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KILLED WHILE FIRING A SALUTE.

Kev West. Fla Juiy 5.-Ben'amin h!Mmeh
and Avian Harper. two recruits # the lst Ar
tillerv. Fort Taylor garrison. were instantly
killed b. the premature explosion Of 4 powder
charge IN a gun yesterday They were serving
one ~ the old i,r" Fcoothoores nse' IN
nring Nat!ors: =.
With Emlen Carl. smother recruit Harper
and kimmeu we're handling gun 40 IL which
had rot been used for year They had fired
one charge and after su'abbing on the cannon.
were ran?nine home a second charge ~ twenty
f-.e hounds OF powder. when 81 was gHted ov
burning shredcasng Of the first cartilage
Clark who was holding the vent vas unpro-
vidAI with thumbstails and when the flaming
gas hit into his flesh he lifted his thumbs ana
The entire charge was exploded
Harper and kimrlell T'ere standing 'lsf N
..cnt 81 the n1uzz!e. and were literally blown
from n, lannon's mouth INFO thu sea
Fifteen guns had been fred when the acct
dent happened and the salute was not Nn!shed.
Lieutenant Coe ordering the firing 20 ease
The shattered bodies we're picked NJ ~ The
patro! tug Frank ard buried A. slndo"n r1'
far from The graves ~ the Main victims
Krnnell vas twenty-one years I'd ana T'as
born in Monroe County. Indiana Harper 7'as
two years older. and cane from N@rWinthos-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
DYSCHAPfES FROM TIE ARNT.
GROUNDS on WHICH ENLISTED MEN MAY sDrPr
RELEASES

RELEASES
Washington July 5-Scores OF applications 70. the
discharge Of enlisted men IL. the Army have been
received a; the War Department, They come fror,
fathers and mothers. wives and friends all Of
whom are bringing every possible element # inau.
snce 20 have their requests granted Senators
ana Representatives. have urged me requests upon
the departments. ana the officials have ex-
pended deal Of tiTnc ard patience in in-estlgs.-
ing the cases brought Il their attention
In order that a dear understanding NAV be had
by the public concerning the matter o. DISCHARGES
from tho Army. Assistant Secretary OF War Meikle.
John to-day rendered decision ~hich will Re the
guide in the future for action by the Department
on applications 70! Discharge from the service
The Secretary desires l. 10 De understood distinct
" that oil such appiica tons must be made 70 the
War Department through the regular military
channels. Satisfactory evidence that an enlisted
man !s under eighteen OF age will entitle him
- discharge upon application out enlisted men
between the ages Of eighteen and torty-hve will be
required 10 present perfectly satisfactory reasons
The decision Of Assistant Secretary Meikletohn /.
embodied in the following. which Will re published
IN general orders 10 the Army:
Under the act 70 provide for temporarily ncreas.
Ing the military establishment Of the United States
In time OF war approved April q 1895. the age lin
ite for soldiers Of the National forces nxed at
than eighteen nor more than forty-fve years OF
age enlisting In the volunteer army, and possessing
tie other Qualifications mentioned in the act. are
Of War, and satisfactory proof that any volunteer
colder Is under the age OF eighteen. he vii De al
once discharged. Minors over eighteen FEARS OF
win be considered. AL applications for discharge
must b made through military channels TO the
"Attent,or i called to paragraphs go and s7i.
lAruay Regulations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
PACIFIC RAILROAD DEBT.
VOTE oN THE SENATE AMENDMENT 20 ~
TAKEN THIS AFTERNOON


Washington. July (Spee.aD.--A.ter the confer
ence report on the General Deficiency AppropEia
ton bill had been adopted by the House TO-DAY
Chairman Cannon OF the Appropra tons Committee
sought and obtained unanimous consent 10 limit
tn debate or the only provision which an agree
ment hal NOT been reached-taat relating 10 the
settlement @. the Indebtedness 10 the United States
cr the Central ana Western Pacific railroads which
excluding sinkne tund ana interest accounts
amounts 70 aoOut $50 90 81 This is matter
walsh mas aeen pending long t.ms. ana several
fure efforts nave oeen made IN Congress 10 adjIs'
l. In tae opinion OF innueat.i leaders IN both
houses the TIME has arrived when there should
be no further postpon Tent or decay in fixing
definite time ana manner OF liquidation, and the
provision passed by the Senate as an amendmen, -
The deficiency bill has that object IN
In behalt OF the minority OF the Committee
Patf, Railroads. Mr Mcguire OF California in.
eiste! TIA, thee days should be allowed FOR debate
on me proposition. but Il finally agreed that a
vote should ne taken AT O'Clock tomorrow after
noon on d notion ~ concur IN The Senate amend
n,eni
deficiency bill werc the items approprat.ng the
sun OF s5a0o0 for the expenses o. the Canadian Com
mission and $4,000 For The completion ~ the ar-
pTassr's warehouse. New-Io!k
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
INSPECTING SHIPS FOR TRANSPORTS

There was nothing GeAn!te known In TIE Govern
!.3eat ofces IN the Amy Building yesterday IN re-
gard 70 tho pu'-hase OF any more ocean steam-
ships for use rs troop transports by the Govern
ment Major summsrhayes. who has charge Of
this branch Of the work Of the Quarterinaste.s De
parimep;. said that no more vessels would be OBJ
ta!ned for stockcarrying purposes unless they had
bilge kecls. that they would no. roll He
had rot inspected any OF the vessels az the North
German Lloyd or Hamburg American lines With
view 70 their purchase. Tho vessels Inspected ty
Major srmmerhayes Yesterday included the Flam-
borough and the Dclaware
The Flam borough Is an iron screw steamship be-
longing 70 ne Quebec and Cuff Ports Steamship
Sonpsny enc Is l9sI ieet ions = ieet beam 10
built IN ,857 Sunderland. England The Delaw1re
S II sjeeI 3i5 fofj in length. ~ fse YAM and
q tee' c1eD, witA . i,annse Of So She was built
Major summerhaves Will inep>,t tie Mobile ana
the Michigan. which have been purchased from the
nnoaded ana VII hagt nan nitcd up 70 '5 CARY qr
men and hors.s 70 Cuba They az sister shpa 10
iheir way TO Savannah The Noble vas unosded
Another vessel offered to the Government and
which VII soon be inspected IS the Vega. owned
b. the Empresa lnsulona &c Nawgntcne e. La.
and p feet deep. VI ii tonnage % s5 She
built In l8;e Of Nswcastle England 1he Victoria
IS also .ader consdefajion Tor ch3rter So long
the need for roops Is pressing no efforts viii il
A. he ece Of he s S6 5g ceman oyd Com
pany ~ was stated yesterday that vessels had
been sold, bur ~ not denied that negotiations
were pending for the trantfer Of two. IS ALREADY
s'a ed 10 syndicate acting IN behalf az he Gov
thought that those likely 70
be disposed OF from the intmaticns previously
given were Of thesc four. The Lain. 500 tons.
the Saale 3 POO tons. The Trare 2s2 tons or rho
Aer 5,H7 tons Tho Lain Is due here to-day
Emil / BOas. Of the Hamburg American Com
pany said that the negotiations fox vessels Of that
company broken IF two 0! three weeks age
and had nor been renewed The Furst Bismarck.
reference 10 which was made yesterday. as is well
known. Is one Of ths express steamers of the Ham
burg-American Line
II is hoped 10 have the OLDHAM. purchase d through
an agent II tho Holan d.Aneric0 Company ready
20 cary troops and stock In week. The Port
Victor will have her refrigerat,nr apparatus ready
"a. morrow and will then be loaded with supplies
II ~ hoped get the Panama under way this
-reek Tho Port Victor will carry fresh meat from
his port 70 Santiago and Will he used for no other
purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
HOUSE
DISCUSSION ON THE SENATE PACIFIC RAIL
POAp REFUNpING AMENDMENT

DISCUSSION ON THE SENATE PACIFIC KALI
ROAD REFUNpING AMENDMENT
Washington. July Sat the opening ot the House
to-day Chaplain Couden made feeling reference
70 the events a. Santiago
Mr. PAYNE (Rep =. y presided in the absence
OF speake. Reed who was detained N New-Yo-k
\ bl! Was passed providing :oE local inspection
OF mates engineers ard pilots OF all steam vessels
and al barges tow OF steam vessels on the Great
Lakes AID the masters ana chief mates OF sail
vessels Of over seven hundred tons, and the bill
was amended 10 permit Inspection OF al SAL vessels
carrying passengers on application
TIE Senate amendments 10 the bill for the pay Of
the Army from enrolment 10 the mastering n were
concurred in ana the vi! now goes 20 tne President
The partial conference report on the Genera! De-
ncency BILL leaving only the Senate Pacific Rail.
road retundlng amendment open, was adopted
The minority fought FOR extended debate on
tho excepted amendment. NJ. mcguire dem VI.
CALI asked Tor three days bgt agreement was
reached tor vote 81 Q clock to-morrcw after
noon
After rassins I'LL 70 prin. seven;y-hve thousand
additional copies Of the bankruptcy law. Mr.. CAN
NON ,Rcp III chairman {: the Appropriations
Committee opened the debate on the Pacao roads
ard said II was the duty a Congress row 70 secure
duo II the Treasury az the country He deniea
ma thes roads had net rag an my 70! thry
should have been better legislation 70 develop that
Ne added md here to-day this great Indebted
ness OF $50 H0OI 70 The Government With s25Gl) 90
ahead 81 u as a first len on me pronerty covering
a railroad without termina,s The agreement
contemplated IN the amendment. he Pointed ONT.
would be made under The waite lient ~ publ,
criticism. and there should therefore hs No aprrs-
hcnslOn 70 the results
NJ Mcguire followed ~ opposition He said he
favored enforcing me existing law against these
r1rnpan!es and believed there was no reason FOR
ssisla;ion 70 comphtate the relations existing be.
tr,ecn the Government ana these Pacific railroads
lie asserted II proposed 20 prevent me Govern
ment from dealing with tire men WHO want 70
operate them 10 pra"eat the Government from open
Ing the matter az purchase 80 MI Bidders and con-
fire tho Government. through the proposed commits
sion, - dickerInc and negotiations with men who
want to buy them NJ 10 pIeNen' competition
Mr. Mcguire concluded by reading numerous tee.
grams from California protesting against 7rv *
tension or DELAY OF the
MI RARHhM CRep.. CalD read amendment he
will offer 70 morrow, providing thai unless the set
dement, authorized Is perfected within one wear
after the passage OF the act the President shall
once proceed 20 forecose ali Hens ard securities
now he!d hv the Government against the companies
ana - collect that Indebtedness
Mr. POWERS (Rep. VI chairman Of the Com
m!ttee Pacific Railroads. spoke Of the results OF
the construction % the lines and paid a tribute 70
their promoters
The House ~ & n ndourned until 'o-n,or.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
RECRUITS At CAMP BLACK.
ASSEMBLING AID DRILLING MEN FoR The

ASSEMBLING AID nRILLING MEN TOP THE
SEVENTY FIRST REGIMENT. vow IN ~rBA
Camp Black has been reopened but at present
there T. only 2a5 men I'm camp They are recruits
for the lat Regiment. NoUYork Volunteers The
men arrived on Monday night under command OF
Lieutenant PIPER They we're recruited in Man.
haitian Nv ~antain StoGGard and will remain I'm
camp a short time drilling Altogether the 7lst
Regiment needs s07 nlsn and the twelve men needed
10 complete the number vii h@ in Jump in q dav
two
While the recruits arc In Camp Black thev will
receive uniforms and equipment
As soon as the camp had been Nxed by the
recruits they we're put through drills and no time
viii he lost bv Lieutenant Hopper in showing the
recruits the different movements.
The FIRST night % the recruits In camp was rough
They ha1 no blankets and slept on straw which
wA' and soggy There no Government
rations on hand, but the did not grumbe
They ara anxious ~ get away N cuba 70 ioin
The list
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
To ryHlBIr EDUCATIONAL WORKS

Wilmington July Mrs L. Hogan. a mem.
hsr Of the National Educational Association. has
taker. space exhibition Of such educational
books and leaflets as are OF interest, Yet not repr"
seated
hihit In the Halls OF the Ancients will receive at
tention and unless otherwise stated viii be re-
served for permanent exhibit In Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
NmMmm&1
About Half Prices
For Wash Silks

The Japanese know how to make ho.
weather silks, for they need that kind
themselves. and have been wearing il ts
some generations They understand how
70 get Ightness and airIness without film.
SlneSS
Sometimes they make queer mistakes in
patterns, however The japanese idea q
color and beauty is not precisely ours. Yet
they are never inartIstit. These patterns
we offer you to-day at
Twenty-Five Cents Yard
are not at all ugly, quite the contrary. But
they are odd, Just odd enough to guard
against their selling too fast.
The price will sell them, were they
twice as odd. for the quality is the regular
a5c. grade. The patterns are plalds and
checks and stripes, and some dark effects
You'll find plenty Of use for them, and will
wonder. when you see them. that we spoke
something lightly If their pre'tlness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
NAILS TO CUBA AND TIE PHILIPPINES

Washington. July 5-FiIst Assistant Postmaster
General Heath said to-day that inquiries had been
made in regard 10 the postal service 10 Cuba AMI
the Philippines ar 10 whether letters could b"
sent 10 from persons other than soldiers and
sailors He said that the mail services 10 those
countries is precisely the same 10 any part Of the
United States. and mail viii be Transmitted to am
one The postage 10 be affixed Is the same as upon
the ordinary mall carried by the postoffce, IN the
case Of letters being cents for each
fraction thereof. Ihege ru.es VIII Apply 10 any
rostoices esta blished IN territory occupied by
fCICef
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
TRAIN SERVICE 10 TAMPA INCREASED

Tampa Fla. July SThe Plant system has put
on double daily train from Montgomery 10
Tampa 10 facilitate the handling of troops and the
Government passenger business generally The
time OF the nier between these points Is short
ened FIVE hours BY the new Service Tampa is So
many hours nearer Chicago. the 10 a m train on
the Pennsylvan!a and the y 40 train the Chicago
and Eastern Illinois making connection. via Evans
Vile and Louisville. with the Louisville and Nash
vile for Nashville and Montgomery. and reaching
Tampa tho second DAY at 90 a m instead 81.
formerly. al i.5D \.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
BoTTLIyG ALCOHOL IN BOND

Washington. July S-Representative Bromwen
Of Ohio has introduced bill 20 allow alcohol or
other distilled spirits Of proof strength Of las per
cent deposited in any distillery warehouse ann
fully returned 10 the United States. and only de
posted in a customs bonded warehouse 10 be bot
lied IN bond after the tax or duty thereon has peep
Tiled spirits in bond. approved March last. %
such spirits. and such remported spirits. hove ever
must be produced az least four years prior ~ 81
plvng for hottling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
YELLOW FEVER SUBSIDTyG.

Washington july 5.--The offieal dispatches "
the Marine Hospital Service from Camp Fontan~
bleau. the yellow fever detention camp near NC.
Henry, Miss. give most favorable outlook lor sH
fever situation. The cases at McHenry nave oe s,s
reduced. until now there Is but one. and there a..
no cases The authorities have agreed 10 ns
The coast is officially reported clear from New
Orleans Mobile
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06

ApU-rANr roWHsEND 70 SUCCEED CAPTAIN
JANSEN OF COMPANY

men. caused By The resignation OF Captain H ".
Janssen was hlled on Friday BY the unanimous
election Of John Henry Townsend
Captain Townsend has been a member 81 the
IN Regiment since October 81. 1884 when he
listed as q private in the Eighth Company. He was
promoted 10 corporal November s. 1855 sergeant,
January 4. 1859; 10 serseant-ma1or. June 1853:
and was appointed battalion aoldtant by Colonel
Appleton IL April. 1885. He IS enthusiastic 7th
Regimen, man. and viii doubtless make a good
record as commanding officer OF the First Com
pany which reached high stage Of proficiency
under the leadership Of Captain Jansen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
Az INCREASED NUNBER OF CADETS

Washington. july The report Of the Board Of
Visitors 10 the Military Academy AZ West Point
wos made public AT the War Department to-day
The Recommendations OF previous boards that the
number Of cadets be increased by allowing the
PRECEDENT to appoint twenty and 10 each United
Congress the passage OF an act giving to the
ments OF n nrst lieutenant OF infantry The neces.
sity for certain alterations and repairs az the
Academy Il also urged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
POSTMASTER BAKERS HUPDEPEPS.

Fl ETEN "EN APE rO" vNprP apPEsr
CHARGED NTH HIS DEATH
Washington. July 5-The Chief Postofnce In
sp:otor has been Informed th1t Alexo Rogers vas
arrested ~ Lake City Z on July ? CHARGED
With The murder u Baker the negro postmaster ~
that place IN February last Today the following
persons were arrested. charged with the same
crime. Oscar Kelly Marion Clark Edmund Rogers
ana tnarIes joiner. Eleven persons suspecte1 ~
cc'nplicitv IN this crime have been 4rrested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
FRAMING PRIVILEGES FOR SOLDIERS

Washington. July 5-Representa,ive Gibson ~
Tennessee. has introduced bills extending the frank
Ing privileges of the officers and enlisted men Of
the Army and Navy while In actual war service
and auhorizne the raising Of ~ 400 cclored troops
from the Nation at large for two years service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
Twenty-Five Cents a Yard
Dress Skirts and
Bicycle Suits

CAUGHT in the shower on the Fourth
OF course it seemed yesterday that every
one was caught So judging by the demand
for new skirts. Well at these prices the
rehabilitation Of the wardrobe will not he a
serious problem.
inexpensive surely. but good goods
every one They are our own goods, ana
we doubt if you can duplicate these prices:
DRESS SKIRTS
In Duck Or Crash hn- goods and excellent values
SO
OF Linen deep hem yell rad. ard correctly hang
ine. 81 2j.
o. Linen trimmed apron effect 9Th binis IN
cadet blue or red, -. 25
OF White Plaue t,lor made t4ep hem. 50
BICYCLE SUITS
OF crash, cotton covert, ini 700! canvas: blazer
and Etcn Jackets large vsriety snd 'or-er'y t1irly
priced AZ s. 50 70 SO. Now$2 p.
s.r-ri DOR Broadway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
White
Cotton Duck

These ducks are especially adapted for
shlrtings and make up splendlily The
white duck skirt with its effective trim
ming Of narrow folds Of dead black is as
pretty a fashion as has been popular N
some Summers. Here's your chance
The goods we are selling for the purpose
are p inches wide and OF just the weight
and finish required. Cheaper than you
would think
TX. PIC. IM.. lie, lSc. ward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-06
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.
Washington July 5--Tha following ARM ara
Nav orders we're issued today

ARMY
general court marital eppoin,e! - NEE AZ Wil.ets
ror.. Nsv-i3rk July >. 1885 fcr The trial 81 sucn
prisoners b. brought betor. - pe',h t'r me
Captain W roEssLEP Corp. Of Engineer.
Captain " r HAMILTON. tn Artiilerr
Captain r v WHITE 1th Ar,ierv
Captain W A TURIN. 22d Nev'-Yors vo.Inteers
Captain W. DAYTON 22d Network Volunteers
Captain :. F FAHNEsTo-K 22i Nev-York Noun.s.rs
Captain F { MURPHY 22I Nee-Tork Volunteers
Fret Lieutenant " SMITH. 22d SevYorA Volunteers.
FRS. L,.uten,n' L + BrtE. 22d Nev-Y'rk Volunteers
Second Lisu.enan, { s BABCocK. ~ ARTILLERY.
Additional Second Lieutenant = SMITH Corps II En-
c.resrs
A44t.onal Second 1Aeu,.nan, u p wooTEH cory. Il
Engineers
Additional Second Lieu'enan, BPOwN Corps e Err
glnssrs
Sa:ond Lieu,enln, n NEwBoLD ~ Artillery Judge
ADVOCATE
The following named additional pa.rasstsrs rnted
states volunteers, no" duty IN the 0ice of ths ray
nlas'erCje ot the Army In this city vi. report %
Major George " Baird paymastef 7 4 for tItr per-
timing - thN ravren' = '-oor. - -arp ARAr. Fir-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-22
SKATER TOO SILENT.
War Department Can't Find
Out What is Going On.

Washington, July 22.-The war de-
partment is still in official ignorance of
the reported retirement of Garcia with
his army from the American lines at
Santiago and the resignation of that
Cuban general 1t is considered a little
sigular that Gen. Shafter has not made
n report to the department of the case
by telegraph, but he has 50 far shown
little disposition to acquaint the de-
partment with the state of affairs at
Santiago unless called upon by direct
inquiry by the secretary of war. Thus
1T was not known at the department
officially that Gen. Wood had been Gre
ated military commander of Santiago,
although the fact would seem to be one
of sufficient Importance to justify its
mention in cable dispatch.
Regarding Gen. Garcia's detection,
1t is noticeable that the officials of the
war department have a good deal Of
apprehension over the outlook. 1t is
not doubted that he either has. or will
take some such action as that reported,
for all information that has come to
the department up to this time, seems
to indicate dissatisfaction on the part
of the Cuban commander at the atti-
tude assumed by Gen. Shafter. How
ever, as the latter is acting strictly in
accordance with the published direc-
lions Of the president in maintaining
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-22
GREASY GRASSHOPPERs.
Sailing Trains East and West of Col
orado State Line.

Grasshoppers are stalling trains in east
ern Colorado and western Kansas. This
is not a grasshOpper story, but fact dis
agreeable to the railroads.
Last night two sections of the Rock Isl
and fast eastbOund freight train were de-
layed for almost an hour near the Kan
sas line by grasshOppers- For miles the
steel rails were covered with the insects
and the MASKING of their bodies under
the wheels of the train had the same ef-
feet as soap would have had 1t made
the rails. 50 slippery that the driving
wheels of the engines simply spun round
and round without the big machines max
ing any progress.
Western railroads have had trouble of
this kind TO some extent every year. but
this year grasshoppers have been response
BILE for more delays in eastern Colorado
and western Kansas than ever before
Railroad men explain the presence-of the
''hOppers'' on the rails by the statement
that the steel heated during the day re
mains warm through the night, and the
insects settle on the rails in SWarmS for
the warmth afforded them.
Delays to trains by rea son of "hOpperS'
on the track are just at present regular
nightly occurrences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-22

same ones selected by the queen of
Spain, and hence are ministers to de-
fend against the Cubans the Spanish
sovereignty.
"A rumor too absurd to be believed,
general, ascribes the reason of your
measures and of the orders forbidding
my army to enter Santiago to fear of
massacres and revenges against the
SDaniards. Allow me, sir, to protest
against even the shadow of such an
idea We are not savages, ignoring the
rules of civilized warfare. We are
poor, ragged army, as ragged and as
poor as was the army of your fore
fathers in their noble war for independ-
ence, but, as did the heroes of Saratoga
and yorktown, we respect too deeply
our cause to disgrace IT with barbarism
and cowardice.
In view of all these reasons, I sin
cerely regret to be unable to fulfill any
longer the orders of my government,
and therefore 1 have rendered today to
the communicative chief of the Cuban
army, Major General Maxine Gomez,
my resignation as commander of this
section of our army.
Awaiting his resolution, I withdraw
my forces to the interior. Very respect
fully yours, CALIXTO GARCIA"