The Saint Paul globe., 1897-02-07
TRIUMPH OF ARMS
1T MUST PRECEDE ANY REFORMS
IN CUBA, SAYS GENERAL
WEYLER.
BROKERS HELD TO BLAME.
WARNED THAT PAPER MUST BE
MADE TO PASS AT
PAR.
GREAT DISTRESS ON THE ISLAND.
In a Single Locality Over a Thou
sand People Are Being Assisted
by the State

HAVANA, Feb. 6-Despite the fact
that the advance abstract c0mmuni-
Gated to the press of Havana by the
government at Madrid of Cuban re-
forms has not yet been published
here, the general public is virtually in
possession of the salient features of the
decree, which has been formally approv-
ed by the queen regent. This informa-
tion has been derived from the latest
newspapers received from Madrid
which printed forecasts Of the new
scheme. Cuban reformists and au
Economists alike say they expect that
census will be taken and a correc-
ton of the existing poll lists made
before any election is held in Cuba
under the reform act for the purpose
Of naming the new council Of admins
tration Of the island. The Conserva-
tives, on the contrary, will insist that
the election be based on the registration
now in force, claiming that it is wholly
illegal.
The Havana money brokers today
waited upon the colonial treasurer for
the purpose of Informally discussing
the question Of paper currency. The
treasurer recently called to his office
all the money brokers of this city and
made them responsible, owing to their
speculations, for the depreciation of
the paper currency, which was at 26
per cent discount on gold
They were warned that If in 48
hours the paper currency was not quot
ed at the silver rate at a small dis
count the matter would be placed be-
fore the captain general At a meet
ing SJlhSpOIqnf1v hold tho I1roIxarc 5a
cided to petition the government to
allow them to carry on q legitimate
business. They claimed that they
were not responsible for the deprecia-
ton and that if they were compelled
to adopt lower rates it would close
their offices. The treasurer said that a
change would be made in the monetary
situation in accordance with the de-
mands of the public.
Capt. Gen. Weyler, in a speech
upon the occasion Of the reception Of
number of delegations, said he was
anxious to end the war in the province
Of Santa Clara as soon as possible
He announced that he was counting
upon the support of all the loyal citi-
zenS, and added: II wish those Of
you who are thinking about reforms
to fully understand that the govern
ment has promised them and now has
them in process of preparation. but
upon the triumph Of our arms To
assure these victories L depend upon
your support and assistance"
AS illustrating the poverty which pre-
walls in Cuba, it is stated that this
week at Cardenas alone were concep-
trated LOO persons all of whom are
being assisted by the municipality.
La Lucha analyZing the causes
which brought about the reforms says
| Premier Canovas del Castillo had Of
| fered, in a message to the queen, to
read In the cortes statements regard
| ing the different versions circulating
among the Spanish and foreign press
describing the proposed Intervention by
the Washington cabinet in the matter
of the Cuban reforms. He described
the excitement prevailing in American
cities and discussed the various reso-
| lutions introduced for the purpose of
inducing the government to assume a
| position In favor Of the Cuban insur-