The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10
FAITH IN THE UPRISING.
SENIOR TARONi TELLS WHY HE
THINKS CUBA VIII SUCCEED.
Senior Manra Believes Reforms VIII Not
Wreck Of tho Christobal Colon.

NEW YORK. Oct. 9.-Senor Henrique
Jose Varona, one OF the NEST eminent
living Cubans. n noted writer on philoso-
ply and literature. and a prominent men,
Der OF the autonomst party, was inter-
viewed on his arrival yesterday on the
steamship Seneca from Havana, as 10 the
statement recently made by Senior Nor
tero. another autonomist.
Mr.. Varona contradicted pointedly the
assertions made by Mr.. Motero and de-
cared that the revolution in Cuba, far
from being insignificant. was a most
serious movement. progressing rapidly
gaining both extent and strength.
The Cuban people of the western por-
ton of the Island were quite prepared
for it and if they had not yet risen it
was for the lack OF means TO do so.
The revolutionary spirit was so ram
pant that an outbreak might take place at
any moment.
Matanzas was boiling calldron and
so was Cienfugoes and the other cities
winch apparently remained quiet They
Alr. Narona said that he could count on
the fingers OF his hand the Cubans VINO
were not heart and soul with the revo-
luton, although many OF them unable
TO leave the place were compelled to act
as II they were on the Spanish side
Mr. Narona thought that the financial
dliiiculties OF Spain were beyond nor
strength. and expressed faith in the sue
cess OF the revolution. He proposed to
establish his residence in New York. and
10 Cooperate with the friends in Cuba.
stNoR MAURA's REroRr.
HAVANA, Oct. Z. Via ThNPA. FLA.
Oct. 9.-Madrii cable ldvices published.
mere announce the departure from Mad
ria of Senior Romero R1beldo. Minister
of Justice and Mercy, for his estates in
Andausia.
The lengthy speech of Senior Maura. a
Spanish Deputy. and formerly Minister
for the Colonies, reached Madrid Sep
TENDER 18th. II is a very vigorous docu-
ment. On the 3Oth OF September a tefe-
gram was received in Madrid from San
Sebastian, giving the views Of the Pre-
mier Canoyas. on Senior Maura's appea;
for Cuba and Cubans
Senior Canovas recognizes the good faith
OF Senior Maura, when the latter states
tnat the reforms will not endanger
SrHin's national integrity, but he deems
II romantic to suppose armed negroes
can be disarmed by pleasing phrases.
Three hundred Spanards are ready to
embark at Rio de Janelro for Cuba. They
have volunteered for the war
A reconciliation is announced between
the Minister OF Justice and Mercy and
the Minister Of the Colonies. This heals
a breach in the cabinet.
Havana advices from London report
denial Of the statement attributed TO Mr..
Olney. Secretary OF State for the United
States. that he had said that the United
States would interfere II Spain failed IN
quellng the rebellion in three months.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT ACTIVE.
WAsHINGTON. D. c.. oct. 9-Acting
Secretary Wilkes has sent the following
telegram 20 the collectors Of customs at
Tampa and Key Vest. Fla, and New
Orleans:
Treasury Department,
Washington. ID. c., oct. 5.
"The State Department announces ,nat
leaders and a considerable number Of
men have left the Keys; that the Wood
all was about to start from New orleans.
conveying a party, and that the Chids
is probably now in Key West, preparing
TO sail.
THE Spanish Consul in Tampa reports
an expedition now at Pine Reef, Fla.
Consult the United States district at
torney and officers OF the nearest reve-
nue. cutters. TO prevent the apprehended
violations Of the neutrality laws Of the
United States.
"Attorney-GeneralH Harmon has instruct
ed the United States marshals for Florida
and Louisiana, and the United states
district attorneys for the same states, TO
cooperate with Treasury custom officials
TO prevent any filibusterng expeditions
leaving the United States to aid the Gu
ban rebels.
HAVANA, oct. 9.-Rebels exploded a
dynamite cartridge under one Of the pill
lars OF the Saguas railroad bridge, over
the River Saguas, last evening, slightly
damaging the structure The Injury was
repaired Immediately
The money chest and the light artll-
lorv Of the wrecked ruser Christobal
Colon have been raised from the sunken
hull.
MADRID. oct "a dispatch from Ha-
vana saws the safe. torpedoes, quick-nr-
ing guns Of the sunken cruiser ChrlstoDal
colon have been saved, but that the ~.g
guns will be recovered is extremely
doubtful.
MADRID, oct. s-The Imparciars Ha