Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-11
SPANISH SPIRITS GREATLY RAISED.
Presence of General weyIer in
HAVANA is EncOnrnglng.

General Weyler's presence has produced a
magnificent effect, due not only TO his pres
| ence, but to his talks and proclamations, and
| 1t is the general opinion that the spirit of
the Spanish sympathizers has been greatly
raised. Until long after midnight the
crowds Of people remained in the Plaza de
Armes, shouting acclamations for Weyler, in
whom their hopes are centered of seeing the
rebellion soon put an end to.
Carlos Denis, the civil governor of Havana,
accompanied by his secretary, the marquis
de Palmeralo has arrived here, accompanied
by the squadrons Of Castilejos, Lesma, Vic
toria. Alvantara and BoTbon.
The band of Castillo has attacked Santa
Maria Rosario, in Havana province, and
! burned twenty-nine houses before they were
repeled by the garrison.
The following is the proclamation issued
by Captain General Weyler upon assuming
| his post
To the People of the Island of Cuba;
Honored by her majesty. the queen and
! her government with the command of this
| prevailing, take charge Of it with the de-
termination that 1t shall never be given vi
fia by me and ID that shall keep Il in the posses.
| out whatever sacrifice shall be required tc
succeed, sUi,c as she has been in the past. J
never to be subdued. of the volunteer corps
should be given by the loyal inhabitants
born here OF, in Spain. 1t Is not necessary
dued and to ali those doing an any ' service i ' to
the Spanish cause. But will not lack in
the decision and, energy Of my character to
cxacts those who in any way shall help the
enemy or shall calumnate the prestige of
our name. Putting aside at present any
idea Of politics, my mission is the honorable
one of finishing the war and l only see in
you you the loyal so spainards who are are. to assist
jesty's government is aware of what you
are and Of what you are worthy and the
obtain; 1t will grant you when it is deemed
suitable to do so the reforms that the gov
ernme9t dnn may think most mos proper with the alY
tants of Cuba. lend me your cooperation
and in that way you will defend your inter
live Spanish Cuba; Your general and gov
ernor, VALERIANO WEYLER,
HABANA. Feb. 10, 1896. " ''
General Weyer also ssue1 the following
address:
Volunteers and Firemen: Being again at
bos yOur heaI see IN you the successors @ of
with me in the previous war and with their
bravery, energy and patriotism brought
and contributed most powerfully to save
Cuba for Spain. Remember these virtues,
whole attention my decisive support and my
utmost confidence, lend me the same help
btion save e the presige "dI of your our name name and and
toriops should fly over this island.
Soldiers of the army, l greet you in the
government Having the honor of being at
you will continue to show bravery in the
faee dio Of hardshp @ properI I for the Spanish sol
to those already attained. under the com
mand of my predecessors. Generals Martinez,
Campos and Sabaz Marin.
WELCOMED THE NEW CHIEF.
at o'clock this morning, having on board
General Valereino Weyler, the new cap
tain general of Cuba, Generals Enrique
Marinues Ahumade, Luis Castillo Sanchez
Bernal and Juan Arolas, the latter being the
hero of Jolo, PHILIPPINE islands. The en-
tire. city was brilliantly decorated in honor
of the occasion and the bay was a splendid
sight, all the war ships and merchant craft
present being decorated with bunting.
Among the high military officers present
were Generals Suarez Valdez and Pando
Generals Marin and Navarro, Admiral Yanas
and staff, Colonel Castanedo Major Mo-
riano and many others.
General Weyler was welcomed to the city
by the city council on board the Alfonso.
He was presented with a welcome address
and assurance of loyalty.
At IL o'clock the captain general came
ashore and was received by General Marin
and staff. The streets were packed with
people, who displayed the greatest enthusi-
asm. In fact rarely has distinguished
person been received so warmly as was
General Weyler today. There is no doubt
that considerable real enthusiasm was mani
tested, in addition to the greetings which
would naturally be bestowed upon the rep
resentative of Spain.
The balconies in all the streets about
the water front and in the vicinity of the
palace were full of women in holiday attire
and they showered flowers upon the new
commander as he passed. Besides, numer-
Gus floral offerings of the most beautiful
description principally in the shape of
crowns. were presented to the general who
expressed his appreciation in each case in
a few brief words. He seemed much pleased
with his reception and upon arriving at the
palace formally took over the duties OF the
captain generashp, taking the oath Of fe-
atty over a crucifx and upon bible Gen
eral Marin administered the oath of office
and soon afterward he received the local
militia and civil authorities, the different
corporations and bishops and priests.
The German war ships, which are here, as
luted the arrival of General Weyler, as did all
the Spanish war ships in port and the forts
ashore. 1t Is asserted that the German ships
VIII now go to Venezuela in order to enforce
the demands which certain German railroad
contractors have made upon the Venezuelan
government for the payment of certain guar
antees for their work
After the reception of the local military
and civil authorities, corporations and clergy
was completed, General Weyler appeared on
the balcony OF the palace and reviewed the
troops. His appearance before the public
was the signal for a long outburst of the
most enthusiastic cheering, the firing of
cannon and the sound of martial music, all
the bands in the city being stationed at diff
ferent points.
General Weyler will first devote him
self to complete review of the operations
already undertaken and he will then figure
out the situation as 1t actually exists For
this purpose, almost Immediately after taking
the oath Of fealty, he issued orders to be
sent to all the commanders in the field to
draw up promptly and forward TO headquar-
ters here complete returns of the condition
of their commands. together with the state |
OF railways, telegraphs and public thorough |
fares and probable location and strength of |
the enemy in their neighborhOod. |
Some Of these reports those from the |
forts around Havana, will come in this even |
ing, but others from the outlying districts |
will take some time to reach here. General |
Weyler has already detailed stan Of young
officers and noncommssioned officers who
will act as headquarters clerks for the time |
being and assist in compiling the returns.
General Marin, who has been appointed |
captain general of Porto EicO. s eXrected |
to leave for his new post tomorrow He has
not done much since lie assumed command
here after the recall Of Marshal Martinez
dc campos. but he has certainly displayed
activity and has beer on the move almost
continually.