New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-03

Ing upon their colleagues in Spain the import
ance or early agreement on policy which VIII
enable the directory OF the party in Cuba 10 as
sert its prerogative OF reversing the scheme of
abstention The Palace seems to have on
mixing that the Conservatives may be put to
confusion and forced to give active support to
the military campaign, well as acquiescence
In autonomy. But while a perception Of their
condition exists, the faculty of turning 1t to
Immediate advantage Is lacking. The occasion
Is one for an aggressive and skilful political
leader to save the day to the Government by
piercing the weak point In the opposition: but
the man for the occasion has not appeared
The Conservatives. having had the differences
or opinions as to what was actually done by the
convention. have given out the text OF the reso-
lutions which adopted. 4 careful reading
Of them confirms the views previously given OF
the hopelessiy reactionary CT aracter or the
party. The affirmation as 10 the burning ques-
ton is that the organization neither accepts
autonomy nor will cooperate In its implanta-
ton" AS to Weyler the adhesion ratified was
TO his person and his civil and military policy
during his command in Cuba, with which the
party is completely identified. These two
declarations show the hopelessness of looking
for progressive elements. They may prove
key 10 future movements OF politics IN SPAN.
The discussion to what the delegates really
meant when they decided to withdraw from
public affairs Is Of more Importance TO them
than to any one else. Where the party STANDS
10 autonomy and as to Weyler is the real
point Its position Is established beyond all
doubt.
The financial situation shows perceptible I'M
IL.
has had a continuously good effect They have
risen from IS TO A. and may reach 90 rms
would not he low valuation for paper money
issued under the conditions that have marked
the issue Of the billetes. The fall in exchange
on New York Is also evidence that some or the
sugar crop is going to be marketed Inc taN ol
30 cents per bag collected by the insurgents -
not factor in financial circles. Inc iact 'na'
the sugar is to be shipped Is all that Is I'M
portant to the fnancers. The confidence IN TINS
Is strong enough 20 affect the balances que IN tne
V~D,t.1 <aNyn
tinues greatest In the Matanzas district nut otner
mills also grinding. The cases OF canehs, nus
burning are confined to a few locahtes. ne
tobacco trade does not look up so 1aVofaDy.
The American manufacturers are no longer
worrying over the sowness in revoking Wey!er
decree against exporting the leaf They nave
managed to supply the needs Of their factories
II is the tobacco growers Of Pinar del Rio VINO
are most seriously affected. The agitation FOR
the repeal OF the decree Is left to them
RADIcAI, CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT
THE NEW CUBAN CABINET REGARDED AS INsUR-
ING home RULE IN ITS BRoADEsT SENSE
Washington. Jan. (SpeciaD.-The Spanish
Legation received the following cable dispatch
from Secretary General Congosto at Havana
shortly after noon yesterday
The first Colonial Cabinet has Just, taken the
oath OF office with great solemnity In the presence
of all the foreign consuls and persons OF al poii,.
cal parties The ceremony was very inlpresSlhe
vyas for Snain and for cuba Spanish forever
This sentiment received and echoed WIN en-
the Cabinet is being held There is great enthusi-
asm which Will Increase every DAY
Sehor de LONE saws It is difficult 10 appreciate
the radical change in the government Of Cuba
which was signalized by the assumption or Of
flee by the new Cabinet. Instantly General
Blancos most important functions ceased, and.
though he continues to hold his former title. his
power is limited to that of Viceroy similar 70
that Of Canada. The Cabinet alone can make
appointments of officers and administer cuban
domestic affairs.
The composition OF the new Cabinet is con-
sidered in Washington insuring home rule
in Cuba in the broadest sense Of the term or
the six members five. Galvez. Gown. Montoro.
Zayas and Doll are native Cubans and lead
ers in all the Republican movements or recent
years Laureano Rodriguez alone is SPANISH
born but he has lived in the island, Wnere lOl
the last thirty years all his interests nave Deeh
He has been prominent in movements to secure
tariff autonomy for the island and as the rep
resentative OF the Santiago Chamber or Com
merce has been fighting for years to force free
trade with the United States and commercial
from Spain. He is SAID 10 be pct
ter equipped TO control Cuba's commerce ana az
ricuture. which is his Cabinet Office thah any
other man In the Island.
GOWN. who will have charge Of Justice ara
the Interior. Is the most radical lover or liberty
in the administration. He IS the giana
master OF Masons in the Island OF Cuba.
Doz, who will assume control of Posts ana
Telegraphs Is less known in the United states
than any other man in the Cabinet lie IS
voune Pinar del Rio lawyer of considerable
reputation and is now in Madrid. where ne
went on his election to the Cortes in 1855 as a
I representative OF the Reform party. he was
secretary OF the Genera! Committee OF that
party He has a brother in New-York. VINO
has been supporting the Junta.
Dr. Francisco Zayas is a physician or great
scientific attachments. and Is expected to CON
duct his office Of Public instruction aggresslNey'
NV making great efforts 10 provide education Tor
the lower classes.
CalvcZ the Premier OF the Cabinet, was an
active agent Of the reVolutOnists in the last war
and has been president Of the Autonomist party,
Of which he was the chlet organizer.
None nj the Cabinet Ministers have had any
with the Conservative party OF
Spain.