The Monticellonian., 1898-08-26
AFFAIRS IN POATO RIO.
Order Prevails at San Juan, AL though Some are Disposed
 to Foment Trouble.
PACKING OF THE ARCHIVES GOING ON.
Refugees Returning to the City-TeIe- graphic Communication with All Parts of the Island Reopened The spanish Authorities Doing all They Can to Pre- serve Order.


 Authorities Doing all They Can to Pre- serve Order.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 23.-A dispatch from San Juan, Porto Rico, to the Herald says:
 Order prevails here, although some evil-disposed persons are trying to stir up racial and religious prejudices among the ignorant portion of the population. The sooner the commits sion arrives to settle matters, and dis pei doubts the better for the future.
 Packing the Archives.
 The streets of San Juan are still filled with furniture-laden carts and people returning from the suburbs. At the palace and the other government buildings the work of packing the ar chiyes is already going on. Senor Cano, the captain-general's chief of staff, has resigned. It is understood he owns considerable property here. His resignation is likely to be ac- cepted.
 Telegraph Communication Restored.
 Telegraphic communication with all parts of the island has been reopened, and permits granted to those who de- sire to visit Ponce and other ports
 The Spanish authorities are doing everything possible to preserve order One of the first necessities on the part Of the Americans will be a strong po- lice force.
 Anxiety Over Probable Changes.
 There Is great anxiety here regard ing the probable changes in financial and judicial matters. Reasonable haste is considered advisable
 The steamer Ibo Bosch, on Thurs day, brought the first news since the raising of the blockade. There was an exciting scene when she arrived.
 Warns the Natives.
 One paper here warns the natives that the Americans are prejudiced against the colored race.
 It is still impossible for large ships to enter the harbor, and there have been no importations yet. There are some signs of scarcity of food stuffs.
 Generals Miles and Macias.
 Gen. Maeias has received long dis r pdltIl HUH tCli hlieS. DOlll agree to do the utmost to preserve order The generals communicate every day about the news received from Washington. Many merchants have ordered exten- sive importations.
 The mines in the harbor are being raised. The brigadier of marine is do- ing all possible with small staff to raise Instructions at the entrance to the port, but he has no implements. Gen. Miles to Leave Soon.
 PONCE, Island of Porto Rico, Aug 21.- Delayed in transmission. Maj Gen. Miles has decided to leave with his staff for Washington in few days. He will turn over his command to Gen. Brooke, who is expected to reach here Tuesday for a conference.
 Gen. Miles has arranged matters generally with Capt. Gen. Macias, pre- paratory to the meeting of the peace | commission at San Juan. Gen. Macias, while maintaining his outposts, is steadily retiring his forces to the cap ital, preparatory to their debarkation. Capt. Gen, Macias, in his various communications with Gen. Miles, has | shown the best spirit. He is anxious to cooperate in bringing about an evac- uation at the earliest moment possible, and is placing no obstacles in the way of the volunteers returning home.