The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-04-06
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SAN DOMINGO.

Tho following is given as correct
synopsis Of the report of the San Do
mingo Commission
4 full account Of the form OF gov
crnmcnt is given. followed by reference
to long series or revolutions. and dis.
sensions approaching that character.
aud this condition OF affairs is given as
the explanation Of moro summary
measures than could be otherwise
tolerated in constitutional governments.
The Dominican government was found
in full operation and exercising every
legitimate function. The government
and Baez are in full and peaceful pos
session of all parts Of the Republic cx'
cept tho Haytien border. which is
disturbed by revolutionary leaders,
assisted by iiaytiens. Bacz enjoys
the respect of tho great majority OF
the population, aud has four times
accepted the position Of chief magis-
trate
1t is remarkable fact that tlfe Pres
idcnt, Cabinet, Legislature aud judiciary
are ip favor of laying down their power
in favor of the United StaIas. The
constant conmotion Of several years
has completely paralyzed industrial
pursuits. and the resources Of the Re-
public have SO diminished that il eau
not pay its expenses, aud the confidence
Of the people could alone have pre-
served its existence. Cabral occupies
three or four mountain villages. and
with q small force has been ablo tc
disturb q considerable district for q
long time, though be has few DomiDi'
Gao followers.
Luperon has lately created disturb
ances in the north Of the island, but il
could not be discovered that either u
these leaders had flag or organized
government event IN form. Iuccssaol
trouble from such leaders led the pop
ulation to agree TO the Spanish occupa
ton, but the harshness Vi the rule o
Spain, the folly of maoy measure
adopted, and fear of re-enslavem I
, led to the driving Of tho Spaniard
from the island. ~
The population is fixed at 100000
Many Of the richest portions of th'
island are uoiuhabitcd. The peopl
had generally heard of the question
. of annexation on all parts OF The island
and il had been discussed every where
There was nearly au unanimous feelin
that peace and tranquility could com
: only through annexation. The create
! friendship tor the Uoited States thai
! tor other powers is due largely to co
: onies which went out TO the islam
: years ago.
! Tha people seem moro uuanimou
for annexation than the commissio
has known 10 be upon any great pt
itical question. An exceedingly sn 81
! portion is opposed TO annexation, an
! 7 these are chiefly traders or agents ,
toreigh bouses, whose business woul
suffer by the change. The commission
and oil connected with it, travelled !
I all parts Of the Island, Without guar
or wsspop, ani in perfect safety.
|, The physical, meutai, md NOR
! condition was fou cd much better iha
was anticipated. The population
almost wholly Of mixed blood In ever
lcoueelvable degree Tho cultivate
|; and educated. such as the official
sompare we'll With tho same class
Other countries, and the uneducatc
sppear as well US the same cla' Fever,
where. There Is an eoNre absence
s. all the prejudice Of race or oolor.-
!, lThs appear respectful aud polite, kin
!. aud hospitable.
High crimes, according to the stat
ment Of their judges, are nearly III
known. All are Romsn Caiholi,
except tho American emigrants seI
!. ant, By the Colonization Society.
1894, They lire among tho Roma
Catholics 10 peace apd harmony. II
people are poor sud i've 10 cheu
-ldwelIinRs. but in tke eousasy I'll hs'
~ mush bnd o thsg desire W cult
; ~, 6sQ they era pet ayesse 70 VOL
n okon kovkn1n of n return Th0re nj