The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-23
cAPoTE Will INVESTIGATES.
Statement from the Vice President of
k@ the Cuban Republic.

Statement from the Vice President of
s" the Cuban Republic.
NEW YORK, July 22.-After consuta-
ton at the Office of the Cuban Junto to-day
the following statement was given out by
Domingo Mendez Capote, the Vice President
of the Cuban Republic:
II have not received any official informa-
ton concerning the reported misundersta nd-
ing between Gen. Garcia and Gen. Shafter
II there has been any such misunderstand-
ing regret 1t very much. AS to the let
ter to General Shafter accredited to General
Garcia, II authentic, 1t states that General
Garcia has referred the matter to our civil
government and to his commander-in-chief.
personally. then acting secretary of war
ad interim. draughted the resolution passed
by the civil government May 12 1898, pledg-
ing the most complete cooperation with
the American forces. We fully appreciate
the great and generous conduct of the
United States in coming to our aid for the
sole purpose Of liberating us from the Span
iSh yoke, and we have the utmost faith in
the pledges made in our behalf that we
may enjoy our liberty as an Independent
republic. Under the circumstances we will
certainly fulfill the pledges we have made
as to complete cooperation, and will do all
in our power to expel the common enemy as
soon as possible, following such plans
manderS, and in every way assuming our
part In the conflict. / will return to Cuba
as soon as possible, and there the ground
will fully investigate the report as to exist
ing differences.
II am absolutely convinced, and 1 can
state with authority, that the objects of
the American administration are identical
with those proclaimed by US This intention
on our part we have published in all our
documents, and more especially in a procla-
nation of President MaSso, dated April "a,
1893, which was passed in accordance with
a resolution passed by our Council of Gov
eminent. This proclamation pledges the
perfect security of life and property of all
residents of Cuba. Whatever may be their
nationality and poiIucal faith
''The proclamation of President Mckinley
concerning the establishment of an Ameri-
can military government, expresses these
identical objects. / have carefully exam
ined the document, and, in view OF my con-
viction as to- the object of the American
administration, comprehend that this proc
lamation fairy states the position which
the United States will assume in Cuba, and
l believe it to be very reasonable and prac-
ticable. AS the proclamation states that all
the political relations of the inhabitants in
Cuba has ceased. it follows that all func-
tionaries and institutions representing Spain
have also passed away The President has
been very careful to state that the native
constabulary and judges shall continue ex-
ercising their functions, but 1T is only nat
ural to suppose that when the military gov
ernor finds these to have been implanted by
the Spanish crown and not by the munich
pality. he viii proceed to substitute others
in their stead. fnat
According to the spirit pervading the
Presidents proclamation, the only authority
will be the military governor and his aids.
and the municipal authorities of the local
ity. We, ourselves. recognize the necessity
of continuing ad interim in operation all
laws other than political have, with 9TH
er lawyers, been engaged in formulating
these laws. with certain slight changes, nee
eSSary to the new regime.
There were present at this conference
held with Vice President Capote, r. Estra-
da Palma. president of the Junto Benja-
min Gurrera, treasurer; F. Castillo, Secre-
tary; Ricardo M Lanunezo, secretary. and
HOratio S. Rubens counsel.