The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-24
Several Speeches, in Which the Ex-
Captain General Affirmed His 10y
atty to the Spanish King.
MORE CONCESSIONS TO CUBA
SCHEME FOR AUTONOMY APPROVED
BY THE SAGAsTA CABINET.
Proposed New Government of the ISL
and to Have Control of Customs
and Administer Tariff Laws.

BARCELONA. Nov. 2S-GeneraI weyler,
the former captain general of Cuba, ar
rived here this morning, on board the steam
er Montserrat, from Havana. The general
landed beneath the Columbus monument at
10 a. m, and was acclaimed by about twenty
thousand people. In order to escape the
manifestation. the general was driven to the
house of Deputy Saladrigas, where, how
ever, he was forced to appear upon the
balcony, and was applauded by the crowds
of people who had gathered about the
house. A number of bands and choirs took
part in the welcome extended to the gen.
eral. The Montserrat was met by many
boats decorated with flags. When the gen.
eral landed, accompanied by General Mon
taner, he entered the carriage of Deputy
Saladrigas. On the way to the latters
house General Weyler cried: Long live
national Production The general also
called for cheers for Spain and Spanish
Cuba" which met with enthusiastic re-
sponses from the populaee.
Addressing number of his friends short
ly after his arrival, General Weyler ex-
pressed great regret at his recall from Cuba,
adding that he was particularly annoyed at
the attitude of certain newspapers, which
declared he favored the insurgents Con-
soldiers, however, have the same contempt
for these papers as they have for flibus-
ters.' Referring to the concentration of
the Cuban peasants near the towns of that
island, General Weyler explained that he
deemed such step necessary because they
were spies and the most devoted friends
of the enemy In regard to autonomy, the
former captain general of Cuba said: 'Au-
tonomy in Cuba would be most unfortunate
for national industry. The riches of Cuba
belong to Spain, and autonomy means the
disappearance Of Spanish workmen and
complete misery throughout the island
There is as much reason for CATALONIA, the
balearic islands and the other provinces to
ask for autonomy as Cuba"
After the crowd about Deputy Saladriga-s
house had cheered General Weyler until
ne appeared on the balcony, the former
commander of the Spanish forces in Cuba
cried: Long live the King. Spanish Cuba
and national labor" Addressing an indus
trial deputation which waited on him later,
proteCtionist and was resolved to defend the
cause OF national production. Continuing,
General Weyler remarked: II have never
been politician, but | am simply Span
ish soldier. During my stay in Cuba did
my utmost to improve the lot of the SOL
diers, and now shall devote myself to i'm
proving the lot of the workman"
In a subsequent speech he accused the
United States of desiring to seize Cuban
commerce Dy hunting OpduldIOS, VINO WOulu
die of starvation" He declared, amid APP
plause, that he would never cease to de-
fend Spanish interests in the Antilles
General Weyler's declarations were gener-
ally approved here.
During the day General Weyler had
long conference with the captain general
of Catalonia. The friends of General Wey-
Ter say the popular demonstration was not
so big to-day. because he was not expected
to arrive there until tomorrow, when it
was intended to make a great demonstra-
ton in his honor. His friends also claim
that he has shown his loyalty by calling
for cheers for the King when he appeared
on the balcony of Deputy Saladriga's house.
1t Is understood here that General Weyler
will hold aloof from the Carlists and Re
publicans, but he desires to pose as the
champion of national production aims at
recognizing the Conservative party, and.
in order to realize his protectionist IDEAL
he will vigorously oppose the granting of
tariff autonomy to Cuba. The general will
remain in Barcelona for two days, and on
leaving here will go to Palma, island of
Majorca, his birthplace, where the inhabit-
ants have been preparing to give him a
hearty welcome. He will arrive in Madrid
about the middle of December.