Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-26
STATEMENT BY CASTRO
De Declares Venezuela Will Pay Her
Just Obligations.
LOOKS TO US FOR HELP,
venezuelan President Says That He
IL Sure the United states VIII
ASsfst His Country In Her
Future Dimculties.

| caracas, Venezuela, Nov. 26.-Presi-
dent Castro has issued the following
statement:
lne revolution received its death
Dlow at La Victoria. In spite of su-
perior numbers the rebels were defeat
ed and their principal leader was COM
pelied to seek refuge in Il foreign land.
Inc remnants OF his forces under arms
are unable to support each other and
are being. closely pursued. receive
news daily OF the disintegration of
Matos followers. A campaign has
been inaugurated against Barcelona
and Ciudad Bolivar by strong and
seasoned army. which assures it's sue
cess.
1.-The battle of La Victoria was re-
sponsible for this satisfactory situation.
IL was the most stubbornly contested
combat Of my career. By the LIST of
January I am confident I shall be able
to officially proclaim peace. cannot
imagine that Matos will continue the
revolution. Whatever efforts he may
make will be futile, and as a man of
Intelligence he must recognize that the
sentiment OF the people is against him
and for peace. The support which he
had six months ago he cannot COM
mand today. The friends of Matos ap-
preciate that his purse strings were
loosened only by great effort and that
he is not likely to spend more money
on the movement.
1.-The government is resolved to exc
cute in spirit and to the letter it's dec
larations contained in the procla nation
of Nov. and be liberal and magnan-
imOus to it's opponents, and the latter
have no reason to refuse it their loyal
assistance.
Castro's Policy Outlined.
"The policy Of the government IL
broad and comprehensive, and it's aims
are prosperity and contentment. In Or
der that the achievement of these aims
may be more promptly and efi1cacious-
~ reached the support Of all citizens,
whatever their political conduct or po-
litical views, will be welcomed heart.
lily as being laborers for the nations
welfare. The government is disposed
to forget the past and look forward to
the future, which is bright with prom.
Use of peace and national and individ-
ual benefits and their Accomplishments
Following the declaration of peace,
the government will discharge it's just
obligations and improve it's credit and
reorganize the fiscal system Of the
country. Every effort will be made to
attract foreign capital, which is needed
to exploit the rich agricultural, COM
mercial and industrial resources of Ven.
ezuela. We trust the United States
will participate in this exploitation.
There will be ample guarantees for the
security Of funds invested
venezuela entertains cordial and
sympathetic friendship for the United
States and desires the closest relations
with the United States, which has al
ready signally opposed the aggression
of foreign powers. The government is
confident that, convinced of the justice |
of our cause, the United States will
render Venezuela assistance in her fu. |
ture difficulties.
Praise For Monroe Doctrine.
well supported and well applied,
the Monroe doctrine is of the greatest |
possible Importance aud value. The
motto of the United States should be |
accepted by the pan-American nations,
which should be bound in indissoluble |
ties of comfy and friendship. Cues
tons with European governments can |
be amicably settled If they have the
same desire for friendly relations. We,
the Venezuelan people, united, patriot.
ic and courageous, form force which
will tenaciously resist any attempt to
infringe our sovereignty or invade our
territory.
With respect to Colombia the gov
eminent of Venezuela is advised that
there has been another invasion Of our
territory from that country, the sew
enth in three years. 1t is our earnest
desire to avert war with Colombia, and
we are prepared to arrange for a set
Element when peace is declared and the
courts resume their functions.
1.-THE government will not interfere
in the asphalt or other similar cases.
They will be settled in the light Of the
law and according to the facts.
Venezuela will participate in the st.
Louis exposition"