recalled to Spain. It has not so far been confirmed, and so may not be
true, but it states that the Spanish Government, disgusted with Weyler's
failure to pacify Santiago de Cuba, has determined to recall him.

Weyler is said to have declared that to conquer the rebellion he will
need 200,000 more soldiers, and a fresh supply of money amounting to
$200,000,000.

President Canovas, however, merely promises that in case the Spanish
army suffers very severely in the rainy season, he will send 20.000 men
in October "to inflict a final blow on the insurgents."

The report from Madrid says that General Ramon Blanco will be Weyler's
successor, and that the fact of the latter's recall will be publicly
announced as soon as he returns to Havana.

We told you last week that the Cubans were continuing their military
operations despite the rainy season.

It is now stated on good authority that the long-threatened attack on
Havana is to be made at last.

It is said that orders have been sent to the insurgent generals to
concentrate their forces in Matanzas province, and, if all goes well, to
advance on Havana.

It appears that the Cubans are making the weather their ally.

Accustomed as they are to the country and its climate, it is possible
for them to move their forces despite the muddy roads and the frequent