Evening journal., 1898-09-22
CUBANS ARE UNRULY
Repeated Escapades With
Spanish Officers.
HAVANA IS HEAVILY PATUOLLED
Omcera In Cubs Hereafter Must
Wenr Their Uniforms In Publie
20 Avoid Mistakes as
60 Identity.

HAVANA, via Key West, Sept. 22.-
Disturbances in public places between
Cubans and Spaniards are becoming
frequent. The Cubans are assuming an
insolent and abusive manner in their
treatment OF the Spaniards, whom they
lose no opportunity Of openly referring
TO as vanquished. Many of them wear
miniature Cuban flags, the lone star OF
which acts upon the Spanish officers
as does a red flag upon bull.
Yesterday evening a serious dis
turbance occurred in a cafe on San
Lazare street. where several Cubans,
adorned with these emblems, entered.
The saloon was filled with Spanish Of
fcers, some In uniform and some In
civilian dress. The Cubans at once be-
gan abusing and insulting the Span
iards, comparing their quiet behavior
70 the cowardice Of a whipped cur.
Their remarks were resented by sew
eral Of the officers present, who admin
istered a sound thrashlng TO the indis-
Greet Cubans.
In consequence Of these disorders
Military Governor Arolas has issued a
general order making It obligatory up
on every officer TO wear his uniform
and carry arms in public whether on
duty or not in order TO avoid mistakes
as TO Identity
Yesterday afternoon two boats rowed
across the bay toward the transport
Resolute. One was occupied by Cubans
from Regla, among whom was the wei
known insurgent chief Rodriguez. The
other was filled with Spanish pleasure
seekers. The boat in which the Gu
bans were drew alongside the other
and it's occupants began taunting anc
jeering at the Spaniards, who answered
back. When the boats were close tc
the Resolute, Rodriguez took up an oai
and struck one of the Spaniards ovei
the head with Il, inaicting painful
wounds. One OF the latter's compan
ions jumped into the Cuban boat
sprang upon Rodriguez and bit hi'
whole nose of. The fight became gen
eral. and several OF the participant
were slightly wounded. When the mel
had been separated. the boats rowe'
away in different directions, but boil
finally landed their bruised and wound
ed at Regla. No arrests were made.
Yesterday afternoon a serious quarre
took place at the door OF the universit.
between Professor Lezzano. Cuban
and Lieutenant Colonel Benedicto OF tn
spanish army. who killed the young Gu
ban general. Aranguren. The excuse 10
the quarrel was dispute as TO whlcl
OF the two men should get of the side
walk in order 10 allow the other TO pass
Havana sidewalks only allowing on
pedestrian TO pass at n time, although
the real motives are believed to hav
been deeper. The professor and the OF
doer exchanged several blows befor
they were separated by friends an
passers by It is understood that sec
onds have been sent to the officer b
the professor.
These disturbances are looked upon a
having political color, as they alway
occur between Spaniards and Cuban'
The city is heavily patrolled. but dis
turbances OF like nature are frequen
In the suburbs
At midday on Sunday last while
game OF monte was going on In a caf
at Regla, Just across the bay, two sol
diers burst into the room with draw
swords, putting theterror stricken play
ers 10 flight and pocketing all the NOR
ey on the table. They were holly pui
sued by the sentries on guard, who e1
changed several shots with them, bI
failed 10 capture the Offenders.
Disturbances In gambling houses al
Of frequent occurrence these places b.
tng extensively patroniEed.