Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-04-18

and Capt. Gen. Campos had a per-
sonal quarrel, in which strong words
were used. In March last Mr.. Williams
renewed the expression of his desire
to relinquish the post, and it is said
that he finally agreed to remain until a
successor was appointed or until TIN,
end of the open season-that is, until
the present time. 1t has been claimed
that one of the causes why Mr.. Will
liams did not have the good will of the
Spaniards was that his brother-in-law
managed from the United States West
Indian express company suspected of
carrying on an underground trade with
the insurgents.
Chicago, April 14.-The Posts Wash
ington special says:
1.-The president has stolen a march on
Spain in the appointment of Gen Fitzhugh
Lee, of Virginia, as consul general a Ha-
vana, vice Ramon o. Williams, resigned.
He has long wanted to send n special CON-
missioner TO Cuba to ascertain exact facts
with regard to the scope and significance
of the revolution, but from the outset he
encountered tho angry opposition of the
Madrid government, which resented TIE
suggestion as insufferabla .mpertinence and
gratuitous interneddlins in q strictly fam
lily affair. He could not move Spain from
this view, but he never Tor a moment abau-
doned the idea. 1t suddenly occurred TO
him that he could accomplish his purpose
by appointing a consul general at Havana.
who could serve in the double capacity of
diplomatic representative Of this govern
ment and commissioner-the latter, of
course, under private instructions.
After a careful canvass of names, he
selected Gen. Lee as best fitted to perform
the delicate duty Gen. Lee, as consul gen
eral, can so wherever be pleases without
Interference from the Spanish authorities.
No obstacles will be put in his way by tie
insurgents, for although q fair man, 1t is
well known that he is in warm sympathy
with the insurgents and the cause of Cuban
liberty. His appointment. for the reasons
mentioned, is regarded as of the grea test
importance. 1t is significant also in an
other respect as foreshadowing delay in
executive action in the Cuban matter until
the president can obtain results from the
Fitzhugh Lee expedition"
New Consul General to Cuba.
[Ex-GoV. Fitzhugh Lee, nominated for
the important semi-diplomatic position OF
consul general at Havana in place of the
veteran, Ramon o. Williams, who has long
been anxious 10 retire, is a nephew of Gen,
Robert L. Lee, the confederate chieftain.
He was born in Fairfax county, Va in 1885,
was graduated at West Point in 1856 and
entered the regular army as second lleuten-
ant of cavalry. Prior to the outbreak OF
the rebellion he saw active service and was
severely wounded in a fight with Indians
The war found him installed at West Point
as instructor of cavalry. He promptly re-
signed his commission and transferred his
services to the confederacy. At the battle Of
Winchester where he encountered thai
other great cavalry leader, Phil Sheridan
he had three horses shot under him and was
severely wounded. On his recovery he wa:
placed in command of the whole cavalry
corps of the Army of Northern Virginia anC
a month later surrendered to Gen. Mead
| Gen. Fitzhugh Lee was once elected gov
! ernor of Virginia. The president last yea,
| appointed him collector of internal revenue
| at Lynchburgh, Va. The new appointment Il
| one of the presidents own choice, Gen. LIE,
| being one of his personal friends.l