The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-16
GEN. GARCIA DEAD.
The Distinguished Cuban Patrio,
Succumbs to Pneumonia.
A SHORT SKETCH OF HIS CAREER.
Gen. Garcia Was the Original Conspirator
In the Uprising Of the CuD4ns Against
Stain In 1S6S-Hi. Banish-
ment to Suain.

Washington, Dec. l2.-Gen. Calixto
Garcia, the distinguished Cuban war
rior and leader and head of the com
mission elected by the Cuban assembly
to visit this country, died here yester-
day morning shortly after ten o'clock
at the Hotel Raleigh where the com
mission has its headquarters. The
sudden change from the warm climate
of Cuba, with the hardships he there
endured, to the wintry weather of
New York and Washington is respou-
sible for the pneumonia which result
ed in his demise The arrangements
for the funeral have not yet been com
pleted. The expectation is that serv-
ices will be held in one of the Catholic
churches here, possibly ST. Patrick's,
on Tuesday, after which the remains
will be placed temporarily in q receiv-
ing vault pending final interment in
Cuba.
Gen. Garcia, whose name will be ever linked
with those OF other patriots who have fought
against unequal odds for the freedom Of his
country. has had most active and varied life,
much OF which has been spent In hsnting for
the cause Of Cuban liberty which he had the
satisfaction OF seeing accomplished so short u
time before his death. He was o man Of culture
and refinement OF splendid education ana
came from distinguished fumiy Of Jiqunni,
Of Santiago de Cuba province II was born in
Cogquin. October II, 1870 and was therefore in
the siXtieth year Of his age He was educated
in Havana and in Spain. lie was the original
conspirator in the uprising OF the Cubans
against Spain in 1898 and In that war under
Gomez he attained the rank Of brgadier gem
eral
For his participation in the revolutionary
movement Gen Garcia was sent to Spain.
where four years he was confined in castles and
fortresses remaining there until the peace OF
Hon Jon He then returned to the United
States and together with Jose Mlrti attempt
ed another revolution. He landed in Cuba
with a few followers. but the country was tired
OF war and wanted to try the home rule offered
by Spain. He captulated to the Spanish forces
in order to save his few remaining followers
and was again banished to Spain in 1887. where
ne remained under surveillance until 1895,
when the last revolution broke out In Cuba.
Then he escaped to France and later TO New
York His movements since that time and his
active participation in the war are familiar to
many newspaper readers
After coming to this country he endcavored
to get an expedition to the island OF Cuba in
the steamer Hawkins but this met with ship
wreck in a storm and the cargo was lost Gen.
Garcia was the last man to leave the vessel
Undaunted by his failure Gen. Garcia made
another attempt to ship stores for the insur-
gents, this time obtaining the ship Bermuda
lie was intercepted, however. by United
States authorities and was arrested on
the charge Of nlibustering, but was re-
leased on 5000 bail He forfeited this
bail and in a final attempt landed on the east
ern coast OF the island with one OF the largest
expeditions that ever reached Cuba. After
landing he succeeded Gen Antonio Maceo in
command Of the troops Of the eastern depart
ment holding the rank Of major general Gen.
Maceo marching west with his men AT Maceo's
death Garcia was elected lieutenant general OF
the Cubpn army which position he held to the
close OF the war.