The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-06
ALL ARE FOR CUBA
SCOTT WIKe GETS BACK FROM
DOWN FLORIDA WAY.

Hence the Difficulty of Enforcing Anti
Fnibustering Regulations = DAuntiess
Lands the Three Friends Abandoned
Cargo-spaniards in Spain Discuss Mat
ters-Cuban News-PhiIippine Advices-
Other Foreign Sews.
Washington, Jan. 5.-Scott like, as
sistang secretary Of the treasury, return
ed 70 the city after a ten days absence
IN Florida and today resumed his duties.
Mr.. Wike says that outside of a few
OF the leading cigar manufacturers in
Tampa, the sentiment throughout Flor
ida, North American and native Cnban,
is almost entirely with the insurgents,
and that on this account the Oft cials find
i. extremely difficult TO make much
headway in their efforts to suppress fill
clustering expeditions. The inhabitants,
he said, not only mislead the officials, but
in many cases give important aid TO the
filibustarers. Mr.. Wike said that he be-
lieved that the officials were doing their
best under these adverse circumstances
TO uphold the Jaw, but not, he admits.
with much success.
Mr.. Wike had an interview with the
captain Of the Dauntless, who complain
ed of his treatment by the officials, par
ticularly by his brother, who is the GUS
toms collector at Jacksonville. His YES
sci, he said, had been often detained and
subjected to search unwarranted by law
and he asked that instructions be given
the officials 10 cease what ne termed
their unwarranted interference with him
and his vessel. Mr.. Wike replied 10 the
captain that his actions with respect 10
the law had not been of such character
as TO inspird confidence in his, intentions
for the future, and thus far he had
learned OF nothing in the conduct of the
officials that warranted censure for over
seriousness.
Mr.. Wilkes report was only semi-offi-
cial and he Will have TO make written
report.
DAUNTLESS FINISHES IT.
Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. "a dispatch
received here from Key West states that
the Dauntless has successfully landed its
expedition in Cuba. The expedition, 1t
is said, is one that the Three Friends at
tempted to land when pursued by the
Spanish gunboat and left at No Name
Key, from which place it was taken last
Friday by the Dauntless. The cargo, IL
is said. consisted of 100000 cartridges
and 1,040 rifles, some dynamite, one 12-
pound rapid-fring Hotchkis5 gun and
medicine. Fifty men were also carried
to Cuba by the vessel.
HOW SPAIN FEELS ABOUT IT.
New York, Jan. "a dispatch 10 the
Herald from Malaga, Spain. says: The
sentiment Of this part Of Andalusia is
best expressed by the words of Senior
Antonio Canovas Y Vallejo, the civil gov
ernor OF the province of Malaga, and
nephew of Premier Canovas del Castillo.
Thinking people Of Spain,'' ne said,
''have only a friendly feeling for Arrleri-
cans, but the revolution in Cuba must
be put down before any overture looking
toward a settlement Of the trouble can
be received from the United States. Only
these advances would now be received"
after decided victory in Cuba would
these advances be received.
why do the Spanish people feel dis
inclined to let the United States inter-
fere?'' / asked.
Because the United States is the foun-
tain head for all supplies of the filibus-
terers. If the United States government
will stop all these expeditions and put
down the junta which manages Cuban
affairs in New York and Washington the
Spanish government will then consider
that your country is friendly. / am
sorry to see your papers constantly ex-
citing the people to aid the Cubans. The
put down the rebellion"
rs there any hostility here TO Ameri-
cans who have made their homes in
Spain?"
None whatever, among the better
classes. and the government at Madrid
is ready to protect them at all hazards.
l could show you kilograms from Madrid
which | have in my desk instrUcting me
to expose my life, if necessary, in de-
In A Those
structions are sent to all governors. L
walked on the street with Mr.. David y.
Burke the American consul, when the
became excited last year, and or
dered every one VINO should assault him
TO be shot on the spot"
Mr.. Walter c. Bevan, an American
merchant, who is a most extensive ship
per OF fruit from this port, was asked II
he thought the Spanish people would re-
Spond again as readily as before Il an
other loan was asked.
Most certainly / do" was Mr.. Bevan's
reply. THE Spanish people have learn
ed 10 become very self-reliant since the
trouble with Cuba has developed their
natural resources so wonderfully. | find
them very courteous. Business has been
better during the past year than for
some time because of the fine fruit crop
business with Cuba was better
had 20 be supplied. Since the lingo talk |
In the United States Spaniards have de- |
termed 10 send all the needed supplies
from Spain, and 10 buy nothing IN Amer |
lea"
GOMEZ'S MOVEMENTS.
Madrid Jan. "a private telegram |
received from Havana says that Maxi |
mo Gomez. the insurgent leader, has |
crossed the military line OF Puerto Prin- |
4, hal
south coast. - Moron, in the northern |
part of that province.
AGUIRREiIS NOT DEAD.
New York, Jan. 5.-A. \. Aguirre,
brother of General Jose Maria Aguirre, |
whose death was reported from Havana |
IN December >. mas called AT the World |
office 10 say that General AguiTre is
alive.
II have received a telegram. from a
rom a friend in Key West" said he, |
who said he had just received a letter |
rom my brother. dated January .. My |
brother, az the head Of 2.G00 men, that .
iay defeated a column Of Spaniards at |
Tapaste, only fifteen miles from Ha-
,ana."
MET WITH DENIAL
Paris. Jan. st is semi-of1iciany an
bounced mere today that there was no
oundation for the report made public by
he Tageblatt OF Berlin yesterday saying
hat France and Russia would intervene
Il Washington in order 20 prevent a
,reach between the United States and
spain.
Washington. Jan. 5.-There Is no truth
n the report that Senator Sherman,
hartman of the foreign relations COM
iiit.ee. intends 70 visit Cuba.
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Madrid. Jan. 5.-According % a dis
,atch received here from Manila, cap
tai OF the Philippine Islands. force Of
90 insurgents has been surprised and
outed by the Spanish army al Aguoy
nd Ormausas.