New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
PROCLAMATION TO CUBANS.
SPANISH RIGHTS IN THE ISLAND MIST
BE RESPECTED.
AGREEMENT OF ERs-rERMs
OF THE FORMAL TRANSFER.

commissioners Will tomorrow issue the follow
ing proclamation to the inhabitants of the ISL
and Of Cuba:
"The undersigned Commissioners on the part
o, the United States. having been invested with
power by the President to arrange for and exc
cute the evacuation OF Cuba and adjacent ISL
snds and also taking over the public property
Of Spain have entered into an agreement with
the Commissioners on the part OF Spain for the
6nal ceremonies and regulations to be observed
and carried out the first day Of January and
thereafter until all Spanish troops shall have
embarked FOR repatriation. and the same is pub
ushed FOR the guidance OF the inhabitants and
others outside of the Santiago district
The undersigned desire in this public manner
70 impress and enjoin upon all the people Of the
island the necessity for strict compliance with
the terms Of this agreement. TO the end that
public order and due respect for the gravity
o. the occasion may prevail and especially to
sdmonish all classes Of people to exercise self
restraint and moderation and refrain from CIV
.ag cause OF offence or irritation ard from the
exhibition OF excitement. undue manifestation
Of feeling. or from doing any act calculated TO
produce irritation or bad feeling
PEACE MUST BE PRESERVED.
"For nearly four months this Commission
been under the protection Of the Spanish au-
thori,y. They have extended to us the most
tcrupulous courtesy and consideration. and not
one unpleasant incident has marred our So
purn IN their midst and now that our posi-
tons are soon to be reversed and they are 10
become guests and entitled TO our protec-
ton. we must see TO it that they enjoy the
same immunity and consideration Apart from
the eminent propriety of such course. the
best interests Of all classes. Cubans. Spaniards
and Americans. will be thereby subserved
Acting under sense Of duty to the people and
our Government give notice that any vio-
latoa Of the terms and provisions Of this
agreement Will be resented and offenders
brought promptly 10 justice. Representing all
classes and interests. we shall be governed by
the strictest impartiality. with the sole purpose
6. promoting the reha biitation and pacfca-
ton Of Cuba. The preservation Of peace. the
security to persons and property. and the es-
tablishment and maintenance Of government
with Just laws mpartaly administered, are in
t!spensable 10 the welfare and happiness Of the
people. We therefore. confidently invoke the
bid and cooperation Of the inhabitants in ac-
romplishng these ends"
TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT.
The agreement is as follows:
Whereas, The convention entered into on No
Sernber 16. 1898 between the Commissioners
Of the United States and the Commissioners Of
Spain, provides that the final evacuation OF the
territory Of Cuba and adjacent Spanish islands
sy the forces Of Spain shall be completed at
o'clock. meridian. on January l. lS9. and
avs that IL. for unavoidable reasons. the en-
hrkation OF Spanish forces shall not be COM
yleted the date herein fixed in such case
faitable and convenient places shall be desig-
rated for the residence OF the remaining Spanish
hei
ii being we'll understood, however,
that these troops will not be elected from their
quarters during the time that they must neces-
sarily remain there leaving them in their quar-
te-s and the sick in hospitals under the safe
guard OF the armies Of the United states until
they can be sent home: and.
Whereas. Notwithstanding all the efforts made
By the Spanish authorities faithfully and
promptly 10 carry out the provisions OF the
ter Of Spanish troops in the provinces OF Matan-
zas and Santa Clara whom IL will have been
impossible to embark for their native country
before the first Of January next,
Now. therefore. be il agreed between the Com
nissioners OF the United States and the Com
missioners OF Spain in joint session assembled,
possessing for this purpose under A'tcie ~ OF
the protocol agreement between the United
States and Spain signed a; Washington on the
18th day Of August. 1sas. fun authority IRON
Government ot Spain. respectively. as follows
SUPPRESSION OF DISORDER.
tsrkeo on the first Of January shall remain un-
disturbed until their embarkatiOn to Spain, in
their respective quarters, buildings and grounds
sctuallv then occupied by them. and during that
period shall enjoy the privileges and immunities
usually accorded by the rules Of international
Jaw governing foreign troops In a friendly coun-
try The quarters. buildings and grounds actu,
ally occupied by said troops Will he considereo
as being covered by the privileges OF eAia-
faili
good order in places thus occupied being upon
the authorities Of the United States. The com
handing officer of the Spanish FORCES IN ihe
event OF public disorder VIII place hlmseI. at
once in Communication with the commanding
cthcer Of the United States forces. and IN CON
cert with him carry out such measures 1or ,ne
suppression Of di sOrder as they may JoiilIy
agree upon or which they may have formuiateo
n advance for the prevention and suppression
o. such disorders -.
Second-The Spanish officers in command OF
troops VIII give due notice 70 the nearest com.
handing officer Of the United States forces OF
Intended departure from quarters for their re-
spectve points Of embarkation. ,
Th!rd-PJovincial and municipal authori@ies @
vii not be allowed 20 tax in any manner the
Spanish forces nor their belongings nor give
any orders which will increase the price ol ~
atles or other effects necessary for the SUD
tstence OF their troops. Combinations 70 idse
the prices Of supplies. or 10 deprive tne opai,a
irces Of what is necessary fOr their supslS
While In camp or en- route. will not De per
red
Fourth-Employes Of the postal and teIe-
graphic service will continue 20 carry the coITe-
spondenre Of the Spanish forces. and tTansinie
Their official telegraphic messages uhuer tie
sane condition heretofore.
Ffth-No import duties or charges OF any
nnc or character will he levied by custom
aouse officials upon material OF war OF % tle
spanish. upon the personal effects OF epi,,S
soldiers and officers. or on those OF their faml-
les
HOSPITAL REGULATIONS.
Sixth Hospitals. with their SICK. attenoah's
and medical officers in evacuated territory, VIII |
,e under the protection OF the Army or the !
United States. the Spanish authorities prov'd'hs
sSerything necessary for the care. subsistence
and transportation Of the sick so detained ana
W repatriation upon recovery c,oh
seyer. -i1ief of the SpAnlsh |