Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-05


ne Has Arranged for the Protec-
+ion of Americans in Havana.
nhe Guard About the Consulate
Again Increased.
New York, April A special to the
herald from Washington says: Con-
e,I General Lee has been instructed
IA nrn the American consulate over
"a British Consul Collin and has al
roadv made the necessary arrange
monts with Collin to do so. This is a
mere precaution in case General Lee
bas 10 leave suddenly. He is simply
.s-;ng his house in order.
General Lee had long conference
with Consul Collin, who courteously
agreed to do everything in his power
in case General Lee receives orders to
1eave. or is forced to seek refuge on
the Fern with the other Americans by
sudden uprising of the Havana pop
MACE. Consul Collin will probably
have his hands full if Havana grows
violent. as English residents will be
regarded as Americans if the excite
ment is great, Consul Collin, how
erpr. believes that actual hostilities
between Spain and the United States
viii be avoided.
General Lee has apparently not aban
doned all hope of postponement of i'm
mediate hostilities, and his conference
with Consul Collin, it is understood
here was due not to his intention of
leaving but merely to insure the full
at protection Of the consulate and
American residents should he be sud-
denly forced to abdicate. General Lee,
II Is known on all hands. will stick to
his post until it is folly to remain
longer,
dispatch to the Tribune from Ha-
vana says: Peace has few partisans
among Sepains official representatives
IN Havana. For a day or two the idea
Of accepting the friendly intervention
Of the United States and an indemnity
vas entertained The changed senti-
ment is significant as rejecting the
feeling at Madrid. 1t is interpreted
here as a sign that the Sagasta minis
try cannot save the monarchy except
through yielding Cuba through war.
TIE SPANISH POPULATION
continues to have its appetite whetted
for hostilites through the talk of the
authorities close to Blanco. They
charge that the "Faithless Yankees
are now exposed to all the world, that
after SPANS concession of autonomy
unwillingness of the United States to
give it further trial is proof of terri
torial greed. When sentiments of this
kind are put forth by high officials,
their m1uer"es on the classes is bad.
The volunteers are now the most
enthusiastic supporters of hostile
measures. They are petted even more
than the army, To see several hum
dred boys, recently enrolled, drilling
nightly. as is now done, does not i'm
press one with the idea of their utility
as soldiers. though it may cause I'M
pleasant reflections as to the wisdom
Of putting weapons into their hands.
1t should be said that Gen. Blanco in
his conferences with the colonies Of
the volunteers has made them feel a
sense Of responsibility in maintaining
order in Havana, as we'll as their share
IN defending SPANS interests. The
detenses around the city have been
strengthened. While some of the
many batteries and forts are antigua
ted defenses in their entirety, they are
not to be despised. By great efforts
enough material has been procured TO
make them of utility. Ammunition is
no longer lacking. Should the point
be reached where these forts and bat
iarles are to be tested it would be
question of persons rather than of
material
ne officials are more apprehensive
OF Aatanzas. The military governor
there has been in consultation with
zen. Blanco, but Matanzas is exposed
10 invasion and hostile troops could
Ve landed with little opposition.
consul General Lee has received no
hlnJ from Washington to arrange for
Americans to leave Havana or to pre-
pare for his own departure. The Fern
Is in the harbor
WITH STEAM UP,
ana two or three tugs are available in
vase OF emergency However, no i'm
meliate emergency is anticipated, and
americans are not apprehensive of
Wer personal safety. The consuls in
"e Inherent parts of the island do not
!'port danger. While the loyal Span
'Sn feeling is high, it has not yet taken
cue form of demonstration against in
UNldual Americans In Havana the
"U'norltles think they find some bad
symptoms among the ignorant popu
'See' but they are warned in time and
Ni@te they have taken necessary
F''OdVIions. The guard around the
american concu1a+o hoe aoo;n beon IN,