The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-29
THEY'RE MAD As HORNETS
Cubans in a Frenzy Over General
Brooke's Order.
SAD NEW YEARS DAY
They Say Havana Will Be in q State of
Gloom Unless the Cuban Army La
oficialiy Recognized by the
Stubborn General.

Chicago, Dec. PA special to the
Tribune from Havana says: Cuban res
idents of Havana declare to-night that
IL General Brooke Toes not rescind his
order barring representatives of the
cuban insuVgent army from being pres
ent at the evacuation ceremonies of
New Years day. they will close their
houses on that occasion. tear down their
flags and decorations and remain in
doors.
The b peace commission after a
stormy interview with General Brooke
tonight, telegraphed to General Gomez
not to come TO Havana, as he intended,
as no courtesy could be shown. The
Cubans are greatly excited. Tonight
they stood on every corner of the city
~didscussing the situation in a half
frenzied manner.
w have not fought for a change OF
masters; we have fought for liberty,
and not for a new owner ship" declared
Juan FREDERICK Centenallas, one Of the
most prominent Cubans in Havana.
Our army is still in the field. They
shall not lay down their arms until we
find out whether we are to be slaves or
free"
Two nights ago General Ludlow noti-
fed the commission that General Gomez
and other prominent Cuban army lead
ers could be present at the ceremonies
and that the Cuban army might enter
Havana. Tonight General Brooke told
the commission that the Cuban army is
not to be recognized and Is to have 10
part in the demonstrations of January
l. This action at once caused the Gu
bans to declare that they would STAY
in their houses and the day of rejoicing
over the raising of the stars and stripes
would be turned into a day of gloom,
and that the city should have the cp-
pearance Of a town in mourning.
Americans in Havana are much
alarmed at the increased mortality in
the city. The civil register tonight
shows that three persons died to-day
of Asiatic cholera and four of malaria.
Yesterday four deaths were reported of
yellow fever and IL of malarial fever,
out OF a total death roll of 81.
Smallpox is on the increase. three or
four deaths being reported every day.
Yellow fever cases are increasing.
Americans expect by hurried sanitary
work to improve conditions rapidly af-
ter January l. The thing that alarms
or at least disgusts the Americans more
than any other disease that fourishes
here Is leprosy.
Last night was one of alarm. II was
reared mat to-day the riots would as
sumo a graver aspect. The insurgents.
who have not been permitted in the city
since the affair at the Hotel Inglaterra,
were allowed to come in and act as
police. The effect of their presence in
Marianao, Montserrat, San Juan de dice
and other places where rioting has &C.
CURED, was magical. The insurgents
would ride into a half-frenzied crowd
of paraders and after leading the shout
ing for a few moments would dispense
the crowd. The insurgents word is
law with the simple people of the lower
districts of the city, as they were inn
plicitly obeyed. Only a few riots oc-
CURED this afternoon. Several people
were wounded and n man Wal die
from wounds received. The city is
quiet tonight. Four companies of the
10th United States infantry are keeping
guard on the Reina, a formidable bat
terry opposite MORO. and Regla was to-
day occupied by United States troops.
Cabanas is also occupied with a detail
of u troops.