The Nome nugget., 1903-02-14

 TROUBLE IN
 VENEZUELA Over Arrests of Ger.
 mans and British. VIII RE cETTl En
MILL BE SETTLED
Nos Fears of Serious. Difficulty Entertained At.
 Washington,

ordon, Dec. 1O.--Mr. Balfonr an aounced in the house of commons today anultimatum had been sent to Nenez- uela. In the event of an unsatisfactory reply Germany and Great Britain will take immediate steps to enforce their claims.
 Berlin. Dec. 0.-The German and British ultimatum was presented to Venezuela yesterday at 3p. m.
 New York, Dec. ll.-The Tribune says the creditors whose claims will be enforced against Venezuela are harbor improvement companies, claims for dama ges to railways and other property tNm war losses and unpaid freight charges on government account.
 Germanv's claims are larger in amount and more varied in nature.
 Caracas, Dec., l0.-All British and German subjects at Caracas were re- ported as arrested yesterday. At o'clock this afternoon the combined German and British feet seized and lowed outside the harbOr of Iaguayra all the vessels which were there. being warships General Crespo, Totumo, Os- sun and Margarita. These ships were manned by 390 men.
 Caracas, Dee. lie President Castro in an interview says:
 "The revolution received dts death blow at La Victoria. In spite of the superior numbers the rebels were de- ieated. the principal leader being com pelled to seek refuge in foreign land"
 Following the declaration of peace the government will discharge it's just reorgan!ze the fiscal system of the country. The government will not in- retfere in asphalt or other similar cases. They will be settled in the light of law and according to facts.
 Washington, Dec. LA peaceful blockade" exists at Laguayra. accord ing to tlNe state department advices. The'situation there is regarded as criti- cal. Minister Bowen, of Caracas. when the German and English citizens were arrested addressed President Castro to secure their release. He finally. con- Sinced Castro, who reluctantly released the principal prisoners.
 Bowen will insist upon the release of the remainder: Mr. Bowen wishes to play the part of peacemaker between the principals.
 The United States navy has at pres ent no representative at Laguayra.
 Berlin, Dec. ll.-German officials are much pleased with United States minis ter Bowen's energetic action which re- suited in the release of most of the Ger mans imprisoned, and his efforts for the liberation of the others. All newspa- pers here, with the exception of Social ist Vorwaerts, are in sympathy with .he governments action.
 Laguayra, Dec. IA British cruiser arrived last evening from Guanta, where it is believed it has been search ing for the Venezuelan gunboat Restau- rador.
 The government has sent 1000 men and IS guns4from Caracas to reinforce the garrison of Laguayra. All day and night ammunition was carried to the fort which crownst the harbor, and prep arations are being made to resist the foreign forces. Everywhere one meets men of all classes carrying Mauscrs. All the Rritisn and German subjects arrested yesterday were released this afternoon.
 At Washington.
 Washington, Dec. ll.-Nothing has yet occurred to induce the state depart- nent to change its policy of non-inter- ference. which it has adopted. The president is showing particular interest and called Secretary Hay to confer.
 The chairman of the two congression- al committees on foreign affairs also called tO talk Over, tho 1ayalonpoptc