The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20
WILL CUT OFF TOBACCO
SPIN WILL PHOHIBIT EIPORTS
AFTER THE corn INSTANT.
1t VIII be severe Blow to American
acknowledgements VIII
Enlist Under Gomez.

TAMPA. FLA. May l9.-The cigar IN
dustry OF this city is beginning 10 feel
the effects Of the war Ia Cuba 10 Sc
rious extent. Yesterday rumors were on
the street that Ybor q Manrara's factory
had Ahut down, and that others had also
closed down.
Mr.. Manrara was i<,ls Office as usual.
and when approached said they were
workins but that probably they would
shut down this morning for few days.
The other factories were at work as
usual
The Spanish Government mas fixed the
limit for expectation Of tobacco'fr the
island at Goth Of May.
MILLIONS INVOLVED.
After that date 10 more tobacco will be
allowed TO leave Cuba. AT mis- time
American buyers have invested millions
of dollars in the leaf rs 1t hangs ia the
dry-house, and which IS in such condi-
ton that it cannot be safely removed in
side Of sixty days Tie weather at this
time IS dry, and the leaf cannot be
handled without great loss 10 the pur-
chaser. The Spanish Government Is quite
well aware OF this and their oDelct ia to
strike al the backbone OF Cuban liberty
by cutting of the means through which
the insurgents derive their principal sup
port. This is severe blow 70 the Ameri-
can industry and "A great injustice 10
American citizens who have invested SO
heavily in Cuban leaf tobacco.
The Government Of the United states
has already been advised OF the status
OF the case, and have been asked % urge
its good offices with the Spanish Govern
ment 10 get an extension OF the limit
for sixty days, so as TO allow American
purchasers TO get their values out OF the
island. 1t is hoped the United states
Government Will act promptly I'm this
matter as the limi fixed now IS very
short and delay would result IN serious
loss. IN case the extension is not grant
ed the manufacturer don't known just
what vii lbe done by them. The cigar
makers Will flock to Tho island by the
thousands. and take up arms I'm thecause
OF liberty. II the extension IS not grant
ed 5000 cigar makers from Tampa Will
be in Cuba. and on their way there
within sixty days.
CIGAR-MAKERS WILL ENLIST.
JACKSONVILLE. FLA, May lS.-The
order OF General Weyier prohibiting tie
expectation Of tobacco from Cuba mas
caused CONSERVATION among the Cubgns
or Florida. The revenues OF the United
States Government Will be cut down ~
least 100000 from the port OF Tampa
alone during the next year, says Concc-
tor Wilsno, OF the Internal-Revenue De-
partment. If the orders are carried out
by tho Spanish authorities.
Thousands OF Cubans in Florida Will
be thrown out OF employment II there is
no Cuban tobacco to manufacture. and
having nothing TO do. these Cubans Will
20 over TO Cuba. 10 fight for the inde-
pendence OF their native land It IS the
opinion that Weyler has made "a bad
move. His object was no doubt 10
throw the Cubans IN this country out OF
employment. and thus reduce their Gblii-
~ 10 aid the cause or the Cubans nnsn-
cially. but while BE may succeed in THIS.
ne WILL in reality, have strengthened the
Cuban army TO a great extent end brought
their victory. nearer