The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-03-26
CASTRO MUST STAY.
VnezueIan Congress Refuses to Accept
His Resignation.

His Resignation.
Caracas, March 24-The Venezuelan
congress, by a unanimous vote, de-
clined to accept the resignation of
President Castro which was rendered
Saturday. President Castro, in his
| message to congress, reviewed the
conditions which prevailed in 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 to
call on him who should take my place,
so that there may remain to no Ven
eZuelan the slightest pretext for hos
tility to his country or for connivance
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 uplifted and with tranquil con-
science | return to the efforts Of toll
with honor and dignity. All the eHer-
gies and possibilities Of my life are at
your service should ii become neces-
sary to 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 Castros resigna-
ton and a commission was immediate
ly appointed to draw up reply to the
rendered resignation.
The news Of the presidents resig-
nation created intense excitement in
political circles but the city remained
quiet. Later a night session of con-
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 to Stay.
The delegation called at the presi-
dents residence and transmitted to
President Castro the resolution unan-
imously 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-
ton.
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 it Is believed in political circles
that President Castro will retain the
presidential office.
Merely a 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
conversant with South American af-
fairs seemed TO be that the presidents
action was merely a 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.