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been extremely moderate and considerable,
giving Secretary Hay the impression that
he is well disposed to second any effort
of the United States to terminate the
present dangerous situation.
GERMANY WANTS
MORE THAN CASH
WASHINGTON, Dec 1S.-The state de-
partment has. learned that, as reported in
the Berlin dispatches, mere money pay
ment will not meet Germany's desires.
Count Quadt, the German charge, had a
long interview with Secretary Hay to-
day, touching on Venezuela, and the tact
is now apparent that while money will
satisfy Great Britain and Italy, Germany
must have an apology.
The difference between her case and
that OF other powers is that the German
legation at Caracas was attacked, its
windows broken. the minister's sick wife
terrorized and the German national honor
touched in a manner that cannot be heal
ed by money.
CASTRO HAS GIVEN BOWEN
FULL AUTHORITY TO SETTLE
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.-President Cas-
tro has, clothed Minister Bowen with full
powers to effect a settlement with Great
Britain. Germany and Italy.
Mr. Bowen simply awaits the consent
of the state department to assume this
task. assuming that the nations named
are willing that he shall undertake this
work It Is believed that the critical phase
of the Venezuelan situation has passed.
Whether the consent of these govern
ments can be obtained, will. it is believ-
ed here, depend entirely upon sulIiciency
Of any guarantee that can be given for
the faithful discharge by President Cas-
tro of any obligations he may assume as
the result of Mr.. Bowen's efforts.
The allies feel that they must be assur-
ed against the consequences Of another
revolution and the reputation by the
president. who may follow Castro. in his
undertakings.
United States Won't Guarantee.
The effort to induce the United States
government to act as guarantor, it is safe
to say, viii not succeed. and 1t is begin
ming to appear that there is likely to be
a mixed commission appointed to receive
all Venezuelan customs and setting apart
a certain portion for the maintenance
of the Venezuelan government and dis
burse the remainder among the ~ -yers
until their obligations are me-
The government of France has now. en-
tered the field as an active party in the
trouble The French government has.
through it's ambassadors and charges
and ministers, served notice upon the gov
ernments of Great Britain. Germany and
Italy, and by way of information, has
also told Secretary Hay. that any provis-
ion made for the settlement of claims
must recognize the pre-eminence of the
French claims. France received assur-
ances from the other governments named
that any arrangements made would pro-
vide for the security of the French inter-
ests in the Venezuelan customs.
CASTRO IN RAGE
MAKES DENtALs
CARACAS. Dec 1s-EarIy today the
here of The Associated
Press saw President Castro and ques-
toned him in regard to the report pub
lished in the United tSates that the Anglo
German ultimatum had been accepted by
Venezuela The president became furious
with rage and said there was no truth
in the report He added:
Z THE acceptance of an ultimatum cannot
be coupled With arbitration. Besides the
ultlmatum is not properly
an ultimatum.'
When asked IL it was true that Venezue-
la was taking diplomatic steps to arrange
for arbitration, President Castro said:
THE government Of Venezuela does not
propose TO dete rhine on any steps while
the proposition for arbitration that the
legation OF the United states was charged
to present to Great Britain and Germany
remains unanswered"
At non no answer on the subject of the
arbitration had been received
from Washington.
Peru Officers to Aid Castro.
LIMA, Peru, Dec. ia number of Of
ficers here propose cabling their names to
the president of Venezuela. Offering their
services IN the case OF the situation be-
coming more complicated.
: Ecuador People Have Big Parade.
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, Dec. 19.-There
was a large parade in the streets of Quito
last night as a manifestation Of sympathy.
with Venezuela, President Castro has re-
piled to President Plaza's message as fol-
lows:
Profound gratitude towards the govern
ment and noble people of Ecuador. The
national honor is saved although the right