The herald., 1896-05-11
SPAN|ARDS GROW EXCITED
Over the Cases of the Cuban
Filibusters
cLAMoR FOR EXECUTION
Takes Little Account Of Treaty Inter.
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pretatlons
4 RsDos Thst WeyIer Will Resign u Spain
Refuses to Affirm the Sentence
Of Death
Asaociatad Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
MADRID. May 10.-There are eviden-
ces Of growing popular excitement In
Spain over the attitude of the United
States government toward the question
Of the 1libusters captured on board the
Competitor. The riots and outbreaks or
popular hatred toward the United states
At the time Of the passage through con-
Eress OF the resolution favoring the rec
ognition OF the Cubans as belliSerents
have not been forgotten and the senti-
ments which caused them are but
smouldering. The Spanish government
has on all possible occasions expressed
its appreciation Of and satisfaction with
the efforts made by the United States
government. to prevent. as far as lay
in its power, the giving of unlawful aid
TO the Cuban insurgents by citizens OF
the United States. But the widespread
sympathy felt for the insurgents in the
United States is well recognized by the
Spanish people and the news of expedi-
kions from the United States landed from
time to time in Cuba creates intense ir-
ritation.
The news of the capture of the men on
the Competitor was received with great
satisfaction and rejoicing. 1t was felt
to be the first opportunity that had been
offered to make an example OF those en-
GaRed in aiding the insurrection. The
popular clamor for execution is general
and 10 likely 70 become vociferous Lit
tie account IL taken Of the refined ques-
tions of treaty Interpretation involved
in the protest Of the United States gov
ernment against the execution OF the
sentences. The action of the United
States Is regarded rather as an express
sion of sympathy with the insurrection
and there will be a strong popular clamor
to disregard It,
The public feeling on the subject is
fostered by the tenor Of the advices re-
ceived from Havana. Dispatches from
there affirm that Captain General Wey-
ler II greatly irritated at the attitude
Of the United States on the question of
the sentence. 1t IL asserted that II the
Spanish government adopts a contrary
view owing to the representations made
ny the United States government Wey-
ler will resign his position.
Allegations are made in these Havana
dispatches Of very extraordinary con-
duct on the part of Mr. Ramon Williams,
the United States consui-generaL Even
if these are not true they are certain to
add fuel to the fire of popular indigna-
tion in Spain. Mr.. Williams attitude,
It il asserted. Is the subject of general
censure in Havana and Is said to be
very provoking. The story goes on to
relate that the United States consul
general shows himself everywhere in
public places in Havana. using irritat-
Ing and menacing language regarding
the probable action of the United States
toward the authorities in case the sem
tences Of the Competitor captives are
executed.
The Imparcial. commenting upon the
attitude Of the United States, says that
q man accused Of acts of piracy admit
ted before a courtmartial In Havana
that the American police made point
Of vanishing when f1libustering expedi
tions for Cuba were about to leave Key
West.
Ell Liberal declares that the Spanish
government ought to have sent a squad
ron to Cuba in addition to pressing all
the transatlantic steamboats, at it's dis
posal for that service. This newspaper
asserts that the steamer Bermuda, be-
longing to the Cuban insurgent COM
mittee. embarked upon the Florida coast
10000 rifles, six pieces of artillery, three
Mitrailleuses.a quantity of munitions of
war and 800 men. the majority Of whom
are gunners of the United States militia
for the supply Of insurgent forces in Gu
ba. This embarkation took place, Ell
Liberal SAYS. in spite of the protests Of
the Spanish consul at Jacksonville
against allowing 1t. and the Bermuda
left without difficulty or obstruction and
according to kilograms received from
Captain General Weyler the expedition
has also landed.
This report has created sensation in
Madrid and establishment is expressed
by Ell Liberal at the conduct of the
United States in the matter.
At meeting Of conservative senators
q 10 two 1,1
mier, Senior Canovas del Castillo, de-
clared 1t would be impossible to intro
duce reforms for Cuba before the situa-
tion there had become normal again.
He admitted that the Spanish arms
alone would fail to terminate the war
but he said he believed that the dis
couragement Of the insurgents and the
prevalence Of racial hatred among them
would contribute largely to the cessa-
tion Of hostlities.
wEYLER HAS HOPES
BARCELONA. May 1o.-A letter has
been received here written by Captain
General Weyler in Cuba to a deputy
Ter takes liberal view OF the situation
In Cuba. he opines that the rebellion
can only be quelled by vigorous meas
ures. He expresses the wish to com
plete the fortified line from Jacaro. on
the southern coast of the island, to Mo-
WeSt-
ern portion of the province of Puerto
, Principe. A railroad runs between
these two points. Captain General View
Ter founds great hopes on the compile
tion OF this line. He says that when the
rebellion has been crushed he intends
to apply reforms gradually, as the in
surgents yield and as opportunity Is
afforded to Spain to prove her chiyaI-
rous sentiments. But he will make m
cracessions while the rebellion holds its
ground. ~
All the comments Of the press mani
fest the deep impression made upon The
public mind by the action of the United
States toward the sentence Of the Com
petitor captives
A later dispatch from Havana con-
firms the report that Gen. weyler has
threatened to resign unless the SEN
tences are executed.
Senior Canovas del Castillo the nra-
mier. being asked for an expression of
his opinion regarding the matter said.
"The affair must be settled in accord.
aice with the law and existing treat.
ies."
The Heraldo compares the offensive
conduct OF the United States consul
general at Havana with that Of the
British consul who made friendly rem