The Mena star., 1898-06-22
GEN. bANCO WOUNDED.
A Volunteer Shoots the Captain General in the Leg---Almost a
 Revolution in Havana.
QUESTION OF PEACE BEING DISCUSSED.
A Lively Correspondence Between the Chanceiiories on the Manifest ation in Favor of Peace Growing in spain-Rumors That the sagasta Min- istry May Resign.

WASHINGTON, June 31.--News was received in Washington of the att tempted assassination, in Havana, of Capt. Gen. Blanco by Mariana Saliva, young member of the volunteer army, and of a condition of affairs in the Cuban capital almost bordering on revolution as a consequence. The volunteers parade the streets, unof- hcered, crying, Viva Weylerl Down with Blancor' The people, partic- ularly the autonomists, are leav- ing as fast as possible, and Gen. Blanco, wounded as he Is, holds his daily conference with the commanders of the volunteers. who apparently are powerless to bring about more peaceful state of affairs. The attempted killing of the Spanish general was made as he was leaving the palace, about to accompany some of tine officers of his staff to inspect the earthworks on the outskirts of the city. The young Cuban. who sent a rifle bullet into Gen. Blanco's left leg above the thigh, is a member of the volunteer guard on duty around the palace. His younger brother also was volunteer and was executed recently on charge of conspiracy with the enemies of Spain against the estab- lished government, his sentence being approved by Blanco.
 Peace Negotiations.
 LONDON, June 21.-The correspond ent of the Pall Mall Gazette tele- graphed this afternoon that he learns from an authoritative source, in spite of denials, that the question of nego- tiating peace between the United States and Spain has been for some days the subject of lively correspond ence between the chancellories. He adds that some of the ambassadors in Paris were instructed yesterday to re- main on the alert and in readiness. The correspondent further says it Is expected that an event of importance in opening negotiations with the United Stated and Spain will occur within few days. M. Hanatoux, the French minister for foreign affairs, in the Moline cabinet, backed by the czar has, it seems, been the principal pro- moter Of the peace negottia tions, .hence President Faure's desire to retain M. Hanatoux in the foreign office"
 Manifestation In Favor or Peace.
 MADRID, June 2l.--An article by the famous journalist, Mane Flaquer, in the Diario de Barcelona, in favor of immediate peace. has attracted wide spread attention, firstly on account of the position of the author, but above all as representing the domination of public opinion in Catalonia. the most laborious region in Spain, and where the manifestation in favor of peace is growing general The government has taken highly sensible course in sending trusted agents throughout the country to feel the popular pulse and find out whether the people are in favor of peace or not.
 The sagasta Ministry May ResIgn.
 MADRID, June 2l.--There are rumors current here to-day that the cortes may suspend its session during the coming week when Senor Puigcever, the minister of finance. will resign in which event it Is thought the premier, Senor Sagasta. will be compelled to submit to the queen regent question of confidence in the ministry. It is possible, therefore, that Senor Sagasta will resign, in which case, it is said. national government, pledged to the most energetic course, will succeed his ministry.