Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-06
FRIENDS OF WEY[ER,
He Seems to Have Plenty Of Them
in the Capital Of the War.
Tormented island.
GRAND RALLY MADE AT HAVANA

In Behalf OF the Man the New Madrid Ad-
Spite Of His Cuban supporters-TheG Gen.
eral Sends q Report to Azcarraga Declar-
Ing the PacificatiOn of tho Pearl an APP
preaching Fact Gossip at washinston.
New York, Oct. "a dispatch to The
Herald from Guatemala says that the
insurgents have lost Quezaltenango
and sustained a severe defeat at Totoni-
capan. and that the tide of war has
turned strongly in favor Of Dictator
Barrios.
Havana. Oct. 6.-The friends Of Cap
tain General Weyler made a grand rally
/ in his behalf yesterday and did all they
could possibly do to prevent his recall
to Spain. They held q meeting at the
Spanish casino. many Of the Weather
class OF Spaniards being present. Reso-
lutions indorsing General Weyler were
adopted with great enthusiasm and a
cable message was sent to the gov
ernment of Madrid announcing that the
representatives of the trading, mer-
camille and industrial communities as
eembling at the meeting were familiar
with the course followed by Captain
General Weyler looking to an early ana
complete pacificatiOn Of Cuba and ex-
pressing fear that his recall will delay
the pacification. In conclusion the friends
OF General Weyler begged the Spanish
press to trust in him and announced
the intention Of those present at the
meeting, after making these resolutions
to abide by the governments decision.
1t was further agreed to organize a
public demonstration in General Wey-
ler's honor.
Prohibits Demonstration.
Captain General WeyIer on learning
OF the proposal to organize a public
demonstration in his honor has especial.
ly prohibited any undertaking Of the
kind. Yesterday ZIG Of the most PROM
lnent and wealthy merchants and i'm
porters Joined in cable message to the
new premier congratulating him upon
MS accession to power, recognizing his
(Sagasta's) high patriotism, and request
ing him to maintain Captain General
Weyler at the head of affairs in Cuba,
The dispatch said: 1.-THE government
has the confidence Of all the Spaniards
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
paciflcation.''
Weyler's Report to Madrid.
Madrid. Oct. 6.-Senor Sagasta. the
premier. was the first visitor at the
United States legation yesterday morn
Ing. His interview with General Wood
FORD was cordial, but absolute reserve
IS maintained as to what passed in the
conversation. Captain General weyler
has written an official letter to Cen
eral Azcarraga, forwarded before the
resignation Of the Azcarraga cabinet.
In the course Of which he declares that
the condition OF Cuba has improved
to a remarkable degree" since the date
when he assumed control in the island,
The captain general says: THE coun-
try has received a fresh lease of life"
He asserts that the Spanish general
commanding In the eastern provinces
reports an uninterrupted service Of
trains on all the railroads. The tele.
graph Is operating from Ciega de Avi,a
to the city Of Pinar del Rio. The letter.
which is generally commented upon.
alleges that the Spanish army in Cuba
is being maintained in excellent state
despite the fact that the pay is six
months in arrears
Moret to Hurry Up Autonomy.
Madrid, Oct. 6.-Senor Moret, the min
lister for the colonies, it is semi-officially
announced. has decided to apply as soon
as possible all tie measures which are
comprised in the programme Of the Lib
erals regarding the Antilles, including
all that is necessary for the applica-
ton OF autonomy for Cuba in the form
permitted by the circr---tcrces.
SHERMAN HEARS l':.-!H :. oJDFORD.
Minister to Spain Sends q Brief Cable
Gossip of Washington Diplomats.
Washington, Oct. 6.-Minfster Wood.