The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-06
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MADRID, Aug. 24.-It Is n fact admitted by all
that Gen. wcyler would have been recalled long
ago but for the decisive influence Of Senior Ca
novas dol Castillo, who repeatedly said that he
would withdraw from power rather than con-
sent to wcyler's removal. Canovas knew that
every man in tho Cabinet was bitter against
Wcyler. They had all told him so several times.
For this reason tho personality Of Weylcr was
novor made q subject OF discussion by the Minis
tiers in council. 1t might have brought forth q
crisis, and this was Just what they all wished to
avort. But now that Canovas is no more, why
is weylcr upheld
As long as Gen. Azcarraga was able 10 cherish
the hone that, with the aid OF Gen. Martinez
Campos, he would succeed in preserving the
unity OF the Conservative party, ho felt himgelf
strong enough to confront q change in tho
Goyernorship OF Cuba. With this end In Wow
Gen. AzcArraga was deliberately slow in OK.
pressing his confidence in Gen. Weyler. Al
Minister OF War he continued to communicate
with the Ca"ptain.Goncral OF Cuba as though
nothing had passed in Spain. But no advance
was made IN the work of reorganizing the party,
and Azc&rragn realized that Wcyler's suppress.
sion at this ~iuncture involved the whole OF the
Cuban problem upon which none but n Govern
mcnt having authority and stability should lay
ltS nnndS. he, IN consequence, snrnnK from inc
responsibility Of the measure.
In the meanwhile the opposition OF tho press
to Gen. weyler had been intensified. and wey.
Ter himself cabled that he needed to know
whether he enjoyed the confidence Of the Cabi-
net or not. The leading newspapers had said
that Gen. Blanco had given his consent to be
appointed Governor-General OF Cuba. adding
that Gen. Pando. who, in the course of n week.
had been received twice by tho Queen Regent,
would mps Blenco as chief OF staff.
Blanco would not confirm or deny tho report,
but Pando. who is more talkativc, spoke freely,
denouncing Wcylcr's wretchcd conduct of the
war.
I'm Cuba, " he said, I'VE ought to do exactly
the opposite Of what they are doing thore now.
We must build up instead OF destroying; we
must attract people instead Of rcpelling them:
we must stir the energies OF the country instead
of sitting them. Our army there is powerful
enough to accomplish all this, provided 1t be
directed properly. The expenses Of the war can
be reduced greatly simply by keeping an eye
upon contractors and II few other persons"
The result of IT all was that Gen. AZcarragn,
In obedience TO orders from San Sebastian, re.
piled to Wcyler that the Cabinet had confidence
in him, for fear that his resignation now would
precipitate matters at no little risk for the coun-
try and the throne. But Weylcr Ia doomed. A
Ministerial change is sure to occur shortly after
the Queen Regent returns from, san Sebastian.
and there is no doubt that whoever succeeds
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Campos, Silvcln. or So
Rasta-will recall Weyler.
FL ImpnrciaI upbraids Azcarraga. saying:
The Minister Of War had long been leading
tho campaign, against Gen; ,Wcylcr among the
members OF the Cabinet. He could not con
vince Canovas, but he met with the approval OF
public opinion. 1t is difficult for MS 10 under
of the reasons demanding Weylcr's recall has
disappeared. Far from this. the incidents OF the
campaign in the pacilcd provinces and the stu
alton in Camsguey and eastern Cuba add to the
justice and necessity OF the measure. Besides,
II is OF the greatest Importance to the nations
plished fact by The time Gen. Woodford may refer
10 the general condition OF affairs in Cuba"
Nlnety.hye thousand recruits from this years
The colonial contingent hns been placed AT
1000 men. but this does not imply necessarily
There is certainly some talk about sending
$4,000 or 10000 soldiers TO Cuba in October,
e eg, nS1hi mfn has cor ossn d Srs rsio as SS1: ,b Ih ms G9C,
before taking u step In this direction. but n new
draft OF soldiers would in no case suffice to III
the gaps which death and expatriation have
made in the ranks OF the army in Cuba, $4,000
sick soldiers having returned TO Spain in he
s cop Of this year The number OF the dead Is
II is said. that the Queen Regent will return
to Madrid before sept. 80.
tails Of the execution OF Augiollillo. the assassin
Of scnor canoyas del Cssti!lo,for fear OF incur
wero brought against la 10: de Cantajria OF
s ,I.Tt dc s for hfpy y rsProd iced n an ar 4,
Nuero Regimen Of Madrid had published a
few days previous, TO the enforcement OF the
ertul logic, denounced as "a violation OF
all constitutional rights that AnRiollillo should
be. arraigncd before a council Of war. when his
crime was IN ordinary crime, the crime OF a
man against another man. not by means OF ex
p~losives. but by means OF u hrearm. in n pro
viously promulgated. The cognizance OF The
case belongs. according to the law, 20 n jury
1896, which brings under military ,iurisdicticr
all crimes committed by means OF i~nfiammablt
substances. To serve their purpose they sa,
that g%unpowder is an inhammablc substance
This is absurd. or we must conclude thai
all crimes perpetratcd by means OF hrearm:
S%Ss Il aes oe Of %ar T FSthe m"s Me g9 over wb to t as
tempted to take the life OF Queen Isabella, was
tried before an ordinary tribunal. But thing:
now occurred, the offended party. far from OBJ
%tecting, to the pardon Of the culprit, expressed
Senior ri alludes TO the words Of Cdnovas,
wife, entreating the Ministers. before a Grove
at the railway. station. not TO intercede with
the Queen in behalf of the assassin OF her hus
band.
"A despatch from Lucerne. Switzerland. e
conversation with the editor OF a local news
'"You will before long behold the overthrow o
institutions whose existence is due only to M
patriotic passivity. The inexorable destiny vii
soon, reduce to powder all that patriotism ha'
I until now InAue me respect.
The same newspaper says that Doha Elvira
the daughter, OF Don Carlos, who clopod with
Painter Folchi,, is now in Washington in thu
employ of u milliner.
Tho Don Alvaro dc BaZan, q now cruiser fo
the Spanish navy. was launched at the Gran,
docks n few days ago.
The premium on gold as against bills Of tn,
Bank OF. Spain or silver has gone up to 3l4 pc
cent, which Is the highest rate OF cxchang,
ever reached here. At tho beginning of tn,
Cuban war bank bills sold at z or 8 per cent
discount.
MANY LITTLE BATH Es.
IusurRent Forcea In Havana and uaRun 4,