New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-15
ia VANA REMAINS QUIET.
"SKIRMISHES" REPORTED NOTWITH-
STANDING THE ARMISTICE.
THE V1GIIANCIA TOUCHES AT THE CUBAN CAPT.
tai NEWSPAPERS CONTINUE TO RE-
VILE THIS COUNTRY.

TAIL NEWSPAPERS CONTINUE TO RE-
VILE THIS COUNTRY
Havana. April 14-An is as quiet as usual
here to-day. and business is being transacted
In all circles Hot. summer weather prevails
with the sky blue and a light breeze blowing
People are discussing the suspension OF hostll.-
ties and President McKinley's message to Con-
gress
In spite OF the Spanish decree suspendng hos
tilities IN Cuba, It ,s officially set forth to-day
that Several skirinishes. Of no Importance. have
taken place in the provinces OF Santa Clara and
Santiago de Cuba"
a British small craft named the Arrow was
captured some time ago. with the five men COM
posing ner crew, near Santa Cruz. by the Span
ish cruiser Dependence 1t being alleged that
she was loaded with contraband Of war But.
owing 10 the representations Of the British Con-
sui an order for the release Of the vessel has
just been issued
Advces just received here from the City Of
Santiago de Cuba say many families have COM
bined 10 charter British steamer for the pur-
pose Of transporting them TO Jamaica until the
end OF the hostilitics between the United States
and Spain, which looked upon there
being imminent.
The steamer San Augustin. which is preparing
to leave here for South American ports, will
have among her passengers many people who
are going 10 South America in order TO be out
Of the way should wer break out
A VISIT FROM THE v1GII.ANCIA.
The American steamer Vigilancia arrived here
yesterday, and continued on her way 10 Mexico.
No American vessels reached this port to-day.
The French warshp Fulton arrived here to-
day from the Island Of 81. Thomas. Her COM
mander. Captain SLAMS Immediately called on
the authorities here.
The non arrival OF the steamer Mascotte at
this port has 1t IL said, caused a general feel
ing Of dissatisfaction and indignation. 1t being
alleged that In doing she has violated the
International Postal Treaty.
Commercial houses here, II is announced. have
cabled to Europe in order to make arrangements
for German French and italian steamers to
bring the mails and provisions to Havana The
discussion says the increase in the price OF
provisions is augmentng the feeling Of alarm
here.
Dr. Maximiliano Crispi. described as an ltal-
ian baron II Is now announced. was killed about
a month ago with an insurgent brtgader-gen-
eral.
signor Chico. the Italian Minister to Hayti
and an expert diplomat. has arrived here 20
take charge of the Italian Consulate.
The ''Diario de la Marine" to-day. comment
ing upon President McKinley's message. says:
1t can be termed a pill which Mckinley has
given the Yankees to swallow sweetened by
Intervention powders. The general topics
touched upon are nothing less than entirely IN
ert matter
Referring to the reconcentrados. the "Diar1o
de la Marine remarks:
They do not need Uncle Sans help any moro.
Spain having devoted 100000 pesetas 10 their
Assistance Besides this the Spaniards OF Mex
too ha, civ purpose.
Mckinley should know that General Banco
has revoked the RECOMMENDATION ORDERS ana
that al The reconcentrados are going TO work IN
the country and are joining their faIh!iies'
Then, why this charity display? is II not 10
make fools Of US? Humanitarianism does not
set we'll on people accustomed to read Uncle
Toms Cabin" without shedding tears Tor the
negro slaves.
The Union CONSTITUTIONAL" touching on the
same subject says:
Do not trouble yourselves about sending any
more desiccated beans.
Referring to the departure OF General Fitz-
hugh Lee from Havana, the Union Const'tu-
cional' expresses the opinion that he will not
return. because a man Of character. when Ire
determines upon anything, lives up TO IT.
REFUSES TO BELIEVE ANGULE.
The "Dario de la Marine" says II does not DO
lieve there is any truth in the extracts from
the message wired by Senior Angule. the agent
~ the AutonOmic Government at Washington.
quoting President Mckinley as saying he con-
sdered annexation would be great crime"
The Lucia" to-day publishes an article at
lacking the "Diario de la Marino' for criticising
the. charity OF the United STATES. and combat
ing the assertion OF the "Diario that there IL
no necessity for further help in the case OF the
reconcentrados In doing. the Lucia
points out that the "Diario" previously implored
the assistance Of the United States In behalf or
the reconcentrados. adding that 1t Is useless
now 70 complain OF the consequences
THE RED FLAG WAVED IN VALENCIA.
A BIG REVOLUTIONARY DEMONSTRATION IN THE
SPANISH CITY
London April 14-According to dispatch
this afternoon from Madrid there was big
revolutionary demonstration AT Valencia capi-
tai OF the Spanish province OF that name yester-
day evening Large crowds assembled, req
flag was displayed and waved In the air. ana
"The Marseillaise" was sung The police. 1t IS
added. dispersed the people who took part IN the
demons ra ton and captured the red nag
crpNAN CRITICISM OF CONGRESS.
,,,, At prpt1N NEWSPAPERS SAY OF THE ACTION
AT WASHINGTON.
pcrl,n. April 1.-THE action Of Congress IN
the Cuban crisis IS unfavorably commented
unon by the German newspapers The rage
blatt" says:
Hardly ever before have there been more
I frivolous provocatiOns for war
The Post" remarks;
r,.t the popular representatives OF the Union
.,c have 90 often jeered at the Old word az
" ui,a,v MoIoch now themselves provoke war,
plainly shows that no form OF goveIn,em,,t o ra.
rrr,raotee permanent peace, ana tnat De'licose
s u', Co. innate I'm man and cannot be uprooted
Tho "Boersen Courier says:
uho neace party In Congress Is now dwiholhg
nv - and II Mckinley Is still inspired