The record-union., 1897-10-31
BIames the United States for the Present
Troubles in Cuba.
Not Surprised at His Release From
the Responsibilities of Com
mander of the Spanish Forces
in Cuba-Expected 1t Would
Follow After the Death of Sem
or Canovas.

HAVANA, Oct. Captain-G General
Weyler, just prior to his embarkation
for Spain, addressed the assem- bled
crowds gathered in his honor
In the course of his acknowledgements
of their sympathetic references 70 his
approaching withdrawal he said that
he fully understood that their praise
was for his policy, and not for himself
He declared that he had always done
his duty in accordance with his sense
of patriotism, and that he would leave
Cuba with serene consciousness
that he had never cared for the criti-
cisms of the sympathizers of the rebel
lion, because he had always felt as
sured of the real kindness and wisdom
of his policy
He said that his temporary prohibi-
ton in connection with the last sugar
crop was only intended to prevent the
rebels from raising a loan in the United
States. He had always been in favor
Of grinding, as was afterward done. So
far as the order of concentration was
concerned, it was requested by all
Spaniards in Cuba from the very out
set, and had been very favorable to
the national interests
My release from my post and re-
sponsibifties, he said, "did not sur
prise me. 1 had expected it after the
death of Senor Canovas, not believing
that any political leader would be
strong enough to sustain me when the
United States and the rebels We're to-
gether constantly demanding that
Spain should come to a settlement.
Before I came / was we'll aware of
the patriotic conduct of the volunteers
and since my arrival I have often seen
1t Illustrated. I have repeatedly ad-
Vised the Spanish party not to be in
undated, but to make known to the
nome Government the outcome of the
reforms which have been put into force
AS for the future, I offer myself and
shall always hold myself in readiness
to serve the party aiming to retain
Cuba for Spain"
Although General WeyIer retains the
command until the arrival of General
Blanco, he has delivered the offices OF
the general government of the island to
Admiral Navarro and the military Of
fees to General Jiminez Castellanos.
The President of the Republic OF
Santo Domingo has wired General yev-
III {" Ae1i Gwen SIEEulHS ana a wish Tor
the peace and prosperity of Spain.
General Weyler his issued the follow
ing proclamation to the Inhabitants of
the island:
More accustomed to the incIemencv
Of the camp than to the enervatinr
pleasures of the parlor, I am rude and
concise. You all know the state of the
island when I arrived, and you are con-
vinced that shortly peace will be re-es-
tablished in the island, extending the
already excellent influences that now
dominates in the Provinces of Havana.
Pinar del Rio, Matanzas and Santa.
Cara, up to the Jucaro trocha.
The sugar estates are preparing for
grinding. The railroads are in good
condition for passengers and merchan-
disc, and the country can be travelled
without ambuscades, while incendiar-
ism has been stopped. To reach this
stage have been compelled to resort
to rigorous measures, but I have all
ways offered pardon in the name Of
generous Spain to her unnatural sons.
l leave the rebellion so reduced as TO
guarantee Spanish sovereignty. and
only by artful means and by compile
lty unworthy of Spaniards will the enc
mics OF Spain be able to imperf it,"