Evening star., 1896-12-14
what is called niger But he was a
bright. brilliant man, and am afraid he Is


bright brilliant man, and am afraid he is
lead
Mr.. Thurst0n's Views.
Senator Thurston said that the lack of
facilities for getting official information
was one of the worst features of the whole
matter, and 1t was hard to. tell what to do
with that fact constantly IN evidence. But
there must come an end to the situation"
Senator Thurston Significantly concluded.
What Senior Quesada Says.
Senior Gonzalo de Quesada, in charge of
the Cuban legation in Washington. was
seen at the Raleigh this afternoon by re-
porter of The Star, who inquired If any
further particulars concerning the death Of
Gen. Maceo had been received by him.
IT have heard nothing confrmatory Of
the death of Maceo or the manner in which
he was killed. said Senor Quesada, land
until some direct advices do reach me l do
not care to speak upon the subject in a
that which came to Senor Estrada Palma
from Jacksonville and the versions In the
newspapers, and as have uniformly based
my conversation upon Spanish methods in
Cuba upon facts that can be proved by
abundant testimony, do not wish to enter
into discussion of the alleged assassina-
ton of Maceo, much as appearances go to
make 1t seem that he met his death by foul
and treacherous means. Knowing Maceo
as l did. and having been conversant with
his remarkable shrewdness and the care he
exercised always in dealing with his merci-
less enemies. I cannot believe that he was
killed in fair and opeE fight But until I
learn for a certainty the way he met his
death 1 will not follow Spanish example
and resort to sensationalism to bolster up
Cur cause.
No Recruits Needed.
I'VE do not need it, exclaimed Senor
Quesada. Every principle of right and
justice and humanity is on our side and
every civilized man in the world knows it.
OF its ultimate triumph there is no doubt
I wish you would announce again." he con-
tinued, that no recruits are wanted for
Cuba. We are being overwhelmed now,
owing to the reported death of General
Maceo, with offers from brave and reliable
men, who want to devote themselves to
service in our behalf, but We need no more
men, nor leaders. What We need is arms
and ammunition and medicine and stores
for the sick and needy. There will be no
difficulty in sending such supplies to Cuba,
whereas the transportation of armed men
would be in violation of the neutrality
laws. which the Cubans have not cared to
Infringe upon"
Revolution Not Ended.
THE Spanish representatives are publish
ing broadcast the assertion that the revo-
luton is ended" said Senior Quesada, :and
declare that Pinar del Rio will be pacified
in three weeks. Events will prove that this
prophecy is like all the others Spain has
made with such well-simulated confidence.
Observers Of Cuban affairs will have ex
cellent opportunity In the very near fu-
ture of seeing what the pacffcation of
Pinar del Rio really means The plans of
Cuban leaders embrace an aggressive cam
paign in the western end of the island. and
every man will be inspired by loyal de-
termination tc avenge Maeee. Persons out
side of Cuba cannot well realize wha. such
a campaign will mean when inspired by
such a battle cry.
I'VE are no longer In fear that our funds
will run short, either" said Sencr Que
sada in conclusion. Tho news of Maceo,s
reath has caused a general reawakening
Of substantial American sympathy. We
have enough money to put in the Island
of Cuba betW cen now and the 1st OF Febru
ary twenty thousand rifles OF the best mod
ern pattern. besides artillery and plentiful
munitions of war. There will be sur
render to compromise with Spain.
Every one may rest assured Of that
Mr.. Hoar's Reply.
Mr.. Hoars reply. delivered, with much
calmness. partook Of the nature of re-
buke at the suggestion that the Nebraska
s. cnator voiced the position of the popillist
party. ne laQ suppOSeu oendtoFS tiltcieu
this chamber to represent their states, not
70 represent political parties. This was a
new and grave change. The Senate was
supposed to be above political parties.
which, after the clamor and heat of politi-
cal contest, settled questions on their
merits, without reference to political con-
tests. This proposed change was not con-
sistent with the dignity and the character
of the Senate. Mr.. Hoar tlisclaimed having
made allusions during the campaign to the
populists of Nebraska. He had said that
the advocacy of shifting and constantly
shrinking standard Of value for the cur
reHcy was passionate crusade Of dis
honor, and he continued to hold that view
Mr.. Allen answered that for the last four
years. while he had been in the Senate, not
a day passed that parties we're not repre-
sented In the Senate, and no. one had been
more active in that respect than the Sen
ator from Massachusetts Itear), Who had
fought and Unanswered for party advant-
age. What right had the Massachusetts
Senator to denounce Nebraska for q pas
sionate crusade of dishonor' because it
supported its honored and leading fellow
citizen, William J. Bryan. the greatest
orator since the days of Webster and Clay,
and the consistent advocate of monetary
policy in which he believed?