Evening star., 1896-03-02

sidered in some quarters to be simply a pre-
text for quarrel with Spain. The govern
ment, in any case, is preparing for all
eventLalities. The patriotism of the nation
has been completely aroused, but the au-
thorities and press counsel prudence. At
the same time there Is determinat ton to
vindicate the nations honor"
Asked to Grant Cuba Freedom
MADRID, Spain. March 2--Dispatchss re-
ceived here from Havana say that the news
papers of that city are unanimous in con-
denning the action of the United States
Senate 1t is added that the liberals declare
that Bandits cannot be belligerents" Cen
Weyler advises the inhabitants to oe pru-
dent.
The Heraldo says that the president of the
republic of Ecuador has asked the queen
recent OF Spain to grant the independence
OF Cuba.
the Cuban insurgents of New York are pre-
paTirs 10 i5Slc loan of 500 UOJ0 900, of
which portion will he offered, according
10 these adviceS. TO American Senators and
Representatives, ION condition that they OBJ
tain recognition of the rebels
Inc impartial and the FL Liberal continue
today their vehement protests against the
action of the United States Senate The
Journal first named says:
fhe Americans wish to attack us because
they DeheVe us TO be weak. That is coward
Ice"
Deal between France and Spafn.
BERLIN, March "A dispatch to the
Frankfurter Zetung from New York saws
That great distrust has been created there
by the report that secret negotiations are
III progress between France and Spain
which, it is stated. refer to the diplomatic
attitude of France against the interven-
tion of the United States in Cuba. The
dispatch adds: The contingency has been
reekoned on IN New York of Spain securing
the support of France by the cession of
Islands such as the Canaries or at the ex-
ptEse of Morocco. Many French holders
OF Spanish and Spanish-Cuba bonds are
urging the French government to protect
Them
Hostile Paris Views.
PARIS. March 2.-Considerable attention
is attracted to the Cuban situation, which.
Tor the present, Eas the lead in political
editorial comment and as a subject of dis
cUssion In the clubs and other places where
military men and politicians gather daily
The Figaro, commenting on the action of
the United States. says that while the
senators vote resulting from the violent at
ttude of Gen. Weyler can hardly be ex-
cused, the recall of Marshal Martinez de
Campos was double error externally and
internally, inaSmuch the coming election
lin Cuba) may bring surprises.
The Journal blames the United States
senate for palliatinS the outrageS of the
HisuFSChtS anu condeInnnS the repreSSiye
measures of Gen. Weyler.' adding: Europe
one day will have 10 unite against this
method of applying the Monroe doctrine"
The Llbre Parole expresses the opinion:
The intervention of tine United States at
every turn Is as ridiculous as it is aggra-
waiting Spain, which compelled Bismarck
to reeode, will not retreat before Sherman
the brother of the slayer of the Colorado
1LG ans
The Horsa Rcchrfstened.
" YORK, March THE steamer
Horsa, which was seized by the federal au-
thorities in Philadelphia for attempting to
carry arms ard ammunition to the Cuban
Ievolutionists. arrived in this port today
under the British flag and rechristened the
River Clyde" Capt. Cook of the "Tyrian''
was in command The steamer was bought
by Mr.. Mcintyre. IN conjunction with Capt.
Cook. and the intention is 10 place her on
a fruit route to Jamaica or Cuba.
Chicago Cubana to Act.
CHICAGO. March 2.-It is expected that
me action will be taken by the Cubans
In Chicago to show their appreciation of
the recent action of the United States Sem
ate in taking official interest in the war
for liberty in Cuba.
Col. NJ. F. Donlinquez. vice president of
the Cuban junta, will arrive in Chicago to-
day. He will make his headquarters at the
Palmer House. Senior Dominquez fought
during the ten years war in Cuba. 1t is
expected that he may take some steps in
connection with the establishing of a re-
Cruiting office in Chicago for Cuban adher-
ents.
Capt. Woodward, formerly of the Cuban
army, arrived from ST. Paul. Minn last
night. Over one hundred applications were
made there during the past week for SER
vice with the Cuban army.