New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
EVACUATION AT HAND.
INDIFFERENCE OF SPANISH OFFICERS
AS TO ALL THINGS CUBAN.
THEIR ATTITUDE TOWARD SEBASTIAN UNEX-
PECTED1.Y LARGE NUMBER or SOLDIERS
WISH To REMAIN IN THE ISLAND

THEIR ATTITUDE TOWARD SEBASTIAN UNEX-
PEcTEDLY LARGE NUMBER or SOLDIERS
WISH TO REMAIN IN THE ISLAND.
Havana. Nov. % (speciaD-spanish Army officers
have more concern with affairs in Cuba Since
real progress began TO be made IN getting their
troops out or the island II has been interesting TO
note their Indifference. Some OF the civilian Of
hceholders had hopes that Spanish sovereignty
might be prolonged till spring. The army officers
did not share that delusion. When the orders anne
from Madrid TO hurry the return OF the troops they
acted with military promptness They showed that
Tomorrow methods were only n pretext; when
It is necessary to act to-day they can do so.
SO 1t happens that the American and the Span
sh cuation commissions have ended their joint
business. Ilcnceforth 4 Is only n matter OF trans
ports and OF details which are the province OF the
Spanish military authorities. The troops may be
badly overcrowdod the transports: that is some
thing the United States cannot prevent. The OFF,
GERS themselves indifferent IN this as In
other matters affecting the health and comfort OF
their soldiers They bring them to tho ports, and
their responsibility ends there. The officers all
seem TO have political connections In Spain. Many
arc going back with the avowed purpose OF taking
part in political movement against the Sagasta
Ministry. possibly against the monarchy itself
They are not poor for they have taken advantage
OF tho system which prosupposos that every on
cial. whether military civilian. makes tho most
OF his opportunities for plumber.
DISAFFECTION IN THE RANKS
It is not probable that the officers will he able
70 create formidable army revolt against the gov
eminent. The troops which have gone back may
create dsaecton in the provinces because OF their
overdue pay and the hardshps 10 which they have
been subjected but they are not likely raise
instruction for the benefit of the officers. The
feeling disclosed In the ranks since the mutiny Of
the Orden Publicos and the Guardia Civies was
suppressed shows that General Arolas. since he
DrI1 Do1r a-nip has
regained his popularity. The attempt Of q pri-
vate to redress the grievances Of the engineer
corps Of assassination for which he was court
martiaed and shot. another illustration OF the
feeling Of the soldiers against their superiors The
extent OF that conspiracy IS known only 10 the
military authorities II is to Re said that the Of
fcers have met all these attempted revolts I'M
finchingy. They have been ready 10 put them
down with iron hand and have supported the
heroic measures adopted by General Arolas. The
ma tural result has been to widen the gulf between
them and the men, that they cannot 20 back 10
Spain and conspire against Sagasta and the mon
archy with the feeling that the army is behind
them.
In their personal Intercourse with the American
ofrcials these Spanish officers have borne them
selves well They have been neither crDginE nor
sulen They have accepted the fortunes OF war
gracefully and have performed the duties which
defeat imposed upon them without a murmur
But what is praiseWorthy in their attitude ends
here II has been limited to the getting out They
may not be seeking 10 increase the difficulties Of
American OCCUPANCY. vet they are certainly not
taking pains TO aid II. PROFESSIONALLY, they 90
not care what happens after they are gone: Inc
ton leaves some parts - he western provinces
ready for American control before the troops from
lake posse.sion Pnar del Rio will be- free OF
h 1be nsnrFe S mere have behaved We'll 10 fesr
is felt Of disorder but the Spanish authorities, in
changing their plans have been absolutely indy
10 which
tho Withdrawal OF their soldiers. Tho same thing
Province.
SPANISH SOLDIERS WHO WILL REMAIN.
I, now seems probable that II they have the
chance larger number Of Spanish soldiers will
accept their discharges and remain ia cuba than
was at first anticipated. The original estimate was
/ o0. II has been increased 20 9oep This how
ever. IS dependent on circumstances. Instead or
being ready TO pay them IN fun n developed that
Captain-C cncral Bar"o had means for paying each
discharged soldier ONLY So ir silver. and Spans
paper promise 10 pay tho balance When this ar
rangomcut caused dissatisfaction. he suspended II
soldiers whose time Is up will he shipped back to
Spain because that Is castor than 10 pay them.
This was done with he Or1nn Publico and the
Guarda Civc, who would have made an excellent
basis for ely and Gonntry 2Slcc lorGes. rhe mass
industrial force which would be Of immense value
sho is getting ouf. Spain does not care whether
I the Industrial force remains or not. Some Of the
minor Officers in the Spanish battalions who are
10 til American Commission for employment.
Most Of them Cuban born. Their wishes cam
! not be era tilted Non" Of the plans for the mill
tary control Of the United States contemplate other
than Regular officers Of tho army of occupation
exercising authority.
attention to this matter Of the Spanish soldiers
who want To stay I'm cuba. Though the details OF
! the evacuation arranged with the Spanish
Commission. the work of tho American Commits
sioners is completed. They will hardly he able
| 10 close their labors before me end Of January:
and. while tho departure Of the Spanish trOOps Is
all settled. the question Of what constitutes NOV
able property still causes friction. The Spanish au-
thori,ics 20 tho assumption that whatever they
| thing olse. II movable. They have been allowed
ia class the remains 81 Columbus in the category
o. historic memorials. long with some of the Old
cannon. and the ashes of the great discoverer- If
they his ashes arc max king tho last voyage
! back Spain. The splendid floating dock. which
/ officers Of the Navy thought ought 10 belong 10
! The United State classed automobile. and
its sale r. advertised by no SpanAh authOri-
| ties Several ports IN Spain wanted II transferred
! @Xpecting 10 have no further use for floating
| dock has decreed its sale. The shears the
Machina wharf were also looked upon ny tho Span
| ish Commission aS automobile. Int their attempt
| 10 remove these "sheIrs' mot with 4 protest from
| the American Commission. Tho question has nor
! been settled Tho authorities do not show ac-
| commoda ting spirit with regard 10 the archives
| and civil records Of tho island Apparently they
do not want to leave this te-t3ln history ~ Span
| ish rule I'm cuba.
| BROKEN TRICK WRECRS 4 TRAIN