New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25


PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATION.
Havana, Dec. PA parade OF the United
States troops through the city will take place
on January /. the date fixed for the turning over
OF the control OF the island the United States
The American Evacuation Commission will di
rect Major-Goncral Lee to make dispositions Of
the eight regiments. numbering about eight
hundred men each. here including the arrivals
Of to-day-thc 9th Missouri Regiment on the
transports Ohdam and Roumanian. and bat
talon Of the 10Th Regulars on the Saratoga-and
another division due 10 arrive next week AL
together 1t is not expected that imposing
display will be made. as numerous details Of the
troops will have to be made to guard the forts
and camps.
Military men are divided in opinion as to the
proprlety OF the troops parading The officials
in favor OF the project that good moral
effect would be produced on the city by showing
the quality OF the American forces. while those
who oppose it say that this is not con-
quered city there exists no reason for marching
the soldiers through it though it
Major r-General Ludlow, accompanied by Oap-
tain March. paid official visit this afternoon
to Captain-General Castellanos. Brgadler Cen
eral Clous. secretary OF the American Evacua-
tion Commission. called at the palace tonight
to sign and exchange notes with the Captain
General with reference to arrangements for the
ceremonies Of January l.
UNITED STATES sENTRIEs FIRED on.
The United States sentries stationed the
outskirts Of the Cerro suburb fred AT from
the hedges five or six times last night by un-
known persons The sentries returned the fire.
No one was hit.
The 49th Ohio Regiment pitched its tents o.
day at Quemados Camp In two hours. making
better time than any other regiment in the
camp.
Mrs. Mouton, wife Of Colonel Moulton, Of the
ID Illinois Regiment has sent to her husbands
command 200 orarges and 200 lemons
part OF their Christmas dinner The military
postoflce has been overloaded ali the week with
parcels for the soldiers.
General Lee and his staff. and most Of the
Americans in the city. attending reception
tonight at the new United States Club
Major-Generai William Ludlow. Military Gov
ernor Of Havana. has recommended to General
Lee that six Army officers be appointed 70
sist Colonel Moulton as inspectors If police. The
names Of the officers chosen for these positions
have not been announced. They will he relieved
from all other duties. and will he paid salary
of 81 500 year. The police plan provides for
deputy chief. at salary OF $1,000. twelve cap
talrs, at S1.3S0 each: twelve lieutenants at
81 0s0 each: forty eight sergeants at 5000 each:
forty eight sergeants OF the second class at $50
each and $40 patrolrnen. each OF whom will
ceive 5000 salary The appointment Of the dep
uty chief will not be made soon A number of
the uniforms. which will consist of blue serge
clothing and straw hats, have been ordered
The patromen far chosen began taking the
oa n OF allegiance to the United States to-day
hoy r.,fra i1-
sh soldiers. men who have served in the ranks
Of the insursent army, ex-polcemen, and others
totally inexperienced in the service
sPANIARDs SELL 4 BRIDGE.
An American wagon train on its way 10 this
city across the Chorrera Rio to-day found
number Of workmen engaged in removing pom
toon bridge. The in charge OF the work
said that he had bought the bridge from the
Spanish The removal Of the structure at
once stopped
The patriotic committees preparing 10
hold on January a procession in which will
appear floats with a.legorical designs. embleus,
banners and bands Of music. A festival is
nounced to be held in the Tacon Theatre on the
same date. the proceeds OF which will be de-
voted to the purchase Of shoes and clothing
for the Cuban soldier; coming into the city.
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and there will be boat races in the harbor, in
which American men-of-war's men are invited 10
compete Two floats in the procession will be
dedicated to the martyrs de la Patra" and 10
the victims of the Maine It is proposed to give
a banquet in honor Of General Ludlow An open
air mass for Cuban soldiers will he celebrated
in La Punta The patriotic committees have
called upon the public to contribute clothing so
that the soldies will be able to make a decent
appearance when they Parade.
Among the Spaniards who sailed to-day by
the Alfonso XIII, were Sehor Dolz Minister Of
Public Works in the Colonial Cabinet, and
several other officials.
Tie 9th Missouri Regiment marched to its
camp this afternoon
General Arolas the Spanish Military Governor
Of Havana. delivers over his command to-day,
and Will sail for Spain tomorrow
b 4 committee of Cubans this morning called on
General Wade, the president Of the American
Evacuation Commission, and inquired If the
Commissioners would object 10 Cuban troops
coming to Vedado to-day General Wade re-
piled
PERHAPS II is better that armed Cubans
should not assemble on parade. AS the city will
be under the command OF General Brooke. be-
ginning on January l, 1t Will be better TO consult
him
General Wade In effect, politely told the Gu
bans 10 keep the troops out Of the city.
The United States cruiser Cincinnati has
rived here from Santiago.
RELIEVING HUNGER IN CUBA
MANY THOUSAND RATIoNs DISTRIBUTED TO THE
INHABITANTS