The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-09
CUBA oAN.T eE CONQUERED.
uomez Says That spain Cannot Force
Insurgents co Yield.

Insurgents 90 Yield.
New York, Oct. G. - Tomas Estrada
Palma. chief OF the Cuban junta. has
lust received a letter from Gen. Gomez,
commander In chief OF the Cuban army.
"weyler's successor In Cuba" writes the
general, "in order TO cope with inc rebel
lion at its present standing, VIII DC
obliged 20 demand 10000 troops and Slco.-
600 900 and even then he Will FAN as is-
nomlniously as Weyler has failed.
"Our men were never imbued with
more hopeful spirit than they are al pres
ent. The campaign In Las villas mas Deen
an utter failure. The Spanish soldiers /
avoided us at every possible opportunity. 4
This served 10 encourage our men. 4 am
glad TO say that we are All connueht OF
ultimate success. IL Weyler be recalled /
his successor here, whoever he may be, /
will be surprised TO see tho spirit OF vic |
tory which animates the brave Cuban |
troops. We cannot be subdued and no one
knows this better than Weyler."
With the Gomez letter was one from
Gen. Calixto Garcia, who commands the
troops in the eastern provinces. Ii gave
some particulars concerning the cap
ture OF Las Tunis on August 30 last.
'The dynamite gun which you sent us. F."
writes Gen. Garcia, played an important
part In the capture OF Las Tunis It's de-
structive shells spread terror through the
| Spanish troops. We besiegcd II for three
/ DAYS. when IL finally surrendered We
/ found many or the troops In terrible con-
/ ditlon. At least 100 men fell victims TO the
i dynamite shells. a good many more being
/ badly wounded The rest OF the 900 men
/ were IN an utterly demorallzed CONDITION
when the Spanish flag was hauled down
our losses numbered 60 men. All the slcE
\ and wounded Spaniards were sent 70 hos
pitals and given every possible attention
\ The prisoners were all released.
i eff we had a few more dynamite guns,
we should soon end the war. Reports or rs
/ destructive work here have spread all
through Cuba and have disheartened tho
Spanish soldiers"
Havana, Oct. 6.--The friends Of Capt.
Gen. Weyler made a grand rally in his
behalf Tuesday and did all they could
possibly do 10 prevent his recall to
Spain. They held n meeting at the Span
ish casino, many Of the Weather class
OF Spaniards being present. Resolu-
tions indorsing Gen. Weyler were adopt
ed with great enthusiasm and cable
message was sent TO the government OF
Madrid announcing that the representa-
tives OF the trading, mercantile and IN
dustrial communities assembling AT the
meeting were familiar with the state
of the island of Cuba and were conse-
ouently satisfied with the course fol-
; lowed by Capt. Gen. Weyler looking TO
nm early and complete paciiication OF
5 Cuba and expressing fear that his re-
r call will delay the pacihcation. In con
clusion the friends OF Gen. WeyleI
: begged the Spanish press TO trust in hin
= and announced the Intention OF those
< present at the meeting, after making
C these resolutions, TO abide by the gov
e ernment's decision. 1t was furthei
b agreed 10 organize n public demonstra
c ton in Gen. Weyler's honor
4 Madrid. Oct. 6. - Senior Moret, thu
o minister for the colonies, It is semi
n officially announced, has decided e
c apply as soon us possible all the meas
r ures which are comprised in the pro
r. pramme OF the liberals regarding tn
Antilles, including all that is neccssar.
1t for the application of autonomy 70
IT Cuba i'm the form permitted by the cir
- cumstances.
p Premier Sagasta, in an interview,
II quoted as saying that most importan
le questions are before the cabinet minis
~ ters. who have thorough knowledg
DR. OF the financial position OF Spain an
er possess accurate details of the wa
- situation in Cuba and in the PhiliI
n pine islands.
O. The government, Senior Sagasta adj
Sc ed, will carry out its political and mil
al tary programme with iirmness and s.
II gacity.
re When the premier was questioned r
garding the future Of Capt. Gen. We.
:, Ter. he said he supposed Weylcr wou
-, resign, adding that if he did not
~ so he would he recalled. In conclusic
- Senior Sagasta said that the mo
-. prompt action would be taken in Il
- Philippine islands, where the situntio
'" no eNnIntned admitted of no delay.