Evening star., 1896-12-30
CanoVas on Proposed Mediation Of the
United States.
DISSATISFACTION OF THE LIBERALS
General WeyIer Declared !mpotent
to QueIl the Revolt.
REFORM THE ONLY REMEDY

MADRID, December 3O.-The Spanish
premier, Senior Canovas del Castillo, has
informed the Imparcial Of this city that
Spain would not accept the intervention OF
the United States In Cuba nor introduce re-
forms in that island so long as the rebel
lion is not confined to the eastern provinces.
The premier, however, added that Spain
would shortly Introduce reforms in the
island of Porto Rico.
Ell Liberal publishes an interview with
Senior Sagasta, the liberal leader, in which
he is quoted as saying that Spain has the
sympathy of Europe in maintaining her
sovereignty in Cuba, but that Europe de-
sires the establishment of reforms in that
island. Senior Sagasta is also quoted as
saying that he believes Senior Canovas del
Castillo is only waiting for a report from
Capt. Gen. Weyler to the effect that he has
cleared the province of Pinar del Rio of
insurgents in order to grant reforms, which
will be followed by autonomy.
Continuing, Senior Sagasta declares that
Gen. Weyler is himself an obstacle to the
pacifcation of Cuba, he is impOtent to
quell the rebellion, adding:
Diplomacy is more able to secure peace
than force of arms. The vacilation of the
government and waste of time Is exhaust
ing the resources of the country The
liberal program Immediately comedies the
most ample constitutional and tariff re-
forms"
The Philippine Revolt.
A special dispatch received here from
Manila says the Sraniards under Gen.
Mateo in two engagements have defeated
the insurgents. killing 1O7 of them. The
Spanish loss was small
The insurgents have captured the seaport
of Moron, province of Bataan.
Gen. Rios has driven the insurgents out
of Balinagax, killing $50 of them
Don Carlos Advocates Cuban Au-
tOnOmy.
LONDON, December 3O.-A special dis
patch from Madrid says that Don Carlos,
the Spanish pretender. again denies that
he will resign the leadership of the Cariist
party in favor of his son, Don Jaime, who,
the father adds. is in perfect accord with
him on the quest tion.
In regard to Cuba, Don Carlos believes
that Spain ought to concede Cuban admin
istrafive autonomy, with viceroy of the
roysl blood.
AS 20 the insurrect:on in the Philippine
Islands, Don Carlos says that the recent
events there will weaken the prestige of
the religious orders
Referring to home politics, Don Carlos is
quoted as saying that the politicians of
Spain are worthless and only unite out of
desire for Office. The masses however he
asserts. are standing together.
In conclusion, Don Carlos is said to have
IeHldTheu tLdt the FORMATION of national
government Is at present impossible.
Respecting Castilinn Pride.
LONDON, December 3O-The Daily News
Paris correspondent says: 1T is quite clear
that Spain is negotiating with Mr. Olney,
but the Castilian pride compels the govern
ment to negotiate In an underhand way.
They cannot help trying to arrive at a pri-
vate understanding with the United States.
for the proceeds of the recent loan are
Eearly exhausted, and Captain General
Weylers apparent inaction has checked
the buoyancy which followed Maceo's
death"
SkfrmishinE in Cuba.
HAVANA. December 30-Dispatches re-
ceived here today from Gen. Bosch dated
December - say that he arrived safely on
that date at Bayami. province of Santiago
de Cuba, with convoy of provisions &c,
loaded on 100 OK carts and 100 mules. After
leaving Veguita the convoy experienced
stormy weather on the road and had sew
eral skirmishes with the Insurgents who,
however, would not accept any real en-
gagement with the Spanish troops.