Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-13
AND THEY ALL LOOK ID LIE Our New ConSul-General the
 Hero of Havana. RIGHT MAAiN RIGHT PLACE Is the verdiP' Both Spaniards and Patriots
 cney Watch His Walk. AMERV S HAVE REASON TO FEEL GLAD ~
 Alre.eS5 He Has Obtained the Release of Dawley and the Removal of the Com- petitor Prisoners From the Cab- anas Fortress.
RIGHT MA'A'lN RIGHT PLACE
IERV Ss HAVE REASON TO FEEL GLAD

Havana, June 10, via Tampa, Fla, June 12-The arrival of Consul General Lee Is the topic of conversation. His friendship to President Cleveland and his fame as a warrior in the civil war in the United States have given occasion to great deal of comment in both Spanish and Cuban circles. Ever since his arrival his movements have been watched, his ac- tions scrutinized and his sayings ana- lyzed. No parsonage has attracted more attention in Cuba than does General Lee at present. His commanding appearance and manly department have won for him the greatest respect and consideration, and everybody agrees that he is the right man in the right place. In these critical times, when the destinies of Cuba are on the turning point, 1t is plain that man of great capacity and character Is neees- sary to meet whatever emergencies may arise, and MT. Lee-to all appearances is the proper man for this situation. Many guesses have been made as to his future actions; many comments are made as to his inolinations, but no one has been able to determine his ways and doings." The only thing sure Is that since his ar- rival he has been very busy visiting Gen- eral Weyler, with whom he has had sev-
 
 prisoners and other Americans confined in the Spanish fortresses for alleged po- litical crimes. It is surmised also that he Is gathering data from all reliable sources, for it Is known that many prom inent men, bankers and merchants of standing and means, have been calling on him for the last few days, and surely they must have all given him material on which to base his official report on the economical situation of the island.
 The Cuban sympathizers have taken advantage of his presence to seduce him to their side by addressing him all sorts of complaints on their wrongs and suffer- ings A letter addressed to the consul has been printed anonymously, and is circula ting from hand to hand,and al- though 1t is whispered that the original document has been signed in hls presence by prominent citizens, mostly all prop erty owners, their names are withheld for fear of persecution by the Spanish au- thoritieS. The document Is very well written and states in plain, straghtfor- ward words the real situation of the island. It proves in unmistakable terms that the Cuban problem cannot be solved by the Spaniards, for even If they should grant home rule on the Canadian plan it would never work for two powerful ob- jections-the army and the debt. They consequently believe that the only prac- tca1 solution Is American intervention 10 save the island from the ruin which is staring her in the face.
 The Americans, especially, have good reasons for feeling joyful on the arrival of Consul Lee, for they know they have a good friend and d staunch supporter of their rights. He has already given proofs of his interest in all that concerns his fellow citizens by obtaining Dawley's release and forcing the authorities to nit igate the condition of the Competitor prisoners who were lodged in miserable, filthy and unhealthy quarters in the Caba- mas fortress, by transferring them to bet ter accommodations.
 The war situation continues favorable to the Cubans. The rainy season prevail ing helps them considerably. Yellow fe- yer and other tropical diseases are deci- mating the ranks of the troops fearfully. Gomez and Maceo continue operating throughout the whole country at their will without interference from anybody, the former in Camaguey and the latter in Pinar del Rio.
 A new leader has appeared on the field, who is now attracting attention, and who will surely give the Spanish considerable trouble. I refer to Calixto Garcia. Vague rumors have arrived here that he has captured Jigna, his native place, and that he gave General Gasco crushing defeat in the Ventas de Casanova en- gagement lately reported.