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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
5
Gomez’s proclamation announces a new cabinet and ordered releases for political prisoners. Aquiles Turbe named Caracas governor as Venezuela plots a peaceful foreign policy while reform and unity are urged amid the new administration’s program.
Berlin dispatch says Castro is unaware of his downfall as Venezuela events unfold. His suite reports he sends and receives all messages, while attendants at the private hospital note he did not transact any business today.
A Castro confidant reports the president remains bedridden with suspected kidney ulcers and has not received dispatches since Sunday. He doubts cipher communications and questions claims of cabinet changes and a plot against Acting President Gomez while noting doctors have yet to form a definite diagnosis.
Venezuelan revolutionists led by General Gregorio Riera in Curacao have been invited by Acting President Gomez to join the new Caracas government. Repeal of the transshipment decree ends the Venezuela Holland dispute. Dutch steamers may resume Venezuelan port calls. A Venezuelan delegation arrived but could not land due to quarantine.
Caracas reports a cabinet reshuffle after 1,500 loyal troops arrive from the interior to support Gomez. Dutch warship threats bar the Manzanares from leaving La Guayra, halting air freight and passenger traffic to Ciudad Bolivar. German Minister Baron von Seckendorff met Acting President Gomez to discuss Holland’s response to the Curacao transshipment decree.
A Yellow Book from The Hague outlines that Netherlands seeks withdrawal of May 14 decree and favors serious negotiations with Venezuela. It notes broad allied support including the United States for possible force if needed, and praises German Minister Baron von Seckendorff for handling Dutch interests with tact and diplomacy.
Open letter to General Gomez denounces Cipriano Castro’s regime, detailing taxes, monopolies, currency drains and social collapse. The author warns of national ruin, urges firm action, and frames Castro’s legacy as a burden to the republic. DR. JOSE MIGUEL OLIVEROS signs as counsellor at law.
Venezuelans who saw the change of Cabinet by Vice President Juan Vicente Gomez say the new lineup is loyal to Castro. They note ministers Olivares Maldonado Alcantara and Aquiles Iturbe as Castro loyalists with strong ties to Bermudez and Caracas.
Paris reports that the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate adopted the national budget today, marking the first time expenditures exceed 4,000,000,000 francs.
The Caracas crowd denounces Cipriano Castro and cheers General Gomez. Pro-Castro El Constitucional is attacked, shots injure several, and a state of war is declared. Rumors say Governor Cardenas may back a bloodless coup leading to Gomez's presidency.
In The Hague the Chamber of Deputies reports hopes for a royal baby born to Queen Wilhelmina. Doctors say all signs point to a perfect health state and an heir expected early spring. Queen is 28, husband Prince Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
The British steamer Irada wrecked at the southwest point of Mizen Head during dense fog and heavy seas. Captain Roberts, a stewardess, and four men drowned. sixty-five crew survived by clinging to cliffs and being pulled to safety after rescue efforts. Insurance losses are placed at 525000 dollars, cargo valued at 1250000 dollars, ship 503 feet long.
A circular note outlining Russia's view on the Balkan issue has been sent to Russian ambassadors and will be presented tomorrow. It follows Austro-Russian talks on a proposed congress to resolve Balkan disputes and discuss Austria-Hungary's potential annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Iswelsky invites Douma leaders to a ministry conference to prepare replies.
St. Petersburg reports Russia has resumed the evacuation of positions taken after the Boxer uprising. The move paused by the death of the Chinese Emperor and at requests of several powers fearing disorder. Negotiations on Harbin halted as the Chinese court observes mourning.
The Woman's Congress in St. Petersburg opened with four hundred delegates from across Russia. Mme Anna Philosophoff, mother of Amitri Philosophoff, was welcomed as a pioneer. Foreign speakers invited include Mrs Ida Husted Harper of New York.
Washington officials note Caracas unrest after a new cabinet and anti Castro sentiment. They warn revolution could follow President Castro’s European departure, with fear of bloodshed. Navy reticence over Maine’s cruise and other ships’ movements toward the West Indies or Venezuela.
Reports from the Brooklyn navy yard claim the scout cruiser Chester has sealed orders to head south soon possibly toward Norfolk or Venezuela. The prevalent belief among observers is that the ship will sail promptly.
In Algiers the burial of Count Savorgnan de Brazza took place with officials and Zouaves in attendance. In Tokyo a fire gutted Commander Dougherty’s residence, his wife narrowly escaped harm. In Rome the Pope fully recovered and met Archbishop Ireland regarding cathedral plans in St Paul and Minneapolis.
A Denver Rio Grande passenger train avoided disaster when a freight conductor leaped aboard a speeding caboose, stopped it by diverting onto a siding as the runaway rounded a curve toward an oncoming passenger train. Passengers remained unaware of the danger until after the incident.
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