The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07

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an interview, is quoted as saying that
most important questions are be fore the
| cabinet ministers, who have thorough
knowledge of the financial position of
spain and possess accurate details of the
war situation in Cuba and the Philippine
Islands. The government. Senior Sagasta
added, will carry out its political and
military programme with firmness and
| sagacity.
When the premier was questioned re-
garding the future of Captain. General
Weyler, he said he supposed weyler
would resign. adding that if he did not
do SO he would be recalled
| In conclusion, Senior Segasta sale that
the most prompt action would be taken
in the Philippine Islands, where the sit
| uation, he explained, admitted of no
| delay.
Senior Moret, the minister of the colo
MES, it is semi-officially announced, has
decided 20 apply as soon as possible all
the measures comprised in the pro
! grammes of the liberals regarding the
Antilles. including all that is necessary
for the application of autonomy for Cuba
in the form permitted by the circum.
stances.
Captain General Weyler has written an
official letter to General 'Azcarraga, for
warded before the resignation of the Az
! carraga cabinet, in the course of which
he declares that the condition of Cuba
has improved to n remarkable degree"
since the date when he assumed control
in the island.
The captain general saws that the
country has received n fresh lease of
life" He asserts that the Spanish gen
eral commanding the eastern provinces
reports an uninterrupted service of trains
on all the railroads. The telegraph is
operating from Ciega de Avila to the CITY
of Pinar del Rio.
The letter. which is much commented
upon, admits that the Spanish army in
Cuba is "being maintained lin excellent
state, despite the fact that the nay is six
months in arrears."
Havana, Oct. 6.-The retiring minister
for the colonies, Senior Castellanos,' sent
an official cable message yesterday to
Captain General Weyler, notifying him
of the formation of IA new cabinet under
the presidency of Senior Sagasta and bid
ding farewell to the Spanish authorities,
clergy, army, volunteers and loyal inhab.
itants of Cuba. Senior Castellanos also
requested the authorities and all officers
depending upon the new ministry to con-
tinue at their posts and do everything
possible to he of service to the new gov
eminent of Spain.
The friends of Captain General Weyler
made grand rally in his behalf to day
and did all they could possibly do to pre-
vent his recall to Spain. They held a
meeting ut the Spanish Casino, many of
the weather. class of Spaniards being
present. Resolutions endorsing General
Weyler were adopted with considerable
enthusiasm, and Il cable message was sent
to the government OF Madrid announcing
that the representatives. of the trading,
mercantile, and industrial community
assembled ut the meeting were familiar
with the state of the island of Cuba ana
were consequently satisfied with the
course followed by Captain General Wey-
Ter, looking to an early and complete pac-
ification of Cuba and ex pressing fear that
his recall will delay the pacification. In
conclusion, the friends of General Wey-
Ter begged the Spanish press to trust in
him and announced the intention of those
present at the meeting, after making
these recommendations, to abide by the
governments decisions
1t was further agreed to organize a
public demonstration in General Wey-
ler's honor.