Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
CUBANS MUST MIND.
UNITED STATES WILL CONTROL ALL
TERRITORY CONQUERED.
The Surrender or Manila No Oficia1 Re-
port from Dewey or Merritt But
on Gals Arc Convinced That
tho City Has Capitulatcd.

Washington, aug. 1G.-Gradualy the
framework of 4 government for the civil
administration of affairs in Cuba, Porto
Rico and such portions of the Philippines
as this government controls is being form
ed The development of this plan OF in
ternal administration occupied much of
the attention of the cabinet to-day, and
later Secretary Algcr, Attorney General
Griggs Postmaster General Smith and
Acting Secretary of State Moore held
two hours conference at the state depart
ment going over the infinite detail of es-
tablishing civil administration. Gen.
Corbin was present part of the time. At
the outset the military authorities will be
in charge of all administration affairs in
cuba, Porto Rico and other acquired pos
sessions. The result of the conferences
to-day will be made known through the
various departments
Already steps have been taken to restore
mail communication between this country
and Cuba but the plans now under consid-
Grafton are likely to take in the question
of handling mail inside OF Cuba, Porto
Rico and other points. A mail steamer
Will leave New York tomorrow carrying
the first lot of mail to Cuba which has left
New York since the war began After the
conference held this afternoon NJ THE
baut Of the French embassy, called and
was made acquainted with the general
plans of this government in restoring a
Spanish West Indies The French ambas-
sador has also been advised by the state
department of its selection OF military
commissions to meet at Havana and San
Juan. The names OF these commissioners
have been awaited at Madrid it is the
purpose there to appoint Spanish commits
sioncrs Of the same rank as those named
by the United States.
During the day the government began
an effort through diplomatic channels to
re-cstablsh cable communication with
Manila. 1t was believed by officials to-
night that the efforts would prove success
ful, although some days may elapse be-
fore the diplomatic representations have
borne fruit The cable out of Manila is
under the control of a British company.
The line Is under stood to he cut near
Manila, but Admiral Dewey has buoyed
The severed ends, so that a connection can
be restored if the company will permit
the line to he operated Pending the re-
ncwal of this cable route, the authorities
here remain without direct advices from
the reported bombardmcnt and surrender
/ OF Manila last Saturday. The fact that
the city has passed into American hands
/ is accepted as practically certain by the
authorities here. although there Is nothing
| yet from Admiral Dewey or Cen Merritt
/ It Is expected that a despatch boat may
bring advices to Hong Kong at any time.
/ as move Of this important character
would not be allowed to pass without get
| ting communication with Washington. AS
a German cruiser has made the trip from
! Manila since the reported surrender, it is
probable that an American ship is not
far behind with full information.
| The announcement of Admiral Sampson
| and Schlcy IS members of the military
commissioners for Havana and San Juan
respectively, will have the effect OF talk
ing those officers from their duty on ship
| board for a time the navy department
will relieve them from their commands
temporarily while the commissions are in
session. In the absence OF Admiral
Sampson Capt. Philip, who is the senior
ofhcer, Will probably be in temporary COM
mand of the feet
The war department did not make pub
| lie the despatch from Gen. Lawton rela-
tive TO the Cubans In Santiago, but the
order which Gen. Corbin sent to Gen.
Lawton indicates something of its nature.
Gen Lawton reports that the Cubans are
camped about the city and do not seem
disposed to accept the conditions imposed
by the armistice, and some troubles have
occurred. Secretary Alger, in speaking of
the matter to-day, said that 1t might as
well be fully understood that the United
States would control the surrendered ter
/ ritory and that Is would manage the af-
| fairs of that territory. Those who re-
manned within the jurisdiction would have
to obey the laws and officers of the Uni
ted States. as Gen. Lawton was informed.
The war department began the work of
mastering out the volunteers which will
not be needed in the service. The order
was prepared, but was not issued as 1t
was deemed best to await news from Ma
Mia before disbanding any of the troops.
1t is expected that all the cavalry and
artillery of the volunteer force now in the
United States will be mustered out.
Reports of better conditions In the vari-
Gus camps are being received, and espcc-
tally hatterinG reports come from Mon
tauk Point showing that the soldiers are
| being well cared for there.
The first report concerning yellow fever
among the United States troops in this
country came from Key West to-day.
Surgeon General Sternberg believes that
it can be kept under control.
'rhe war department has been anxiously
awaiting news from Manila all day. Sec
rotary Alger said tonight that Gen, Mer-
rift and Admiral Dewey had full nstruc-
tons and full power to act and there was
not the least doubt that whatever was
done would be most satisfactory. II
might he that in the changed conditions
of affairs since the protocol was signed
that Gen. Merritt might ask for further
instructions, but he had not done so.