Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
EDITOR CANALEJA,s VISIT.
describes the Feeling fin Madrsa
Hega riding the War.

Jose Canalejas editor of FL p.r.,so 81.
.aauriu' former minister OF Justice I'm tina
iiperal ministry, and closely Identified Win,
Premier Sagasta and the new liberal no.
eihie III SPAIN, Is on visit to Washington
accompanied by Capt. Vega and Mr. Alley
SAINT Aubin of Madrid Much ir..r.st Of
tsches to Senior Canalejas' visit on accoupt
OF The facility it affords fore conference
with Senior Dupuy de LONE The snanish
minister. and Mr.. Caideron Carlisle. conn.
sci for the legation.
Senior CanalaJas has made the following
Madrid AA
Feeling I'm Madrid.
Inc feeling there is one of expectapcv
oue there Is little or no feeling that a
serious crisis will present itself between the
United States and Spain, and there is no
thought in well-informed circles thar ex-
"eaie measures, or a resort to war Will
result On the contrary the action Of tina
spanish government has gwen every bona
% continuance OF the most friends, tela-
ticns With the United States ana Of |,
satisfactory conclusion of the Oman CON-
Act. complete change of policy has re-
suited from the accession of The liberal
l-inls'fy, ana the aggressive policy exc
Seteo by Zen. Neyier is now succeeded nv
me more conciiatory methods of thar
peaceful soldier, Gen. Blanco He mas hut
JUST landed in Cuba, ana there is l;tfta on
portuhlty thus far 10 judge of the mild
Ina beneficial policy he is charged with
executing. but We in Madrid who know his
hlsh character and the desires of those who
send nm, feel assured that good results
VIII come from his mission
AS to the autonomy which Snain NOW Of
1ers 10 Cuba. ii is autonomy of the genuine
character, and it is rendered in ;he sim
cerest good faith, believing tina; il affords
me surest guaranty of restoring peace to
IN all internal affairs the autonomy now
offered Will give the Cuban people catira
freedom in shaping their own affairs With
sGeh pollcy IN view. and with Gen. Blanco
10 put IL INTO execution, there is every as.
surance that Spain viii do all in her power
10 restore peace and prosperity in Cuba
Moreover, We look with confidence on thu
success Of that policy. We are naturally
States should recognize the complete changa
OF policy which has occurred, and Should
cooperate with us in having it bring ths
beneficial results we look for
Message From Gen. BIanco.
Senior Dupuy de LONE. the Spanish min.
lister, has received the following cable mes
sage from Gen. Blauco, governor general
of Cuba, in regard to reconcentrados:
Extensive zones of cultivation have been
organized, daily rations are provided by the
state. work is furnished they will be well
tredteu ana can be employed by the plant
ers; they have free transportation and ara
protected IN every way: provincial protec-
tive committees have been formed. and
have already entered upon their functions;
they will continue being organized in the
remaining provinces with the object of pro-
curing the necessary relief funds. Sub
sCriptions have been set on foot to relieve
first necessities: everything that is human
ly possible is being DONE
AN edict is published today not only
granting DprmiSSiOn n grind Inn a.
vising that this be done. and Offering the
necessary military and civil protection. Not
a moment is lost in attending to all imme-
ciate needs which form the object of my
personal attention. 1t is impossible to do
more than 1 have done in the time that
has elapsed"