The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-24
CALLED TO THE BALCONY
HE CUTELY CALLED FOR
CHEERS FOR THE KING.
OFFICIAL REPORTS DENY THE OVATION
The Former Governor General Defends His
Course in Cuba, and Says He viii Now
Devote Himself 70 improving the
Lot of the Workingman.
Lot of the Workingman.

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the former Captain General of Cuba, ar
rived here this morning on board the
steamer Monteserrat, from Havana.
The General landed beneath the Col
umbus monument at 10 a. m., and was
acclaimed by about 10000 people. In or
| der to escape the manifestation, the Gen
eral was driven to the house of Deputy
Saladrigas, where, however, he was
| forced to appear upon the balcony and
was applauded by the crowds of people
who had gathered about the house.
4 number of bands and choiIs took Il
part in the welcome extended to General
Weyler. The Monteserrat was met by
many boats decorated with flags. When
the General landed, accompanied by
| General Montaner, he entered the car
riage of Deputy Saladrigas. On the way
to the latter's house General Weyler
cried: Long live national production" p"
The General also called for cheers for
Spain" and Spanish Cuba" which met
with enthusiastic responses from the
populace.
The General will remain in Barcelona
for two days, and on leaving here will
go to Palma. island Of Majorca, his birth
place, where the Inhabitants have been
preparing to give him a hearty welcome
home He will arrive in Madrid about
the middle Of December.
General Weyler, addressing a number
OF his friends. shortly after his arrival
here, expressed great regret at his recall
from Cuba, adding that he was particu-
larly annoyed at the attitude of certain
newspapers which declared he favored
the insurgents. Continuing the General
remarked
Spanish soldiers, however. have the
same contempt for these papers as they
have for filibusters."
Referring to the concentration of peas
ants near the towns Of that island, Gem
eral Wayler explained that he deemed
such a step necessary, because they were
''spies and the most devoted friends OF
the enemy"
In regard to autonomy, the former
Captain General of Cuba said:
Autonomy in Cuba would be most un-
fortunate for national industry. The
riches Of Cuba belong to Spain, and au-
tOnomy means the disappearance of
Spanish workmen and complete misery
throughout the island
There is as much reason for Cata-
lonia, the Balearic Islands and other
provinces to ask for autonomy as for
Cuba"
After the crowd about Deputy
Saladriga's house had cheered General
Weyier until he appeared on the balcony,
the former commander of the Spanish
forces in Cuba cried:
Long live the King, Spanish Cuba
and national labor"
Addressing an industrial deputation
which waited upon him later, General
Weyler said he had always been a pro-
tectionist and was resolved to defend the
cause of national production.
Continuing, General Weyler remarked:
Il have never been a politician but l
am simply Spanish soldier. During
my stay in Cuba, l did my utmost to
improve the lot Of the soldier and now l
shall devote myself to improving the lot
of the workman"
In subsequent speech, he accused the
United States OF desiring to seize Cuban
commerce by hunting Spaniards, who
would die Of starvation"
He declared amid applause, that he
would never cease to defend Spanish in
terests in the Antilles"
General Weyler's declarations were
generally approved here.
During the day, General Weyler had
long conference with the Captain Gen
eral of Catalonia.
The friends of General Weyler say
the popular demonstration was not so
big to-day, because he was not expected
to arrive until tomorrow, when it was
intended to make great demonstration
in his honor.
The friends of General Weyler also
claim that he has shown his loyalty by
calling for cheers for the King when he
appeared on the balcony of Deputy
Saladrigas's house.
AS REPORTED OFFICIALLY.
Madrid, Nov. 23.-The official report Of
the landing of General Weyler at Bar
celona differs from the independent re-
ports. The former says the General
landed without the demonstration in his
honor assuming the proportions antici-
pated and that as he traversed the streets,
the public appeared Indifferent
Continuing, the Official version of the
affair adds that six gala carriages await
ed the General, but that the crowd was
small, little enthusiasm was manifested,
that there were no delegations Of stu
dents or politicians, and that no windows
were decorated.