New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-09
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BLANCO PARDONS REBELS.
AN EDICT IN BEHALF OF THE QUEEN
AND THE GOVERNMENT.
SENTENCES HERETOFORE IMPOSED TO BE CON-
MUTED IN FULL OR IN PART-THosE Ac-
CUsED OF REBELLION MAY BE TRIED :
FOR OTHER CRIMES JULIO -
QUESADA PARDONED.


Havana Nov S-Marshal Blanco has issued
the following edict. officially described as "ex-
pressing the magnanimous sentiments Of the
Queen Regent and the firm determination Of the
National Government"
Il pardon in full all those who have been
prosecuted for the crime of rebellion. Rebels
prosecuted for common crimes, Independent OF
rebellion. such as spolation, immortality and the
like, will be pardoned rebels, but judged for
other offences committed by them.
Those suffering sentences imposed prior to
the date OF this edict will have their sentences
commuted to a certain extent. and. perhaps. In
some in full. Persons pardoned should
appear before the civil and military authorities
at their respective places OF residence. which
they will designate and which will be commune
Gated to me. Should they designate places OF
residence outside the principal towns. they Will
be advised of the necessity OF residing within
the military zone OF cultivation. The military
authorities will be careful not to invade the
Jurisdiction Of the civil authorities. Therefore.
those pardoned cannot change their residence
without obtaining the permission Of both civil
and military authorities"
At the solicitation Of sefora Emilia Quesada,
widow of Sehor Arteaga Quesada, Captain-Gen.
eral Blanco has pardoned her son, Julio Quesada,
Cuban Junta OF New-York. The young man
was under sentence of death. He was set at
liberty late this afternoon. and delivered to his
mother by order of Marshal Blanco.
Dr. G. J. De Quesada OF No. 23 West One-hun-
dred- a nd-twenty- -seventh-st was Informed or ths
action of General Banco last night. and he was
almos. overcome with 10y. lie said Julio Arteaga
Quesada was the young mans name. and that he
was twenty years old.
He is n manly young fellow" said DR.. DE QuesadA,
"and two years ago he was member OF the sopho-
mere class Of the College OF the City OF New-Yorx.
When hostilities broke out he insisted on Joining
the Cuban forces. We tried TO talk him out OF II,
but he resented Interference. and said his pace
was at the 'front.' He Joined General Bermedezs
army. and was operating In Pinar del Rio Province
when captured. on May 25.
Julio took sick and very weak at the time.
He was taking a swim in a small stream. when he
into the hands Of the Spanards. He was taken to
the San Ambrosia military hospital as prisoner
and later sentenced TO be shot The boys mother
left stone unturned to save her boy, but she
Several times the lad was about to be shot, but
something prov!dentia.ly intervened. Years ago,
when Captaln-General Blanco was Governor Of
Cuba. he formed warm friendship for Julio .
in Havana When the General took Wey.er's place
Mrs Quesada took UP the cause OF the young man.
and she seems TO have been successful / know
of no for Blancos clemency except his
friendship In former years for Julio's father: Let
us hope that his action Is good omen, and that
/ hence the war will be on civilized lines"
/ DIR. De Quesada said the young mans father died
! three years ago In Mexico