The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-08
A SEVERE STORM SHAKES
UP HAVANA HARBoR.
The New Works Withstand the Force Of
the oaIe-McIlinley's Message oIvss
Great Satisfaction There.

NEW YORK, Dec. IA dispatch 10 ths
Herald from Havana says.
A severe test has been given the new
pier :. Mariana Beach, by a strong
northeasterthat has been blowing for four
days. and i,s builders are pleased that
II sss weathered the attacks Of the
waves. The storm has demonstrated.
however, the imposSIbility OF landing
troops and supplies there during the
heavy seas. The result is that a new
landing place has been selected at the
oil company's pier between Chorrera and
vedado, near the month Of the chorrera
river.
Work upon the new docks at this point
Is being pushed by the engineers, and BY
sIs=saa=y. when the troops are expected.
any transport drawing q feet OF water
or less can be accommodated. thus OBJ
waiting the necessity Of lighterage. The
volunteer engineers are comfortably
cncamped They have the tent floors
boarded and are busily pressing forward
the work for the reception Of the troops.
on the site OF the camp for the First
brigade the ground has been cleared,
streets have been marked out and every
thing has been put In readiness for the
arrival Of the troops.
Plans for the sewerage and water sys-
TEN have been completed. and the ground
has been pIoughed out with necessary
pipes. Their sidIngs are being constructed
connecting the camp with the railroad
system. and as soon as the necessary
material arrives these various works
viii be pushed. II is probable that much
Of the work will be given out By contract
In order TO expedite matters.
President McKiniey's message has
given the greatest satisfaction 10 the
CubanA, who look upon It as definite
declaration OF the policy OF the United
states toward Cuba. Rafael Portuldo
the president Of the Cuban assembly
said:
"The messags Is most satisfactory tc
Cuban aspirations. and will have an ex-
cellent effect here. II proves beyond fur
ther cavll and dispute the honest inten.
tion toward Cuba. II will quiet many Of
the more violent associates who have
talked loudly about America and have
been suspicious Of her Intentions, and Il
viii enable those. like myself, who have
believed and trusted in her. 70 cooper
ale more fully with her officials In heil
work. II Is a good message, and fully
satisfies us"
In carrying out his work Of sanitation
for the city. Major Davis. with sanitary
inspector, made the rounds OF the pFin'
cipal cafes and hotels. examining tbs
internal arrangements. with view L
issuing orders for their compulsory clean
ing. OF the nine hospitals inspected by
him. Major Davis reports that the pein'
Mercedes is the only one in NJ condition
10 receive patients.
General Humphreys has ordered tha
no Cuban physician attend the quarter
masters department. and In the futur'
physicians OF the marine hospital servic
will give professional attention to any
OF his men who may fall Ill.
The price Of provisions continues to ad
vance. the supply not being equal TO th'
demand. New York exchange falls da,
by day because Of the cash being sent
ihere for the pay OF employees by the gov
ernment.