The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-19
CUBA.
The People Glad AZ Iersundps Departure
Accident TO Two Of His STAFF.


Accident TO Two Of His STAFF.
SANTIAGO, May 8, 1905.
telegram from the Captain General at Manzanilo
was received here on the 9th by Governor Gene
raj, Ravenet, IN which he expressed his sorrow at
leaving our distinguished population whose
memory viii "neyer be erased" from his mind.
Our Governor, who had been greatly snubbed by his
Excellency during his visit, Immediately replied, to
the effect that the Captain Generals absence had eft
"mighty void in the hearts of the noble inhabit-
ants ana tnat the name OF the illusri0us guest had
been done In fireworks IA grand display OF which
took place IN the evening after his departure) and
was received with loud and enthusiastic cheering by
assemblage OF grateful subjects. Now, your cor
respondent was present at the grand display aud
never heard Whisper of praise save In favor OF The
maerably pau fireworks, accompanied with numcr-
congratulations to one another that his eXpen-
sive Excellency had gone for good. There is great
discomfort among the inhabitants about this formal
visit, and 1t Is generally supposed that good will
come out OF 1t. More than ten thousand dollars have
been thrown away upon public festivities alone.
One OF the Captain Generals star, the Marquis OF
Herrera, and one Of orr Cuban lnarQuises had "A
narrow escape from death by the falling of piece
OF cornlce work irom II house adjoining the tele-
graph Office The narquises were passing at the
time, when the dangerous missile fell upon them.
The injuries were slight but nevertheless sum-
cient to form subject for 60 versaton in all circles
for several days afterwards.
Festivities In Honor OF Lersundi-Disap-
pontmeni of the Merchants.
SANTIAGO May 5, 1868.
Nearly three hundred petitions have been pre-
scented TO the Captain General since his stay among
us. and each has been heard with miraculous pa
tience. But nothing has been decided by the great
man. Everything has resolved itself into vague and
uncertain promises. The merchants who have
expended over $4,000 in festivities, have been prom
sed that their grievances shall be seen to-; and the
matter OF the fines so heavily imposed upon them dull
sifted and considered The festivities Of honor OF the
captain Genefa came TO an untmely endyesterday
AFTERNOON, rom heavy shower OF ram which
lasted some hours ana converted the streets into run
ming currents OF water. A grand display Of fire.
works, ball at the palace, an extra performance at
the theatre, these were III suspended In consequences
and the town presented most dismal appearance
On Sunday last a grand concert was given at the
private house Of Senior Bueno, and in the evening %
magnificent bali at the palace OF the presiding May
or. the Marquis of Paomares 1t was the most costly
ana imposing entertainment ever given in this place.
His EXcellency visited the copper mines at the VII
lage of Cobre yesterday, where he was enthusiasts
tically received, hasmuch the town was tasteiuy
his arrival or departure. His EXcellency left AT
twelve O'Clock NJ. to-day for Manzanlllo. From
thence he goes TO Cienuegos on his way back TO the
capital
Another American Vessel Fincd-COmpiainis
OF the Consul tO the Captain Generni--Nion-
isOrs for the soath american Republics.
HAVANA, May 10, 1885,
We have another name 10 add TO the already long
list of American vessels whose owners have been
heavily fined for ridiculous ana trivial departures
from the Spanish custom house regulations. The
brig Selma, Captain Hapenny, from Portland, Me-,
has just been mucted at Matanzas TO the tune Of
$500 for q simple miscalcuIation in representing
19O,67S feet Of lumber her manifest, i'm cubic
metres at the required Spanish measurement. The
entry gave IL at 345 cubic metres when should have
been 452, hence the fine, which has been paid under
protest, and the placed In The hands OF the act
ing American Consul General here.
Captain General Lersundi, expected, returned on
last Saturday, and Mr.. de la Reintrie has already
called his attention to this we'll other lett
the fines imposed. Thus far no definite replies have
been given Most of the tines 1t must be remarked.
come from the southern coast, and If the alleged
faults had been committed here, nearer to the Chief
Executive no fines would have been imposed, as IL
clearly shown by number OF similar cases here
which were scarcely noticed, the Collector OF Gus
toms readily satisfying himself that they were simple
errors and evidenced 10 intention whatever OF de-
fraudng the government. The lesser officials at
acting.
Mr.. de Ia Reintrie has also called his Exceency's
attention to the unwarrantabe assault made upon
him by the Shipping Master, Garcia and awaits the
announced instructions from MIR. Seward thereto
before specifying the mode Of redress required. In
the meantime the case s before the courts
here as sirnple affair Of assault and battery.
Yesterday the first process verbal was heard.
The Captain General has received information or
monitors being constructed In the United States for
some one OF the South American republics, supposed
10 be Intended for use against SPAIN her marine and
commerce. lie has had Mr.. Stewards attention
called to this, and that gentleman has de-
clared his determination to have the American nell
6ality laws fully compiled with.