Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-20
CASE OF DELGADO.
RIGHTS OF AMERICAN CITIZENS

To BE the First Matter Spain VIII BE
Called To Consider-Minister Taylor In
stracted tc Talk to the Spanish Authori-
ties in Very Plain United stases-Moncy
Damages to Come ON Later-venezuela
Adopts nm Ironclad Gold Policy.
WASHINGTON. June aO.-Instructions of
a direct and positive character have been
sent to the United States minister at Mad
nd, Hannis Taylor, to make strong repre-
seDtatiOns to the Spanish government
with a view to securing reparation for in
dignities to DIR. Jose Delgado and other
American citizens in Cuba. The instruc-
tons went by mail some days ago and
should reach Madrid about the present
time.
A cablegram has been sent to Taylor at
Paris asking that he return to Madrid as
soon as he is able to travel, in order to at
tend to the matter.
HAVANA, June 20-In the engagement
at Najasa, In Puerto Principe, among the
killed were the well-known insurgents
Baltran, brother-in-law of the leader
Sanchez; Amanda Sanchez, Fonseca,
Cirilio, Madrigal and Ramon Gerra. The
insurgents were under Calunga, and
not under Gomez. They only acknowl-
edge losing eleven killed and forty-nirc
wounded in this engagement, but it is the
opinion here that they seek to conceal the
truth.
Reports received at Manzanille confirm
the news that numerous bands of insur-
gents are assembling near Veguit:. under
Jose Macco Rabi, Calixto Garcia and
RolOf. The authorities Of Manzanillo
feel considerable uneasiness ct this dem.
onstration, and are making preparations
In case the insurgents attempt to attack
the town. The leaders Aguirre and Va
lencia, ut the head of 1000 insurgents,
have been moving in the neighborhood of
Campo Florida, near Havana.
Purpose of the Representation.
1t is understood the purpose is not 50
much to press pecuniary claim at time
when Spain is embarrassed as it is to in
sist on the right of full protection to tho
persons Of American citizens in Cuba
Olney's instructions were sent before
meeting DIR. Delgado and his father, who
are now in the city, but their presence has
afforded an opportunity to secure such
full detail of the indignity rs may he
come desirable when Taylor acts on his
r.turn to Madrid. The circumstances of
the case as presented to the department
bring out some important phases not
shown in the reports from Havana which
preceded the arrival of the Delgados.
Some Unique Evidence Presented.
The customary criticism against General
Wcylcr is varied IN this instance by full
approval of the energetic steps taken by
him to afford the DclcSados every aid to-
ward reparation. At the suggestion Of
Consul General Lee, and on the advice of
DIR. Rodriguez, their consul here they
came to Washington TO make personal
statement to the secretary. They have
shown to Olney the n.achete which was
broken in the blow across Delcg:dos face.
the bullet which he received on the first
volley. and a photograph of DIR. Dc,cgatio
on IA stretches aftes being taken from the
place of shooting. These have lent a
graphic interest to their recital of the
events.
Indignity To he First Considered.
The action of Olney in instructing Min.
lister Taylor places the cnsc above one of a
pecuniary character rs a claim. Under tho
| rules of the department a claim for pecuni-
AIRY damages must state fixed sum. with
| the circumstances of the claim 1t ia be-
| licved however. that in the Delgado en- sc the
| pecuniary claim for damng e to the Delgatlu
plantation, ETC., will be subortlinated to
| the personal indignity involved, which
| Is construed rs serious mainly through its
| offence to American citizenship. After
| that is settled the pecuniary loss Of the
| Delgados doubtless will be the subject of
a claim for indemnity.
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