Evening star., 1895-06-13
DIPL LOMACY FAILS
The Cuban Rebellion Cannot Be Put
Down in That Way.
REBELS WELL SUPPLIED WITH MONEY
A Serious View Taken by the
Diplomatic Corps Here.
THE SIBLE RES ULTS


city are beginning to take a serious view
of the uprisnss on the island.
When it was learned by members of the
diplomatic corps in Washington that civil
war ragged in Cuba expressions were very
generally made in effect that this uprising
would run the course of all others on the
island From the beginning it has been
known that many of the leaders and most
OF the followers in the rebellion have been
negroes. This fact alarmed the whites on
the island, who feared that should the
civil war succeed there would be negro rule
and a condition would prevail much more
distasteful to them than even the unjust
rule of Spain. The fact that the Vene-
Zuelan civil war showed the consequences
that might come from such a condition
was referred to, as Bolivar, the liberator
of Venezuela, had to consent to the mar
riaSe of his sister. to a negro general after
victory, this negro officer having compelled
such action through the enormous power
he welded both during and after the war,
when his enmity might have turned the
tide and have resulted in the loss of all
that hal been gained
How 1t Wus Mt First Regarded.
1t was for this reason, well known to
the diplomats here, that they believed that
the Cuban rebellion would be out down.
They did@not think that the negroes of
small portion of the whites, could be sue
cessful. They locked upon the rebels Us
bandits who would shortly be forced 10
surrender. When Gen. Campos, the great
est military officer of Spain, who had
gained great renown in the suppression of
former rebellions on the island was given
personal charge of all the operations for
the suppression Of the Cuban revolt. it was
believed that'a peace would quickly be e.
fected. The former successes of Gen.
'l m ha Ia haan hra iuh a hn n
through diplomacy. After he took active
control of Spanish operations, he discover
ed that the Men leading the rebellion were
not of a character that could be influenced
Ey diplomacy, however shrewd The most
intelligent and conservative portion of the
white population were not in the rebellion,
while the guerrilla warfare that was being
carried on was in the hands of men who
We're fighters, and who proposed to Gain
the Independence of he island at all haz-
ards.
Diplomacy Won't Work.
1t is now generally believed that this
policy of diplomacy which Gen. Campos
was to exercise in the suppression of the
rebellion has failed. The fact that the gov
ernment of Spain has been authorized. in
case of need, to negotiate loan of GOO. 0.0O0,-
600 pesetas on account Of the island of
Cuba, and the further fact that the min
lister of war, Gen. AzCarraga, is actively oc-
cupied in reorganizng reinforcements in
order to put 10000 men in Cuba in August
is regarded as an acknowledgment that
diplomacy will not work among Cuban
leaders.
Rebels Have Plenty of Money.
Another phase Of the rebellion in Cuba
which is surprising the diplomats of Wash
ington. is the very apparent fact that these
men have practically an unlimited supply
of money. They are armed with the latest
style weapons. Where this money comes
from is an enigma. For many years past
oppressive rule in Cuba has driven CubanS
from their homes. and has caused them to
seek career in the United States and in.
the Spanish-American republics. New York
city has large colony formed in this way,
and some members of this colony have
gained great success and wealth, and are
prominent among the business men of that
city
Throughout Central America many
CubanS have sought homes, generally going
into the coffee business, in which way
many have become influential and wealthy.
1t Is through the influence of these men
who have practically been exiled from
Cuba that the rebellion is receiving much
strength. While the whites on the island
have not supported the rebellion, those men
who left their homes left them with
to some day beat Spain if
they could. So 1t Is that very large per-
ton of the whites who are engaged in the
country to take part in the uprising after
long exile.
Sources for Supply of Funds.
Among members Of the diplomatic corps
here there is 4 rumo- IL circulation that
money is being supplied the leaders Of the
Cuban revolt from a source other than
Cubans who have left their country. 1t
Is limited that the great asphalt and Oil
industries of the island are taking an i'm
portant part in the rebellion The asphalt
of Cuba is regarded as equal to that
brought from the Island of Trinidad.
which for many years has supplied the
Barber Asphalt Company with Its material
and allowed it to Eoi1 monopoly in put
ting down asphalt pavements: The broad
expanse of asphalt in front of the Airing
tor Hotel in this city is of Cuban asphalt,
and it is said that persons interested in
this product of the island have endeavored
to bring about an Introduction or the
Cuban product into this country in COM
petition with the Trinidad. But up to the
present time they have not, in any great
measure, succeeded. 1t is said that If this
Cuban revolt succeeds there are capitalists
the belligerents in or1er to introduce
Cuban asphalt into the United States.
1t will be seen that in his way there is
possibility of those who wish to secure
this conce ssion of advancing Sums to the
Cutars who are now fighting for independ-
ence in order to win their friendlinesS II
they are ever able to grant concession.
1t is also said that somewhat similar
state of affairs exists in regard to the oil
product of Cuba. 1t is hinted that the
Standard Oil Company has an interest
which might lead to various possibilities
in the making of friends for the Cuban
rebellion If the rebellion succeeds there
will also be the possibility of granting
for working this oil product,
which would be valued at millions of dol
lars.
The fact that these concessions would be
possible on the part of the belligerents If
they succeed has been given out by Cuhans
in this country, and 1t Is said that promises
CT friendly aid have been offered to various
capitalists if they would assist the Cuban
leaders.
The Possible Result.
While men acquainted with Cuban affairs
believe that the most serious stage in the
Cuban revolt has not been reached, they
are inclined to believe that Spain will be
able to starve out the rebels. The informa-
ton received from Madrid is sufficient to
show that the serious aspect of Cuban
affairs is accepted there and that the gov
ernment realizes that If they do not wish
to lose the island that has been a source OF
revenue for so many years immense power
will have to be welded Whether Spain is
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