The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12
wEYLER ISSUES A WARNING.
A sUGAR-COATED THREAT HIS
FIRST SHOT IN CUBA.

THE Thumb-screws of the Law to BE
AnpIied TO Those Who Even Speak
well OF the Cubans-Sympathize
with the Patriots WarRed That
they VIII Be Put Under Arrest-A
Number of Political Prisoners Re-
leased.
From staff Correspondent of the United
Press.
Havana, Feb. n.-Gen. Weyler, the new
captain general and commandments
Of the Spanish forces in Cuba, has issued
nroclamations to the volunteers and fire
men. regular soldiers and marines and
the inhabitants of Cuba, and also to the
generals of the army, the civil and milf
tary governors, chiefs of columns and
military commanders. He says: The ad-
dresses which 1 made at the moment OF
my disembarking, to the volunteers and
men of the army and navy, viii give you
an idea of the spirit and policy animating
YOUR encouragement, and similarly the
direction of general opinion in Spain favor
ing the bringing of all necessary means
TO bear upon the suppression of the in
surrection. Knowing these and knowing
my character, 1 would add nothing else
to recommend the line of conduct which
you may follow.
But l think it convenient to add some
instructions at present and to state that
the insurrection and the recent march of
the principal leaders thereof, without its
being possible for the Spanish columns to
prevent 1t, indicates indifference on the
part of the inhabitants and also fear and
Encouragement. I cannot understand
their inactivity while their property is be-
ing destroyed. Spaniards cannot sympa-
thize with insurgents. 1t is necessary, at
any cost, to oppose this state of things,
and reanimate the spirit of the inhabi-
tants. have come disposed to help all
loyal citizens. I am at the same time
disposed to make use of all the r1gor of the
law against those who in any form help
the enemy, speak well Of them or dis
credit the prestige of Spain, of its army
or volunteers. All who are with our side
must demonstrate the fact with acts and
leave in their attitude no place for doubt
in proving that they are Spaniards.
Because the defense of the country de-
mandS sacrifices, IL is necessary that the
towns should establish their own de-
lenses. They should not fail to provide
guides for the army, nor to give news
OF the enemy when they are in the Vicin-
ity. The case should not be repeated that
the enemy be better informd than our
selves. The energy and the vigor which
they employ should serve as an example
conduct We
must follow in all circumstances. l will
detain and put at my disposal or submit
TO the tribunals, those who in any way
nave nave qeseIlDed that snow help or sympa-
filing these instructions, will give valu-
able help to the good of the Spanish
In the proclamation to the inhabitants
of Cuba Gen. Weyler says: II take charge
with the confidence which never abandons
Spain. shall be always generous with
those who surrender, but win have the
decision and energy to punish vigorously
tnose VINO in any way aid the enemy
Without having in mind any political mis-
slon l would not oppose the government
OF his majesty when in its wisdom, having
restored peace in Cuba, it should think
it convenient to give this country reforms
with the same spirit of love in which a
mother gives all things to her children.
lnhabltants Of the island of Cuba, lend
me your help. / will defend your inter-
ests,, which are the interests Of the coun-
The Marquis de Palmerola has been ap-
pointed secretary to the governor general
OF the island and the Marquis de Ahu-
Hauar succeeds Gen. Suarez Valdez in
command.
Col Segura arrived in Havana yesterday
ana was warmly congratulated upon his
fortunate escape at San Cristobal, when
ms command of 600 men were opposed by
900 rebels.
Capt Gen. Weyler to-day received a del
egatlon of the political parties, foreign
consuls and commercial bodies. To the
consuls he gave assurances of a most
friendly nature, and promised to give
prompt attention to any cases brought to
ms notice by personal calls, without wait
ing for formal communications
number of political prisoners who
were recently arrested in the province of
santiago de Cuba, and who were brought
mere for deportation on the steamer sail
ing to7morrow, were released by order of
zen. Weyler. His action was due to the
@ aoct mat II was found that the charges
against the prisoners were false.
zen. SabaS Marin, who acted as captain
general in the interval between the depar-
lure OF Gen. Campos for Spain and the
arrival of Gen. Weyler, has sailed for
FQfto Rico to assume the governorship.
~ ~ IS said that Gen. Canellas will be re-
troubles
Madrid, Feb. ia dispatch from Ha-
vaha to the impartial says Gen. Godois
9as 99as defeated a force of 1000 insurgents un-
Ve' lIle rebel leaders Lagret and Nunez be-
n s%een Sayua and Cienfuegos. The dispatch
ssys the rebels carried many of their dead
oiI me held, but left 18 bodies and great
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