The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-27
CONSERVATIVES MAD TOO
REPORT OF THE DEATH OF GEN.
CASTILLO SUBSTANT1ATED.
HIS FAMILY IS NOW IN NEW YORK
An Account Given of the Death of This nsurg-
ent Leader Remains Were inferred
at Coon--An American Named
Clyde Killed.


Havana, Oct. 26.-The failure Of the
autonomist policy OF the new Spanish
Cabinet seems more and more apparent
every day. Dissensions are known to
exist among the autonomist leaders and
the conservatives have pronounced
strongly opposed to the granting Of an
autonomist form of government to Cuba
and have, so to say, washed their hands
of the consequences which may follow if
the government at Madrid persists in
carrying out the plans of Premier
Sagasta.
The conservatives last night held a |
meeting in this city, lasing four hours,
at which several speeches were made
in opposition of the policy of autonomy
for Cuba, and it was unanimously
agreed that the conservative party
should energetically oppose autonomy and
the policy of the Sagasta Cabinet in this
direction. The conservatives also criti-
cized their President, the Marquis Apez-
taguia, who is now in Madrid, for his
astronomical declaration.
Senor Franciscos De Los Santos
Guzman warmly criticized the Madrid
government because it had not availed
itself of the genuine and historical rep
reSentation Of the autonomist party,
which has remained loyal to Spain dur
ing the war, in spite of the insults from
the rebel juntas of New York and Paris,
asserting that the government was avail |
ing itself of the services Of reformists
who had suddenly transformed them |
selves into autOnomists, instancing the
appointment for General Treasurer of
Senor Estanislao De Antonio, who was
Secretary General during the admins |
tration of General Callaja in Cuba and
during whose term of office the country
had been greatly agitated with re
FORMS" or campaign in that direction. !
The conservatives were greatly annoyed
at this policy, as they considered it
mark of approval by the government of
the policy of General Callaja and as a
deliberate snub to the conservatives.
Senor Francisco De Los Santos Guz-
man then presented for adoption a mes
sage from those present at the meeting
to the conservative President, the Mar
quis Apezteguia, which was unanimously
adopted. This message set forth that
the general assembly unanimously
f+-ANrN WIN tt4N uIAOn COuSlIluliOuul
party and not with the autonomist
party objecting to the latter being en-
trusted with power here or in Spain, and
respectfully declining to accept the re-
sponsibility for the results which might
follow the establishment of the new
policy, while expressing willingness to
respect and obey whaever the national
government may decide, and expressing
disapproval of "all rebellous efforts" to
canvass Spain against the astronomical
system Of government
CASTILLO'S DEATH.
In conclusion the meeting agreed to
summon a mass meeting of the cohser-
vatives for December Goth next, in order
that the future attitude Of their party
may be definitely decided upon.
1t Is announced from Spanish head
uarters here that details have been re-
ceived Of the death recently, near the
tellcltas farm, in the Managua district
OF this province, OF General Adolfo Cas-
tillo, the well known insurgent leader,
who was reported killed some time ago,
which news was apparently confirmed
by official advices yesterday. 1t appears
that Spanish force engaged in escort
ing convoy Of provisions was attacked
by the Romeno branch of the insurgent
force, reinforced by the insurgents un-
der General Castillo. The extreme guard
of the Spanish troops, the official report
continues, surrounded the insurgents and
compelled them to retreat and eventual
ly seek refuge in the hills. There the
insurgents were pursued from hill to hill
by civil guards and eventually General
Castillo fell, with three others, suffering
from bullet wounds. In the midst of the
fight, is is further officially reported.
Captain Medel, of the Spanish troops,
cut down and killed Romero, the insur-
gent leader.
The Spanish troops captured several
good horses, including the horse ridden
by General Castillo.
They were brought to the palace today. |
A machete and belt, the former having |
silver handle, inscribed March 4, |
1897" fell into the hands of the govern
ment troops. March 4, it is pointed out |
was the date the insurgents entered |
Guines, this province. Finally, the troops
obtained possession of valuable new |
dagger and Smith & Wesson revolver,
and book, printed in English, having
in it note from the insurgent leader
Captain Mario Diaz, giving details of the
death OF the insurgent leader, Domenech
and Of an American named Clyde.
The late General Castillo was born at
Sancti Spiritus, province OF Santa Clara,
and was educated by his uncle, a par
ish priest, Adolfo Castillo. then curate
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