New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-06
SPANS POLICY Nj CUBA.
TIVE MINISTER FOR THE COLONIES TO
CARRY OUT THE LIBERAL
PROGRAMME.
A MEASURE Or AUTONOMY Assui;Ep-cAf i"''
cr>ruAr. ,yryIER.s rUTrRE-EFFoRrs of
HIS FRIENDS TO PKE'hN-
HIS RECALL.

HIS RECALL.
Madrid. Oct. 5-sehor Moret' 'he ''''i' ,
FOR the Colonies It IS seml-oii'c'aHS ,,," ~,
has decided 20 apply as 500" do
;ha measures which are comprlseo !" ,"'
pranroa of the Liberals Tegaioihs 'e |A
,ncrdipe all that Is necessary Tor 'he app'0"
zion Of autonomy for CUBA IN 'ie ioi'' P
mtted by the circumstances. A..
- c,goeta the Premier, was the first
yIsItor at the United Ststes Legation 'h.s iiioi"-
,,,, His interview with General Woodford was
cordial but absolute reserve is maintained as ~
what passed in the conversation
II is reported here to-day that Minister WOOD
ford left at the Foreign Office yesterday an OIL
,is, note from Secretary Sherman. in w'i'cn the
latter referred TO the Duke of Tetuar- the re-
thing Minister for Foreign Affairs
Premier Sagasta IN an interview IS quoted
As saying ,hat most Important questions are
before the Cabinet Ministers. The latter nave
n thorough knowledge OF the financial position
- Spain and possess accurate details or the
war situation in Cuba and in the Philippine
ielands The Government. Senior Sagasta is SAID
20 have aoded. will carry out its politica. and
military programme with frmness and sa-
caci'y.
Whsn tfs Premier was asked regarding the
<,,ure II CAPTAIN Genera, Weyler he said lie
suo,ssed Weyler would resign. adding that II
-. DID 10, CO SO he wouid be recalled. In con-
cl,son Seao- Sagasta remarked that the most
prompt action would be taken ir the Philippine
Islands. where the situation. he explained. ad-
nittel e no delay
CAPTAIN General Weyer has written an ohi-
cial letter to General AzcarvaGa, forwarded be-
fore the resignation o. the AzcarIaga CABINET
n which he declares that the condition or Cupa
has Improved to q remarkable degree since
the date when ne assumed control In the isiand.
The CaDtaIn-General says that the country has
received a fresh lease Of life. He asserts that
the Spanish General commanding in the eastern
provinces reports an uninterrupted service OF
trains or all the railroads. The telegraph Is
c,erating from Cieioavila to the city Of Pinar
del Rio
The letter which is much commented on al
Ieges that the Spanish Army in Cuba Is being
maintained in an excellent state, despite the fact
that the pay is six months in arrears
Havana, Oct. 1.-The friends Of Captain
General Weyler made a grand rally In his be-.
half to-day ana did all they could possibly 90
q prevent his recall to Spain. They held a
meeting at the Spanish Casino. many OF the
Weather class Of Spaniards being present
Resolutions indorsing General Weyier were
adopted with considerable enthusiasm 49,
To-day 116 of the most prominent and wealthy
merchants and importers joined IN caoe
him upon his accession 10 power, recognizing
his nigh patriotism. and requesting him TO
maintain Captain-Gcneral Weyier at the ! nrao
of affairs in Cuba. The dispatch said; Tne
Government has the confidence of all the span
iards in the island who firmly believe that
the plans OF Captain-General Weyler. In the
exceptional conditions OF the case. VIII soon
terminate the war and effect pacif1cation
The retiring Minister for the Colonies. Sehor
Casteilanos. sent official cable message yes
terday TO Captain General Weyler. notifying TO
the latter the formation Of a new Spanish Cabi-
net under the presidency Of Sefor Sagasta. the
Liberal leader and bidding farewell TO the
Spanish authorities. clergy. army. volunteers
and loyal inhabitants OF Cuba. Sehor Castci.
laros also requested the authorities and all
others depending the new Ministry to con-
tnue at their posts and 10 do everything pos.
sible to be Of service to the new Government CT
Spain ,
London Oct. 5.-According to a dispatch
from Madrid Senor Castellanos. the retiring
Minister for the Colonies. had called on the
Bank az Spain to furnish 5O.O00OOO pesetas for
the Cuban campaign. The committee or the
hank declined TO make the advance. whereupon
the governor Of the bank invited the committee
10 resign.