The herald., 1896-03-04
that the American consul general will in
any way be disturbed. Mr.. Williams IL
highly esteemed personally.

that the American consul general will in
any way be disturbed. Mr.. Williams IL
highly esteemed personally.
tUBANs MEET IN ECUADOR
New YORK, March 3.-The Herald's cor
respondent in Guayaquil, Ecuador, says
that grand meeting was held by Cubans
and those who sympathize with them in
the Plaza Rocaturte. The object was to
manifest gratitude toward the United
States for the recognition of the belliger-
ency of Cuba. Eduardo Aduerro led a
procession, waving the Cuban flag. Ar
rived in front of the American consulate
prolonged cheers we're given for United
States and Cuba. The crowd then began
to shout "Down with SPAIN" The gen.
darmes compelled the crowd to disperse.
RUMoR DENIED
ltEw YORK, March 3.-A special to the
Herald from Havana says:
The startling rumor that General Wcyler
had resigned swept like wildfire through
Havana, originating from an apparently
worthy source. 1t was, however, promptly
denied at the palace. When Martinez
Campos retired his reported resignation
was also denied in Havana in official cir
cles up to the last hour.
CONSUL WILLIAMS RESIGNS
New YORK, March "a special to the
Herald says:
Ramon o. Williams, for twenty.one
years consul general of the United States
in Havana, has rendered his resignation to
has no hesitation in stating this as fact,
though Mr.. Williams courteously, bu t
firmly refused to either deny or Affirm it.
FRENCH VIEW
PARIS, March 3.-The Temps, speaking
of the action of the United States senate
upon the Cuban war, says:
sit will help the government to suppress 8
the rebellion by awakening Spanish patri-
otism. This noble nation will never per-
init stranger to intervene"
La France says: 1--WE owe our sympa-
thy and help to Spain in defence of her
rights against the covetous Americans"
SPANISH ADvICEs
MADRID, March 3.-The correspondent
of the Imparcial at Havana cables that lit
tie importance is attached there to the Gu
ban resolutions of the United States con-
gress.
Captain-General Weyler has cabled to
the government saying that he does not at
present need the reinforcement of 25,-
900 men which have been offered by the
government.
The marquis of Tomill las had long con-
ference today with Admiral Beranger, the
minister of marine, at which he offered the
government all the steamers and the coal
depots of the Transatlantic company. The
minister of marine accepted this offer,
which will be debated at the cabinet coun-
Gil to be held tomorrow. Eight of these
steamers will be forthwith armed and
placed under the command of naval off,
GERS. The students of Madrid university
came to decision to renew their anti
American demonstration today. The rec
tor of the university learning of this deter
mination, had fifty of the students ar
rested. The result has been the good or
der of the city has not been disturbed to-
day.
All Spaniards who have been acting as
consuls Of the United States have resigned.
THE BERMUDA RELEASED
WASHINGTON. March 3.-The steamship
Bermuda, which was recently seized by
Federal officers in New York bay, as she
was preparing to sail for Cuba, with men
and arms in aid of the insurgent cause. has
been ordered released by the authorities
here. However conclusive the evidence
may be that the Bermuda was about to de-
part upon this mission, the law and the de-
csions of the courts clearly prohibit heI
seizure and confscation. 1t was the inten.
ton of the government at the time of the
arrest of her captain to detain the vessel
no longer than was necessary to ascertain
who her owners were and all other facts
relative to her status under the law. The
disposition of the arms captured has not
yet been determined.