Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
A CRISIS IN CUBA.
Change Of Commanders, However, Causes
Less Excitement Than Was Expected.
NEW oArTA,S-GExERaL SEVERE.
ais First Lieutenant Iins "A Rcputn-
ton 20 the same Ehect-RefuGccs
from Habana En- Voyage for Key
West.
West

KEY WEST, FLA. January iS.-Mar-
tinez CamDos leaves Habana to-morro"
Tor Spain.
The oiivetie was crowded with passeh-
gers tonight
The Morgan-Line boat is expected in
the morning. with nearly 800 residents Oh
Iiabana, fleeing for safety.
MARIN IN CHARGE.
HABANA. January 18th, via KEY
WEST, January ls.-General Marin OH
c.ally received the officers OF the army
and navy and prominent citizens at the
palace to-day. General Campos was pres
tnt most OF the time.
The change has caused less excitement
than was ordinarily expected. Merchants
planters. Spanish residents, and others
,oysl 20 Spain are satisfied that effective
measures Will now be taken. The Cuban
syupathizsrs with the rebellion fear the
return OF the bloody practices Oh the
last war.
pdayieia. the new Captain-GeneraL
has a record for severity, and Pandos
L. similar. Marin is considered humane.
The Cubans regret the departure of cam
nos. HIS campaign was most humane.
lie would not confscate property. anu
granted amnesty upon the surrender OF
the rebels. lie treated suspects ieniently'
especially Americans.
The retirement of Campos is the result
uf agitation among the merchants or the
Produce Exchange. III Diaro In an edi-
iorial Wednesday voiced the sentiments
pf many desiring a change in the conduct
- practically de-
clared unsuccessful. A meeting of mer-
chants followed the editorial. After an
exciting discussion it was proposed
openly TO close the Exchange. stores, and
business-houses generally as sign OF
disapproval of Campos's campaign. One
member urged q public demonstration
and another suggested that the colonies
OF volunteers request that Campos leave
The island. The hot-heads used incendia-
~ language. The conservative position
Of American and English merchants pre-
vented a passage OF resolutions.
MEETING WITH LEADERS.
Campos summoned three leaders OF each
political party Thursday. Those present
Gere the Marquis Pinar del Rio, Santos
euzna and Ramon Arguillos, Conserva-
tives: Jose Maria Calves. Rafael Mentoro,
and senor Saladrigas, Autonomists; Pru-
siencio Rabel and two others, Of the Re-
form party. The result OF the conference
was a surprise Ii is believed that Cam
pos expected the government 10 sustain
him, regardless Of the opposition.
The Cubans say the removal Of Campos,
SPANS ablest general. is a great victory,
and will convince the world that genu-
fna revolution is in progress. They hope
II will aid in obtaining recognition for
the bsllgerents at Washington. Others
ho n methods.
ond talk Of emigrating 70 other countries.
In the opinion Of many. a crisis has ar
rived, and the possibility OF crushing the
revolution depends upon the action OF
the next few days. 4 delegation OF
American correspondents visited Marin
to-day. and asked a more lenient censor
ship on foreign cables. The result Is UNI
leaned.
CAMPOS HAD NOT RESIGNED.
MADRID, January 1S-Premier Ca
noyas has received a lengthy dispatch
from General Martinez Campos, the re-
firing Captain General Of Cuba, with re
gard to the latters recall by the Spanish
Cabinet. The dispatch conclues as fol-
lows:
I regard your message as an order,
but would remark that ] mad not ten
dered my resignation. I have no sense
Of failing power. / have not feared OPP
position Of any kind for I always know
how 10 face II. l could not resign
of nv own free will, yielding to pressure
in the absence OF an enemy. l con-
sratulate the government on Its decision,
which may obviate dlssensions which,
81 they did not affect me, might work
harm 20 Spain"
General Polav.eia. who is mentioned
"a the probable successor Of General
Campos. has advised Premier Canovas to
appoint General Weyler 10 the position or
commander-in-chief OF the Spanish army
in Cuba. The latter will arrive In Ma
drid tomorrow, and will have consul
tation with Premier Canovo
GOMEZ SAID TO BE DISCOURAGED.
HABANA, January "A, via TAMPA,
FLA. January 1s.-It is reported here
that the forces under Gomez have made
a supreme effort 10 cross the dead-line
near BatsbaDo and are now near Guara
and Molena, as they find II very danger
GUS to remain in Pinar del Rio, and are
trying to go back eastward. The prospect
Of lack Of horses and ammunition has
scared them. Besides through the cap
ture OF the important leader, Cepero,
lieutenant 10 Rego. it has been learned
that Rego was wounded at Maltiempo,
and that there Is discord among the In
surgent leaders I'm Las villas, and this
s. attributed 10 the attempt OF Gomez
"a retreat II is said that Gomez is very
much disappointed TO find the people
sn Pinar del Rio have neither responded
10 ~ aided him. and he finds himself
short CT ammunition.
In Las Vegas the leader Rogue Rode
riguez has been killed. lie was Maxine
Gomez's trusted guide and scout. and one
OF the most terrible of the incendiaries
.n that district. The requisition for horses
sn Las Villas IS progressing favorably
and the government has now about
2.0Do horses there.
From Spain ten squadrons OF cavalry
are expected soon. and also 5000 more
troops during February.