The Irish standard., 1897-10-09
TOO MUCH FOR SPAIN
Gomez Declares She Cannot Com
Quer the Cubans.
THE DYNAMITE GUN CAUSES TERROR,
Weylsr's Successor, He Says, wall
Need 100000 Men and $1,OOO,OOO
-Spaniards in Havana Eager
u for Weyler's Retention.

New York, Oct. 9. - Tomas Estrada
Palma, chief of the Cuban junta, has
just received letter from Gen. Gomez,
commander In chief of the Cuban army.
"Weylers successor in Cuba" writes the
general. lin order to cope with the rebel
obliged to demand 100000 troops and l1O0.-
0o0.0 and even then he will fail az ie.
ANONYMOUSLY as Weyler has failed.
"Our men were never imbued with .
more hopeful spirit than they are at pros.
ent. The campaign In Las Villas has bsen
an utter failure. The Spanish soldiers
avoided us at every possible opportunity.
This served to encourage our men. I am
glad to say that we are all confident OF
ultimate success II Weyler be recalled
will be surprised to see the spirit of VIC
tory which animates the brave Cuban
troops. We cannot be subdued and no one
knows this better than Weyler."
Won by a Dynamite Gun.
With the Gomez letter was one from
Gen. Calixto Garcia, who commands the
troops in the eastern provinces. It gave
some particulars concerning the cap
ture of Las Tunis on August 80 last.
'The dynamite gun which you sent u.s."
writes Gen. Garcia, 'played an important
part In the capture of Las Tunis Its de.
rtructive shells spread terror through the
Spanish troops. We besieged 1t for three
days, when 1t finally surrendered. We
found many of the troops in terrible con.
dillon. At least 100 men fell victims to the
dynamite shells. good many more being
badly wounded. The rest of the 500 men
were in an utterly demorallzed condition
when the Spanish flag was hauled down.
Our losses numbered 60 men. AL the sick
and wounded spaniards were sent to hos.
pitfalls and given every possible attention.
The prisoners were all released.
IL we had few more dynamite guns,
we should soon end the war. Reports Of ito
destructive work here have spread all
through Cuba and have disheartened the
Spanish soldiers"
Want Wcyler Retained.
Havana, Oct. 6.-The friends of Capt.
Gen. Weyler made grand rally in his
behalf Tuesday and did all they could
possibly do to prevent his recall to
Spain. They held meeting at the Span
ish casino, many of the wealthier class
of spaniards being present. Resolu-
tions indorsing Gen. Weyler were adopt,
message was sent to the government Of
Madrid announcing that the representa-.
tives Of the trading, mercantile and in
dustrial communities assembling at the
meeting were familiar with the state
Of the island of Cuba and were conse-
quently satisfied with the course fol-
lowed by Capt. Gen. Weyler looking to
an early and complete pacification OF
Cuba and expressing fear that his re.
call will delay the paciflcation. In con-
clusion the friends Of Gen. Weyler
hauro1 Tho Ono n;oh nroe, ~ %r,,,& e. Hs,,S
and announced the intention of those
present ut the meeting, after making
these resolutions, to abide Ivy the gov
ernnlent's decision. 1t was further
agreed to organize public demonstra-
ton in Gen. Weyler's honor. i
Weyler's Rosy Report.
! Madrid, Oct. Capt Gen. Weyler
has written an official letter to Cen.
Azcarraga, forwarded before the resig-
nation of the Azcarraga cabinet, in the
course of which he declares that the
condition of Cuba has Improved to
remarkable degree" since the date when
he assumed control in the island. The
captain general says "the country has
received fresh lease of life" He az
serts that the Spanish general COM
manding In the eastern provinces re-
ports an uninterrupted service of trains
on all the railroads. The telegraph IL
operating from Ciega de Avila to the
city OF Pinar del Rio. The letter, which
Is generally commented upon, alleges
that the Spanish army in Cuba is "be-
ing maintained in excellent state de,
spite the fact that the pay is six month";
In arrears"
VIII Apply Reforms at Once.
Madrid, Oct. 6. - Senior Moret, the
minister for the colonies, it is semi,
officially announced, has decided to,
apply as soon us possible all the meas!
ures which are comprised in the pro-
gramme of the liberals regarding the
Antilles, including all that is necessary,
for the application of autonomy for
Cuba in the form permitted by the CIR
cumstances.
Premier Sagasta, in an interview. is
quoted as saying that most important,
questions are before the cabinet minis.
tiers, who have thorough knowledge
Of the financial position OF Spain and
possess accurate details of the war
situation in Cuba and in the Philip.
pine islands.
The government, Senior sagasta add
ed, will carry out it's political and MILL
tary programme with frmness and sa-
gacity.
When the premier was questioned 10,
garding the future of Capt. Gen. Wsy-
Ter, he said he supposed Weyler would
resign, adding that it he did not do
so he would be recalled. In conclusion
Senior Sagasta said that the most
prompt action would be taken in the
Philippine islands, where the situation,
he explained, admitted of no delay.
Disnster in a Mine.
! Wilkesbarre, Pa, Oct. Ga heavy ex.
plosion of gas occurred in Number q
slope, of the Parrish Coal company, at
Plymouth, Tuesday afternoon, by which
three men lost their lives. The namea
of the victims are: Isaac EdmundA
miner, aged IS, widower; George Eddy,
driver, aged 20, single; Louis Richards,
driver boss. aged 81, married.
: Consolidation of Supreme Court.
Springfield, ILL.,, Oct. 6.-The CONSOLE
dation of the supreme court was made
complete Tuesday morning in fitting
manner with eloquent speeches at the
coOr%roo,p in Tho c4o}o bn,,co T,,Ao.