The evening times., 1897-11-22

New York, Nov. 22.-The Marquis de
A Apezteguia, leader of the Conservative
party in Cuba, who left Havana ten months
ago to urge upon Spain the advisability
of a Cuban policy different from that Of
Gen. WeyIer, arrived in this city yesterday
on the French liner Champagne. He will
return to Havana this week. Gen. Weyicr
was removed largely as result OF his
efforts
The marquis takes hopeful view OF the
Cuban situation, now that Gen. Blanco is
in command He thinks this winters cam
paign will accomplish the pacification Of
most OF tine island. He is the leader Of a
powerful party in Cuba, and as a grandee
OF Spain is well prepared to speak on
Cuban questions. He spent twelve years in
this country and understands the feelings
of the citizens Of the United States. He
| said on account of his long absence from
Cuba he did not feel that he could speak
Of affairs on the isla nd as fully as he might
he able to upon his return to his home.
''The new ministry" he said, 'aims to
give autonomy to Cuba. 1 have been in
Madrid most OF tie time, and Wa II equentIy
called to consult with the ministry upon
| the needs OF Cuba. The Cuban party, Of
which l am the leader, however, does not
believe that autonomy is the solution OF
the Cuban troubles. We believe in an as
| similative policy. in making the colonists
all integral part Of Spain. The Sagasta
Ia ws will he gazctted soon. do not know
what they are, and l was not consulted
with regard to them The Spanish ministry y
is making al honest al nd conscientious effort
TO accomplish these reforms i'll Cuba
''suppose.' it was suggested, that Cuba
does not accept the reforms?''
THE political overtures will be accom-
panied by military operations replied
to marquis. THE majority OF the people
of Cuba are not with the insurgents other
wise we Should have had a more vigorous
war. The conservative or assimilative
party and the liberal or autonomist party
join issues as against the insurgents. OF
course, in an insurrection such as this there
are irreducible elements. The insurgents
may say they will not not submit; set,
even If they did intend to surrender, they
would not say so until the time came
what was yourcbi lection to Gen. Wey'er S
policy"
Gen. Weyler,'' lie replied, in my opin-
ioh, did not employ the forces he had 10 the
best advantage. IN addition to that, l
have opposed the destruction of proper y
which heina ugurated | held that a gov I'm
ment should not destroy its colony. In ;id-
dition TO that, | did not think that the
general made sufficient effort to enlist the
va rions parties in aid OF the mother country.
He seemed TO think the show OF an armed
force was all that was necessary. l think,
however, the reports that the general
was in any way defiant upon receiving
his recall are not true. He is not in accord
with the ministry that asked for his
resignation. That Is al
What do you think will be accomplish
ed. now that Gen. Banco is in commands''
Il think he said, "a vigorous campaign
Will be be gun, and such force Will be used
Cuba vii he soon put IN operation 1 think
that aftert,ie campaign of this winter most
of the island will b. pacified. Spain has
plenty of resources. She viii send more
men if necessary, although l do not antici-
pate that any more men Will he needed.
Rather than suffer her dignity to be offend
tb' SPAN viii W idSt.
What is the feeling in Spain toward the
United Statrs?"'
The SpaniuIds,' he said. who live
under a strongly centralized government,
find 1t difficult to distinguish between acts
committed by individuals and acts commit
ted by the nation. The fact that filibuster-
ing expeditions have been equipped in this
country has caused the Spaniards some sur
Spain toward the United states is friendly.
l think there is no danger of any trouble
between the two nations. There is danger,
of course, of some hasty act causing trouble.
There is the lingo element, for instance,
which may act in an indscreet and Had
vised manner. If the word lingo is used
in an offensive sense l withdraw 1t.
The people of the United States must
remember that Spain is engaged in n war,
and that incidents which otherwise would
he considered unimportant, may prove very
irritating. On the other hand. the United
States, being so near the seat of war, is
apt to feel very strongly concerning the
Cuban situation. ! think that Spain ap-
preciates that thoroughly"
what effect do you think the release II
the Competitors prisoners will have upon
the relations between Spain and the Unit ed
States?"
ut will undoubtedly create the friend
liest of feelings" he replied. THE ques-
ton was decided impartially and upon its
merits by the Spanish authorities.
II was surprised" he continued, Ito
read the utterances of Mr.. Hannis Tay.or
had supposed when met him in Madrid
that he was friend Of Spain. His arti lie