The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-20
NICE BELLOWS NOW.
Cuban General Rodriguez Loud in
Praise of the Spaniards.


Havana, via Key West, Oct. 20.-Ths
Cuban general, Mayia Rodriguez, be-
fore leaving for Santa Cruz del Sur to
attend the Cuban assembly, issued a
proclamation to his troops. 1t is known
to have been written by the Marquis de
CerVera, the Spanish military COM
mander at Marianao, with whom Rodri-
guez is upon most intimate terms.
The document, which bears the ear
marks of the Spanish officer is inter
esting as showing the change of Ian
guage and tone a Cuban commander is
ready to adopt today in speaking Of his
hated enemies of yesterday. The proc
lamation runs as follows:
Soldiers: During many consecutive
years you have shared with me the
painful alternatives of a formidable
struggle, sustained in defense of our le-
Ultimate ideals against a powerful en-
enemy, having in their favor, as COM
PIGMENT OF their personal herOism, the
dazzling military prestige of the illus
trious general who today represents
Spain in Cuba
IF on every occa sfon have admired
your Valor in action, your generosity in
victory and your resignation in defeat,
no less have I praised the subordin ton
and discipline which could serve as an
example to regular armies. Today,
when the welfare of our country de-
have to make some observations and to
give some advice, which, though pos
Slbly unnecessary owing to your loyalty
and abnegatiOn, is always useful and
advantageous.
Remember that we have consecreted
every effort and all our energy to create
an Independent nation which SHALL fig
ure as a free sovereign state in the
concert of nations. Remember that we
have raised and followed a proud and
stainless flag. Remember that it is
imperative that a nationality be con-
stituted strong and vigorous if the flag
IS to shine with all the splendOr of glO-
riOus victory. To obtain that result
will require exquisite prudence, special
delicate
I'VE have no longer enemies to- fight
but brothers to recognize. On our
cOuntry's altar there cannot be and
should not be a sacrifice. Let us Law
aside all sectarian hatred, party rival
~ and difference of birth and proclaim
that under the majestic shadow of the
Cuban flag there is room for all honest
men. From today forget the resent
ment that would bring to your minds
painful recOllections. We are already
free. Let us become great through
our virtues and be respected.
In pitching our camp at Playa de
MarlanaO we depend not alone on our
right but also on the never wavering
benevoIence of the i1lustrfous General
Blanco, that renowned warrior, deserv-
ing our highest respect and most pro-
found veneration, whose enlightened
policy is ably seconded and carried out
by the civil governor of Havana and
the military commander at Marianao
Be careful to avoid clash or disagree
ment with the Spanish forces. They
have but done their duty like our
selves. They have defended their flag
as we have ours.
BE honest throughout, seeking the
concord and harmony which lead to
prosperity and greatness. In temper
arily entrusting my command to the
distinguished General Mario MenocaI
whose energy and tact are well known
to me, I ask you to give him the co-oo-
GRAFTON of exemplary discipline and sub
ordination until my early return
Your general.