Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-03-26

ynezuelan Congress Refuses TO Accept
His Resignation.

yrexuelan Congress REFUSES 70 NcSSPS
His Resignation.
Caracas. March 24-The Venezuelan
congress. by unanimous vote, de-
cItued TO accept the resignation OF
President Castro which was rendered
saturday. President Castro, in his
message TO congress, reviewed the
conditions which prevailed I'm the
country and bitterly denounced the
methods adopted by the allies TO en-
force payment of their claims. he
then said:
II now deliver my abdication In
order that you may proceed legally 10
call on him who should take my place,
so that there may remain 10 no Ven
ezuelan the slightest pretext for hos
tility to his country or for conniyance
with foreigners who, without any
ground save force, fell upon unfor-
tunate Venezuela, trampling under
foot reason and justice to the detri-
ment OF civilization and right. With
head upIifted and with tranquil con-
science return to the efforts Of toll
with honor and dignity. All the ener-
gies and possibilities of my life are at
your service should ii become neces-
sary 10 arise and defend our country
against the
Attacks Of the Foreigners.
All the glory ask is to contemplate
Venezuela becoming respected, pros
porous and happy" "
The president of the congress then
received President CastrO's resigna-
ton and a commission was immediate
ly appointed to draw up reply to the
rendered resignation.
The news Of the presidents resig-
ration created intense excitement in
political circles but the city remained
quiet. Later a night session of cru
gress was held and a resolution was
adopted, requesting President Castro
to reconsider his resignation in view
Of the critical condition of the repub-
lie and a vote Of confidence in his pol
icy was passed unanimously. A com
mission was appointed to transmit
this resolution to the president.
Urge Castro 20 Stay.
The delegation called at the presi-
dents residence and transmitted to
President Castro the resolution unan-
i1ously adopted by congress, refusing
TO accept this resignation and re-
questing him to reconsider his de-
cisIon. President Castro, in reply, de-
clined to change his mind. but after
being urged by his personal friends, he
offered to present another message to
congress, which will meet on Thurs
day, to suggest a solution to the situa-
ttan.
The French warship Troude has left
la Guayra. Her departure is taken as
indicating that there is no reason TO
fear internal complications as a re-
suit Of President Castro's resignation
In view of the reasons for the resig-
nation given in the presidential mes
sage il is believed in political circles
that President Castro win retain the
presidential office.
Merely q Political Move.
Washington. March "a. - President
Castro's resignation came in for a
good deal OF discussion yesterday in
governmental and diplomatic circles.
The general sentiment of persons
cDnyersant with South American af-
fairs seemed TO be that the presidents
action was merely political move.
having for its object the declaration of
an expression from congress of its
united and hearty support 1t was
not thought that he had any serious
idea OF giving up his Office permanent.
ly.