The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-19
CRUELTY TO REIGN IN CUBA.
THE BLOODY PRACTICES OF THE
LAST WAR TO BE REPEATED.

stony Hearts and Iron Hands.
CampOs and Marin Looked Upon
as Humane and Not Bitterly Hated
by the Cubnns.
Havana, jan IS. via Key West, Fla,
Jan. 1S.-Gen. Marin, officials OF the army,
navy and prominent citizens called at the
palace to-day. Gen. Campos was present
most of the time. The change caused less
excitement than ordinarily expected. Mer-
chants, planters, Spanish residents and
Others loyal to Spain are satisfied that
effective measures will now be taken. The
Cuban sympathizers with the rebellion
fear the return of the bloody practices OF
the last war. Poliviay, the new captain
general has a recor for severity ana
Pando has a similar one. Gen. Marin is
considered humane. The Cubans regret
the departure of Gen. Campos. His cam
paign was most humane and he would not
confscate property and granted amnesty
upon the surrender Of the rebels. He
treated suspects leniently.
The retirement Of Gen. Campos is the
result of agitation among the merchants
of the produce exchange FL Dlario, in
an editorial Wednesday, voiced the senti-.
ments of many desiring a change in the
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practically declared unsuccessful. A meet
ing OF merchants followed the editorial
After an exciting discussion 1t was pro-
posed openly closing the exchange. stores
and business houses generally as a pro-
test OF disapproval OF Gen. Campos' cam
palgn. one member urged a public dem
onstration and another suggested that the
colonels or volunteers request that Gen.
Campos leave the island. The hot heads
used incendiary language. The conserva-
tive position of American and English
Tod Ea - tl,.
resolutions. Gen. Campos summoned
three leaders of each political party
Thursday Those present were; Marquis
Plnar del Rio, Santos Guzman and RAJ
mon Arguillos. conservatives; Jose Ma
ria Calves, Rafael Mentoro and Senior
Saladrigas, autonomists; Prudeneio Rabel
and two others Of the reform party. The
result Of the conference was surprise.
1t is believed that Gen. Campos expected
the government to sustain him regards
less OF opposition.
The Cubans say the removal Of Gen.
Camposs Spain's abest general, is q great
victory, and will convince the world a
genuine revolution is in progress. They
hope II Will aid in obtaining recognition
for the belligerents at Washington; 9TH
ers deplore the expected resort to sever
methods and talk Of emigrating to other
countries. In the opinion of many resi-
dents a crisis has arrived and the poss-
biity of crushing the revolution depends
upon. the action OF the next few days. A
delegation of American correspondents
visited Gen. Marin to-day and asked more
lenient censorship on foreign cables. The
result Is unlearned. Clarke.
From a staff correspondent Of the
United Press.
Havana, Jan. 1S.-Retiring Capt. Gen.
Campos received the correspondents of
the American newspapers in a body to-
day His manner was very unassuming
and cordial. The spokesman for the news
paper correspondents said: I'VE have
called upon the eve of your departure to
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shown us since your arrival in Cuba, We
would be glad to receive a statement con-
cerning Spanish Cuban affairs for the peo-
pie in America"
Gen. Campos, in reply, said: Gentle
men,: am very glad TO meet the CORE
spondents of the American newspapers
| can assure you that you have nothing to
thank me for. l have simply done my
duty. 1t has always been my earnest de-
sire to give you every facility within my
power. What has happened here is not
extraordinary refer to my retirement
! am man, who, for many years, has
been very prominent in the affairs of my
country, and during my career as a pub
tic ofncer have naturally had occasion
to make few enemies, not wilfully but
IN the natural course of events That is
the way with political parties. They have
ups ana downs. During my more fortu-
me with many honors. Now that / have
been less successful in my efforts, 1t is
not unnatural that / should suffer from
the consequences from the reaction of the
present government. 1 have not word
to say. In 1t have warm friends, whom
such strong longing to hold office that 4
leave 1t with regret. / certainly hope
the man who comes after me may be
more fortunate than i.
In Havana public opinion is seemingly
not united in my support 1 refer to the
people who are doing the talking The
views OF those who have maintained ST.
lence i Of course, have no means OF
knowing. In the last few days there have
been numerous meetings and consulta-
tions. l laid the facts fully before the
government. They have recalled me-
have known of rumors of intended DEM
onstrations in antagonism of my policy,
but am not the man to stand such man.
ifestations because 1 would dissolve them
with she'll"
In reply to a question, Gen. Campos
said he would sail for Spain on Monday
Before calling on Gen. Campos, the cor
respondents made formal call on Gen.
Marin, who is temporarily in command of
the Spanish forces. They were received
cordially, and assured by him that he
would do everything in his power to aid
them. The correspondents then asked for
greater leniency in the sending of cables
to foreign countries To this the general
replied that H. was impossible to change
the present methods. The correspondents
next requested Gen; Marin TO make
statement for the Amrican public with
regard to his policy in the conduct Of
affairs in Cuba. He replied: my position
is only temporary therefore, 1t would not
time. However, l may make statement
later"
Gen. Suarez Valdez has been appointed
temporarily second in command OF the
government forces.
1t is reported here that the forces IN
der Gomez have made a supreme effort |
to cross the dead line near Batabano and
are now near Guara and Molena, as they
find II very dangerous to remain III Pinar |
del Rio, and are trying to go back east |
ward. The prospect of a lack Of horses |
and ammunition has scared them: be- |
sides, through the capture Of the impor- |
tant leader, Cepero, Lieutenant to Rezo. |
it has been learned that Rego was wound |
ed at Nal TEMPO, and that there is dis |
cord among the insurgent leaders In Las |
Villas and to this is also attributed the |
determination of Maxine Gomez to re- |
treat eastward. IT is said that Gomez Is |
very much dissatisfied that the people |
in Pinar del Rio have neither responded |
nor aided him, and he finds himself short |
of ammunition.
In Las Villas the leader, Rouque Rodri- |
quiz, has been killed. He was Maxine |
Gomez most trusted guide and scout, and |
one of the most terrible of the incendi- 1
aries in that district. The requisition OF /
horses in Las Villas is progressing favor /
ably, and the government has now about /
1000 horses there.
From Spain ten squadrons of cavalry are
expected soon, and also 5000 more troops /
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