The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
PACIFICATION OF CUBA.
MARSHAL BLANCO MAKES TEY-
1ERIsTIC IMPORTS.
Spain Hopes This Country VIII Try to
prevent Further Violations OF
international Law"

MADRID. Nov. Marshal Blanco. the
new Captain-General Of Cuba, has sent
cable message to the Spanish Government
saying he has formed a favorable opin-
ion regarding the prospects for the pacif-
cation OF Cuba.
A serni-ofHcial note was circulated to-
day, giving a more exact indication Of the
contents Of the Spanish note in reply to
the communication Of the United States.
FRIENDLY FEELING.
It says the note concludes with the
assurance that Spain is animated by the
same friendly feeling as expressed IN Dc
half of the United States.
The second part OF the reply goes into
elaborate details concerning the various
flibustering expeditions which are said
10 have left the United States for Cubt
which details are based entirely upon the
ronort ~ Calderon Carlisle. the former
couneelIor of the Spanish legation at
Washington.
Snain in concluding that portion Of her
ranlv 10 the United States expresses the
hone that this phase OF the situation VIII
he changed and that the United States
will try to prevent further Violations OF
international law"
RenIving TO the offer OF mediation made
~, the United States. Spain says she
homes the United States will act Loyalty
and correctly in helping Spain to paciiy
I~,,ba especiallv IN view OF the fact that
such an extended form of autonomist
government is about to be sincerely
granted. -
MORE HOPEFUL.
The general feeling here Is moro hope
mi Of a peaceful outcome OF the situa-
tion especially since Marshal Blanco's
arrival at Havana. as it IS believed his
nresonco will greatly further the solving
Of the Cuban problem.
At the same time, II IS pointed out
that tho submission OF the insurgents
cannot be expected unless they are en-
tireiv abandoned by the United states.
CRUISER STORY DISCOUNTED.
LONDON. Nov. 2.-In well-informed cir
cles il is not believed Spain has signed
the contracts referred 10 in the Daily
Chronicle to-day, as having been con-
cluded last week with an important firm
of British ship builders by which Spain
acquires some cruisers, armed with quick
firing guns. which the firm nearly COM
pleted for another government.
1t is known that the Spanish govern
ment recently endeavored to purchase
WdISiNpS lIOn bIillSn snip buHutISs bul
the negotiations failed on account Of
Spain's inability TO pay cash. and it was
understood that her agents then began
looking for bargains I'm warships. which
other countries were building.
BLANCO'S APPOINTMENTS.
HAVANA. Nov. "A list Of appoint.
ments by Marshal Banco. the new cap
ain-general Of Cuba. was issued from the
palace to-day.
Acknowledgement Valderrana has been
ordered to assume command Of the CEN
trail district Of the province Of Havana;
Brigadier-General Diaz Deievalla, assITn-
es command Of the eastern district Of
this province. and Brigadier-General An
dres Garoto will I'm future command the
western district Of Havana province:
STAFF Colonel Julio Alverez Chaceom IS
appointed Marshal BlancO's second chief
Of staff. and Iieutenant-C Colonel Tonta
has been made his chief OF staff for Ha-
Vana prOyinco division