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The News & Observer
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
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US Navy receives cable from Captain Hemphill in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, reporting rumors of insurgent leader Castro establishing a provisional government in Valencia and negotiations with the Venezuelan government. Troops reinforced by 255 men; situation stabilizing with business resuming.
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The Government Treating With Castro.
Hemphill's Report.
Washington, Sept. 29.-The Navy Department has received the following cablegram from Captain Hemphill, commander of the U. S. S. Detroit:
"Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Sept. 28.
"Sailed for Curacoa, West Indies. I have arranged to keep in communication with Consul. Can get back in ten hours after notice has been received. Rumors are current that Castro (the insurgent leader) has established a provisional Government at Valencia, and that the Venezuelan Government is treating with him. The Venezuelan troops at Puerto Cabello have been reinforced about 255 men. Affairs look more settled. Business being resumed.
(Signed.)
"HEMPHILL."
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Venezuela
Event Date
Sept. 28
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venezuelan troops at puerto cabello reinforced by about 255 men; affairs more settled, business resuming.
Event Details
Captain Hemphill reports sailing to Curacoa while maintaining communication with the consul. Rumors indicate insurgent leader Castro has established a provisional government at Valencia, and the Venezuelan government is treating with him.