New-York tribune., 1897-01-04
WEYLER'S RECALL CERTAIN.
PRESS RUMORs CONFIRMED BY A RE-
PORT FROM MINISTER TAYLOR.

WHAT LITTLE SUCCESS wEYLER HAS ATTAINED
SAID TO BIZ DUE ENTIRELY TO POSITIVE
ORDERS FROM MADRID-HIs PER-
sONAL WORK A FAILURE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO TRIBUNEl
Washington, Jan SIS General Weyer to be
succeeded as Governor General OF Cuba? There
good reasons for giving an affirmative reply
to this question. and for saying that that Off
cial's days drector-in-chief Of Cuban affairs
are numbered. Recent press dispatches from
Madrid have intmated that Prime Minister
Canovas. certain members Of his Cabinet. and
some leading Spanish papers are dissatisfied
with Weyler's course in Cuba. The General
has accomplished too little a soldier to please
the authorities and press Of Madrid. 1t Is true
that some words Of praise have fallen to Weyer.
but these have not been numerous or hearty.
The intimation made that Weyler is to be called
home is not based so much upon what is being
said in Madrid upon a report made to the
State Department by Minister Taylor. Mr..
Taylor has shown a good deal Of zeal OF late
in keeping Secretary Olney advised as to what
is going at the Spanish capital Minister
de Lome's activity in keeping his Government
informed about what happens at Washington
is probably no greater than that displayed by
al Madrid Generally that which Mr.. Taylor
communicates to Secretary Olney is held in such
strict confidence that little intelligence he con-
veys reaches the public. Information has. how
ever. sifted through official that Mr..
Taylor has informed the Secretary OF State that
General Weyler is likely to be relieved Of his
command at an early date. and that his sue
cessor has been practically decided upon.
Minister Taylor informed Secretary Olney sew
era days ago that the authorities at Madrid
the point os relieving General Weyler Of
his command in Cuba. and of appointing as his
successor Captain General Primo de Rivera
Reasons were given I'M brief why change was
deemed advisable. AMI a statement was made
to the probable tire when the orders would
be promulgated. 1t is learned that the Madrid
Government is dispiAased at the fact that Gen
era Weyle:. with about 300 600 troops. has not
put down the Cuban revolt. He has expended
large sums of money. but so far has made no
decided headway in accomplishing his main OBJ
ject, that of quelling the insurrecton and re-
storing peace and good order in Cuba. His
troops have been victorious occasions But
they have also met defeat. and the total re-
suit, considering Spain's outlay in life and
treasure Is far from satisfactory. Too much
may have been expected Of Weyler. just as
the exacton was too great in the case OF Cam
pos Still. the one great requirement-success-
has not been fulfilled, and Weyer has conse-
quenty fallen in official esteem in Madrid.
Mr.. Taylor does not say so but ii Is well
known here that Weylers present activity in
the field ir the Province Of Pinar del Rio is
due TO positive and specific orders from Madrid
A private letter received here few days ago
said that Weylers present display of zeal was
not a matter OF choice that he much preferred
to remain in Havana and direct operations from
his comfortable quarters there. and that he was
now at the front because strict orders demanded
that he should be there.
General Primo de Rivera was once Spain's
Secretary of War. and in that office showed
much administrative ability. He is a Captain
General In the Spanish Army. and in favor
with the Canovas Government