The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-27
spAIs,s DIAnoxom IN CUs>.
The E~,riehsert or weyier and Others
Through Piunder and Black


WASHINGTON, Jan. 2e.-The ONCE Of Captain
General OF Cuba IL one Of the richest prizes In
the gift Of the Spanish Crown. Nearly every
holder OF IL at all times has made IL his chief
business to accumulate a fortune, so that. upon
returning to Spain. he may live like a grandec.
or figure at court rs q favorite OF royalty. The
once IL one that is always sought by vainelorl-
Gus Spanish Generals. and the rivalry among
them TO obtain IL has often given rise to scan
dals that brought disgrace upon tho Spanish
Crown and army.
The war in Cuba has opened up to Captain
General woyler opportunities for enrichment
such As few Of his predecessors have over pos
sessed. In December last Tn SUS directed
attention TO some OF the ways In which he has
taken advantage OF these opportunities during
the year In which he has been all powerful at
the palace in Havana. Since that time several
OF the Madrid newspapers have mado reference
to the subject, In q cautious manner; but these
references had to DO suppressed when the
makers Of them were warned that tho Govern
ment would regard them rs insulting to tho
Spanish army and as designed 10 impede wey-
ler's operations In Cuba and to lmpugn his mill
tary honor and to encourage tho rebels. Tho
Captain-G General himself was go much annoyed
by them that he called upon the Ministry 10 pre-
vent their repetition.
weyler has accumulated vast wealth In Cuba
within q year. When recalled TO Spain. whether
after failure OF after success In war. he will be
the richest General In tho young Kings army.
He has despoiled Cuba, misused his troops. and
porpetrated murder TO obtain II. He has gained
q part Of II In the handling of the millions
from Spain that have been sent to Havana.
He has gained moro Of II by connscs-
ton. pillaxe. plumber. and blackmail. Towns
ana .,tate, have be.n rav.o.a Tor the ..t. ~
the ioo, nv b,v. h..n .r.r.d ,o,, ,,Ic. T,oor.
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the rebellion. and mo reform In the .dmini.,,s,
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