Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-12

there until the peace Of Zan Jon. He then
returned to the United States and together
with Jose Parti attempted another revolu-
tion. He landed in Cuba with few fol-
lowers. but the country was tired OF war
and wanted to try the home rule offered
by Spain. He capitulated TO the Spanish
forces In order to save his few remaining
followers and was again baniehed to Spain
in 1880, where he remained under survel-
lance until 1895 when the last revolution
broke out in Cuba Then he escaped to
France and later to New York. His move
ments since that time and his active partic-
ipation In the war are familiar to many
newspapers readers.
His Expeditions for insurgents.
After coming to this country he endeavored
10 get an expedition to the island OF Cuba
in .he steamer Hawkins, but this met with
shipwreck In a storm. and the cargo was lost.
General Garcia was the last man TO leave the
vessel.
Undaunted by his failure General Garcia
made another attempt to ship stores for the
insurgents this time obtaining the ship Ber-
muda. He was interrupted, however, by
United States authorities and was arrested on
the charge Of Hlibustering, but was released
on $4,000 bail. He forfeited this bail, and in
= hnal attempt landed on the eastern coast
iof the island with one OF the largest expedi-
tiens that ever reached Cuba. After landing
he succeeded General Maceo in command of
the troops OF the eastern department, hold
ing the rank Of major general General Maceo
marching west with his men. At Maceos
death Garcia was elected lieutenant colonel
Of the Cuban army, which position he held
to the close OF the war. During this COM
mand he assaulted and took by seige Tunis,
Guina and Guanarmo and cleared the in
terror Of his department Of Spanish troops.
After declaration Of war between the
United States and Spain General Miles, COM
manding the American army, sent his repre-
sentative to General Garcia and subsequently
the American and Cuban generals cooper
ated in their movements against Santiago
All the ofhcers who participated in the
active work around Santiago bear testimony
to the great aid, assistance and loyalty mani
Tested by General Garcia during the cam
paiEn. When the Cuban assembly met at the
close Of the war General Garcia was one Of
the principal advisors and was elected chair
man Of the commission directed to come to
the United States and confer with the author
ittes here in reference to the work in hand.
The funeral arrangements have not been
made.
The members Of the commission here feel
Aoohiy LILO UiOW WHICH, has UeIalIen them
in the death Of General Garcia in whom
the majority of the people had great con-
hdence. The work in hand, they say, will
continue without interruption and the ideas
ana views held by General Garcia will be
impressed on all that Is done While II is pos
sible that another chairman may be chosen
by the Cuban assembly. yet the comm,s-
sioners say that 1t Is not essential, as those
now here are thoroughly equipped to take
up the work where their leader laid it down.
NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-After the news of
the death Of General Garcia was received
here General Palma was requested by the
members OF the Cuban commission to start
Tor Washington at once. He was unable
10 comply with the request, because he has
a child sick at the Astor house and be-
cause ne and his sons and wife were guests
today of General Ruis Rivera and family,
VINO was recently released from Spanish
penal settlement.
Senor Delgada was requested to 20 to
Washington and represent the junta in the
arrangements for the funeral. General Palma
gave the following statement as his tribute
to the memory Of his comrade- in arms:
"The Cubans will always consider Gen.
eral Garcia as one OF the liberators OF the
island and will keep his memory in grate-
1ui veneration. was his personal friend
since our youth, In my native town Of
Mayamo. and We have kept our friendship
through all the stirring events that have
occurred since the '6S war. feel the loss
Of companion and friend.
"A sad coincidence in the death Of Gen.
sral Garcia 10 that his youngest daughter.
Mercedes. 16 years old. Is now i'll with con-
sumption In Georgia. whence she was to 60
with her mother and father to Cuba to enjoy
for the remaining months Of her life the
liberty and the old associations which the
saorthces OF General Garcia had helped to
make realities"