The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-31

portant places in the United States and
Canada and then go to Cuba, where he
will study the situation so as to be able
to inform the Spanish government as to
the best solution OF the conflict which pre-
walls in that Island.
Weyler's Farewell Speech.
Capt. Gen. weyler. just prior to his en-
harkation for Spain, addressed the assem-
bied crowds gathered in his honor. In
the course of his acknowledgements OF
their sympathetic references TO his APP
preaching withdrawal" he said that he
fully understood that their praise was
for his policy and not for himself. He
declared that he had always done his
duty In accordance with his sense Of pa
triotism, and that he would leave Cuba
with a serene consciousness that he had
never cared for the criticism OF the SYM
pathizers az the rebellion. because he had
always felt assured OF the real kindness
and wisdom OF his policy"
He said that his temporary prohibition
in connection with the last sugar crop
was only intended 20 prevent the rebels
from raising a loan IN the United States.
He had always been in favor OF grinding,
as was afterwards done. SO far as the
order Of concentration was concerned II
was required by all Spaniards in Cuba
from the very outset. and had been very
favorable TO the national interests"
My release from my post Of RESPONSE
bllity" he said, did not surprise me.
had expected IL from the death OF Senior
Canovas. not believing that any political
leader would he strong enough % sustain
me when the United States ard the rebels
were together constantly demanding that
Spain should come 20 a settlement.
before came was well aware Of the
patriotic conduct OF the volunteers, and
since my arrival have often seen il illus
trated. 7 have repeatedly advised he
Spanish party not 70 he lntimidated, but
10 make known 20 the home government
the outcome OF the reforms which have
been pat into force. As for the future.
offer myself and shall always hold myself
n readiness 70 serve the party aiming 20
retain Cuba for Spain.
Although Gen. Weyler retained the
command until the arrival Of Gen Blanco
he delivered the Office OF the general gov
eminent OF the island 70 Admiral Nivarlno
end the military off1ces TO Gen Jlminez
CaSteiianos"
The president OF the republic az Santo
Domingo has wired Gen. WeyIar A fare
wei greeting and n wish for the peace and
prosperity OF Spain.
He Praises HIS own Deeds.
Gen. Weyler has issued the following
proclamation 70 the Inhabitants q the
IsIsna:
More accustomed 70 the lnoieuency Of
the camp than 20 the enervating pleasures
60 the psrior, 7 am rude ana concise You
ali know The state % ghe island when 7 ar
rived ard yen are convinced thar shortly
peace wsll BE re-establlshad IN the island
extending the already excellent influence
that dominates tn the provinces OF Ha-
vsna. P1uar del RIO. Matsnzas and Santa
clara ~ 20 the Jud}co t~echa TIE sugar
estates are preparing for grinding The
railroads are fu good condition for paSses-
gers auE merchandise. and the country can
- travelled without am5uscadss while in
ceudiaFisTn has been stopped To reach
this stage I have been compelled "a resort
~ rigorous measures. has have aIvvavs
offerte pardon IN the Ea1la % generous
SPAIN % her unnatural sons 7 laxva The
rebellion 50 reduced as 20 guarantees snan-
isA sovereignty. ard only hy artful means
ana ny mere completely uu xo~thv a. Snan-
sarGs VIII the enemies OF Spain - able -
lmpagfl &"
Gloomy Prediction Of War
LONDON Oct 5s-The sr.e~t4sar takes
3 F,esslnis,tc View q tire situation be-
tween the Calted states ard Snalr ard
expresses ire op.nien shat ths chances ara
IN favor % war. "which woula s-rsveiv
concern England. because of the conse-
9genI rise n TIE price 90 saeat. ana ow-