The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-21

mander was killed, Zertucha was charg-
ei with leading him and his party into
deg fatal ambush, but he issued long
Statement, in which he tried to show
that Maceo met his death in battle in
the usual way. Zertucha also bitterly
assailed the honor Of the Cuban leaders.
After the killing OF Maeeo. the dis
| honored physician was allowed to go
free by the Spaniards. and, it was said
and generally believed, that his pockets
were well lined with Spanish gold.
MOURNING FOR RUIZ
Havana. Dec. 2O.-The local nswspa-
pers comment today upon thed cath OF
| Lieutenant-Colorel Ruiz, the sorTowufl
utterances rejecting the sentiment OF
the general public.
Ell Diorio de La Marina recalls fs1e
fact that at the end Of the ten years
war, the "rebels resorted to tnes anne
proceedings few days before the peace
| OF Zanjon."
/ Ia Lucha saws the fate OF Ruiz was
! ''a misfortune due to haste.
The official gazette has at last pub
| lished the autonomy decree.
! A largely attended mass meeting OF
conservatives, with delegates from var
ious parts Of the island, was held this
! evening, convened by circular issued
| by the Marquis De Apezteguia. leader OF
the Spanish Conservative party. The
| circular said the Conservatives expect
and demand only justice from the vest
government.
! Yesterday, at Regla, suburb Of Ha-
| vana, on the opposite side of the bay,
| there was a sensational bull fight, in
which girl bull fighters from Spain enter
ed the bull ring and killed the bulls like
regular professionals. They were great
ly applauded.
Madrid, Dec. 2o.-Omciai dispatches
from Havana confirm the report OF the
execution of Colonel Ruiz. The queen
regent mas cabled an expression of SYM
pcthy to the family OF the deceased Of
ficer
1t is alleged that the insurgent chief
Nester Aranguen has had seventy in
surgerts SHOT because they offered to
make submission
PROTECTOR" MKINLEY.
Madrid, Dec. 1S--The Impartial, In an
article on the United States congress,
says:
After the insults and calumnies against
Spain, our excellent almost protector,
President Mckinley, as compensation, is
going to send a squadron to the Gulf OF
Mexico, a measure never so unnecessary
as now since Cuba has captain general
has just made great concessions to Cuba.
lrr~l-. L ~,
to justify the policy Of the insurgents
who base their hopes on the Intervention
OF their friends.
1.-The sending OF this squadron Will re-
| vivify their hopes and cause a continual
ton Of the struggle. The intervention Of
! the United States will be monstrous
act of cynicism. Those who kept silence
/ IN the presence. of the German cruisers
in Hayti do not dare risk the disappro-
baton of Europe"
1--WE know the means which will foil
the tricks of the Yankees continues the
impartial. These means are the great
wisdom of Spain, the loyalty of the island
the grand activity in our arsenals and
the great energy Of the government. 1t
is unnecessary 10 mention the patriotism
of Spain"
NO OFFICIAL PROTEST.
Madrid, Dec. 1S.-An official note issued
today says that the dispatch of an Amer
lean squadron to the Gulf of exico has
not made a bad impression here, as the
governpent is aware that in the present
season the Gulf Of Mexico is the only sea
where naval maneuvers are possible and
that these winter maneuvers have not
occurred for the past two years on ac-
count of desire to avoid wounding
/ Spanish susceptibilities.
! The government, the note says, intends
TO leave to Marshal Blanco the task OF
organizing the first Cuban government.
1t will hold entirely aloof on local ques-
! tions, having confidence in the general
success OF the reforms adopted for the
island.
The reports circulated concerning the
| construction Of Spanish waTships are
much exaggerated, according TO the
note, which asserts it is the govern
| existing squadron in accordance with a
scheme prepared some years ago by a
commission presided over by the late
Senor Canovas del Castillo.
The note concludes with the assurance
that the Carhsts have not been con-
templating disturbances and that the
leaders Of the party are prepared to take
part in the approaching legislative elec-
tions.
A MINISTER'S VIEWS.
A member Of tine ministry in the
! ,or IN.
The government lTas good reasons 20
believe that the United States congress
will take up no resolutions disagreeable
% Spain ami that Spain need attach no
Importance 20 the speeches and pre-
posas Of jingo congressman
SO long as President Mckinley end
the government do not depart from the
correct attitude towards our rights. OBJ
serving the laws OF neutrality. there is
no reason 70 fear hostile acts or dacis-
ions On the part ot oylgTess or the
American government On the contrary.
the government is aware that in Official
circles in Washington the news % the
pacihcstion OF the Philippines was well
received. and viii. .; is thought. have a
favorable effect on ne situation in
CuAa-
The American government Is ware
that the military AMI t1e political sjtua-
tions n Cuba are much improved and
therefore cannot change IFS friendly at
titude."
Healeh and prosperity 20 those who
! keep thelr blood pure with Hobs Ssrsa-
payiiia.
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