The Red Cloud chief., 1898-07-22
LAWS FOR THE CONQUERED.
The Presidents procls nation on SAINT,
sRo's Government.

'ANniNot'N' ouiN -N.-A SNdtt paper |
that will be historic, marking an epoch
in American history. was issued last
night by direction of President McKin.
ley. 1t provides in general terms for
the government Of the province OF San.
tiago de Cuba, aud is the first docu-
ment OF the kind ever prepared by a
President of the United States. The
full text Of the document Is rs follows:
General Shafter, Santiago. Cuba; The foi-
lowing IL sent you for your Information and
guidance. II will be published In such manner
in both English and Spanish as will give 1t the
widest circulation in the territory under your
control:
The capitulation OF the Spanish forces In
Santiago de cuba aud Ia the eastern part OF
the province OF Santiago and the occupation of
the territory BY the forces Of the United States
render IL necessary TO instruct the military
commander OF the United States as to the con.
duct which he Is 10 observe during the military
occupation.
the FIRST effect OF the military occupation OF
the encmy's territory Is the severance Of the
formal political relations Of the inhabitants
and the establishment OF n new political power.
Under this changed condition OF things the in
habitants, 40 long as they perform their duties,
are entitled to security IN their persons and
property. and In all their private rights and
relations. 1t IL my desire that the Inhabitants
/ OF CuDa SuOulu DJ uCQuhintcu WIN u pu'poSS
OF the United States to discharge TO the fullest
extent It's obligations In this regard.
1T will, therefore. be the duty Of the COM
mander Of the army OF occupation to announces
and proclaim In the most public manner that
we some not 10 make war upon the Inhabitants
Of Cuba, nor upon any party or faction among
them, but to protect them In their homes, In
their ernployments and in their personal and ro-
lieious rights. All persons who, either by sc-
tive aid or by honest submission, cooperate
with the United States In Its efforts to give ef-
ect to this benifcent purpose, will receive the
reward Of its support and protection. Our &C.
cupation should DO rs FREQ from severity ~
POSSIBLE.
Municipal Laws stili In Force.
Though the powers OF the military occl.
pants are absolute and supreme, and immedi-
ately operate upon tho political condition Of
the inhabitants, the municipal laws OF the
conquered territory, such az Affect the private
rights Of persons and property, and provide for
the punishment Of crime. are considered a. con-
tinuing In force. so far rs they are compatible
with the new order OF things until they are
suspended or superseded by the occupying be-
~ligerent, aud In practice they are not usually
nbrogated. but nre allowed to remain In force,
and to be administered by the ordinary tribu-
mails substantially as they were before the &C.
cupation. This enlightened practice Is NO
far AZ possible, to be adhered to on the present
occasion. The judges and the other onicials
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may. " they accept the supremacy OF the
United States, continue to administer the or
binary lew OF the land, rs between man AND
man, under the supervision Of the American
commander-in-chie The native constabulary
will, so far as may be practicable, be preserved.
The freedom OF the people to pursue their
accustomed occupations will be abridged only
when IL may nc necessary to do so.
While the rule Of conducto OF the American
commander In chief will DO such as has been
defined. It will be his duty 10 adopt measures
Of . different kind, II, unfortunately, the course
OF the people should render such measures In
dispenssoie to the maintenance OF law and or
der. He will then possess the power 70 re-
place. or expel, the native ohcials. In part OF
altog ether, to substitute new courts OF his own
constitution for those that now exist, or TO ere
ate such new OF supplementary tribunals ~
may be necessary. In the exercise OF these
high powers the commander must Toe guided b,
his Judgment und his experience, and o higi
sense OF justice.
Collection Of Revenues.
'One Of the most important and most prac
teal problems with which It will be necessar.
to deal Is that OF the treatment OF property an'
the collection and administration OF the rev
enues. IL In conceded that oil public funds ant
securities belonging 10 the government OF tn
country In Its own right. and oil arms ana sup
plies and other movable property OF such gov
eminent may be seized by the military occupsn
1 IN lCouN W u W u%o nv tNb1 v
! OF the state he may hold and administer, at tn
same time, enjoying the revenues there
=, OF, but he Is not Ia destroy II save In the cas-
Of military necessity. All public means q
transportation, such a. Telegraph lines, cables
| railways and boat 5 belonging to the state, ma.
! BIZ appropriated to his use, but, unless In cos
/, OF military necessity. they are not TO be de
! stroyed. All churches and buildings devote
TO religious worship and to the arts an
sciences, and oil school houses are. 10 far a
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or intentional defa:emsnt Of such places, Q
historical monuments or archives, or Of work
Of science or art, Is prohibited. save when ~
quired by urgent military necessity.
Private property, whether belonging 10 In
o dividuSls or corporations, Is to be respected
and can be connscatod only ~ hereafter indi
dicxted. Means OF transportation such rs tel
= egraph lines and cables, railways and boat,
II may, although they belong to private individ
uals or corporations, be seized by the militar
occupant, but unless destroyed under militar
" necessity. IRE not to be retained.
: Private Property Secure.
o While IL is hell to be the right OF the cor
e queror 70 levy contributions on the enemy
e their seaports. towns or provinces which ma
n be in his military possession By conquest, IN
" 20 apply the proceeds TO defray the expenses
the war, this right Is to be exercised With
4 such Limitations that Il may not SAVIOR
:, confscation. As the result OF military occup.
ton the taxes and duties payable b
IL the Inhabitants 10 tho former govern
ment become payable TO the military ooc'
Il pant. unless he sees At TO substitute for thel
other rates or modes OF contribution 60 ii
~ expenses OF the government. The moneys
10 collected are to be used for the purpose Of pe,
Z ing the 81 ponses OF government under 81
80 military occupation, such a. ths salaries
= Judges and the police and for the payment
the Ipenses Of the army.
Private property taken for the use OF Il
|, army IL to be paid for when possible 10 cash
p. q fair valuation, and when payment In cash
not possible, receipts are TO be given.
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