The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-12

families almost simultaneously or with
in a few days OF each other, n OF
mothers praying for their children to be
relieved Of their horrible sufferings by
death are not the least of the many
pitiable scenes which were eve present.
In the provinces of Puerto Principe and
Santiago de Cuba. where the '%reconcen-
trado order could not be enforced. the
great mass OF the people are self-sup-
porting.
"A daily average of 10 cents worth
of food to 20.0 900 people would he an ex-
penditure of $4,000 per day. and of
course the most humane efforts upon
the part Of our citizens nj hope to
accomplish such a great relief, n a
portion OF these will have tn be aban-
doned to their fate. .
Jan. Il. Is. II and Is. General Lee
sent brief cablegrams to the depart
ment with regard to the Tioting and the
demonstrations against autonomy and
Blanco and the four newspaper Offices.
Jan. IL. he said some of the rioters
Threatened to go to the United States
consulate"
ships" he said. ARE not needed. but
may be later. II Americans are in Ian
ger. ships should promptly for
Havana Uncertainty and excitement
viii spread"
The rioting ceased the next day and
General Lee reported all quiet.
lnstisated by Omcers.
On the 18th. General Lee sent a dis
patch marked confidential regarding
the rioting. 1t was:
'rSir-The recent disorders in this
city are primarily attributed to a group
Of Spanish officers who were incensed
~ T. "
newspapers OF Havana-El Reconcen-
trado. La Discussion and FL Diaree de
la Marina. 1t Is probable that the
Spanish officers were provoked by the
denunciation Of Weyler i'm the columns
OF one OF these papers and determined
10 stop 1t n afterwards being sup
ported by them turned the demonstra-
sion into an anti-autonomistic affair.
Il send to-day an analysis of the
autonomist plan. The intense opposition
TO II on he part of the Spaniards
arises from the fact that the first ap-
pointments of officers to put into effect
1ts provisions were made generally out
side OF their party in order to show the
Cubans In arms that autonomy was
absolutely for their benefit and protec-
ton"
The FIRST intimation Of the cause Of
the explosion was given by General Lee
on e % when he telegraphed: Cop
per cylinders ammunition found intact
In 1o-inch forward magazine starboard
this morning. Seems to show that
magazine was not exploded. Evidence
beginning to prove explosion on port
side by torpedo"
General Lee informed the department
on Feb. - hat arrangements had been
concluded for both governments to con-
duct independent Investigations of the
disaster. In concluding his letter to
BIanco. General Lee said: IT am quite
sure that neither government has any
other object except to ascertain the
facts connected with the explosion of
the Maine. and that the desire of both
governments II to proceed harmonious
- With the work" At this point CORE
betweeD General Lee and
~ state department. concerning the
Maine disaster abruptly terminated SO
lhr a. the report submitted TO congress
= concerned
On Feb. 10 he telegraphed the state
as follows: THE captain
Uoneral returned yesterday. Met with
- success OF any sort. Spaniards
unfriendly; rumors Of com
Ing Demonstration against him here. I
49, him an excellent general. but in
unfortunate position. Three serious