The Irish standard., 1897-11-27
WEYLER CHEEREDI
Received with Open Arms by the
Populaoe at Barcelona
He IS GREETED BY 10000 PERSONS.
The Deposed Captain General OF Cubs
Calls for Cheers for Bpain-0ov-
eminent Report Belittles
His Reception.

Calls for Cheers for spaAn-taov-
eminent Report Belittles
His Reception.
Barcelona, Nov. 24.-Gen. Weyler, tho
former captain general of Cuba, arrived
here, on board the steamer Montserrat,
from Havana. The general landed bed
meath the Columbus monument at ten
q. H., and was acclaimed by about a0t-
900 people. In order to escape the mani.
festation the general was driven to the
house of Deputy Suladdgas, where,
however, he was forced to appear upon
the balcony aud was applauded by tho
crowds of people who had gathered
about the house.
A number Of bands and choirs took
part in the welcome extended to Cen,
Weyler. The Montserrat was met by
many boats decorated with flags. When
the general landed, accompanied by
Gen. Montnner, he entered the carriage
Of Deputy Saladrigas. On the way to
the latter's house Gen. Weyler cried:
"Long live national production"
The general also called for cheers for
"spain" and Spanish Cube" which met
with enthusiastic responses from the
populace.
The general will remain in Barcelona
for two days, and on leaving there will
go to Palma, island Of Majorca, his
birth place, where the inhabitants have
been preparing to give him hearty well
come home. He will arrive In Madrid
about the middle Of December.
Addressing an industrial deputation
which waited upon him later, Gen.
Weyler said he had always been a pro.
tectionist and was resolved to defend
the cause of national production. Con-
tinuing Gen. Weyler remarked: II
have never been a politician, but I am
simply Spanish soldier. During my
stay In Cuba I did my utmost to im-
prove the lot OF the soldiers, and now
shall devote myself to improving the
lot Of the workman"
In subsequent speech he accused
the United States Of desiring to seiza
Cuban commerce by hunting spaniardst
who would die of starvation" He de.
clared amid applause that he would
"never cease to defend Spanish inter-
ests IN the Antilles" Gen. Weyler's
declarations were generally approved
here. During the day Gen. Weyler had
long conference with the captain
general Of Catalonia.
The friends Of Gen. Weyler claimed
that he has shown his loyalty by call
ing for cheers for the king when he
appeared on the balcony of Deputy sal-
adriga's house.
Regrets His Record.
Gen. Weyler, addressing number
of his friends shortly after his arrival
here, expressed great regret at his re.
call from Cuba, adding that he was par
ticularly annoyed at the attitude Of
certain newspapers which declared hi
favored the insurgents.
Referring to the concentration of the
Cuban peasants near the towns Of that
island, Gen. Weyler 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 autonomy
means the disappearance Of Spanish work.
men and complete misery throughout the
island. There Is as much reason for Gaia.
ionia, the Baleario islands and the other
provinces to ask for autonomy as Cuba"
It Is understood In Barcelona that
Gen. Weyler will hold aloof from tho
Carlists and republicans, but he de.
sires to pose as the champion OF ma
tional productions" aims at reorganis,
Ing the conservative party, and in order
to realize his proteotionist ideal he will
vigorously oppose the granting of
tariff autonomy to Cuba.
Says It Isn't So,
Madrid, Nov. RA-The official report
Of the landing Of Gen. Weyler at Barce<
iona differs from the independent res
ports. The former says the general
landed without the demonstration In,
his honor assuming the proportions am
tiopated, and that as no travelled the
streets the public appeared indiffer.
emit. Continuing, the official version Of
the affair adds that six gala carriages;
awaited the general, but that the crowd
was small, little enthusiasm was mauij
Tested, that there were no delegations
OF students or politicians and that mo-
windows were decorated.
Question of Tariff Autonomy:-i
Madrid, Nov. e4.-The Impartial
strongly opposes the granting Of tariff
autonomy to Cuba, declaring that un-,
less Spanish products are admitted toi
that island on preferential terms geo.
graphical conditions will compel the
peninsular to renounce the Cuba roo~I
ket' III Liberal strongly supports the
proposition to give Cuba an autonomous
tariff, and publishes documents tending
to show that all the Cubans, even the
Spanish colonists, desire autonomy.
Aid for the Suffering,
Havana, Nov. 24.-Marshal Blanco,i
the captain general Of Cuba, has been
authorized by the government at
Madrid to sign a credit for 100000 to-
be devoted to the immediate relief Of
the suffering peasants who have been
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