The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-21
HE IS CRUEL.
Such Is the Reputation Borne by
General Campos' Successor.
REPORTS OF LIVELY sKIRMIsHEs
b When Trqeps Are Bald to
y ~ ahave Won. 2aA

will be the next governor general OF Cuba
Is a small man, active and keen. While
governor general of tho Philippine Islands
no was nicknamed "The Ferret"
His military reputation, gained in the
former war, Is familiar. He will require
some time 60 make preparations to reor-
ganize the forces. Therefore, nearly
month Of comparative quiet may be an
ticipated.
General Weyler gained an unenviable
reputation for cruelty in the 10 years war
In Cuba. Gomez Is reported TO have said,
some time ago, when there was talk OF
Campos being about to resign, that the
best thing that could happen for the In
surgsnt cause would be the appointment
OF Weyler as governor general Of Cuba.
He reasoned that the recollection OF the
ATROCITIES" "a they have been termed,
committed with Weyler's sanction, IL not
by his direct orders, would \drlvc into the
rebel ranks thousands Of Cubans now
lukewarm, and not few Spaniards who
do not favor savage methods. He believed,
too, that Weyer's course would soon
prompt the United States and perhaps
other countries 10 intervene In the cause
of common humanity.
General Weyler Is a member OF the gen
eral staff OF the Spanish army. His father
Ia a doctor. He is an energetic soldier,
and IL Is expected that he will adopt Sc
verer measures than did General Campos
toward the insurgents and their direct end
indirect abetters.
The Spanish govern ment will give Gen
eral Weyler 20 battalions Of infantry, 20
squadrons Of cavalry aud several noun
tain batteries. Fresh rc-enforcements will
be sent TO Cuba In February. All the
money required 20 push operations deci-
sively before the rains Of May set in will
be furnished to the new commander.
Campos Leaves For spaIn.
General Campos was accorded splendid
farewell demonstration upon the occasion
of his departure from Habana yesterday
for Spain. His palace was filled with
throng OF dgnitaries. including members
Of the civil corporation, officers of thr
army and Of the volunteers and tho politi.
cal friends OF the retiring governor gen
eral. The general went on board yacht.
which took him to the Spanish warship
Alfonzo Doce lying in the harbor.
The harbor presented scene of great
animation, being crowded with all man.
ner OF craft with gay colors hying
special steamer carried members of the
Chamber OF Commerce and the Produce
Exchange, aud decks OF private yachts
were gay with the attire OF many ladies.
General Marin and the five members OF
his family were on one OF thc'yachts
which escorted the Afonzo Doce down the
harbor. The wharf was black with people
rs the war vessel floated past, and oil
shouted vivas for Campos. The generals
sons, his aides. chief OF staff and General
Arderius, his brother-in-lnw and second
In command accompanied him.
Tho Usual "OficlaI" Account.
A battle Of Importance Is reported TO
have occurred at Fairones, only 1--WE miles
south OF Pinar del Rio. The column OF
troops commanded by Major Sanchez,
numbering $780, were attacked by 1000 in-
surgents, under Maceo. Lieutenant Colo
mel San Martin, at the head of 300, came
to the assistance Of Major Sanchez and
fierce combat was precipitated. The off,
ciaf account received says that The Insur-
gents were forced 10 retreat, leaving 30
killed behind and carrying Off 800
wounded. Among the latter is alleged to
have been the leader Bermudez.
1t is known that Maxine Gomez and his
forces were yesterday ut San Jose de las
Lajas, about tho censer of Habana PROV
ince, so that IL is evident that he has
made another OF his Characteristic counter
marches. This is said TO have been mado
In the consequence Of tho engagement
Sunday morning between Colonel Molina
and the bands OF Nunez and others.
Antonio Quesada, mayor OF Habana, has
been dismissed.
At Surprise, eight insurgents were killed
and one was made prisoner by troops.
A denial is made on nm intimatlon that
a detachment of troops ut Montombe,
Matanzas, has surrendered TO the inspr-
gents. Tho fort was bcsiegcd, aud on the
third day part OF the garrison under an
officer named Slglils left the fort. The
troops, IL is said, lost one officer and three
soldiers killed and one officer and 90 sol.
diers wounded.
Friendly Feeling Toward Insurgents.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 2l.-Senators Sher-
man, Morgan and Lodge, who constituted
the subcommittee on Cuban affairs Of tho
committee on foreign relations, met yes-
terday for consultation upon tho question
OF recognizing the c,ligcrency o. the Gu
ban insurgents. The meeting was strictly
private, but there is reason for believing
that the subcommittee have virtually
agreed upon resolution commepding tho
recognition of the beligcrency OF the C,l.
bans and that report to this effect will
be made Ia The full committee at their
meeting on "Wednesday.
IL Is possible that the resolution may
only go to the extent OF expressing sy,.l-
pathy for the Cuban cause, and tho sub.
COMMITTEES are trying TO keep their proceed
ings % close secret. There never has been
nnv duubt on the mart of "A majority ~ 10,
members rs to the proprirty OF some recog
milton of the Cuban movement for free.
dom, tho only question being as To the
wisdoIh OF taking steps ~ this time I'm that
direction. There Is feeling in the com
mittee, however, that congress Is far y
hind the sentiment of the country on tbs
question, and that the time Is ripe for
action.