The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-12
CrBfN sYlfPITHfZERs.
Attorney General Harmon Thinks Their
Meetings are IlI-Advised.


WASHINGTON. D. c.. oct. lin
duiries by mail and telegraph have been
received in considerable numbers Of late
al the Department of Justice as 20 wheth-
or II is violation of the laws Of the
United States for American citizens
TO express sympathy for Cuban insur-
gents IN public meetings and TO aid IN
fitting out expeditions to assist them.
One Of the most recent is from Mr.. Wat
kins, OF Albany. y. Y. In reply to it,,
Attorney-General Harmon has sent the
following letter, which represents the
views of the administration on the sub
"Departmcnt OF Justice.
Washington. =. g., oct. 9th, 1870.
Mr.. p. a. Watkins, 1l9 State 81, Albany
"slr. For some reason your letter OF
september 26th did not reach me unti
to-day. / hasten 10 say in reply thdl
the organization of the military force OF
any sort In the United States IN aid OF
The insurrcction i'm cuba wouid pe IN
direct violation Of section b2sb Of the Re
vlsea Statutes OF the United stat ~, Nhirh
provides for fine not exceeding &rv,
and Imprisonment not more than three
years for every person, who I'm any way
takes part in such expedition or enter
prise to be carried on thence against any
prince State, etc, with whom the
United States are at peace
AS the United States are not only al
peace with Spain. but have with her "a
treaty whereby cXtraditlOn OF prisoners
ana many other benefits are secured, ~
DrhCOyes all American citizens VINO
have respect for the laws and obligations
OF their country and regard for It's hon
or TO observe this law In spirit as well
as I'm letter TO be neutral I'm word as
we'll az in deed.
"Whne there is no law 10 prevent
American citizens from speaking their
sentiments on any subject. singly or to-
gother, taking such action as you mention
la your letter would, in my Judgment
De- discOurteOus In the highes. degree
90 a friendly power and tend 10 embarrass
and obstrgct the Government in carry
ing out its determination 80 faithfully
execute laws and fulfill It's treaty obi
cations.
"Very respectfully,
Signed "JUDSON HARMON.
"AttOrney-General.'
MADRID. oct. 1.-THE Imparcial's Ha-
yana dispatch says the Spanish coli
umn under Col. Sousa had an encount-
er with "a band Of rebels In the district
OF Manacas. killing six and w0undiIg a
large number. The Spanish had one Killed
and two wounded.
LONDON. oct. IA dispatch from
Madrid says: 1T Is stated here upon
good authority that the United States
government has pointed out 10 the Spanish
Minister al Washington the necessity
that Spain should take prompt action 10
crush The rebellion In cuba. This state
ment has created a sensation in political
circles
VIENNA. oct n.-Tageblatt prints an
interview with the Spanish Ambassador
here IN which that gentleman Is repre-
sented as saying the complete subjectlOn
OF the cuban rebels Is certain. IF cuba
should ever achieve Independence" he
adds, 1.-THE government OF the United
states would not wish TO annex the island
for fear Of Increasing the number OF her
negro citizens
HAVANA. oct. >. via TAMPA, FLA.
Oct. H.-Among the recent victims OF
yellow-fever is Manuel DelgadO, a son
OF. the late Admiral Delgado Pariado.
who was lost with the cruiser Sanches
Barchrstigua Delgado. Jr.. who was
quite young, had accompanied his father
from Europe TO Cuba, not Wishing 10 be-.
! separated from him. lie witnessed the
recovery of his fathers body near the
Moro
Oniclal reports state that the many
/ detachments on outpost duty are havng
many unimpOrtant skirmishes with the
| enemy
The studied policy of the insurgents
seems TO be the avoidance of coming TO
| close quarters. in localities unprotected
| hv troops they cut. the telephone ana
| telegraph wires and burn bridges.
santa Clara is under the military pro
| lection OF General Naldes. man os large
| exuerlerce. In whom the Captain-Gsnerll
| has an able assistant.
OF recent engagments in Santa Clara
| are two worth noting. Two columns
| we're formed. one of which '5eiieIal
| I.ngaes commanded, consisted of 80 Ia
fantry and eighty cavalry. This dStaeh,
| ment at Palita attacked and oastroSed