Evening star., 1896-03-02

S.dered in some quarters 10 he simply "A pre-
text for quarrel with Spain. The govern
ment, in any ease. Is preparing for all
eventUaiities- The patriotism Of the nation
has been completely aroused, hut the au-
thorities and press counsel prudence. AT
the same time there is determine ion to
vindicate the nations honor
Asked to Grant Cuba Freedom.
MADRID, Spain, March 2.-Dispatc'les re-
ceived here from Havana say that the news
papers Of that city are unanimous in con-
deunins the action of the United States
Senate 1t is added that the liberals declare
that bandits cannot E'e beIligerents" Gen.
Weyler advises the Inhabitants 10 De pru-
dent
The Heraido says that rh.. president Of the
republic of Ecuador has asked the queen
regent of Spain To grant The indepea ience
OF Cuba
AdviccS received by the Irnparcial say that
the Cuaan insurgents of New York are pre-
parlre TO L;sr!e loan of 500, Url.tsr, of
which portion VIII IS. offered. according
= thes. adyices. TO American Senator's and
Representatives -.on condition that they OBJ
Tain recognition OF the rebels"
Tic impartial and the IL Liberal continue
today their vehement protests against the
action OF the United States Senate. The
journal first nam III SAYS:
THE Americans wish to attack us bs.,,use
taey believe Us to be weak That is coward.
ice"
DtHa btIWcen France and SDafu.
BERLIN, March "A dispatch TO the
Frankfurter ZeituEg from New York says
tEat great distrust has been created there
By the report that secret negotiations are
In progress between France and Spain
which, it is stated. refer to the diplomatic
attitude of France against the interven-
fion of the United States in Cuba The
dispatch adds: '"Tha contingency has baan
reckoned on N New York Of Spain securing
the support of france by the cession of
islands snch as the Ca1aries or at the ex-
of Spanish and Spanish-Cuba bonds are
urging the French government to protect
them"
Hostile Paris Views.
PARIS. March 2-Considerable attention
is attracted 10 the Cuban situation which
for the present, las the lead in political
editorial comment, and as a subject of dis
cussion in tn. clubs and other places where
military men and politicians gather daily
The Figaro. commenting on the action of
the United States, Gays that while the
senators vote resulting from the violent at
ttude OF Gen. WeyieT can hardly be ex-
cused, the recall of Marshal Martinez de
CampCs was double error, externally and
Internally, inasmuch the coming election
Gin Cuba) may bring surprises.
the Journal bames the United States
Senate for ..palliating the outrases of the
insurgents and condemning the repressive
measures of Gen. Weyler. adding: Europe
one day VIII have to unite against this
Method of applying the Monroe doctrine"
The Libre Parole expresses the opinion
The intervention of tine United States at
every turn is as ridiculous as it is agra
waiting Spain, which compelled Bismarck
to reccde, will not retreat before Sherman
the brother of the slayer of the Colorado
ILdians.''
The Horra Rechristened.
NEW YORK, March THE steamer
Horsa, which was seized by the federal au-
thorities in Philadelphia for attempting to
carry arms and ammunition to the Cuban
Ievolut;on;sts. arrived in this port today
under the British flag and rechristened the
River Clyde" Capt. Cook of the .'Tyran''
vas in command. The steamer was bought
by Mr.. Mcintyre. in conjunction with Capt
Cook. and the intention is TO place her on
a fruit route 10 Jamaica or Cuba.
Chicago Cubans to act.
CHICAGO, March 2.-It Is expected that
some actor. will be taken by the Cubans
il Chicago to show their appreciate ton of
the recent action of the United States Sem
for liberty III Cuba.
Col M. F. Dominique. vice president of
the Cuban junta. Will arrive in Chicago to-
Gay. He will make his headquarters at the
Palmer House. Senior Dominquez fought
during the ten years war in Cuba. 1t is
expected that he may take some steps in
connection with the establishing of a re-
cru.tuS Office n Chicago for Cuban adher-
ents.
Capt. Woodward formerly of the Cuban
army. arrived from ST. Paul. MINI, last
night. Over one hundred applica tions were
made there during the past week for SER
wee with the Cuban army.