New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
CASTRO TALKS HOPEFULLY
REVOLUTION ENDED-LOOKING TO THE
UNITED STATES FOR FUR
THEIR HELP.

Caracas, Nov. 22-President Castro in an inter
view to-day said;
The revolution received its death blow at La
Victoria In spite OF superior numbers the rebels
were defeated and their principal leader was COM
PEELED 10 seek refuge in a foreign land. The rem
nants of his forces under arms are unable to sup
port each other and are being closely pursued.
receive news daily of the disintegraton of Matoss
followers.
"A campaign has been inaugurated against Bar
ceIona and Ciudad Bolivar by a strong and sea
soned army. which assures its success.
Inc cattle Of La Victoria responsible for
thls satisfactory situation. It the most stub
oornly contested combat of my career. By the LIST
OF January am confident I shall be able officially
10 proclaim peace cannot imagine that Matos
VIII continue the revolution. Whatever efforts he
may make will be futile and as a of intelli-
Behce 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 ne is not likely to spend more money on
the movement
The government is resolved to execute in spirit
and to the letter its declarations contained in the
proclamation of November 3 and be liberal and
magnanimous to its opponents, and the latter can
have no reason to refuse it their loyal assistance.
The policy Of the government is broad and com
prehensive, and its aims prosperity and con-
tentTnent. In order that the achievement of these
aims may be more promptly and eficacousy
reached the support of all citizens whatever their
pohIcdl conduct political views, will be well
coined heartily, 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 promise of peace and national individ-
ual benefits and their Accomplishments.
'Following the declaration of peace the govern
ment Will discharge its just obligati and i'm
of the country. Every effort viii be made to at
tract foreign capital which is needed TO exploit
the rich agricultural, commercial and Industrial re-
sources of Venezuela. We trust the United States
VIII participate in this eXploitatO There VIII be
ample guarantees for the security Of funds in
vested.
Venezuela entertains cordial and sympathetic
friendship for the United States and desires the
closest relations with the United States which has
already Sgnally opposed the aggression OF for
eign powers. The government is confident that;
convinced OF the justice Of our cause. the united
States viii render Venezuela assistance in her
future difficulties. Well supported and well ap-
Piled the Monroe Doctrine is of the greatest posi-
bic Importance and value. The motto Of the United
States should be accepted by the pan-AmeTican ma
tons which should be bound in indissoluhle ties
Of comfy and friendship. Questions with European
governments be amicably settled II they nave
the same desire for friendly relations. We, the
Venezuelan people, united, patriotic and coura-
any attempt TO infringe our sovereignty or invade
territory.
w -. respect to Colombia the government OF
Venezuela is advised that there has been another
invasion OF territory from that country. we
seventh in three years II is our earnest desire to
arrange for settlement when peace Is declared
and the courts their functions
The government will not interfere In the as
phalt other similar cases They Will be settled
Venezuela viii participate in the St Louis Elk
position"