Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-07
WILLING TO TAKE COMMAND.
Marshal de Campos, Who Brought
Peace to Cuba.

Marshal Martinez de Campos, who was
given the title of ''Pacifcador de Cuba"
owing to his successful efforts some years
ago to restore tranquility in the island. has
returned to Madrid from Paris, where he
had been visiting. He has had several in
terviews with Infanta Isabella, Prime Min
lister Sagasta, the minister of war and the
minister Of the colonies, and has promised
to accept the command in Cuba whenever
he shall be appointed to 1t.
Marshal de Campos was appointed to the
governor-generalship Of Cuba in 1876, and
1t was due to him that the Instruction
that broke out in 1868, and which lasted
ten years, was brought to an end. Upon
the expiration Of his term Of Office he re-
turned to Spain, and has since taken
prominent part in national affairs, notably
IN the Melilla affair.
The queen has entirely recovered from
her recent attack of measles. and has
given an audience to Senior Orchard, min
lister of foreign affairs.
Gen. Calleja, captain general Of Cuba,
has sent a dispatch to the government ask
ing that the reinforcements for the troops
in the island be sent direct to Santiago de
Cuba, equipped and ready to take the field.
The war office is hurrying the prepare
lions, and there is great enthusiasm in
military circles at the prospect Of a cam
paign. Detachments from the various
garrisons to form the first seven battalions
are mastering fast at Santander. Cadiz,
Corona and Barcelona, from which ports
they will embark at the end of the week
The cruiser Mercedes will carry to Cuba
2,0O0,OO0 cartridges.
The report that the Cuban province of
Santa Clara had been declared in a state
of siege is confirmed by official dispatches
received The government troops in Santa
gents. under the leadership of Matagas,
have not yet caught up with them.
The Revolutionary Movement.
Gonzales Quesada, secretary of the revo-
lutionary party, arrived at Tampa, Fla,
yesterday. He was from New York, but
not direct. He was seen by the Associated
Press correspondent, and would not say
from whence he came, where he was going
or how long he would remain. 1t was he
who acted as courier for the American rev.
dictionary organization, carrying papers
as far as Key West on February 3, where
they were intrusted to another who car
ried them to the different leaders on the
island. These papers suggested that the
revolution be commenced the second week
IN February. The leaders wrote and in
formed him on the 9th that the date fixed
for the rising was February "a.
1t is learned that there is an American
yacht at Key West, and the Spanish war
ship there keeps her covered all the night
with her electric lights. That there is
flibustering expedition being organized in
the vicinity is not doubted, but nothing
definite can be ascertained.
The presence " Quesada Is significant.
The secretary speaks confidently of the
success Of the movement. Much disappoint-
ment Is manifested in the condition Of the
movement in eastern Cuba. The Cuban band
serenaded Quesada at Col. Figuredo's house
last evening, and, although he was sick, he
addressed them briefly. DIR. Domingez also
addressed the crowd. Should an expedi-
ton be started from Tampa two thousand
men could easily be obtained, and the
many harbors along the coast would afford
excellent shelter from which such a move
ment could be started. Should such a step
be taken sailing vessels would have to be
resorted to.
An immense mass meeting Of Cubans was
held last night at San Carlos Hall, Key
West. The war situation was discussed
and latest reports from Cuba read. An ac-
counting Tor the money collected for war
purposes was made. Committees were ap-
pointed to look out for the wants Of fami-
lies whose fathers and protectors have
gone to the seat of action.