The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
PLOTTING AGAINST WEYLER.
Marin's Wife and Sister Would Like to
See Him in Charge at Havana.

Havana, via Key West, Fla. Jan. 1S.-
There is considerable complaint here by
newspaper correspondents and others on
alleged tampering with mail matter upon
the part of the Spanish authorities, and
it is believed that the attention of the
United States authorities will be called
to the matter.
Powerful influences continue steadily
upon the captain general. In che first
place, it is beyond doubt that the at
tacks upon him by the Madrid news
papers have placed the general in an un-
enviable position towards the govern.
have resigned before this. Then, again,
the sister-in-law of Gen. Marin, the cap
tain general of Porto Rico, who was
acting captain general of Cuba previous
to the arrival of Gen. Weyler, is ac-
lively intriguing in his behalf at Madrid.
She is a lady of great influence in politi-
cal circles, is wealthy, of great intelli-
gence, and knows how to spend money
in order to satisfy her ambitions. She
is reported to have been throwing wood
on the fire. kindled with the intention of
having Gen. Weyler relieved and Gen.
Marin appointed as his successor as cap
tain general of Cuba. In addition, the
wife of Gen. Marin. who is also famous
for her ambition and generosity, is skill
fully working in her husbands cause in
Madrid.
1t is said that she and her family took
away with them from Cuba nearly ST.
100000. But this is one of the reasons
why the name of Gen. Marin is not
favorably considered by producers here
as n successor to Weyler. They do not
wish to see him captain general under
any circumstances and this is having
effect on his wife's ambi-
ton. 1t is not believed Weyler can last
much longer unless he succeeds in in
hicting Il severe defeat upon the army of
insurgents under Maxine Gomez. which
is understood to be steadily advancing
upon Havana from the east. Therefore,
it is thought probable that Weyler will
gather together all the forces he can dis
pose of without weakening to any extent
the garrisons of the large towns and will
push forward into the province of Santa
Clara and occupy positions calculated
to compel Gomez to fight a pitched battle.
In connection with the reports of the
approaching recall of Gen. Weyler it is
interesting to note the manner in which
he received the newspaper notices. the
of which have just leaked
out from the palace At first Weyler
would not believe the report and paid no
attention to it until he received official
n0tlhcation. This was brought TO him
Raising his eyes, he said: Me buena
estrella aun no ha ecllpsado." my good
star of fortune is not yet eclipsedl This
happened N time when he was dis
posed to resign.
Outside assistance is what the insur
gents stand badly in need of at present
ana without it it is estimated they will
De compelled TO accept the terms of
Spain, although it may only turn out to
ne temporary arrangement, to be fol-
lowed by more determined and further
outbreak in due course of time. They
are depending upon their friends in the
United States. IL they do not exert
themselves theoretically and determinedly
IN the near future the dream of indepen-
dence for Cuba must be dispelled for the
present.
1t is still insisted that Maxine Gomez
recently wrote TO the New York iunta,
Informing them that he must have addi-
tonai supplies or else the instruction
would die of consumption" This is.
however, not credited in insurgent cir
cles, and it is emphatcally denied that
he has notified the junta that the insur-
gents who are under arms are prepared
to accept the autonomy proposition
As stated in these dispatches previously,
Il peace party exists among the insur-
gents. The party, however, is in the
minority. Some decisive blow must be
struck by the insurgents in the near
future if they wish to retain the SYM
pathy aroused for them in. the United
States and elsewhere. and for this reason
Gomez is advancing westward.
A friend of the generals who is
usually well informed. said that he did
not believe the main body of the insur-
gent army would advance beyond the city
of Colon. in the west part of Matanzas.
This gentleman added that it would be,
perhaps, best for him to strike a blow in
any case and it would tend to raise the
dropping spirits of the insurgents. With
these conditions existing. an energetic
with 5000 men under him,
might be able to make short work of the
insurgents, but Weyler is not of that
class of men who accomplish anything
brilliantly.
A NEW POINT OF LAW.
Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 1S.-Judge
Locke Of the federal district court Of