The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-21
GOOD FEELING REGNS
Commissioners Are Making
Progress in Porto Rico.
EVACUATION HAS BEGUN
Havana Commissioners In
stalled in Quarters.

San Juan, Prto Rico. Sept 1s.-(Delayed
IN transmission.) The evacuation Of The
outlying positions occupied by the Span
iards began today. AguidiIla, San Seoas-
tan and Lares were abandoned by them
and the troops OF General Garretson' s
brigade and tie Eleventh infantry moved
in and hoisted the American flag. The
Spanish troops from the abandoned posi-
tons are being concentrated II Arecioe,
whence they Will reach San Juan oy rail-
road. as soon as transportation is availa-
bic. They could not enter the city before,
owing to its crowded condition
On Wednesday the Spaniards viii evac-
uate the Island OF Vieques, where a COM
/ pany of American troops, dispatch from
General Grants brigade, has been landed.
The Spanish troops from the Island OF
Vieques Will remain at Humacao until the
| Spantards fall back on the line Of the MIL
itary road. Spanish control is now con-
fined to within q line drawn from Huzna-
Gao 70 Abontto, and from there to Areci-
bo loss then oae-third OF the island.
The Spanish evacuation commissioners,
al the meeting of the Spanish and Ameri-
can commissioners, officially informed the
Americans THAI they had been notified of
the sailing from Spain Of two transports
intended TO embark troops here and also
that 400 Spanish soldiers Will sail from
here tomorrow on a transport which is
expected from Cuba The departing
troops consis, Of 200 sick men and 200 mem
bers OF the engineers regiment.
The meeting OF the commissioners was
entirely without friction and 1t was ow-
ing 10 the good feeling prevailing between
our soldiers and those OF Spain that il
was decided TO allow the company o.
Americans to land at the island Of Vie
ques before the Spaniards left
1t was decided today. in the int rest OF
the order of the island, TO alloy Aueri-
cans to enter the Spanish fnieS and vice
versa, in pursuit of marauderx This OBJ
literates the neutral zone and Il IS believ-
ed 1t viii result in the complete suppress
SIGN of disorders at Utuado and other
places in the interior and afford protec-
ton to native and Spanish residents alike.
In spite of the fact that some of them
have been dtsillusionad, the influx OF
American promoters continues. Most Of
them are at Ponce and unable 10 reach
San Juan. owing to thej military regula-
tons An agent Of the American Sugar
Refining company is here an dmany 9TH
ers are seeking business opportunities,
franchises and concessions All Of them
are fretting over the unavoidable delay.
The condition OF the troops on the island
IS not improving. Almost 900 men have
reported sick. eneral Brooke is doing all
in his power 70 improve the condition of
the soldiers and afford them every COM
fort possible. He has ordered every mill
tary tent on the island to be fitted with
flooring
CURRENCY AND BOOMERS.
San Juan, Island Of Porto Rico, Sept 20.
-Messrs. Luce and Dumarosce. the imam
established the Bank Of Ponce here. are
consulting with Major General Brooke
relative TO the currency situation They
report that business is at a standstill ow-
ing TO the fluctuations of the local cur
rency Just at the time the planters need
money for their crops They are offered
mortgage loans at IS per cent interest,
but they can do nothing until the rate Of
exchange is fixed.
They believe it should be about two for
one, and probably will report on the sub
ject 10 the treasury department al Wash
ington General Brooke IS investigating
the matter thoroughly with the view OF
taking action when our sovereignty over
the island IS complete. The fiscal agents
also say that many Of the Spectators who
focked 70 Ponce are returning TO the
United States disEIusionized and convinc-
ed that the island is not an FL Dorado.
COMMISSIONERS IN HAVANA
New York. Sept. "A dispatch TO he
Herald from Havana says:
The American occupation has begun.
The Stars and Stripes wave over the sa-
lon Of he Hotel Trotcha- q tree-emoow-
cred villa IN the suburbs OF Vedado. a
happy omen and emblem % benefcsnt
power raised on Havana soil cor the first
time since II was removed from the Amer
lean consulate. Not only in the narrow
confined streets OF the antique business
section but n the newer portion, IS this
breeze blown flag flying over 3 region sug-
eestive Of the natural riches Of land OF
plenty converted into an abode Of want
BY iaternocine strife
The whole commission party moved
from the Resolute 70 the Troccha today.
The party. Includes three commissioners.