Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-11
HAVANA
Extends General Weyler
An Ovation.
THE NEW cArTAIy-GENEnAL is
SHOWN VERY MARKED At
TENTIoS.
TROOPS REVIEWED
NO IMPORTANT CHANGE IN THE
SITUATION.
General Marin Takes His New 'ost
ToJpy-A Complete review
of Operations.
TROOPS REVIEWED
NO IMPORTANT CHANGE IN THE
SITUATION.

uayana. Feb. l0.-Tho steamer Al
fonso Mi. arrived here at O'Clock
this morning, having on board ueneri.
weyler. the new captain general OF
cuba. Juan Arias. hero of Jolo. Philli-
pine islands, and other celebrities
The entire city was brilliantly decora-
ted In honor OF the occasion ana inc
nav was splendid sight, all the war
ships and merchant craft present being
decorated with bunting. The troops
and volunteers were turned out TO
man, and together with tho IRE depart
mept and police, and for long time
nn.t M ouch brilliant display has been
srttnsased ln Huvnna This II mainly
due 10 the fact that In many quarters
General Weyler Is looked upon as hke-
iy 10 be the man who Will restore order
In Cuba, which would mean lehullP
tion OF commerce and business ueSei
opments which are anN.ouAly Iookeu
forward to by tho commercial COM
munity. .-
General weyler was welcomed by me
CITY council on board the Alfonso XIII.
He was presented with an address anu
assurance OF loyalty. ~ II O'CLOCK
the captain general came ashore anu
was welcomed by General Marin ana
stan.
The balconies In all the streets along
the water front and In the vicinity OF
the palace were full OF ladies In holiday
attire and they showered flowers upon
the new commander as he passed. Be-
sides, numerous noral offerings OF the
most beautiful description, principally
In the shape OF crowns, were presented
to the general, who expressed his
thanks In zach case In few brief
words.
,kFIih
his reception and upon arriving at the
palace formally took over the duties OF
the captain generalshlp, taking the
oath OF fealty over crucinX and upon
q bible.
General weyier appeared later on the
balcony and reviewed the troops, His
appearance before the public was the
signal for n long outhurst OF the most
enthusiastic cheering, the firing of can
non and the sound OF martial music,
all the bands In the city being station
ed 40 different points,
so far rs the general situation Is com
cerned. there IN not much change, In
deed, no change Or Importance IL OK
pectcd for some DAYS.
General weyler will nrat devote him
self Ia n complete review OF the opera
tons nlrrndy undertaken. and he will
then figure out the situation as Il nc-
tually exists.
For this purpose almost Immediately
after taking tho oath ~ fenlty he caus-
ed orders 20 he sent to all the COM
mRrders In the field to draw up
promptly and forward TO headquarters
complete returns OF the condition OF
their commands, together with the
state If railroads, teiesraphs and pub-
lie thoTanghfnrea, and the probable To-
eaton md strength OF the enemy In
Their nolghborhoods
General Marin has been appointed
af
expected 20 leave for his now most to-
morrow, lie has not done much since
no assumed command OF the army since
the recall ot Marshal campos, but no
has certainly displayed activity and
oeen on the move almost continually,
GENERAL Weyler issued addresses an
Ltaiing 10 the various branches OF the
forceg 81 HIS command TO the yolun-
teers' soldiers and sailors for their con
unued support and corporation TO ro-
store peace 10 the island
Tire press General woy,ar announces.
VIII have oil suitable liberty, the publ
cntion being prohibited only Of that
which refers 70 the movement OF the
troops and q that which directly fav-
IN q circular addressed 20 the military
Hmeers General Weyler, among other
~ am determined to have the law fall
Win an its welght upon those In any
way helping tho enemy or prnIslng
them or In any way detranting from
the prestige OF Spain, OF Its army or
" volunteers, II II npeessary for those
by our side 10 show their intentldn
with deeds and their behavior should
they are Spanish.
Tn MI cases you will arrest and place
a. my disposal to deliver TO the courts
those who shall In any way show their
sympathy or support Of the rebels"