New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
rur CAPTURE OF RIVERA.
-voNsrRATIONs IN HONOR OF CAP
rAIN-GENERAL wEYLER.

- PRISONER REFUSES 10 lAl'N ADOO4 mn
.~prr1rov-A RUMoR IN MADRID THAT
sAx5U1LY MAY SUCCEED HIM
,,.,,ana. March 30-General Ruis Rivera Gen
'Maceo's successor in Pinar del Rio, who was
".,-ed by General Hernandez de Neasco on
s-.aav in the hills near Cabezadas de Rio
so came TO Cuba in 1868. For four years
- had followed the calling Of a civil engineer
barcelona. Spain He remained IN Cuba dur
-. ,he long OF rebellion. which was sus-
a,asa. though not subdued. by the articles Of
go signed al Zanjon. He refused TO sign the
r..,s and for time continued the war with
f,,.ceo and Lete Vidal. but finally left the island
= ne seamer Fernando Catolco. furnished by
.,ssl Martinez Campos. For fourteen months
:, Gas the secretary Of the Spanish American
~. Works at Havana Later he held places Of
.rst in London. Madrid, Manila and Honduras
orring his residence here the last time a fresh
,svoluti0n broke out Not sympathizing alto
ssther with the plans of the leaders OF It. he left
,se island for the British colonies and in due
zine reached New-York He has wife in New
York but no children He returned TO Cuba on
September : last. on the invitation Of General
Naceo Besides Spanish he speaks French and
English correctly.
In a conversation to-day with the representa-
tive Of the Associated Press, General Rivera ex-
pressed gratitude for the treatment he had re-
ceived from his captor. but he declined to talk
with reference TO the rebellion. General Rivera
looks 20 be about fifty years old His features
though somewhat bold are finely cut. and his
expression is animated. HIS hair and his long
mustache are quite gray More than twenty
years ago. while leading a charge OF Cuban reio-
lutonists against spanish convoy. he lost the
foreanger ~ his right hand. which was carried
away by a rife ball
At the Interview between General Rivera and
the correspondent Of the Associated Press, Col
onel Pedro Bacallao, who was captured with HI
vera. was present He is a young man Of dark
complexion with a dignifed carriage. He did
not take part in the conversation. Bacaao is a
native Of Colon.
Great misery is being experienced at san Girls
tobel Province Of Pinar del Rio, owing 10 the
prevalence OF smallpox and the great mortal
ity therefr>m at san Cristobel and other places
The municipal authorities are distributing re-
lief when they are able 10 do so-that is 10
say. when the troops succeed in driving in
the cattle from the surrounding country. Cen
e-el NelascO is continuing military operations
against the insurgents Of Pinar del Rio. acting in
conjunction with General Suarez lnclan.
General Rivera wounded when the nrst
shots were exchanged between the Spanish troops
and the insurgents. Cienfuegos, the southern
port u the Province Of Santa Clara. where Cap
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capture OF Rivera illuminated last night,
and there were patriotic demonstrations in honor
of he Captain General
General Weyer. replying 10 the cheers and the
deputatiOns OF citizens said: You must not
praise me. but you must praise the soldiers VINO
have come 10 Cuba 10 restore order ana end the
state Of instruction. Much has been done which
We all deeply regret. much that is contrary TO my
own desire and 10 the policy would wish 70 iol-
low. but there appears TO be no remedy Tor H.
A. for me. there is no alternative. must go
forward with the plans | have prepared, now
ever painful some OF the results may be but
remember that the chief sufferers from me ef-
fects OF this prolonged state OF warfare are the
Spanish mothers who are bravely sacrilcing their
sons and their property for the Spanish cause.
The news OF the capture OF Rivera has spread
II Is stated through santa Clara. and. combined
with the steady pursuit OF the insurgents by the
Government forces. is rapidly diminishing the
number Of the enemy.
The principal plantations are reported 70 De
grinding cane freely and without interruption
The spanish authorities to-day embarked forty
three political prisoners for the Cheferne lslands
fogeth her with twelve female NanigOs.
Nk dria March 3O-Tte Government - eonten1-
Mating imposing new taxes in ordH~ 10 provide
FOR the Cuban expenses.
T. is rumored here that General Sanguily Will
succeed General Ruis Rivera now prisoner in ire
bards Of the Spanish, as commander Of the IN
surgent forces in the Province OF Pinar del no.