Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1899

Mr. Russell to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

Legation of the United States,
Caracas, September 8, 1899.

Confidential. Leader revolutionists mentioned Castro. After defeat gathered about 3,000 men. Government troops have not attacked. Trying mass forces. Revolution aided prominent political refugees Curaçao. Government may succeed. Has 7,000 troops. Situation same second cable 6th.

Russell.