Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-27
TO THE CUBANS.
Proclamation Issued by Aneri-
can Commissioners.
APPEAL FOR PUBLIC ORDER.
consideration Of Spanish Authorities
Has Been Marked.
FINAL EVACUATION AT NOON JAN. L.
agreement With Reference TO Pro-
lection of Spanish Troops Remain
ing After That Date and for Pre-
serving the Peace.
FINAL EVACUATION AT NOON JAN. L.

HABANA. December 26.--The American
Evacuation Commissioners VIII to-mor-
row issue the following proclamation TO
ths Inhabitants Of the island OF Cuba;
The undersigned commissioners, on the
part Of the United States, having been
invested with power by the President to
arrange for and explain the evacuation
of cuba and adjacent islands ard also
taking over the public property of Spain.
have entered into an agreement with the
commissioners on the part OF Spain for
the final ceremonies and regulations to
be observed and carried out on the lst
day Of January and thereafter, until all
Spanish troops shall have embarked for
repatriation. and the same is published
Tor the guidance of the inhabitants and
others outside of the Santiago District
The undersigned desire in this public
manner 10 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 Of the
occasion may prevail, and especially to
admonish all classes of people to exercise
relf-restraint and moderation, and refrain
from giving cause of offence or irrita-
ton. and from the exhibition Of excite
ment undue manifestation Of feeling, or
from doing any act calculated To produce
irritation or bad feeling.
COURTESY OF SPANIARDS.
For nearly four months this commits
ksi0n and other officials of the United
Etates have been under the protection of
the Spanish authorities. They have eX-
tended 90 US the most scrupul0us courtesy
and consideration. and not one unpleasant
incident has marred our sojourn in their
milst. and no% hat our positions are
soon to be reversed and they are to be-
come our guests and entitled to our pro-
lection. we must see TO II that they enjoy
the same immunity and consideration.
Apart from the eminent propriety Of such
u course. the best interests Of al classes
Cubans. Spaniards and Americans-will
Dee thereby sutlserved.
Acting under a sense Of duty TO the
people and our government, we give no
tice that any violation Of the terms and
provisions Of this agreement will be re-
sented and offenders brought promptly 70
Justice. Representing all classes and IN
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strictest impartiality, with the sole pur-
pose of promoting the rehabilitation and
paciication Of Cuba The preservation OF
peace the security Of person and of pro-
perty. and the establishment and matnte-
nance Of q government with just laws i'm
partially administered are Indispensable
10 the welfare and happiness of people.
We therefore confidently invoke the AID
and cooperation Of the inhabitants In ac-
c0mplishing these ends
The agreement is as follows:
EVACUATION JANUARY 1ST.
Whereas. the convention entered into
IN the 10th day OF November, 1895, between
the commissioners of the United States
aud the commissioners Of Spain, provides
that the final evacuation Of the territory
of cuba and adjacent Spanish islands by
the forces Of Spain shall be completed at
T. O'Clock meridian on the 1st day OF
January 18s9. and says that If for an
avoidable reasons the embarkauon OF the
Spanish forces shall not be completed on
the date herein fixed. in such case suita-
Die and convenient places shall be oeslg-
mated for the residence Of the remaining
Spanish troops until their embarkation
shall be accomplished, IL being wei uh-
derstoOd, however. that these troops VIII
not be elected from their quarters during
TIE NllAf AAlAA Auff iAt"A 4tNNNt'.''''-'s
main there; leaving them In their quar-
tors and the sick i'm hospitals under the
safeguard Of the armies Of the United
States until they can be sent home; and,
Whereas Notwithstanding the efforts
made by the Spanish authorities faith
fully and promptly 10 carry out the pro-
visions Of the aforesaid convention. there
will stll be a number Of Spanish troops
in the provinces OF Matanzas and Santa
t.4tH.f
90 embark FOR their native country before
the 1st OF January next:
NOW therefore be II agreed between
th9 commissioners OF the United States
and the commissioners OF Spain, In joint
session assembled possessing for this pur-
pose under, Article " OF the protocol
agreement between the United States ond
spain. signed al Washington on the 18th
day OF August 1898. full authority from
the government OF the United States and
the government Of Spain. respectively, as
follows;
SPANISH TROOPS.
Il The Spanish troops remaining lnem-
barked on the lst Of January shan "emain
undisttrbed until their embarkation Tor
gpain. I'm their respective quarters. build
ings and grounds actually then occupied
by them. and during that period shall en-
5ov the privileges and immunities u*paHy
accorded by the rules Of international
law governing foreign troops In a fflen9.
Is country. The quarters, buildings, "hu
grounds actually occupied By said troops
will be considered az being covered ty
the privileges OF extra-territoriFlity, the |
responsibility for keeping good order ia
places thus occupied being upon the au-
th0r.nes OF the United States. The COM
msnding officer OF the Spanish forces. IN |
tho event OF public disorder, will place |
himself al once In communication WIN |
tho commanding officer OF the United |
States forces, and In concert with nm
carry out such measures for the suppress
sion Of the disorder as they may Joiauy |
agree upon. or which they may have for
mulated In advance for the prevention |
tud inc suppression Of such disorders
p The Spanish officers In command
4 troops will give due notice 10 the near-
est commanding officer Of the United
States forces OF their intended departure
rom their quarters for their respective
points Of embarkatiOn.
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