The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-23

Insurgent Chief Rodriguez Disfig-
ured-Many Rows at Havana.

Insurgent Chief Rodriguez Disfig-
ured-Many Rows at Havana.
HAVANA, via Key West. Sept. 22.-Dis-
turbances in public places between Cubans
and Spaniards are becoming frequent. The
Cubans are assuming an insolent and
abusive manner in their treatment of the
Spaniards whom they lose no opportunity
of openly referring to as vanquished. Many
of them wear miniature Cuban flags, the
lone star of which acts on the Spanish Off
GERS as does a red flag upon bull. Last
night there was a serious disturbance oc-
Cured in cafe on San Lazare street. The
saloon was filed with Spanish officers and
few Cubans, some in civilian dress. The
Cubans at once began abusing and insulting
the Spaniards, comparing their quiet be-
havior to the cowardice of whipped cur.
Their remarks were resented by several Of
the officers present, who administered
sound thrashing to the indiscreet Cubans.
In consequence of these disorders Military
Governor Arolas has issued general order
compelling every officer to wear his uniform
in public whether on duty or not. in order
to avoid mistakes as to identity.
Yesterday two boats rowed across the bay
towards the transport Resolute. One was
occupied by Cubans from Regla, among
Rodriguez. The other was filled with Span
ish pleasure seekers. The boat in which the
Cubans were drew alongside the other, and
its occupants began taunting and jeering at
the Spaniards, who answered back. When
the boats were close to the Resolute
Rodriguez took up an oar and struck one
CT the Spaniards over the head with it, in
flicting painful wounos. One of the latters
companions jumped into the Cuban's boat,
sprang upon Rodriguez and bit his whole
nose off. The fight became general and sew
eral of the participants were slightly wound
ed When the men had been separated the
boats rowed away in different directions,
but both finally landed their bruised and
wounded occupants at Regla. No arrests
were made.
A serious quarrel took place last night at
the door of the university between Professor
Lezano. Cuban, and Lieutenant Colonel
Benectindino, of the Spanish army. who
killed the young Cuban, General Aranguen.
The excuse of the quarrel was dispute as
which of the two men should get off the
sidewalk in order to allow the other to
pass, the Havana sidewalks only allowing
one pedestrian to pass at time. The pro-
fessor and the officer exchanged several
blows before they were separated by friends
and passers-by. 1t is understood that sec
onds have been sent to the officer by the
professor.
These disturbances are looked upon as
having political color as they always occur
between Spanards and Cubans. The city
is heavily patrolled. but disturbances of
like nature are frequent in the suburbs.
At midday on Sunday last, while a game
of monte was going on in a cafe at Regla,
Just across the bay two soldiers burst into
the room with drawn swords, putting the
terror-stricken players to flight and pocket
ing all the money on the table. They were
hotly pursued by the sentries on guard, who
exchanged several shots with them, but
failed to capture the offenders. Disturb
ances in gambling houses are of frequent
occurrence. these places being extensively
patronized