File No. 23905/3A.

President Taft to the President of Venezuela.

[Telegram.]

On this centennial anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Venezuela I have the honor to convey to your excellency and to [Page 867] the Government and people of Venezuela the congratulations and good wishes of the Government and people of the United States of America and my own personal best wishes for the continued success of your administration.

Wm. H. Taft.