doors were closed. Senator Teller.
disclaiming all intention Of being crit
ical and saying he merely desired in
formation, asked Senator Cullom, chair
man Of the committee on foreign rela-
tons, what Information he possessed
as 20 the Venezuelan affair Mr. Teller
said that the situation was such that
senators felt that the Monroe doctrine
At any time might become involved if
the complication should continue
His knowledge Limited.
Senator Cullom replied to the inquiry
that he had no knowledge Of recent
events not contained in the house
prints.
Messrs. Bacon. Hoar. Lodge and
Stewart all made remarks. In none Of
their addresses was anything harsh or
critical said The tone of all the
speeches whether by Republicans or
Democrats, was that the attitude Of
this nation should be one of watchfuI-
ness. There was a general agreement
2
Britain and Germany for the collection
Of their 0ebts mad been quite strenu-
Gus. they thus far had committed no
infringement of the Monroe doctrine,
and therefore had done nothing 10
which the United States could take ex-
ception.
Correspondence Quoted.
This was the position Of Senator Cul-
lom as it was of other senators who
spoke Mr.. CullOm said that much light
as TO the attitude of the administra-
ton had been obtained by consulting
the correspondence between the state
department and the German ambassa-
dor a year ago. He then called atten-
ton to the fact that on Dec. 10. 1891,
the representative of Emperor William
had brought the matter Of Venezuela 5
debts and her apparent indifference TO
them to the attention OF the secretary
of state. The German ambassador, in
his letter. gave the department COM
plete Information from the German
standpoint of the position of his gov
eminent.
Venezuela's Default.
He said that for seven years Vene-
zuela has failed to pay interest on a
debt 70 German citizens Of about So
100000 contracted in the construction
Of a railroad, and in addition there were
other debts amounting to about 81
100000 due to German citizens from
Venezuela, which it had proved impOs-
sible to collect He added that every
known peaceful means had been tried
to secure the money and his govern
ment, feeling that patience had ceased
TO be a virtue, had decided. to use CO.
ercive means 1t was decided. bow
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WILL TRY AGAIN.

England and Germany Passed Up"
Mr.. Hays Request.
Washington. Dec 16.-The Italian
ambassador today called at the state
department and advised Secretary Hay
that Italy had joined the allies in the
operations against Venezuela. He re-
quested that Mr.. Bowen assume charge
of the Italian interests in Venezuela,
and the secretary granted this request,
subject TO the approval of Venezuela.
same plane as to abstentiOn from ter
ritorial seizures as Germany and Great
Britain.
Failing to hear from Europe as to
Mr.. Bowen's proposal TO arbitrate the
Venezuelan troubles, Secretary Hay to-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-17
FIRST BLOOD FOR
THE VENEZUELANS.

, Puerto CabeIlO, Dec. 16.-It has I
= been learned here that during the 4
= bombardment of Puerto Cabello. I
= Dec. Is. by the British cruiser I
= Charybdis and the German cruiser I
y Vineta. the Charytdis was struck :
= in the bow by a shot fired from :
= cannon on the Plaza Brusuel The I
? Nineta was struck twice by the Z
= Venezuelan cannon fire.
> The report which has been in :
y circulation here that an officer of :
= the Vineta was killed during the :
= bOmbardment by a rifle bullet I
= fired from the shore appears now :
y to be true. The Vineta left this :
= port suddenly. although it was :
y supposed that she would stay here :
= to protect German interests. She :
y is at present at Willemstad, Cura-
= Gao. where she arrived with her :
? flag flying at half mast. 1t is :
y believed that the German cruiser
= Went 10 WHlemstad for the pur-
y pose of burying the dead officer
= there.
y y > = , =
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eonsuls in Venezuela TO remove the
shields over their consulates. This
step viii be taken in order that the
rupture between Italy and Venezuela
may be apparent.
Italy's ultimatum had not been deliv
cred at , o'clock this afternoon. The
Venezuelan government was not aware
at that hour that the Italian minister
had received instructions to present an
ultimatum and leave Caracas.
A government official remarked to a
representative of the Associated Press
today that the United States and
France are the only powers which do
not attack Venezuela.
Caracas, Dec. 16.-Senor de Riva pre-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-17
FURTHER PUNISHMENT
FOR LITTLE VENEZUELA
Great Britain and Germany Determined the Cup of
Humiliation Shall Be Drained to the Dregs
United States win Claim Exemption Case the Allies Carry Out
Their Threat of Blockade

= y ~ y y y y = " y :
"A
otherwise settled outlook
a particularly bright
communication through
President received
arbtrate questions dis
accompanied conditions
American ships
favoraby received by
foreign office treats the matter as not
within precedent
similar reservation the Cretan blockade the
notification
16Replying question in the house of commons
Venezuela arbitra
Iansdowne
venezuelan
considered in Germany
: rOv
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PATT1NG Us ON THE BACK.
Secretary Hay Doing Just What the
Allies Wanted.

Berlin, Dec. 16.--The German govern
ment has not yet replied TO President
Castro's offer of arbitration, being still
in correspondence with the British gov
eminent on the subject. 1t is animated
that Germany's reply is not likely to be
ready for some days.
The opinion in the cabinet appears TO
be that President Castro's proposals
the merely a move in game designed
to see what Germany and Great Brit
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-17
FLOWS IN HAYH
General NOd Acclaimed President of the Troops and the Other
Candidates Sought Refuge in United
States legation.

/, that the majority OF congress Is in
favor Of Senior Pierre. It is believed
General NOrd viii dissolve the chamber
OF commerce and the senate will order
other elections which viii result IN his
favor
Firing continued this afternoon in the
streets, but the foreign residents are in
no danger.
Washington, Dec 16.-The following
ca blegram has been received from
Vice Consul General Jerres from Port
aU Prince today:
General NOrd arrived Sunday Great
excitement Shooting in streets. Sec
rotary Of interior with general Of police
at legation. Serious trouble expected
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-17
MURDER AT ASPEN.

Aspen, Colo, Dec 1e.-District
? Attorney Gray today began an in
= vestigatiOn into the murder of =
: James Coutts, a pioneer of Aspen,
% years old, who was found dead
last evening in Owen Thom's hay,
? grain and coal store.
, There was a deep cash in Mr..
, Coutts' head which appeared to
, have been made with an TX or a
: hay hook. Thorn. who is 20 years
old, has been arrested on suspicion
of having killed Coutts. TO whom.
= it is said, he owed S700, which he
; borrowed several years ago.
= z = = 4 4 = = = = = = =
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and Great Britain was made after TAX
ing into account what the United
States thought of IL At the same time
it is claimed that events in Venezuela
are saving the United States many
future complications by letting the
Latin republics understand that the
United States will not protect them
from the effects OF financial delinquency
and internal disorder.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-17
nORT Az PRINCE. Hayti.

DORT Az PRINCE. Hayti. Dec.
16.-GeneraI Saint Folk Colin.
minister OF the interior and
opponent of General Nord in the
contest for the presidency, has
sought refuge in the United States le-
cation. There has been much firing in
the city and a state of great excitement
prevails
All the military authorities who have
been supporters of Ssneque Pierre's
candidacy for the presidency and there
fore opposed TO General NOrd, sought
refuge in the consulates.
General NOrd is acclaimed president
by the troops and seems master of the
situation, Notwithstanding the fact
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More Bill Showed Under the Nose OF
Venezuela
Caracas. Dec 16.-The Spanish min
lister to Venezuela, Senior Gaytan de
Ayala, and the Belgian charge daft
flares, n Wander Heyde. have present
ed joint letter TO the Venezuelan min
lister of foreign affairs in which they
ask, in case the claims of other foreign
powers are paid by Venezuela, that The
same treatment given these powers be
accorded to Spain and Belgium.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-17
ROMANCE IN SANPETE
Young Lady Adyertises For a Nice
Young Man For Matrimonial
Purposes and Gets Him.
(speciaI Id - HaraId-l

Ephraim. Dec. I6.-The marriage of Miss
Sena Petersen of this place and Arthur
horn OF CharlOItee, Mich. which took
place in Salt Lake City last Saturday.
reveals a romance. About two menths
ago Miss Petersen placed an advertise
ment in a Chicago matrimonial PAPER. In
wiling some nice yOEug man to correspond
with her Regular correspondence eRsued
between the contracting parties photo
day they met IN Salt Lake City and were
united in marriage. They are at preseI n
visiting in this city. the guests -
brides parents, Mr. and Mrs la
Petersen
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-17
MUST PAY UP OR FIGHT.

day addressed a cablegram to the
United States ambassadors at London
Berlin and Rome instructing them to
call the matter again to the attention
Of the governments to which they are
accredited, with a view TO securing an
early expression of opinion from them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-17
Demonstration in Honor of the Revo-
lutionary Leader.

Caracas, Dec. 16.-GeneraI Herman
dez reached Caracas at o'clock this
afternoon. He was received at the
railroad station with great enthusiasm
by 1.500 of his partisans. who tried To
unharness the horses attached TO MS
carriage and themselves draw the sen
eral in triumph. At the generals re-
quest the people ceased from this en-
deavOr After leaving the railroad sta
ton General Hernandez drove to Mira
flores palace. the residence of President
Castro. From his carria sc the revOlu-
tionary leader addressed the president
of the country. President Castro then
appeared upon a balcony of the palace
and made an address in reply to FL
Mocho. The greatest order prevailed
throughout the demonstration given
General Hernandez in Caracas. The
followers of Ell Mocho gave assurances
that they viii assist President Castro
to overcome the difficulties at present
confronting Venezuela.
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A WOMAN'S GOODNESS SAVED

= San Francisco. Dec. l6-In a fire which destroye
at 5l1 Post street at early holr this morning.
2 narrow escapes, and woman, Mrs Ray stump,
= jumping from a second story window. Two tena
, r. Gilbert slightly burned in escaping from
y Adele Redpath a visitor from Seattle caught q
= rescued by fremen-
Mrs Redpath surrounded by the flames whic e.
, hair and licking her garments, the window
directed the frenen in their efforts to reach her
y ladder was finally placed within her reach Mrs.
y hand over hand the burning building amid
> tators Only her GOODNESS saved her from injury -
= death.
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GERMANY GOES TOO FAST.

Great Britain Not Disposed to Follow
the Lead.
Berlin. Dec. 16.-The newspapers here
today print long dispatches indicating
that British public opinion Is against
the partnership with Germany in con-
nection with the coercion of Venezuela
and the papers are evincing a certain
amount of pique. They suggest that
Germany would have done better to act
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-17
ONLY REMAINS FOR THE SENATE TO ACT

Washington. 16General
Secretary Hay the treaty signed in Havana last week It provides
in s pure
by
be a to
be done by the executive branch
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alone, and say the German government
must think twice on a future occasion
before agreeing 10 act with Great
Britain.
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scented Italy's ultimatum to Venezuela
al 5 O'Clock this afternoon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-17
SCARE OF La GUAYRA.

Fort Commander Fully Expected to
Be Bombarded.
La Guayra, Dec. 16.-The arrival Of
the British cruiser Charybdis and tor
pedo boat destroyer Quail yesterday