The herald., 1896-03-24
SPAIN WILL Be PLEASED
tP THE PRESIDENT WRITES A MESSAGE
REGARDING CUBA
An Opportunity is Desired to Express an In
fention to Follow the Example Set by the
United States During the Rebellion Gam
palgn Notes.
Associated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
New YORK, March 24.--A dispatch to
the World from Madrid says: 1t is an
open secret that the Spanish government
will be much pleased if President Cleve-
hand sends a message to congress regard
ing American losses in consequence of the
rebellion in Cuba. Such a message will
not only give the Madrid government a
long desired opportunity to take official
notice of what has been going on of late
In the United States and Cuba, but it will
furnish pretext for taking the following
steps,
First-Sending note clearly stating to
the United States government, Spain's in
tention to put down the rebellion in Cuba
exactly as America did the rebellion in
the southern states-that is to say without
tolerating any foreign interference, even
In the form of mediation, and without TAX
ing the slightest notice of any recognition
Of Cuban bellgerency, except to regard it
- . further reason for insisting upon a
stricter regard for neutrality and the
principles OF international law than
the United States has manifested even
while considering the Cubans as simple
rebels against q friendly power.
misunderstanding q memorandum to for
eign governments, especially to European
powers, setting forth that Spain is defend
ing q common cause of European nations;
defending theirs as we'll as her own right
ence and the pretensions of the Monroe
doctrine.
Third-Claiming on the eve of a general
election that the policy of the Canovas
cabinet has been vindicated, thus casting
the onus of conflict OH the United States,
rs Senior Canovas, since March, 1895, has
done everything in his power to avert a
rupture of cordial relations between Spain
end the United States.
ENGAGEMENT REPORTED
TAMPA, Fla, March 23.-EAtters were
received today from persons connected
with the Collazo expedition stating that on
the 18th inst, while in sight of the Matan-
sas shore, three SpOnish warships, viz: the
1nfanta Isabella, Marquis de la Enceneda
and the Contra Maestro, were sighted.
The expedition drew off from the land to
avoid the warships. After dark one
of the latter proceeded along the
coast scrutinizng the expedition with
search lights. The steamer bearing the
expedition slipped in just behind her and
unloaded. 1t was attacked at daylight by
o small Spanish force and driven away,
but another band of insurgents, hearing
the firing, came to the rescue. and the
small quantity of arms captured by
the Spanish was recovered. Another let
ter from Spanish source, gives a report of
engagement at Candelaria on the 18th
inst, when Maceo and Quintin Bandera
with 5000 men attacked Col. Francis.
soldiers, four captains and eight lieuten-
ants. Francis surrendered, giving up all
arms and ammunition. This, it is said,
incensed Gen. Weyler, who announced
that Francis would return to Spain on the
next steamer.
THE BERMUDA CASE
New YORK, March 23.-When the cases
of the alleged tilibusters were called today
before Justice Lacombe, in the United
States circuit court. General Calixto Garcia
did not respond. His bail. $4,000, was de-
clared forfeited. General Garcia was re-
ported to have been on board the Bermuda
when she left port, March 18th. Five
other prisoners were present. At the re-
quest of the district attorney the hearing
was set for next Monday.
1t was reported in Cuban circles tonight
that the Bermuda, which left here March
10, has landed her cargo of arms and am
Nnition on the shores of Cuba. 1t was also
reported that CaliXto Garcia and band of
filibusters had taken the cargo to the head
quarters of the Cuban insurgents. The re.
ports could not be verified.