Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-27
CASTRO SAYS
REBELS ARE
WHIPPED
DEATH BLOW HAS BEEN GIVEN
REBELLION, DECLARES THE
PRESIDENT, FLUSHED WITH
VICTORY.

IL
CARACAS, Venezuela, Saturday, Nov.
22.-President Castro. In an interview To-
day said:
1.-THE revolution received it's death blow
at Lavictoria. 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 sup
port each other and are being closely pur-
sued 1 received news daily Of the disin-
tegration of Matos' followers.
"A campaign has been inaugurated
against Barcelona and Ciudad Bolivar by
a strong and seasoned army, which as
sures its success.
1.-THE battle of LaVfctoria was response
BILE for this satisfactory situation. "a was
the most stubbornly contested combat of
my career. BY the first Of January / am
confident shall be able to officially pro-
claim peace.
IT cannot imagine that Matos will con-
tinue the revolution. Whatever trouble he
may make will be fuule 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 today
The friend 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.
Liberal 20 Its Foes.
"The government is resolved to execute
in spirit and letter its directions contained
in the proclamation Of November Sd, and
to be liberal and magnanimous to It's OPP
ponents and the latter can have no reason
to refuse il their loyal assistance. The
policy Of the government Is broad and
comprehensive and its aims are prosperity
and contentment All citizens, whatever
their political conduct or political views,
will be welcomed heartily as being labor
ers for the nations welfare.
FOLLOWING the declaration Of peace the,
government will discharge its just obli-
gatiops and improve its condition and re-
organize the fiscal system Of the country.
Every effort will be made to attest foreign
capital which is needles for the rich agri-
cultural, commercial and Industrial re-
sources of Venezuela. We trust the Uni
ted States will participate IN this ex-
ploitation. There will Be ample guaran-
tees for the security of funds invested.
Friendly to America.
venezuela entertains cordial and SYM
pathv friendship for the United States
and desires the close relations with the
United States which has already signally
opposed the aggression Of foreign powers.
The government Is confident that, con-
WINGED of the justice of our cause, the
sistance in her future difficulties. Well
supported and well applied, the Monroe
doctrine is Of the greatest possible inn
portance and value. The motto of the
United States should be accepted by the
Pan-American nations. which should be
bound in dissoluble ties of comfy and
friendship.
Question with European governments
can be settled amicably, If they have the
same desire for friendly relations. We,
the Venezuelan people united, patriotic
and courageous, form a force which will
tenaciously resist any attempt to infringe
our sovereignty or invade our territory.
With respect to Colombia, the govern
ment of Venezuela is advised that there
has been another invasion of our terri
tory from the country, the seventh in
three years. 1t is our earnest desire to
prevent war with Colombia and we are
prepared to arrange for a settlement
when peace is declared and the courts
resume their functions"