Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-26
DEATH BLOW TO REVOLUTION
President Castro Expects to Proclaim BY
January First
WANTS FRIENDSHIP OF UNITED STATES
He Thinks That the Pan-American
States should Insist Upon the strict
Application of the Mon
roe Doctrine.

CARACAS, Venezuela, Nov. 25.-Presi-
dent Castro. IN an interview today. said:
The revolution received its death blow
at La Victoria. In spite Of superior mum
bers, the rebels were defeated and their
refuge in foreign land. The remnants o.
his forces under arms are una bic 70 sup
port each other and are. being closely pur-
sued. ! receive news daily Of the disin-
tegration Of Mateos' followers.
A campaign has been inaugurated against
Barcelona and Ciudad Bolivar by a strong
and seasoned army, which assures Its sue
cess.
BY Jan iary ! / am confident / shall be
able 10 ofhcially proclaim peace. / cannot
imagine that Mateos will continue the revo-
lution. The support which he had six
months ago he cannot command today.
The government is resolved to execute
in spirit and letter its direction contained
in the proclamation Of November and TO
be liberal and magnanimous TO its oppon-
ents. and the latter can have no reason TO
refuse II their loyal assistance.
The policy OF the government is broad
and comprehensive and its aims are pros
perfty and contentment. In order that the
achievement Of these aims may be more
promptly and eflcaciously reached the sup
port Of all citizens. whatever their political
conduct or political views. will be welcomed
heartily as being laborers for the nation 5
welfare 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 benefit
and their sccompaniments.
To ReOrEaniIe Fiscal System.
Following the declaration Of peace the
government will discharge its just obliga-
tions and improve its condition and re-
organize the fiscal system Of the country.
Every effort viii be made TO attract foreign
capital, which is needed TO exploit the rich
agricultural, commercial and industrial re-
sources of Venezuela 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 sympa-
thetic friendship for the United States and
desires the closest relations with the
United States, which has already signally
powers The government is confident that
convinced of the justice Of our cause, the
United States viii render Venezuela assist
ance in her future difficulties.
Well supported and well applied, the
/ Monroe doctrine is Of the greatest possible
| importance and value. The motto of the
/ United States should be accepted by the
I Pan-American nations, which should be
bound in indissoluble ties of comfy and
1 friendship. Questions withs European gov
have the same desire for friendly relations
/ We. the Venezuelan people united patriotic
and cours geous. form a force which viii
tenaciously resist any attempt to infrtngt
our sovereignty OF invade our territory.
With respect TO Colombia, the govern
ment OF Venezuela is advised that there
has been another invasion or our territory
from that country. the seventh in thre'
4 years 1t is our earnest desire to aver
| war with Colombia and we are prepared &
/ arrange for a settlement when peace II
| declared and the courts resume their func
| tions.
| The government will not interfere witt
! the asphalt or other similar cases. The!
I according TO the facts, VeneZrela will par
4 ticipate in the ST Louis exposition