The record-union., 1897-11-24
Was Met at the Landing by TWent,
Thousand People.
Explains That it Was Necessary to
Concentrate Cuban Peasants
Near the Towns, Because They
Were Spies and Friends Of the
Enemy-Says Autonomy in Cuba
Would be Most Unfortunate for
National Industry.

| BARCELONA, Nov. 23-General
| Weyler, the former Captain General of
Cuba, arrived this morning on board
the steamer Montserrat, from Havana
The General landed beneath the Colum-
bus monument at 10 a. M, and was ac-
claimed by about 10000 people.
| In order to escape the manifestation
the General was driven to the house of
Deputy Saladrigas, where, however, he
was forced to appear upon the balcony,
and was applauded by the crowds gath
| cred about the house. A number of
bands and choirs took part in the well
come extended to General Weyler The
Montserrat was met by many boats
decorated with flags. When the Gen
era1 landed, accompanied by General
Montaner, he entered the carriage of
| Deputy Saladrigas. On the way to
the latter's house General Weyler cried,
Long live national patriotism
The General also called for cheers
for Spain and Spanish Cuba, which met
with enthusiastic receptions.
| The General will remain in Barcelona
for two days, and on leaving hare will
| go to Palma, Island of Majorca, his
birthplace, where the inha bitants have
been preparing to give him a hearty
welcome home. He will arrive in Mad
rid about the middle Of December.
General Weyler, addressing a num-
Der of his friends shortly after his ar
rival here, expressed great regret at
his recall from Cuba, adding that he
was particularly annoyed at the atti-
| tudes of certain newspapers, which
had declared that he favored the in
surgents.
| Continuing, the General remarked:
Spanish soldiers, however, have the
same contempt for these papers as
they have for flibusters."
Referring to the concentration of the
Cuban peasants near the towns Of that
island, General Weyler explained that
he deemed such a step necessary, be-
cause they were "spies'' and the most
devoted friends Of the enemy"
In regard to autonomy, the former
Captain General of Cuba said: Auto
nomy in Cuba would be most uneortu-
nate for national industry The riches
of Cuba belong to Spain, and autono-
my means the disappearance of Span
ish workmen and complete misery
throughout the island. There is as
much reason for Catalonia, the Balearic
Islands and the other provinces to ask
for autonomy as Cuba"
! 1t is understood in Barcelona that
General Weyler will hold aloof from
the Carlists and Republicans. but he
desires to pose as the champion of
national production"; aims at re-or-
| ganizing the Conservative party, and
in order to realize his protectionist
ideal, he will vigorously oppose the
granting Of tariff autonomy to Cuba
A DIFFERENT STORY.
| MADRID, Nov 23-The official re-
port Of the landing of General Weyler
at Barcelona differs from the independ-
ent reports. The former says the Cen
eral landed without the demonstration
in his honor assuming the proportions
anticipated, and that as he traversed
the streets the public appeared indiffer-
ent.
Continuing, the official version Of the
affairs adds that six gala carriages
awaited the General, but that the
crowd was small. little enthusiasm
was manifested. that there were no DEL
egations of students or politicians, and
that no windows We're decorated.
The Impartial" to-day strongly op-
poses the granting of tariff autonomy
| to Cuba, declaring that unless Span
ish products are admitted to that ISL
and on preferential terms. geographical
conditions will compel the peninsula to
renounce the Cuban market
eel Liberal strongly supports the
proposition to give Cuba an autonomous
tariff, and publishes documents tend
! ing to show that all the Cubans. even
the Spanish colonists. desire autonomy.
RELIEF FOR SUFFERING PEAS
ANTS.
| HAVANA, Nov. 23.-Marshal BIanco,
the Captain General of Cuba, has been
authorized to sign credit of $100 900
| to be devoted to the immediate relief
of the suffering peasants who have
been gathered in the vicinity Of the
| towns occupied by the Spanish troops.
| The statements credited to the Mar
quis Of Apezteguia, leader of the Con-
| servative party in Cuba, in interviews
in New York while on his way from
! Spain via that city, are producing dis
pleasure among the followers OF the
/ Marquis here, particularly his remarks
| tc the effect that General Weyler did
not deserve the abuse or criticism he
has received, etc.
| Such allegations coming from q Con-
| servative leader who is credited with
|