Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-11
REPLY OF SAGASTA.
W Is EMuxESTLy SATISFACTORY
TO ouR GOVERNMENT.
IT IS RESPECTFUL AND FRIENDLY.
D,.,,pctIy conciiiasory, Though In
.i,ting on the Right OF Spain 20
Pat Down on insorrection I'm Its
own Territory.

WASHINGTON, November l0.-It is
e,ated on good authority that Premier
sacasta's reply 10 Minister woodford's
note. the fun text OF which was read at
Yesterdays Cabinet meeting. IS eminently
satisfactory 10 this government. In Il
the spanish Ministry pledges itself TO
correct The abuse OF power in Cuba, which
vas the subject OF so much complaint
during the Weyler administration, and
gives assurance OF its friendly feeling to-
ward tho American people. 1t accepts our
good Offices in it's efforts TO restore peace
ln Cuba, and in perfectly respectful and
friendly spirit asks this government, so
Ear as possible, TO restrain the insurgents
sympathizers in the United States from
spain in Cuba. The reply intimates that
bat for the assistance that has been given
them by flibusters from the United States
peace would nave been restored long ago.
The reply. IL is stated does not contain
g sentence that could give offence OF be
construed into an expression Of an un-
friendly purpose or feeling against the
Government Of the United States. on
the contrary. the note is stated TO be dis
tinctly conciliatory in tone. although in
sistlng upon the right and duty Of Spain
10 put down an armed instruction within
IFS own territory.
IL is evident that the reply has made
fsvorably impression upon President Nc
Kinlcy and the members OF the Cabinet.
and Il IS not unlikely that one OF the fea-
tpres Of his forthcoming message TO Con-
eress will be a discussion Of the Cuban
situation. from which II will appear that
there Is nothing in the situation 10 justify
prcsent interference on the part Of the
United states.
BLANCO'S REFORMS.
WASHINGTON, November 1O-Senor
Dupuy dc LONE. the Spanish Minister,
has received the following cable message
from General Blanco, Governor General
OF Cuba:
"ReC0ncentradoes-E zones Of
cultivation have been organized; daily
rauous are provided by the State; work
Is furnished. They will be well treated,
and can be employed by the planters.
They have free transportation, and
are protected in every way. Pro-
vinclal protective committees have
been formed, and have already entered
upon their functions. They will continue
being organized in the remaining pro-
vinces, with the object of procuring the
necessary relief funds. Subscriptions
have been set on foot to relieve first
necessities. Everything that is humanity
possible is being done.
"Grlnding-An edict is published to-
day. not only granting permission to
grind sugar, but advising that this be
done and Offering the necessary military
nd cfrr "a ic
lost in attending to all immediate needs.
which form the object of my personal
attention. 1t is impossible 10 do more
than j have done in the time that has
elapsed (Sgned) BLANCO."
SPANISH JOURNALISTS VIEWS.
WASHINGTON. November 1O.-Jose
Canalejas, one Of the foremost public
men of Spain. editor of lei Heraldo, of
Madrid, former Minister of Justice i'm the
Liberal ministry. and closely identified
with Premier Segssta and the new Libe-
raj regime in Spain. arrived in Washing
ton to-day, accompanied by Captain Vega
and Mr.. Alexander Saint Aubin, of
Madrid. .t.t. rt-
While the visit is unofficial, much in
terest attaches to il among public men,
owing 10 Senior Canalejas's intimate
knowledge of recent conditions at the
Spanish capital, and also for the facility
Il affords for a conference between MN
and Senior Dupuy de LONE, the spanish
Minister. The latter called on Senior
Canalejas soon after bis arrival. and the
two were together much of the day, being
Joined later by Mr. Calderon Carlisle
counsel for the Legation, and by the
numerous staff of the Minister.
Senior Canalejas accorded to repre-
sentative OF the Associated Press brief
interview. Having recently arrived IN
this country he expressed himself as
little acquainted with the conditions here
but as 10 those in Madrid he spoke freely.
'eTbe feeling there is one OF expect
ancv." said he in good English, but with
marked Spanish accent. but there Is
little or no feeling that a serious crisis
will present itself between the United
States and Spain. and there is no thought
I'm well-informed circles that extreme
measures or a resort 10 war Will result.
on the contrary, the action of the Span
ish Government has given every nope ot
n continuance of the most friendly rela-
lions with the United States and of a
satisfactory conclusion OF the cuban con-
nict.
NEW CUBAN POLICY.
"a complete change Of policy has re-
Ministry. and the aggressive policy exc
suted by General Weyler is now succeeded
bv the more conciliatory methods of that
peaceful soldier, General Bianco. tie has
bnt lust landed in Cuba. and there is
little opportunity thus far TO judge OF
The mild and benehcent policy he is
charged with executing, but we in Madrid,
who know his high character and the
desire of those who send him, feel as
zured that good results will come from
his mission.
AS TO the autonomy which Spain now
offers 10 cuba. IL is autonomy Of genuine
character. and it is rendered in the sim
cerest good faith. believing that 1t af-
fords the surest guaranty of restoring
peace to Cuba and giving prosperity TO
the island. In all internal affairs. the
autonomy now offered will give the Cuban
people entire freedom in shaping their
own affairs. With such policy 10 view,
and with General Blanco TO put IL into
execution. there is every assurance that
Spain viii do all in her power to restore
peace and prosperity in. Cuba. More
over. we look with confidence on the sue
cess OF that policy. We are naturally
DESTROYS that our friends in the United
States should recognize the complete
change OF policy which has occurred. ana
should cooperate with US in having II
hiring the beneficial results we look for. -