The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
In the Establishment and Maintenance
of impartial Government.
PRIVILEGES FOR THE SPANlARDS.
The Troops Remaining on the Island
10 Enjoy the ymmuniiics Accorded
by International Law They
Shall Not be Imposed On i'm
Any Way 10y the New
Authorities.

HAVANA. Dec. 26.-The American
Evacuation Commissioners will tomorrow
issue the following proclamation to the
inhabitants OF the island OF Cuba:
THE undersigned commissioners. on
the part OF the United States. having
been invested with power by the Presi-
dent to arrange for and explain the
evacuation OF Cuba and adjacent islands,
and also taking over the public property
Of Spain. have entered into an agree
ment with the commissioners OH the part
of Spain for the final ceremonies and
regulations to be observed and carried
out on the first day OF January aud
thereafter until all spanish troops shall
have embarked for repatriation and the
same is published for the guidance of thu
INHABITANTS and others outside OF the
Santiago district.
SI1LF-RESTRAINT CALLED FOR.
The undersigned desire Ia this public
manner 20 impress and enJoin upon all
the people OF the island the necessity for
strict compliance with the terms oi this
agreement 10 the end that public order
and due respect for the gravity Ot the
occasion may prevail, ana especially 10
admonish all classes OF people 10 exercise
seh-restraint and moderation and refrain
from giving cause Of offence or irritation,
and from the exhibition Of excitement.
undue manifestation Of feeling or from
doing any act calculated 10 produce IT.
ritation OF bad feeling.
For nearly four months this commits
SION and other officials OF the United
States have been under the protection
Of the Spanish authority. They have eN-
tended 10 us the most scrupulous cour-
tesy and consideration, and not one un-
pleasant incident has marrcd our soJourn
In their midst, and now that our posi-
s!on- are soon to be reversed. and they
are to become our guests and entitled TO
our protection, we must see to II that
they enjoy the same immunity and con-
sidoration. Apart from the eminent pro-
priety OF such a course the best inter-
ests OF all classes. Cubans Spaniards
and Americans, VIII be thereby SUBJ
served
MUST KEEP AGREEMENT.
"Actn- under a sense OF duty TO the
people ana our government We give
notice that any violation Of the terms
and provisions Of this agreement will be-
resented and offenders brought promptly
10 justice. Representing all classes and
interests. We shall be governed by the
strictest impartiality with the sole pur-
pose Of promoting the rehabilitation and
paclficaton Of Cuba. The preservation
OF peace. the security 10 persons and TO
property and the establishment and tho
maintenance OF government with just
laws imparlially administered are inds-
pensable 10 the welfare and happiness
OF people. We, therefore confidently in
woke the aid and cooperation OF tho
Inhabitants In accomplishing these ends"
The Agreements is as follows.
THE AGREEMENT.
whereas. the convention entered into
on the 10th day Of November. 1895. be-
tween the commissioners OF the United
States and the commissioners Of Spain.
provides that tho final evacuation 90 the
territory of Cuba and adjacent Spanish
Islands by the forces OF Spain shall be
at u o'clock Meridian. on the
first day Of January. 1893. and says that
II FOR unavoidable reasons the embarka-
ton Of the Spanish forces shall not be
completed on the date herein fixed. IN
such case suitable and convenient places
shall be designated Tor the residence OF
The remaining Spanish troops until their
embarkation shall be accomplished. II
being well understood. however. that
these troops will not be elected from
must necessarily remain there: leaving
them IN their quarters and the sick in
hospitals under the safeguard OF tho
armies OF the United States until they can
be sent home. And
whereas. Notwithstanding the efforts
made by the Spanish authorities. faith
fully and promptly. 10 carry out the pro-
Visions Of aforesaid convention. there viii
sun be "a number OF Spanish troops In
the Provinces Of Matanzas and santa
Clara. whom IL viii have been impossi-
bic TO embark for their native country
before the first Of January next.
NOW therefore be n agreed between
the commissioners Of the United States
ana the commissioners Of Spain in Joint
session assembled. Possessing for this
purpose under Article ~. Of tho proto-
,oi agreement between the United states
and Spain. signed az Washington, on
the 18th day of August. 1888. fun au-
thority from the Government of the
United States and the Government OF
Spain. respectively. as follows.
THEIR PRIVILEGES.
The Spanish troops remaining un-
embarked on the lst OF January shall re-
main undis,Irbed until their embarka-
ton 10 Spain IN their respective quar-
.ers. buildings. and grounds actually
then occupied by them, and during that
pt riod shall enjoy privileges and i'm
nUnities usually accorded by the rules
II international Law governing foreign
roops In a friendly country. The quar-
ers. buildings. and grounds actually oc-
suPied By said troops will be ccnside. ed
as being covered by the privileges Of
,xtra territ0rlailty. the responsibility
or keeping go0f order In places thus
occupied being upon the authorities OF
he United States The commanding
,fficer of the Spanish forces IN the event
Il public disorder will place himself ~
nee I'm communication with the coss:-
officer Of the United States
orcos. and I'm concert with him carry
,ut such measures for the suppression
4 disorder. AS they might Jointly agrcs
lpon, or which they may have f0rmu-
ated in advance. for tho prevention
nd the suppression OF such disorders.
40 The Spanish officers In command
II troops Will give due notice 10 the
.ea rest commanding officer OF the United