The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-25
VIEWS OF CASTRO
He Seems to Think the U. S. Will
Help Venezuela as Against
! Europe.
The Revolution Is Said to Be About
Over-Peace by
Jan. /.

Caracas, Nov. o5.-President Castro in
an interview to-day said:
The revolution received its death blow
at La Victoria. In spite Of superior num-
bers the rebels were defeated and their
principal leader was compelled to seek
refuge in a foreign land. The remnants
OF his forces under arms are unable to
support each other and are being closely
pursued. I receive news daily Of the dis
Indignation Of Matos' followers.
"A campaign has been inaugurated
against Barcelona and Ciudad Bolivar by
strong and seasoned army, which as
sures its success.
THE battle Of La Victoria was RESPONSE
BILE for this satisfactory situation. 1t was
the most stubbornly contested combat Of
my career. BY the first of January I am
confident shall be able to officially pro-
claim peace. I 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 command
to-day. The friends Of Matos appreciate
that his purse strings were loosened only
by great effort and that he is not likely
to spend more money on the movement.
The government is resolved to execute
in spirit and letter it's directions con-
tanned in the proclamation of Nov. and
to be liberal and magnanimous to it's OPP
ponents and the latter can have no rea-
son to refuse it their loyal assistance The
government is disposed to forget the past
and look forward to the future, which is
bright with promise Of peace and national
and individual benefits and their accom-
paniments.
"Following the declaration of peace the
government will discharge it's just obliga-
lions and improve it's condition and re-
organize the fiscal system Of the country.
Every effort will be made to attract for
egn capital which is needed to exploit
the rich agricultural. commercial and in
dustrial resources of Venezuela. We
trust the United States will participate
In this exploitation. There will be ample
guarantees for the security Of funds in
vested.
"Venezuela entertains cordial and SYM
pathetic friendship for the United States
and desires the closest relations with the
United States which has already signaly
opposed the aggression of foreign powers.
The government is confident that, con-
WINGED of the justice of cause, the
United States will render Venezuela as
sistance in her future difficulties. Well
supported and well applied the Monroe
doctrine is Of the greatest possible i'm
pOrtance and value. The motto of the
United States should be accepted by the
Pan-American nations which should be
bound In indissolube ties Of comfy and
friendship. Questions with European
government can be settled anicably il
they have the same desire for friendly re-
lations We, the Venezuelan people,
united. patriotic and courageous form
force which will tenaciously resist any
attempt to infringe sovereignty or in
wade our territory.
with respect to Colombia, the govern
ment of Venezuela is advised that there
has been another invasion of our territory
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wears 1t is our earnest desire to avert
war with Colombia and are prepared
to arrange for a settlement when peace
is declared and the courts resume their
functions.
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.
'VenezueIa will participate in the St.
Louis exposition