Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-23
ASKS CASTRO 70 STAY
Venezuelan Congress Declines
to Accept the Resignation
of the President
HOPE THAT HE WILL YIELD
Request That He Remain
at the Head of Nations Affairs
castro's Message to Congress Ser
vereIy Condems Those Who Have
Impeded the Progress of the Country.

Caracas, March 23.-The Venezuelan
congress by unanimous vote. has de-
clined to accept President Castro's res
nation and has passed a resolution re-
questing him to reconsider his decision.
1t is believed that President Castro
Will yield to this expressed desire of
and will remain in power.
The congressional hall was crowded
Saturday and all the members of the
corps We're present when
President Castro read his message to
President Castro first pass
ed in review of the terrible conditions
which prevailed in the country and de-
the errors of his countrymen.
But he continued, IF it is painful to
how much blood has been shed
ton to think that their bitter stream
by the law of compensation, will fe-
cundate something that should cores
pond to present day aspirations, since
cry victorious idea justifies the suppo-
sition that an onward step has been
taken on the road to human perfection.
Our victory, citizen legislators, over
the great adyersities which have OPP
pressed us must terminate the tumults
of our life, otherwise we shall reach
a shameful dissolution"
y, {1,nr iNy, Nf f1H.a
recent foreign Intervention, President
Castro said it had been brought about
by league of people who. unable to
submit their claims to the impartiality
of the tribunals. had employed force.
and that because he refused to submit
to the Anglo.G German eXactions, they.
acting in collision with the revolutions
airy general, Matos. endeavoring 70 get
rid of him.In confirmation of this state
ment President Castro cited letter
written by the commander of the Ger
man warship Stosch. President Cas-
tro pointed out that the sovereignty of
the nation had been safeguarded, and
said. Il now deliver my abdication in
order that you may proceed legally to
call on him who should take my place.
so that there may remain to no Nene-
zuelan the slightest pretext for hostii-
ity to his country or for connivance
with foreigners, who, without any
ground save force, fell upon unfortu-
nate Venezuela, trampling under foot
reason and justice to the detriment of
civilization and right. With head up
lifted and tranquil conscience l re-
turn to the efforts of toll with honor
and dignity. All the energies and pos
sbilities of my life are at your service.
should it become necessary to arise and
defend our country against the attacks
of the foreigners. All the glory l ask
is to contemplate Venezuela becoming
respected, prosperous and happy"
The president of congress then re-
ceived President Castro's resignation
and a commission was Immediately ap-
pointed to draw up a reply to the ten
dered resignation.
The news of the presidents resigna-
ton created intense excitement in po-
litical circles, but the city remained
quiet.
Later night session Of congress was
held and resolution was adopted re-
uuesting President Castro TO recon-
slider his resignation, in view of the
critical condition of the republic, and
a vote of confidence in his policy was
passed unanimously. a committee was
appointed to transmit this resolution to
the president yesterday.