Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26
TO PURCHASE CUBA.
Plan by Which United States May
Aid Insurgents to Secure
independence.

New York, Nov. PA special to the
Herald from Washington says: "Appre-
ciating that the return of Gen. Weyler
from the present campaign without max
ing any Roadway against Maceos forces
will greatly aggravate the already criti-
cal situation in Cuba. official diplomats
cussing for some days various plans for
relieving the situation
United States to Guarantee Debt.
'"rhe question of a Spanish Cuban
armistice has been widely discussed. If
the conditions will admit there is every
reason to believe the administration will
exercise it's good offices to bring about
an armistice in the event that affairs
become more critical because of an un-
successful campaign against Maceo. 1t
is understood that one form of peaceful
intervention. which Consul-Generai Lee
has proposed to the authorities here, con-
templates the use of good offices or the
United States to bring about Il modus
viyendi for sufficient time to enable ne
gotiations to be conducted for securing
the independence of Cuba by purchase
the United States guaranteeing the pay
ment of the debt. Gen. Lee has not ad-
vised the immediate adoption of this plan,
believing there would have to be change
in the situation before it could be put
Weyler May Retire.
Madrid, Nov. 21-While it is officially
denied that Capt.-Gcn. Weyler will
shortly return to Spain from Cuba the
semi-oficial Epoca admits that he will
possibly return lowing to the unhealthy
season.
Murdered a Canadian.
London, Nov. 21.-Cubar advices re-
ceived here say that II Canadian was
murdered at Cienfuegos, province of
Santa Clara, at the end of October. The
mans name is said to be Dalbrigeon.
According to the statement made three
men entered his house and. being in
formed that Dalbrigeon was not well.
forced an entrance into his bedroom and
shot him dead.
One version of the affair attributes the
murder to the insurgents and another
version says it was the work of Span
iards. The general government of Spain
is investigating the matter.
Jury Disagreed.
New York, Nov. 21.--The jury in the
case of Emilio Nunez of the Cuban Junta
and Capt Dickman of the steamer Lau>
rada. who were accused of violating the
neutrality laws in engaging in n hostile
expedition to Cuba reported a disagree,
ment in the United States district court
today and was discharged. 1t is under,
stood that the jury, which was out all
night. stood five for conviction and sew
en- for acquittal.
Burned the Spanish Flag.
New Castle, Del, Nov. 21.-Thc anti
Spanish feeling here eliminated i'll an
exciting episode, participated in by state
troops, which may lead to the court
martaling of several members.
Company II of the Delaware National
Guards gave n reception in the armory
last night. Just before the gathering dis
persed, shortly after midnight, some one
placed in front Of the armory Spanish
flag.
i he young soldiers came out. caught
sight of the emblem and rush was
made for it. 1t was torn from the staff,
trampled under foot and furnished the
basis of several fiery speeches.
Finally it was carried to the middle
of the street. bonfire built and the
obnoxious flag burned amid the cheers
of the crowd. At this time Capt. Rogers
dispersed the crowd.
The event is much dcplored by the
sobcr-minded class of citizens.