The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-09
HENER'S FRIENDS MAKE UP.
SENIOR RoHELDO Is MAKING
TROUBLE FOR SAGAsTA.
A Eulogy for the Butcher and Bit
ter Words for the Conservatives
-Blanco Prociainafnx Conditional
Pardon for Rehelliouy CubanS.

MADRID. Nov S--Liet;t Gen. Weyler's
political hackers. supported by his inftuen-
tiai following in the army. are fa1en1sng
an agitation II his behalf in the govern
usent's policy ard are preparing 10 give
him reception on his arrival, which VIII,
Il they can bring Il about, neutralize the
critical attitude OF the Sagasta ministry.
Senior Romero Robeldo. who is leading the
agitation. addressed large meeting to-
day with several senator's ana deputies
present and made a violent attack upon
tbs. governing committee Of the ConserSa-
tive party. whom he charged with being re-
spousibls fer the dissolution OF the party.
He eulogized Lieut.. Weyler as a military
commander and his civil administration,
and urged that war is the only true pol
Icy IN Cuba
Senior Robeido will meet Gen. Weyler
on his arrival or the Montserrat. Mean
while he is organizing a series of public
meeting to protest against the recall or
VIEWER. the first OF which will be held to-
morrow and he proposes a REORGANIZATION
OF the party on the basis Of the programme
OF the late Senior Canovas as 70 Cuba and
the Philippines.
A cable received this evening from SYM
rathizers with the insurgents in Cuba says
that the latter have captured the towns
of Holguin and Mayari in the province OF
Santiago de Cuba
Pardon for the Rebels.
HAVANA. Nov s.--Narshal Blanco has
issued the following edict. officially de-
serihsd as expressing the magnaniraous
sentiments OF the queen regent and the
firm determination OF the national gov
ernment:"
II pardoa in full all those who have
been prosecuted for the crime of rebellion.
Rebels prosecuted for common crimes. In
dependent of rebellion. such as spoliation.
immortality and the like. will he pardoned
as rebels, but judged for other offenses
committed by them.
"Thosagsuffering sentences imposed prior
to the date of this sdict viii have their
sentences committed to a certain extent,
and perhaps in some cases In full. Persons
psrdoned should appear before the civil
and military authorities at their respect
i've places Of residence. which they will
designate, and which will be communi-
Gated 70 me. Should they designate places
OF residence outside the principal towns.
they will be advised of the necessity of
residing within the military zone OF cul-
tivation. The military authorities Will be
careful not to invade the Jurisdiction of
the civil authorities. Therefore those par
doned cannot change their residence with
out obtaining the permission of both civil
and military authorities"
Protest Against Ahe Trial.
WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-State depart
ment officials say there will be a protest
lodged against the proceedings in the case
of the Competitor prisoners at Havana at
this time. Whether or not ii be necessary
to act later on Will be determined by the
outcome of the court-martial. The gov
eminent has not assented to the claim of
Spain to the right to try the men in Ha-
vana, but of course in the event OF an ac-
quittal of the prisoners, which is not re-
garded improbable. there will be no occa-
sion for remonstrance.
sanguiliy Ordered to the Front.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9.--The Press
prints story that Gen. Julio Sanguilly
has received an order from Gen. Gomez to
report for duty in the insurgent ranks.
Tho order places him in an embarrassing
position. as he is on parole.
Trial of Competitor Crew Postponed.
HAVANA, Nov. S.--The trial by court
martial of the crew of the American
schooner Competitor captured on the coast
Of Pinar del Rio. April g. 1896, which was
to have taken place today, has been post
poned, owing TO the sickness of the presi-
dent of the court.