The herald., 1896-03-09

Fourth Those who are in possession OF
arms must be placed in state of complete
defense and enabled to avoid surprise.
Fifth-The military governors OF Havana
and Pinar del Rio will present reports TO
the captain-general for the guidance of the
commanuer-in-chief OF the third army
corps, and will send to the governor-gener-
al proposals for the appointments for may
ors or magistrates in the places where
guards civil exist, or if they deem it expe-
dent TO recall those officials, retired per
sons or authorized persons who possess
tho necessary qualifications.
Sixth The authorities of the villages
who will show themselves friendly within
q term of ten days and those of the vicln'
ity of the same and all those within its
limits that are engaged in the insurrection
ARE warned to surrender themselves within
the space of fifteen days from the publica-
ton of this proclamation, otherwise they
will be subject to arrest, and well disposed
persons will be held to their civil RESPONSE
bilities, and to effect this, it will be propos.
ed to the encouragement to nominate
body which will see to carrying this out.
Sevcnth-If i'll the case of insurgent par
ties WHO hsve robbed. sacked, burned or
committed other outrases during the re-
bellion. any one who Will give Information
as to the participation that such persons
may have had in them- not only those who
may have been in the rebel ranks, but
also those who have aided them, OF who
have not remained in their homes, they
will be fittingly punished and, moreover,
if any town or other place where robberies
have been effected, is known to them,
they will be required TO make identfica-
tiou, that proper responsibility may be
fixed.
Eiohth-Rebels who may not be respon-
aible for any other crime. who, within fif-
teen days, present themselves to the near
est military authority in both provinces
and who will assist in the apprehension. of
any one guilty of the foregoing
offenses, will not be molested. but
will be placed at my disposal.
Those who have presented themselves
at an earlier time will be
hardened, those who committed any other
6rimes or who obstructed any public cargo
proceeding to it's destination will be judged
according to the antecedents and their case
will be withheld for final determination.
He who presents himself and surrenders
arms and. in greater degree if there is a
collective presentation, will have his case
determined by me. All who present
themselves after the time mentioned Will be
placed at my disposal.
Ninth--All the authorities or civil func-
tionaries of whatsoever kind who do not
hold license for attendance upon the
sick and who are not found at their posts
after the end of eight days in both prov
fnces will be named to the governor gener-
ties.
Tenth.-The planters, manufacturers and
other persons who within the territory OF
the provinces warned shall periodically
facilitate, or even for single time, shall
give money to the insurgents save and in
the case of their being forced to yield to
superior force, a circumstance which will
have to be examined in a most searching
manner, will be regarded as disloyal
through helping the rebellion.
Eleventh-For the repair of roads. rail
roads. telegraphs, ETC.. the personal CO.
operation of the inhabitants of the villages
will be required, and in the Case of the
destruction of any kind of property the
occupants of convenient habitations will
be held responsible if they do not imme-
siiately inform the nearest authority of
such occurrence,
Havana, March s, 1896.
REPORTS FROM MADRID
MADRID, March s.-Several military Of
hcers. including some Englishmen, have
offered their services to the Spanish minis
ter of war, Senior Marcello de Azcarraga,
In the event Of war between Spain and
America. The official belief, however, is
expressed that no conflict will occur.
Patriotic demonstrations have occurred
throughout the country since the action of
the United States congress on the Cuban
are Offering money to the government.
Several towns also have sent messages of
regard and offered the lives of their citi-
sens in defense of the country. The ship
owners of Seville have offered to place
fifty steamers at the disposal of the gov
ernment. In the Basque province sub
scription has been opened to present
warship to the government.
The disorders have ceased in this city,
and the state of Madrid has been tranquil
since the university was closed.
The queen regent was charged upon
today on leaving church by the crowds in
the streets. The gendarmes dispersed the
crowd who were charging in front of the
French consulate in Barcelona as an ex-
preston of hope for Franco-Spanish alli-
ance.
RIoTING AT VALENCIA
VALENCIA, March S.-This city was again
In turbulent state today over the cond-
ton of the relations between Spain and the
United States. A mob gathered and was
going toward the American consulate with
the intention of causing a disturbance
there, but force of police and gen1armes
opposed their passage through the streets.
A desperate struggle ensued and several
persons we're wounded, including a gen.
darme. The mob succeeded in entering
the Plaza de Torreos, destroying the gates
leading to the bull ring. They then held
proclaimed.
RESIGNATIoNS REFUSED
MADRID, March S.-Minister Taylor has
refused the designations of Spaniards act
ing as United States consuls when they
we're written in Spanish, on the ground
that that language is not the official Ian
guage of the United States.
ACHING FOR FIGHT
LONDON, March 9.-The Madrid CORE,
spondent Of the Standard, noting the fact
that the utmost energy of the authorities
fails to prev mt demonstrations of hostility
towards the United States, says the press
everywhere deprecates premature ebulli-
tons, but plainly expresses the opinion
that these impulses may soon be needed
for energetic action, as Spain will sooner
confront any contingency, however dan
aerous, than stoop to insult.
. Senors Sacasta, Maret, CASTELAR,. Cano-
VAS and other leading statesmen whom |
have consulted, the correspondent proceeds
to say, all agree that they are entering
upon a decisive stage in their relations
With America. and that the recognition of
the rebels will have most serious conse-
quences.
Ten thousand persons engaged at Valen-
ola in q demonstration. organized and led
by we'll known Republicans. They made
noisy display before the French consulate
and public buildings before going 10 the
American consulate when the civil guards
opposed itself. Shots were heard and the
guards responded with their carbines and
charged repeatedly before they dispersed
the mob. Those arrested were found to be