The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-26
SLAIN AT La VICTORIA
REBELLION THERE RECEIVED
IT'S DEATH BLOW.
Castro Sage That He 10 Confident
That by January / He Can
Proclaim Peace in
Venezuela.

Caracas. Venezuela. Saturday. Nov. 2e.
President Castro. in an interview today.
said THE revolution received It's DEATH
blow at La, Victoria. In spite of superior
numbers the rebels were defeated and
their principal leader was compelled to
seek refuge in foreign land. The rem
nants Of his forces under arms are un-
able to support each other and are being
closely pursued. receive news daily of
the disintegration of Matoss followers.
"a campaign has been inaugurated
against Barcelona and Cieudad Bolivar
by a strong and seasoned army, which is
sures its success.
The battle of La Victoria was respon-
sible for this satisfactory situation. 1t
was the most stubbornly contested COM
bat In my career. BY the first OF Janu-
airy ! am confident shall BE able to Of
fciaily proclaim peace. cannot imagine
that Matos will continue the revolution.
Whatever efforts he may make will be
futile and as a man Of intelligence he
must recognise 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 friends of
Matos appreciate this his purse strings
were loosened only by great effort and
that he Is not likely to spend more money
on the movement"
The government lie resolved to execute
In spirit and letter its directions contained
In the proclamation Of November 3. and
to be liberal and magnanimous to its OPP
ponents, and the latter can have no rea-
son to refuse 1t then loyal assistance The
policy Of the government is broad and
comprehensive and its aims are prosper
ity and contentmeRt. AL citizens what
ever their political conduct or political
views will be welcomed heartily as being
laborers for the nations welfare.
FOLLOWING the declaration of peace the
government will discharge its Just obi
cations and improve its condition and re-
organize the fiscal system of the country.
Every effort will be made to attract for
cign 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
guarantee Of 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 signally
opposed the aggression of foreign powers.
The government Is confident that. con-
WINGED Of the justice Of our 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 importance
and value. The motto Of the United
States should be accepted by the Pan
American nations which should be bound
in unsoIuble ties of comfy and friend
ship Questions with European govern
ments can be settled amicablyl If they
have the same desire for friendly rela-
tons. We. the Venezuelan people united,
patriotic and courageous. form 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 territory
from that country. the seventh in three
years 1t is our earnest desire TO avert
war with Colombia and we are prepared
to arrange for a settlement when peace
is declared and the courts resume their
functions.