New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-20
GENERAL DE QUESADA TO TAKE CHAhGA'
1!E HAS OFFERED HIMSELF AND HIS sEi'NiOE'
TO THE CUBAN INSURGENTS "hosE
FORCES He WILL PROBABLY HEAD

1!E HAS OFFERED HIMSELF AND HIS SERVICES
TO THE CUBAN INSURGENTS. WHOSE
FORCES HE WILL PROBABLY HEAD.
General Ricardo de Quesada was about the most
sought after man at the Fifth Avenue ho'e yes
terday. AS ex-Secrctary ot War OF Nenezuela anu
a brother of the President of that Repuohc uh"ei
the first revolution he would naturally attract
attention but whcr the news became generanE
known that he was here offer himself 10 the
Cuban insurgents volunteer and that he was
bringing large supplies OF men ana troops 10 lio"
and that he would in all probability receive charSe
OF the nsurgent forces. the interest was materially
deepenel MANY Cubans and South Americans
called on the General during the day. and it is un
derstood that he received many offers OF financial
and personal assistance.
General dc Quesada before the revolution OF 1868
took part in the which Mexico waged against
Maxlman. and later was appointed Governor-Gen-
eral OF Mexico under President Juarcz The Cubans
are highly elated over their ally. and say
that Spain already knows him and fears him Dur
ing the last he landed four OF the biggest ex-
petitions that went to Cuba. He was personally
in many Of the pitched battles that took place dur
ing that war. ard, considering the odds against
him, made a wonderful showing.
General de Quesada when seen last night. said:
~ came here as volunteer. Ny plans not
settled. and II they were would not tell you for
don't want the Spanish Government to sidctrack
me shall have command OF the troops. in all
probability
General de Quesada's friends more outspoken
than he and declare confidently that he will have
entire charge OF the insurgent forces. Continuing
the General said: "Venezuela to-day enjoys per-
feet peace General Crespo. who is at the head
OF the Government. counts the powerful aid
Of the LIBERAL party, that represents the opinion
OF the country as II Is constituted by threefOurths
OF the population. The Conservative party sustains
him also Though it has no part in the Admlnistra
ton It has all the benefits and guarantees accorded
by the Constitution the citizens Of Venezuela.
General Crespo has selected lately such competent
Cabinet that it has re-estab bshei confidence in the
country and placed an excellent footing the
credit Of the country through the securities OF good
administration inspired by the men VINO contfol the
Tens Of government $500, 49,,
The Minister Of Finance Is Senor Manuel ANA,
tos. rich and we-known merchant, wei verSe.i
IN all that pertains 10 finance lie IS an eAccsu- ,
.ngy honest man, and proceeds always WIN ehe,fy &
an the strict fulnlment OF the laws Therefore, tne
prospect Of peace. credit ana progress III N'iicHue
reposes a solid basis and announces iutu'e Vi
welfare ,
"Busness has resumed It's habiual activity, ana
the National debt rises continually IN vaiut on v
In the Republic. Az - the Guiana question ar. ~.
the pre,enslons Of England Venezuela Is coniiaen,,
Of her rights because she does not believe that a.
the end Of this century, usurpatons an ~ r3
can be realized that recall meinores on ne i ibn -
Ages. II generally believed In Venezuela thdt tg
United States loyalty to the Monroe boctr.ne "ourdd
shield the Republic against English INVASION; ai n
would obtain the concession that Ensaha wSn" arhi.
cep the solution % the question through tne ai a",
traton that Venezuela has asked for during pas,
years. But should the Republic see itself una una'b ,
and In uhe necessity OF defending lts territory Dy
force Of arms |. who know the people. from har
Ing lived In close contact with them for twens ~
years assure you that they you'd an die as ne
II this happens. al the glory would De no n
venczuela but the shame would oe Tor mos cb ,a
sacriice without fulfilling the duties IMPOSE,
mem ny justice right and unity OF t"e c"'''~