The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-12
WHAT ENGLAND SAYS
all Europe Will Back Spain, Re-
marks the London "Globe."
THE COMPETITOR CAPTIvES
Execution VIII Be Postponed for a
Few Days. at Least-Comments
of Madrid's Press Wey-
ler Slow to Reply.

hoHuOn, May ll.-Ine GlODe this art
ernoon commenting upon the Cuban
situation, says: 1T is impossible not
to sympathize with the Spanish minis
try, suddenly called to choose between
the loss of Spain's last colony and a
war with a great power. In the event
of war Europe will be wholly with
Spain"
The st. James Gazette remarks:
There are conditions in both the Uni
ted States and Spain which mitigate
against a peaceful settlement. Senior
Canova del Castillo will have to con-
slider the effect which a surrender to
the United States might have upon the
stability of the monarchy. He may
have to choose between a rupture with
the United States and a revolution at
home"
Washington, May lin the Compel
itor case, ii can be authoritatively stat
States, the Spanish government will
postpone the execution of the death
sentences upon American citizens un-
til the views of the United States re-
specting the application to their cases
TO the treaty of 1895 and the protocol of
1877 can be considered. The announce
ment of the postponement of the execu-
tions means a delay or some weeks.
The matter will be taken up by the
diplomatic representatives OF the Unit
ed States and Spain and be made the
subject of an exchange of correspond
ence on the Interpretation to be given
the treaty provisions. Meanwhile. the
effect will be to allay popular excite
ment both here and in Spain.
Madrid, May 11.-rne Spanish pre-
mier, Senior Canovas del Castillo, and
the United States minister had a con-
ference to-day, the result OF which is
not known. 1t is reported that Captain
General Weyler has cabled the Spanish
government that the Spanish authori-
ties are hampered by Irritating med
ding of America in Cuban affairs" It
Is understood the United States gov
ernment has presented fresh claims for
heavy indemnities through losses in SUI
gar plantations belonging to Ameri-
cans burned by the insurgents. 1t is
expected these demands will lead to
further complications.
Madrid. May 1.-THE impartial re-
ferring editorially to the strained rela-
tions between the United States and
Spain, says: THE United States in
tends to wear out the patience of Spain
or themselves and declare war. 1t is
preferable to hasten the event, as the
inferiorlty of Spain will increase with
time"
Captain General Weyler has not yet
replied to the command sent him to re-
NIT to the supreme court the cases
of the men sentenced 10 death for TAX
ing part in the Competitor expedition.
Lawrence, Kansas. May 11.-Owen
Melton, the young Kansan captured on
the Competitor and condemned TO death
is a nephew of c.. B. Jones, proprietor
of dining hall in this city. Melton
was born and raised near Vinland, eight
miles south of Lawrence. He went,
about six years ago, to Aurora. Ark.
where his parents now reside. lie was
at the time of his capture. II is said,
special correspondent OF the Key West
Times-Union.
Havana, May lit was definitely
announced to-day that on the day the
five men captured on the Competitor
were tried. Friday last. Admiral Ma
varro, In conformity with the petition
of the prosecutor and sentence of the
naval tribunal approved and signed the
sentences of death imposed upon the
filibusterers. Alfredo Laborde. DR.. Eli
as Bedia, William Gildea, John Melton
and Teodora Mata.
The announcement is supplemented
by a statement that I'm view of high
considerations. the cases have been re-
ferred for final decision TO the supreme
tribunal of war and marine. Two al
legged filibusterers, both citizens of the
United States. said to have formed part
OF the Competitor expedition have ar
da. They were captured by local que
rillas of Palama, some time after land
ing. The steamer Triter has brought
here a small boat abandoned on the
coast by the mayor OF Berriacos. The
boat is believed TO have belonged to a
small expedition which landed in the
vicinity OF where the Competitor was
sighted and captured.
London. May Ill. j. O'Kelly, Par
nellite member OF parliament for North
Rosscommon, asked the government in
the house of commons to-day IL rep
reservations had been made TO Spain
TO obtain a Communication Of the sentence
Of death imposed on William Gildea,
described as a British subject. captur-
ed on the American filibustering school,
ner Competitor. Cursor, parliamentary
secretary of the foreign office. said the
matter raised important questions OF
policy and international law, and he
asked O'Kelly to repeat the question to-
morrow.
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