Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-16

proposition. but It was apparently made too
late to affect the general situation.
BERLIN, Dec. TB.-Colonel Vertinke,
hrst oncer Of the German cruiser vinetta.
has been ordered home and placed on
waiting orders.
Minister Not on Cruiser.
ROME, Dec. 15.-The statement published
in the United States today that Senior De-
riva, the minister Of Italy at Caracas, had
gone on board the Italian cruiser Giovanni
Buisan at La Guayra was incorrect.
In the Chamber Of Deputies the foreign
minister reviewed the causes leading up
to the Anglo-German action and said:
"Italy claims damages for its citizens
who sustained losses during the insurrec-
tlon which has disturbed the republic since
April, the Italian minister at Caracas hav-
ing exhausted all efforts to bring about a
friendly adjustment, presented. a list Of
claims reduced to a minimum of $2,S1O, 256
bolivars."
Castro Issues Manifesto.
NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-The following
presidential manifesto is now being pro-
fusely distributed here, says a World dis
patch from Caracas:
Another act Of very grave nature on the
part of tho perhdious foreigner has just
been effected against the city OF Puerto
The bombardmeut of that port by the
combined fleets of England and Germany
or the fulhllment of any of the formalities
established. by law for carrying on an act
II IL no longer an act against the gov
eminent and the people OF Venezuela but
ton and against those nstians who have
valuable assets in that port, and who,
therefore, have a perfect riEht to expect
the fulfllment OF the necessary formalities
I'm such cases. which were utterly ignored,
as no time was given for the withdrawal
of women and children from the dangers
Of the bombardment.
This not only was cowardly, but It is an
insult to all the nations, and I deDounce It
as such In the name of the principles Of
civilization professed by Venezuela.
The august shades Of our liberators are
and severe. to awaken in the Venezuelans
in these solemn moments the love of their
country, which Is once more under painful
[ trial.
l call on you to answer to their m
Argc itina May OHer Aid.
The Herald correspondent in Caracas
says he has learned on reliable au-
thority that the government Of Ar
gentina, in a dispatch from Duenos
Ayres, has instructed it's consular repre-
sentative to report to Buenos Ayres as
early as possible what appears TO be the
attitude Of the United States and what
view that government is likely to take Of
Its obligations under the Monroe doctrine
in the face OF the aggressive action of
Great Britain and Germany.
Should the United States decide to re-
main impassive the government Of
OF Argentina, feeling that the autonomy Of
all the South American states is
jeopardized, is preparing to take a decided
stand by the side of Venezuela and to
offer assistance to President Castro.
1t is believed Chill also entertains SINH
lar intentions and many cable messages
have been exchanged between oficial rep
resentatives OF the Venezuelan government
and those Of Chill.
Intense excitement continues here over
the situation in Venezuela, says the Pan
anna correspondent of the Herald.
Colombians feel they. are justified in
being alarmed over the situation. 1t is
pointed out that Colombia may soon be
brought to account for hundreds Of German
and British claims, which will be rigor-
ously disputed.
These alleged debts, which grew out OF
the late revolution, are said to be imaginary,
yet with the present Interpretation of the
Monroe doctrine Colombians feel that they
are at the mercy of the capricious whims
Of European powers. ,.-
WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-aMr. Bowen
has confirmed the press. reports to the effect
that the guns Of the allied feet which bonn
barded Puerto Cabello on Sunday, were d.
rected entirely at the Notifications and not
at the town.
.Regrettable as it was, this statement re-
lieves the affair Of the first suspicion that
It constituted a violation of international
law In fha fart that Uanfv-fnur hours
notice was not served of the lombard
ment.
The situation is causing considerable
comment among senators, and there is an
indication that a resolution Of inquiry may
be introduced at an early day. This pro-
ceeding, in all probability, would have
been instituted today but for the fact that
assurances we're received from the State
department that its Information is meager.
II the subject comes up 1t will probably
be dealt with in executive session.
Among the representatives who have dis
cussed the question with President Roose
Welt the question is regarded as serious,
but it is not believed the United States will
become involved.
Ecuador to Take a Hand.
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, Dec. 15.-A pa
triotic demonstration took place here last
night. A large number OF people who had
attended a meeting went to the Venezuelan
and all the other South American consul
ates, shouting, Long live Castro" Long
live Venezuela" Long live the South
American country"
The participants before dirpersing
adopted a resolution asking President
Lopez to protest o~flcially against the &C
tion Of the allied powers.
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