The morning times., 1897-03-07
JULIO sANGU|LLY ON CUBA
Released Patriot Talks of Him.
self and His Country.
PRAISE FOR GENERAL LEE
Declares His People Would Be
Free Within a Year if Granted
BelIigerent Rights by This Coun-
try's Government-Pro of His
American Citizenship.

New York, March 6.-Gen. Julio San
gully, who was released recently by the
Spaniards after two years in the Cabanas
fortress at Havana, arrived in this city
at O'Clock this afternoon. He was met
in Jersey City by zoo Cuban sympathizers,
among whom was his brother, Manuel
Sanguilly, and Mrs. Calixto Garcia wife
OF The famous Cuban general.
Sanguilly was accompanied by his wife,
his son and niece, who came with him
from Havana. Mingled with the cheers
for Cuba Libre' and Gen. Sanguilly,
Were hurrahs for Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
Sanguilly went at once to the home OF
Carlos Carrillo. Before proceeding up
town Gen. Sanguilly, in answer to ques-
tlons, said to the reporters:
Il can hardly realize that 1 am free,
and within arms reach of my friends and
relatives Two years is long time
i'll the Cabanas, and to breathe the free
air again and grasp the hands Of old
friends is boon which at one time never
thought would come to me. To that brave
soldier, Fitzhugh Lee, and to the American
people, it would be impossible for me to
express my gratitude. My life belongs
to them, and to him. After months OF
stone walls and Spanish guards, there
seems to be a new hope and new life
in everything feel or hear or see.''
rs it true that you have given up your
claim, as an American citizen, against the
crown of Spain, as one of the conditions
upon which you were released?" he was
asked. His eyes flashed as he replied
There is not the slightest truth in such
statement. / would not give up the
honor of being an American citizen for all
Spain. know too well what it means to
be under the protection OF the American
flag. 1t is too dear thing to renounce,
even where ones life is concerned"
Regarding the Cuban cause, do you
believe that the Cubans will eventually
TRIUMPH
Absolutely replied Gen. sanguilly I'm
my mind Cuba will be free within year
All we want, and all we need, is for the
United States government TO permit US to
land arms and ammunition on the shores
of Cuba. AS soon as that is granted
Spain's sovereignty will cease and Cuba
will see her way clear to absolute indie
pendence''
Regarding your future, general, Will
you return to Cuba in defiance of your
promise to remain away, or will You settle
in this city?''
Il have made no arrangements yet
replied Sanguilly, evasiveiy, las to my
future movements
Wnen asked what the Cubans thought uf
the attitude of ex-President Cleveland ON
the Cuban question, he said
They, of course, do not indorse the
PRESIDENT attitude. The Cubans have
recently met express great hope that the
new administration will deal indulgently
with the Cuban republic. They have
government, and they have shown be-
yond q doubt that they are able to cope
successfully with the Spaniards. That
should give us q right as government
and we expect President Mckinley to do
that which ex-PresideDt Cleveland failed
to do-give the CubaDs belligerent rights y
Gen. sanguilly and his family were the
guests of honor tonight at the entertain
ment given in aid OF the Cuban hospital
fund, at the Carnegie Lyceum. He was
too fatigued TO speak in answer to fire.
quent and enthusiastic calls, but had to
shake hands with nearly thousand per
sons before the audience would let the
performance proceed.
The incident OF the evening was the
meeting OF Gen. Sanguily and Gen Daniel
f. sickles in the latter's box. When
the veterans shook hands the audience
cheered for Sanguilly, Gen. Sickles and
Consul General Lee. and the performance
was again stopped until the enthusiasm
subsided. The entertainment was sue
cess in every way.