The herald., 1897-10-27
To the Note Delivered by
WOOdfOrd
MUCH REGRET is EXPRESSED
AT AMERICAN SUPPORT GIVEN
THE INSURGENTS
Paris Editors Advocate European
Union to Resist the United
States Policy
Associated Press Special Wire.


MADRID, Oct. 26.-Spain refuses to
furnish for publication the text of the
reply of Spain to the note of the United
States presented by Minister Woodford
last September on the subject of the
Cuban insurrection. Woodford admits
having received reply, but declines to
discuss the matter beyond saying that
the Spanish answer will be Immediate
ly transmitted to Washington.
From other sources it is learned that
officials of the United States Legation
were engaged today in translating
Spain's answer and it was reported that
the Minister would cable to Washington
today the full text.
Although Spain will not give out the
text of the reply officially, it is announc-
ed that the reply is on the following
lines: 1t expresses regret at the fact
that the insurrection in Cuba receives
support from frequent American fill
clustering expeditions; that otherwise
the rebellion possibly might not exist.
1t is hoped that by granting autonomy
to Cuba and withdrawing American sup
ended 1t is further officially announc-
ed that the Spanish note is marked
throughout by an energetic tone. 1t is
not expected that the text of the answer
will be published here before the Sem
ate has an opportunity of celebrating
upon it. Therefore, it is understood, it
may not be published in the United
States until after the reassembling of
Congress, by which time Spain expects
more favorable conditions in Cuba. Fin
ally, it is announced from official sources
that Spain is determined to take more
energetic military action against the
Cuban insurgents.
PARTISAN CHATTER
PARIS, Oct. 26-The Soleil makes
violent attack on the policy OF the
United States, and declares that 'it
merely serves as disguise for the am
bitions of politicians and the mercantile
calculations of spectators.
The paper adds: Cuba would be
splendid prey for American politicians
and spectators, who hesitate at moth
ing. United Europe would do well to
support Spain against such a policy of
rapine.''
WEYLER'S FAREWELL
HAVANA, Oct. 26.-Considerable
anxiety is expressed among American
residents of the city as to the outcome
of the demonstration which the volun-
teers are expected to make Friday or
Saturday next upon the departure oil
Weyler for Spain. In spite Of orders
from Spain and steps taken here by
Spanish officials, there is still apparently
a determination on the part of the vol
unteers, who, in this matter, seem un-
willing to be controlled by their officers,
to make the Generals departure the
occasion Of an anti-American demon
stration. Should this be the case serious
trouble is feared. Many Americans in
the city have been heard to express
more strongly than ever that the United
States cruiser Washington is present in
the harbor to protect American life and
property if necessary.
DECKER HONORED
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-Karl Deck
er, who rescued Miss Cisneros from a
prison in Havana was the guest of
honor at dinner given in his honor to-
night by his fellow newspaper workers
of Washington. The decorations Of the
banquet room were of most elaborate
character, in which chrysanthemums
and palms predominated. Nearly 100
guests were present. Representatives
Amos Cummings Of New York, Mr..
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