The record-union., 1898-12-09
During a Celebration In CummsmoratIon Of
the Death Of Antonio Maceo.
A Captain in the Cuban Army,
Who Led Two Negro Compan-
ions Into a Spanish Club and
Proceeded to Wreck the Prem
ises, Placed Under Arrest by a
Colonel Of the American Forces.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Dec. S.--The
Cubans here are greatly excited over
yesterdays proceedings resulting from
the commemoration of the death of
Antonio Maceo, particularly at the fact
that bullets reached the camp of the
Fifth Immunes, which proves that the
shots were not fired by the Cubans
who fired volleys in the air from the
public square here. 1t now seems that
the bullets which struck the tents of
the immunes came from different par
ty of insurgents, near the trocha, who
were also celebrating
Regarding the action of the three
drunken Cubans who entered the Span
ish Club and smashed chandeliers and
furniture, the Cubans say they deeply
deplore the outrage, and do not think
1t fair to look upon it as a race act. The
San Carlos Club intends to hold a meet
ing, and to tender an apology to the
Spanish Club. The police are blamed
for not making any arrests.
Colonel Beacon, the American act
ing military commander here, accom-
panied by the Chief of Police, person
ally arrested Juan Costello this morn
ing. He is Captain in the Cuban
army, and was the man who led his
two negro companions into the club
Colonel Costello, who is well connected
objected to going to Jail, and offered his
card instead. Colonel Beacon, how
ever was obdurate.
There has been great rejoicing to-day
in connection with the fete Purisimma
Conception. Yesterdays mourning en-
blems were exchanged for glorious dec
orations in the Cathedral and sorrow
full music gave way to joyous. Able
Bernardo preached an eloquent sermon
to a congregation that crowded the
Cathedral. In inspiring words he call
ed upon all Cubans to rejoice upon the
the termination of the 400 years Of
cruelty, extortion and misery, and show
their gratitude to the United States for
the happy consummation. He eulogized
General Wood, Governor of the Mill
tary Department of Santiago, saying
that he rejoiced to hear that General
Woods name had been sent to the
United States Senate with a recon-
mendation that he be raised to the rank
Of Major General. And 1 can only
hope" said the priest, that General
Woods name will be sent week later
with recommendation that he be ap-
pointed Lieutenant General, and be
made Governor General Of the island
of Cuba during the American military
occupation"
The Independence" an enterprising
local sheet, published 500 words Of tele
graphic resume of President McKin-
ley's message to Congress, which was
the topic of conversation at all clubs
and other centers Of interest With the
exception of the extremists-the party
advocating the immediate freedom of
Cuba and the establishment forthwith
of a Cuban governmental factions
are, apparently, well satisfied with the
promises of the meSsag ge regarding the
island.
AFFAIRS AT HAVANA.
HAVANA, Dec. (via Key West,
Dec. S).-The statue of Isabel La
Catholica, which stands in the middle
of Central Park, this city, was found
this morning holding a valise in one
hand and a steamer rug in the other
An immense placard was slung across
the back Of the statue with the words
Bon voyage" inscribed on it.
Serious problems confront the last
days of Spain's sovereignty in Cuba.
One of the most delicate and most diff
ficult of solution is the question of re-
turn bonds given by civil officials and
employees upon ceasing to hold Office
Many of these are cash bonds furnished
years ago, the refunding of which now
becomes imperative, All such moneys
having been appropriated and spent,
the Government is unable to meet these
tn fr11G1
The settlement of the arrears of pay
due the modified and irregular troops
showed mastery financiering on the part
of the military intendant With money
in hand for full settlement of all pay
due the troops, the Quartermaster Gen
eral devised an ingenious plan Pay
ing the men off in notes payable in
Madrid. he offered through trusted
agents to discount such notes at 20 or
80 per cent. for cash. As practically
every one of the irregular and mobilized
troops will remain on the island, the
men eagerly embraced this opportunity
to have their notes cashed, and hand
some profit therefore accrued TO the
astute originator of the scheme.
The first mortgages held by the Span
ish Bank on municipal property
here amounted to S6,OO0,00O PROPOSE
tions for the acquisition of these mort
cages have been made by London, New
York and Berlin bankers Although
the mortgaged property represents a
most solid investment, the Spanish
Bank appears ready TO transfer the title
to the foreign corporations through a
lack of confidence in the stability of the
future government.
Several disturbances occurred here
yesterday afternoon between a number
of Spaniards and Cubans, and luckily
there was no serious consequence At
5 o'clock in the afternoon of the day
mentioned several Cuban officers, who
were walking down Obispo street, asked
each other in tones rather louder than
necessary when the Spaniards were
finally to leave Cuba and commented
on what they termed. the latter's want
of shame in parading the streets attired
in their uniforms. A couple of Spanish
officers who CHANGED to pass overheard
the conversation of the Cubans and one
of the Spaniards approached and slap