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about fifty members, but the organizers
declare they-shaye received assurances of
enough more members to almost double
their strength.
eel .Mocho,s" Little speech,

La Guaira, Dec. 17.-When Eel Mocho'
Hernandez the pardoned reyolutionist ar
rived here from prison, he made the usual
speech. He said:
Fellow Citizens I have been recently released
from prison, and here am once more among you.
was released, as you know, to assist In the
dcfense OF our cherished and well-beloved eoun-
try. l heartily thank you for the spontaneous
demonstration OF sympathy and welcome that
you have given me.
Upon leaving prison T was informed of the
great international question which confronts our
country and Of the grave danger Of our being
Immediately put aside all party questions, for
in this her hour OF need against the aggressors
our beloved country calls for the services Of
all her sons Fellow citizens, I call on you to
put aside party feelings and rally to one flag
When once we have succeeded in indicating our
national honor we will all unite in q bond of
unity; we will forget the past, and we viii try
to tring about the spirit of peace. We will
work together Tor the Advancement Of our coun-
try, which IL second Poland-the Poland of
South America
Gen. Hernandez's remarks were greeted
with prolonged cheering. y - d.
~.@%A@ WAR NEWS. ...~
Berlin-The cruisers Niobe, Ariadne and ANA
son fully , equipped for active service, win pro-
Immediately sail for venezr ella. -o".-
g, Caracas-Ihe italian minister to Venezuela,
Caracas to-day. He will go on board the Italian
cruiser Giovanni Bauson, at La Guaira. : :"
Copenhagen-Denmark has bill Of $50, 900
against Venezuela, arising from outstanding
commercial claims dating back to 1857. The
government intends to demand payment.
Caracas-The German cruiser Fake sent armed
noats into the lagoon at Maracaibo and captured
the Venezuelan gunboat Miranda. General An
drade, ex-president of Venezuela, has returned
from Colombia. - - -"
BeslinaThe Lokal Anzeiger says that British
naval officers have scuttled Venezulan torpedo
ooat, being actuated, presumably, by similar con-
siaerations that previously Influenced the Ger
mans In sinking captured Warsnlps.
Caracas-It was learned ut the foreign office
mere that the proposal Of arbitration made by
PRESIDENT Castro through Mr.. Bowen specifies
no terms, and proposes to arbitrate all pending
1ous1y awaited here. -, = -
r. New York-A cable dispatch says that 1000
colombian troops have started on march from
where they win camp and await DEVELOPMENTS
The dispatch said that they have been placed at
the disposal of President Castro.
Caracas-The Spanish minister to Venezuela
Senior Caytan de Ayala, and the Belgian charge
a ana1res NJ. Van der Heyde, have presented
JOINT letter to the Venezuelan minister of foreign
aHalrs In which they ask, in case the claims Of
that the same treatment given these powers be
accorded to Spain and Belgium
Puerto Cabello-The report which has been in
circulation here that officer of the Vineta was
killed during the bombardment, by a rife bullet
fred from the shore; appears to be true. The
Fineta left this port sud denly, although it was
supposed she would remain here to protect Ger
man interests She is at present at Willemstad,
Curacao. where she arrived with her nag flying
at half mast.