Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-27
STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE NEW
POLICY IN CUBA.
CONSERVATIVES FILE PROTEST.
WAIVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE
SUCCESS OF AUTONOMY.
Hold n Meeting in Havana, mt Which
the SnEastn Policy Was Char
acterized as "POlitical Sui
cide"-GOvernment
Criticised.

Havana Oct 2G-The failure of the au-
tonomist policy OF the new Spanish cabinet
seems more and more apparent every Jay.
Discussions are known to exist among the
autonomist leaders, and the CONSERVATIVES
have pronounced themselves strongly op-
posed to the granting of an autonomist
form of government to Cuba. and have
washed their hands of the consequences
which may follow if the government at
Madrid persists in carrying out the plans
of Premier Sagasta.
The Conservatives last night held a meet
ing in this city, lasting four hours, at
which several speechs were made IN OPP
position to the policy of autonomy Tor
Cuba, and it was unanimously agreed that
the Conservative party Should enerSetically
oppose autonomy and the policy OF the
SaGasta cabinet in this direction.
The Conservatives also criticised their
president the Marquis Apezeguia. who is
now in Madrid. for his astronomical dec
larations. Senor Francisco de Los Santos
Guzman, a leading Conservative. and d
deputy. protested strongly against the new
policy of the Spanish government. CHASING
ii as political suicide"
The speaker warmly criticised the Madrid
government because it had not availed it
self of the genuine and historical repre-
sentation of the autonomist party, which
war. in spite of the insults from the rebel
juntas of New York and Paris" asserting
that the government was availing itself
of the services of reformists who had sud-
denly transformed themselves into autono-
mists. instancing the appointment as gen.
eral treasurer of Senor Estanislao de An
tonic, who was secretary general during
the administration of General Callejo in
Cuba and during whose term of office the
country had been greatly agitated with
reforms" or a campaign in that direction.
Continuing, the speaker said the ConServ-
atives were greatly annoyed at this policy
as they considered 1t mark of approval
by the government of the policy of Cen
eral CaIlejo and as deliberate snub to the
Conservatives.
The speaker concluded by saying that in
spite of this they must accept the ruling
OF the government.
SeEor Francisco De Los Santos Guzman
then presented a message from those pres
ent at the meeting TO the Conservative
president, the Marquis Apezeguia, which
was unanimously adopted. This message
set forth that the general assembly unani-
mCusly agreed with the Union Constitutions
al party and not with the Autonomist
| party, objecting to the latter being entrust-
ei with power here or in Spain, and re-
sTectfuly declining to accept the RESPONSE
biiity for the results which might follow
| the establishment of the new policy, While
| expressing Willingness to respect and obey
whatever the national government may de-
| eide and expressing disapproval of all
| rebellious Efforts to canvass Spain against
| the autouomical system of government.
In conclusion, the meeting agreed to sum-
| mon mass meeting of the Conservatives
fer December 20 next, in order that the
| future attitude of their party may be def
| nitely decided upon.