The herald., 1898-12-12

came out between the eyebrows was always
visible and shows plainly in the calmness
of death. For his participation in the rev.
olutlonary movement General Garcia was
sent to Spain, where for four years he was
confined in castles and fortresses, remain.
ing there until the peace of San Jon. He
then returned to the United States and,
together with Jose Marti, attempted an
other revolution. He landed in Cuba with
few followers, but the country was tired
of war and wanted to try the home rule
offered by Spain. He capitulsted to the
Spanish forces in order to save his few re-
naming followers, and was again banished
to Spain in 1880, where he remained under
surveillance until 1895, when the last revo-
luton broke out in Cuba. Then he es.
capped to France and later to New York.
THE LAST UPRISING
His movements since that time and his
active participation in the war are familiar
to newspaper readers. After coming to this
country he endeavored to get an expedition
to the island of Cuba in the steamer Haw.
kins, but this met with shipwreck in q
storm and the cargo was lost. General Gar.
cia was the last man to leave the vessel.
Undaunted by his failure, General Garcia
made another attempt to ship stores for
the insurgents, this time obtaining the ship
Bermuda lie was intercepted, however, by
United States authorities and was arrested
on the charge of flibustering, but was re-
leased on $4,000 bail. He forfeited this bail
and in final attempt landed on the eastern
coast OF the island with one of the largest
expeditions that ever reached Cuba After
landing he succeeded General Antonio Ma.
Geo in command of the troops of theJeast.
ern department, holding the rank of major
general, General Maceo marching west with
his men. At Maceo's death Garcia was
elected lieutenant general of the Cuban
army, which position he held at the close
| OF the war. During this command he as.
saulted and took by siege Tunas, Guisa and
Guamaro, and cleared the interior of his
department of Spanish troops. After the
declaration of war between the United
States and Spain, General Miles, command
ing the American army, sent his representa-.
tlves to General Garcia, and subsequently
the American and Cuban generals co-oper.
ated IN their movements against Santiago,
All the officers who participated in the ac.
tive work around Santiago bear testimony
to the assistance and loyalty manifested by
General Garcia during the campaign.
HIS LAST OFFICE
When the Cuban assembly met at the
close OF the war General Garcia was one OF
the principal advisers and was elected chair.
man OF the commission directed to the
United tSates and conferred with the au.
thorltles here with reference to the work in
| hand. The final arrangements have not
been made.
LETTERS OF CONDOLENCE
| Letters of coincidence also were received
from Secretary Hay, General Miles and
Senator Foraker. Secretaries Hay and
Alger and Postmaster General Smith left
their cards, as also did Assistant Secretary
Meiklejohn and General Miles and Gilmore.
The several letters OF coincidence were n
follows:
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY
''EXECUTINE MANSION. Washington.
d. G., Dec II, ls9S.-Aly Dear Sir have
heard, with deep regret, the melancholv
news OF General Garcia's death. l beg I'd
offer my heartfelt sympathy in your sorl
row and the tribute of my sincere admira.
ton for his eminent qualities as a patriot
and soldier. The people of the United
States will join with the people of Cuba in
mourning the loss of one to whom the causd
of Cuban liberty is deeply indebted. Shar
ing in your grief, am sincerely yours,
"WILLIAM M'KlNLBY.s
"Senor Don Justo Garcia, eac, etc."
| SECRETARY HAY
| DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washinps
ton, D. c., Dec. IL, 1S9S-My Dear Mr..
Quesada; l am deeply distressed "a
hear this lamentable news. Cuba has lost
patriot and soldier who can never bs
replaced. The admiration l have always
had for him has been greatly increased by
my too brief personal acquaintance No
one could know him without genuine re-
gard and affection. The name of Carols
will be forever revered in free Cuba alons
with those of Marti and Maceo and MANY
others who have given their lives for their
country.
Il beg to offer my since sympathy to YOU
and all your associates in this irreparabIs
| loss. Yours faithfully
"JOHN HAY.~
GENERAL MILES
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY.
Washington, d. c., Dec. IL, lS9S-Hop.
Eoratio S. Rubens, My Dear Sir: 1t il
with the deepest regret that / learn Of the
death of the distinguished soldier, patriot
and statesman, General Garcia, who has 50
nobly championed the cause of his country
for the past thirty-four years. He would
have been an ornament to any country, and
his loss will be great to the cause fer which
he has labored so long and SO earnestly,
Every sincerely yours,
NELSON A. MILES,
Major General Commanding, U. S. A."
SENATOR FORAKER
"UNlTED STATES SENATE, Washing
ten, d. c., Dec. II, lS9s.-Hon. Gonzales
de Quesada, the Raleigh: My Dear Sir-I
have just heard of the death of General
Garcia. Allow me, through you, to ten.
der my heartfelt sympathy with his family,
his friends, and his country, on account Of
the great loss they have sustained.
Gas Admiral Sampson recently said Of
him, he was indeed grand old man., and