The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-19

" fSfilN'1I oN, july Js-A state pa
per that VIII be historic. marking an epoch
IN American history. was Issued tonight
by direction Of Presiden: Mckinley. 1t
provides in general terms for the govern
ment Of the province Of Santiago De Cuba,
aud Is the first document OF the kind
ever prepared by president Of the
United States. BY order Of Secretary
Alger, Adjt. Gen. Corbin tonight cabled
the document 10 Gen. Shafter. n command
OF the military forces at Santiago he
paper is not only an authorization ana
instruction Of Gen. Shafter for me gov
eminent Of the captured territory. but
also d proclamation 10 the people Of the
territory OF the Intentions OF the govern
ment Ct the United States regarding them
ana their interests. IL marks the formal
establishment o: a new political power in
the island OF Cuba. and !nsures t. the
people of the territory over which the
power extends absolute security in their
rights, as well as security to their per
sons aud property. The full text Of the
document is as follows:
"Adjltant Generals Offce.
Washington. y. C., July IS. 1895
Gen. Shafter. Santiago de Cuba: The
following IS sent you for your informa-
ton and guidance. Il will be published
IN such manner IN both English and Span
.$h Will give the wiiest circulation in
the territory under your control:
Executive Mansion.
Washington. =. C.. July IS 1858
ITO the Secretary Of War-s:r: The
capi;Ilation II the Spanish forces IN san
taso De Cuba and in the eastern par,
or the province OF Santiago. and the oc-
cupation Of the territory by the forces
OF The United States, render II necessary
TO instruct the military commlnler II
the United States as TO the conduct whic..
ne is 70 observe during military occupa-
tion.
THE first effect q Tia military occupa-
zion OF the eneply's territory il the sev-
GRANGE Of the former political relations
# nc Inhabitants and the establishment
or new political power. IN this changed
condition OF THINGS. the inhabitarts. 50
long IS thry perform their duftes are
entitled - security IN their rs rauu- and
properly and in all private rights and re-
laNons i !s my desire that the :rhaaI-
tants Il cuba should be- acquainted with
the purpose Of ne United States 30 Is
charge 70 lAe fullest extent is obIiEations
In this regard Il VII therefore be the
duty az the commander Of the army OF
occupation 70 announce and proclaim in
he mos puhtc manner nat we cerle not
- make war upon the inhabitants Of
cuba nor up1u any party or faction. sut
3" protect them Il th"iv homes n their
etDF!oywenI. and III Their personal ami r.
llsiouS rights. All persons who. either
ny active n hv honest omission. CO.
operate win ~ United states =, - f.
forts 10 give effect 10 this hencnc n par
posa VII r. ejvr tar reward OF lis SUP
i'ort and protection Our oe~arston
loud r. "a free from severity a. posi-
bic
'Ih9ish thl powers OF the military ac-
rapaHs1 a.e absolute and supreme and
immediately operate u~cr the political
condition ~ me inhabitants. IN. rrunlcf-
"a. avs 81 t1e roaQlered territory. s!ca
SIS eTect private r.sh,s - person a.4
property aud provide ~ the pun =hulsat
( crime, ara cons Tered a combining IN
fo!ce. "a FAR IS cA"X ara eonpaui.e WI
he new order = things. r1tl ;ney are
suspended ur superseded - he oc.crvs-r
t~iESereet 49, IN pr3c..ce th"T are not
a<.a!> at:aE2,td. uat are atoNsl. 20 r.
Ttt@ l- t.~r@ s~s - hr . 3Gs.~ eel By
'h~ ert.Har} -E.Aa-a.- etb~'s-tta,.g rs
,hey werc before th~ occupation THIS
~r.ts 'e0~t practice =. So IA az ro>> tgr
~ p, 131-t-' - o1 30 Trs@s-f occasion.
re- atk@s ana DO o:he~ officials car
need v5ta re aim .ntstrs' on - iaee..e
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