The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-24
WEYLER ON SHORE
GETS WITHIN TALKING DISTANCE
OF TIE SPANISH PUBLIC.


Ease and Comfort and Must BE Bene-
factor to Somebody-Deci.res That
Cuba Exists For Spain, nnd That Au-
tonomy 10 Not to He Thought of-The
Business End Of Autonomy
Barcelona, Nov. es-General Weyler.
the former captain-general of Cuba, ar
rived here this morning on board the
steamer Mon:serrat from Havana. The
general landed beneath the Columbus
monument at 10 a m, and was ac-
claimed by about 10000 people In order
10 escape the manifestation the general
was driven TO the house OF Deputy Sal
adrigas. where. however, he was forced
10 appear upon the balcony and was ap-
plauded by the crowds OF people who
had gathered about the house.
The official report Of the landing of
General weyler at Barcelona differs
from the independent reports. The for
mer says the general landed without the
demonstrations in mis- honor assuming
the proportions anticipated. and that as
he traversed the streets. the public ap-
pearei indifferent.
Continuing, the official version of the
affair adds tina; six gala carriages
awaited the general, but that the crowd
was small, little enthusiasm manifested,
that there were no delegations Of stu
dents or politicians and. that no Win
doys were decorated
A number Of bands and choirs took
part in the welcome extended TO Cen
erai Weyler. The Montserrat was met
by many boats decorated with flags.
When the general landed, accompanied
by General Montaner, he entered the
carriage OF Deputy Saladrigas. On the
way to the latter's house General Wey-
Ter cried: Long live national produc-
ton"
The general also called for cheers for
Spain" and Spanish Cubs" which met
with enthusiastic responses from the
populace.
The general will remain in Barcelona
for two days and on leaving here. viii
go to Palma, Island OF Majorca, his
birthplace, where the inhabitants have
been preparing to give him hearty
melcome home. He will arrive in Mad
rid about the middle Of December.
1t is understood in Barcelona that
General weyler will hold aloof from the
Carlists and Republicans, out he desires
10 pose as the champion OF national
production; aims at recognizing the
Conservative party. and in order TO re-
alize mis- protectionist ideal ne VIII Wig
orously oppose the granting Of tariff au-
tonomy to Cuba.
General Weyler, addressing number
of his friends shortly after his arrivai
here. expressed great regret at his re-
call from Cuba, adding that he was par
ticularly annoyed at the attitude OF Ger
tain NEWSPAPERS which had declared
that he favored the insurgents. Con-
tinuing. the general remarked:
Spanish soldiers, however. have <ne
same contempt for these papers as they
have for filfbusterers."
Referring to the concentration OF the
Cuban peasants near the towns OF that
island. General Weyler explained that
he deemed suca a step necessary pc
cause they were spies and the most
devoted friends OF the enemy.
In regard to autonomy, the former
Of Cuba, said:
"Autononv in Cuba would be most
unfortunate for national industry. The
riches of Cuba belong to Spain, ana
autonomy means the disappearance OF
workmen and complete misery
the island.
There is as much reason for Css'alo-
nil. the Balearic islan1s and the o0heI
to ask for autonomy as Cuoa-
After the crowd about Deputy Sals-
5rigas' house had cheered Genera! Wey-
lAr until he appeared on the balcony.
the former commander OF the Spanish
forces in Cuba cried:
Long live the king, Spanish Cuoa
and national labor.
Addressing an industrial deputaton.
which waited upon him later, GeneFai
yevIsr said he had always been pro-
and was resolved 10 detend
the cause OF national production.
Continuing. General Weyler re-
.T have never been a politician, but l
am simply a Spanish soldier during my
STAY in Cuba I did my utmost 10 IN
nrove the lot OF the soldiers and no"
/ snail devote myself 10 improving tne
10: OF me workmen.
In a subsequent speech he accused the
limited States OF desiring 70 seize Cu-
han commerce by bunting Spanlards'
,voo nould die % starvation.
He declared amid applause that ne
,r-,,ld never cease 10 defend Spanish
interests in the Antilles.
General weyler's declarations were
generally approved here
During the day General WeyleT hsd
a long conference with the csptain-gen-
eral ot Catalonia
The frien1s Of General Weyler say tne
demonstration was not - Dig
today. because he was net expected .
arrive there until tomorrow. w1en Il
was intended 20 make a great demon
stratl0n in Nc f7onor.
Ths friends cs General eWyler also
claim that ne mas SHOWN his loyalty oy
calling for cheers for the king. |nen
oe appeared on the balcony ot Deputy
house.
MATTER OF CUSTOMS
Madrid. Nov. 23.-Tae impartial 20
5sv strongly opposes the granting oi
tariff autonomy . Cuba. declaring nat
unless Spanish pro10css are admitted
I, that island on preferred terms. geo
x-soaicaI conditions vii compel the
oenirsula 70 reno1ucs re Caoan mar
set
Es LIBERAL strongly supports t1e prop
os.tien TO give Cuba at autonomous ar
IN. and publishes docUns1;s tsntins %
saox that a. tue CuSans. even tee
spanish cosonists. desire autonomy.
Havana. Nov. S2.-C0ezt uD@ssiness -
.sII in inHznteizl circles over t9e ness