THE VENEZUELA IMBROGLIO

Grey River Argus, Volume LVII, Issue 10520, 28 January 1903, Page 2

THE VENEZUELA IMBROGLIO

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[per press association.] : London, Jan 25. Newspapers are' unanimous in denouncing the bombardment of San Carlos, and ad visa Britain to dissociate herself from Germany as soon as possible. New York, Jan 25. The Germans having newly armed

and manned the ex-Venezuelan gunboat Restnurador, she joined the hlockaders. The La Guayra anchored close in shore an-1 caused much indignation to the populace, who consider the employment of the gunboat intended as an incitement in retaliation in view of the continuance in shelling San Carlos until Saturday, when two German warships sailed for Curacoa, the Panther still remaining. A demonstration was made against the Restaurador, rifle shots <rom shore causing her to reirear. Sh_ is now anchored under the protection of the guns of the Bri'ish cruiser Tribune. Washington officials strongly suspect Germany of ulterior aims. New Yor__, Jaa 26. The Revolutionists defeated Castro'_ troops badly .oine miles westward of Puertobetlo. The Geueral command* ing was captured. It is rumored at Puerto Cabello that the Germans captured and bW up the fort at Can Carlos. The Panth r was disabled during the fighting and the cruiser Falke towed her to Willemstad. Venezuelan Blockade Raised Bowen's Guarantee Accepted German Violence Disapproved England Expected to Disavow it Financial Aid to Venezuela Bowen's Proposals 30 per cent of the Customs The Blockade Raised (Received at 11 35 p m.) Berlin, Jan 27. It is officially announced at Berlin that Germany, Britain and Italy have agreed to raise the blockade as soon as the agreement is concluded with Mr Bowen. Germany admits that the guarantee offer.- a by Mr Bowen on behalf of Venezuela is not inadequate. New York, Jan 27. American official opinion expect Britain to disti ctly disavow the Germans' reckless violence. Certain American banks are disposed to advance to Venezuela sufficient to eoable the raising of the blockade. It is unofficially stated thab Mr Bowen offers 30 per cent of the Customs receipts at Puerto Cabello and La Gunyra, to be collected by a joint committee of the Powers concerned. The British Naval authorities a* La Guayrß rapoit that the blockude was raised on Wednesday.