The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-31
As We'll as the Antilles, Owing to
Military Deficiencies.
NO ANIMUS AGAINST THE QUEEN
Their Only Object is to Adopt g b'irm
International stand-Hc VIII Ap.
pear Before the Cortes and Ad-
vocate His Views - Better
Lose Philippines Than
Gibraltar Territory.

LONDON, Aug. SO-Generai Weyler ac-
cording 20 a special dispatch from Madrid
published hero this afternoon, has out
lined his future policy lie proposes, Il
appears, to be independent both Of the
government and OF the opposition, al.
ways aiming to preserve the country ana
70 reorganIzc the army
lie expresses the belief that the Carlists
have plenty OF money. some OF which no
alleges comes from France He says the
united Republicans have no personal AMI
mus against the Queen. their only object
being to adopt firm international stand.
one result Of which would be 70 check In
some measure Englands 5 ambition.
General Weyler's statement was made
to a committee OF the Weyler Club which
called upon him this morning at Palma,
Majorica. where he Is staying. This even-
ing he expects to speak before club con-
vention.
AT SPANS REQUEST.
II Is represented that the General Is re-
turning to politics in response 70 many
appeals from Spain and from abroad ana
il IS added that he will attend the sessions
Of the Cortes and expound his views as
TO the causes OF the war disasters.
The substance os General Weylers de-
claration TO tho delegation OF Weyler
Club. Is as follows:
The General intends To advocate a
sweeping policy of rehabilitation OF tne
government. He will refuse TO aid IN
any temporary measure. and will propose
a military dictatorship for the reorgans-
zation of the army and navy.
ALL LOST.
Their honor he remarked. has been lost
as we'll as the Antilles. owing solely 10
military deficiencies.
General Weyler expressed the belicf
that the present Cabinet Will be succeed
ed by a military dictatorship or by
Siyela ministry He added that he did
not desire a change In the form OF gov
ernment, but he pointed out that tho
Carlists have an excellent organization.
Continuing. the former captiin-generai
OF Cuba urg I'd Spain 20 abandon her at
titude OF international neutrality. In
order 10 be prepared 10 oppose Great
Britain. when the latter, desiring 10 en-
large her sphere OF action at Gibraltar.
demands the Sierra Carbona, Miella or
other adjacent Spanish possessions.
The General deemed II better to lose
the Philippine Islands. the Importance or
which he did not appreciate than terri
tory around Gibraltar.
In conclusion, General Weyler deplored
the loss of the Antilles for the sake OF
the SpdnldfuS VINO restdcd III the iSlduuS
and on account of the national COM
merce
MADRID. Aug. 30.-10 u. M.--The Cab
met Council tomorrow. says Senior Sa-
gasta will deal with the nomination OF
the peace commissioners and so far as
possible commissioners will be appointed
who are cOnversant with International
law financial matters and colonial qucs-
tions. especially .regardlng tho Philip
pines.
General Weyler. presiding this evening
over the Weyler club convention. alluded
TO the disasters Spain has suffered and
must retrieve" He complained that the
press censorship would prevent the hx-
ing OF the responsibility. which politicians
are trying 10 throw on the army and
navy"
lie promised that he would speak plain
~ and place himself forthwith ''at the
head OF the people in their struggle for
the salvation OF the country