Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30

Havana, December 29.-Last nights
demonstration of political parties in
honor Of General CampUs, the report OF
which was last night cabled exclusive
~ to the Associated Press, proved the
grandest popular outburst of sympathy
toward the Spanish cause that has ever
taken place in Havana. Conservatives,
Autonomists, Reformists, Spaniards,
Cubans. men. women and everybody
united in a great brotherhood. About
10000 people in all took part in the
demonstration.
The procession started at Central
Park and took. its course up Obisto
street to the Plaza de Armas. In front
Of the palace OF General Compos,
committee went up to the general to
give greetings. Senior Santos Gu2man,
OF the Union Constitutional, spoke on
behalf of the Conservatives, as follows:
Our party reassure you of their
UNCONDITIONAL SUPPORT
wherever it is necessary. The entire
country is represented here in the pal
ace tonight We protest against the
revolution backed by many foreigners
and by many Cuban bandits, and we
are not disposed TO be ruined by a ten
dency toward the rule or barbarism."
General Campos answered as follows:
What can l reply to the noble words
of Senior GuZman in behalf of the three
parties? l congratulate myself upon
the unity of the political parties and
entreat you not to forget at this moment
what should be the standard of our
future doings. The danger that threat
ems us is
MORE SNOWY THAN REAL
because the genuine majority Of Gu
bans will forever remain under the
glorious banner of the civilized discov-
erer of America.
Il do not deny that my mind was
gloomy a few days ago at Matanzas
when l saw the flames come even TO
cur horses hoofs. l do not deny my great
sorrow when towns perish. I confess
that # the enemy had attempted to resist
there would have been cruel punish
meat meted out for their eXecrable
crimes.
In view of the behavior of the rebels,
I decided to return TO Havana to conduct
operations from here. But, gentlemen,
WAS DISHEARTENED
at the thought that I had fallen under
your d.spleasVre. But upon arriving
here I saw that I was assured OF your
unconditional support, which brought
thcrpfcvn
peeled to persevere, as I have always
done, in the love of my country
General Campos was acclaimed in and
outside the palace, and had to make his
appearance on the balconies while the
spectators were frantically shouting
viva EsOana; Viva Campos."
In returning his thanks to the peo-
pie. General Campos said:
Your demonstration IN my honor 3
a proof CT your love toward Spain and
q protest against
THE VANDAL DEEDS
of those who in the name of liberty and
independence aim to desOlate this beau
tiful and wealthy island, which IS not
even the land where they were born.
In the presence Of this glorious demon
stration I feel proud that I was presl-
dent Of the council by which liberty to
the negroes was sanctioned, because
that law equalizes all who are brought
UP under the glorious Castil.an banner.
Thanks to you in the name OF Spain, CT
our virtuous Queen and of the King"
This address was followed by more
shouts CT "Viva Espana" and great and
prolonged cheering.
The different party leaders all signed
a message which was sent to Senior Can
ovas de- Castillo. the Spanish premier,
giving a description Of the successful
meeting and demonstration.