Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-14
STERN MEN ARE In DEMAND
General Weyler Making Changes Rapidly
in His Cuban Army.
CAMp0s' PLANS ARE ALL OVERTURNED
Many Omcers of All Grades, Tnclud-
ing Some Successful Fighters,
sent to spnfn by the New
Commander.

Copyright. 1896, by Press Publishing Company
HAVANA, Cuba, (via Key WesD, Feb.
l3.-tNew York World Cablegram-Special
Telegram 1.-THE people realize that General
Weyler is here for the sole purpose of sup
pressing the revolution. That he does not
approve OF the policy of General Campos is
generally acknowledged. He has declared
In unmistakable terms that he will punish
all the enemies of Spain. He is anxious,
however, to have the stories Of his blood
thrstiness denied. He says he is humane,
no. cruel; simply dj5ciplinaran soldier,
who himself obeys every order to the very
\ letter. and consequently he expects subor-
cinates to obey him blindly.
When General Weyler landed Monday all
Havana was out to welcome him. His re-
cepton could not have been more enthusi-
astic. The old residents say 1t was a dem
onstration the like of which rarely, IL
ever, was excelled. The next day there came
a change. People who cheered Monday
were reticent in regard to the future, while
Cubans went around with long, pale faces.
Many known to be in sympathy with the
revolution are hurrying out of the country,
and no effort is being made to stop them.
General Weyler announces to every dele
cation that calls upon him that he Is not
power to prevent politics creeping into the
army and navy.
UPRooTING CAMPoS' FOUNDATION.
He Is preparing elaborate plans for his
campaign Or broad lines. 1t Is intimated
that he will mass the Spanish troops from
different parts of the island In one or more
grand armies. Heretofore only single col
umns, not exceeding 1,500 as rule, have
been sent out to attack the insurgents.
Generals Gomez and Maceo never travel
with less than 5000 mounted guerillas. who
are excellent horsemen. General Weyler
wants harmony and will rid himself Of all
persons obnoxious to him. Already some
officers of high rank including generals, have
been relieved and will sail for Spain at the
first opportunity. New blood is TO be infused
into the army. Men known for their stern
ness and military abilities will be pushed
to the front. Generals who were unable to
secure commands under General Campos will
be sent out against the insurgents. Men IKE
General Bazan, who has the reputation OF pe-
ing a great fighting man. tactic.ans and
strategists, kept in the background by Gen.
eral Campos, are now in favor at the palace
Men who opposed General Weyler In the
p:st have quit.
Among the latter is General Canella, who
dist nguished himself in the fight at Can
delaria, Pinar del RIO province, week ago
who Is now under orders to go to Spain Gen
eral Canella came to Havana Monday after
noon direct from the field. He had no time
d
fighting clothes when he rode up to the
palace He saw General Weyer yesterday.
General Caneila was then In citizens dress
and appeared completely changedn The press
censor permitted the news OF his expected
departure to be cabled, adding 'for family
reasons"
All sorts of rumors spread. 1t Is even
said that General Canella is sent hcme be-
cause he is reported to have ordered seven
teen DR. soners taken at Candelaria to be
~ Thic 10 General Canelll felt
hurt when the rumor reached him.
81 am a humane man." he said. I'm battle
i shoot to kill After the battle am plain,
everyday man. All the prisoners are now
alive in the guard house ut Candelaria.'
Generals Canella and Weyer were not on
good terms during the war in the Philippine
Islands, and this l am told, is cne of the
reasons Of his removal Other generals, 1t
is said, will soon follow Canella.
General Weyler is determined that no in
formation shall be obtained regarding the
movements of the Spanish troops. He has
Issued an order that no correspondent Is to be
permitted to accompany the Spanish co..
umu in the field. The censorship is more
r'p,d than ever 1t is announced at the palace
that hereafter only official news may be
printed or cabled
Il have talked with several plantation
owners. They hope General Weyler VIII not
take troops from the various parts OF the
island for the purpose Of massing them,
leaving the plantations unprotected.
..If he does" said one, che will kill the
suear interests for fifteen years to come.
The rebels Will surely burn or blow up our
buildings, destroying valuable machinery,
which under the most favorable circum-
stances, 1t would take one year to replace
ONE OF GOMEZ'S LITTLE DlCKERs.
The insurgents are stronger than ever
Roth Generals Maceo and Gomez were within |
twenty miles of this city yesterday. General
Gomez crossed the Spanish trocha few
days ago, without the Spanish troops get
ting sight of him. Three nights ago he
slept In planters bed at San Jose de
Lagas. seventeen miles southeast OF Havana, (
The planter had some excellent horses.
.'Fine horses you have" said General Go |
mez to the much frightened planter. Il
guess we will exchange or course, you |
have no objection?"
Naturally the planter expressed none.
'IIl tell you what I'll do" continued Gon-
eral Gomez. I'm leave my old horses; ]
they are getting poor. Feed them; give |
them plenty of cane tops. When they are |
well fattened ! viii come and take them |
back"
That night when General Gomez was |
quietly sleeping in the planters bed, the |
planter stole out OF the house In his night |
clothes, put on raincoat, mounted a horse |
and rode across the country to Havana. |
He went to the palace. where he told the |
writer what had occurred.
Maceo Is coming east. He burned several |
outposts southwest OF Rincon Tuesday. |
Spanish column was In close pursuit.
ROEDER.