New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-10

FLAG HAULED DOWN FROM THE CONSULATE
AND THE INTERESTS OF AMERICANS PLACED
IN THE HANDS OF THE BRITISH CONSUL.
Havana. April 9-Unlted States Consul Cen
era Lee and his staff, with Consus Springer
and Barker. left Havana at g o'clock tonight
on the lighthouse tender Fern. The wharf was
crowded. but no discourtesy was shown.
At 10 o'clock this morning General Lee. ac-
companed by British Consul Golan. called on
General Blanco to bid him goodby. The Gov
ernor- General very busy and could not re-
ceive General Lee
The American flag upon the consulate build
Ing was taken down by consular employees.
All Is quiet in Havana
Walter B. Barker. the United States Consul
at Sagua la Grande arrived here from his post
this morning. He was sent for by private
message.
At $50 o'clock the American vessels began
leaving port. The Spanish tug Susie towed out
the schooner James II. Dudley which arrived
here on Thursday last from Pensacola with lum-
Der. but did not discharge her cargo
The steamer Evelyn followed with about fifty
passengers, and after her came the Olvette. with
pa passengers among whom were Miss Clara
Barton and the other representatives. Of the
Red Cross Society who have engaged in relet
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Bache, with ten passengers. and last Of all came
the Fern, which left at o'clock. having on
board Consul-Gcneral Lee. Consuls Springer
and Barker Consular Clerks Fosca. DoIz and
Drain. and Mcssrs. Johnstone Pepper. Reddng
Akers. Franke. Dunning. Nichols and Scove
newspaper correspondents; G. Lawton Childs
William Law.on and DR.. Brumer. The Fern is
commanded by Licutenant-Commander Sawyer
F,nScn POWpgOn WAS also on hOa rl
There shipped to-day by the steamer ORR
zaba $i2i 900 in French gold for New-York
Alexander c. Brcc, the United States Consul
at Matanzas is supposed 10 have left that place
on a schooner.
Alexander Gollan. the British Consul here
is ready to take charge Of American interests
so far as allowed Mr.. Gollan is likely to rise
! TO the occasion, and may be an important fac
tor In future events.
The inhabitants OF this city enjoyed a fine
tropical day. with the sky blue and the at
mosphere not too warm. Holy Saturday was
generally observed at all the churches. The
services began at 10 o'clock with bell-ringing
! accompanied by cannon salutes from the For
tress Of Cabanas announcing the soemnity OF
/ the occasion. The bishop oflcated at the high
| mass which celebrated at the cathedral
| The service was accompanied by the singing
/ II Gloria in Excelsis Deo." In remembrance
/ Of the resurrection OF the Saviour. durins
/ which the movement OF coaches, carts. etc. ir
/ the streets Of Havana was suspended. Later
on the Cuban capital resumed the ordinary
! run OF business
/ The news Of the American consuls leaving
their posts spread rapidly about the city. anc
produced considerable surprise. The matter
/ was talked about Renerallv and the remark
| We'll. let them CO." heard here and there
| The Spanards say the fact Of the consuls leav
| ing has not produced the effect which The
! friends Of the insurgents alleged to have
expected The Spanish patriots also say they
are taking things coolly. and are awaiting
future developments with serenity They quote
many prominent people as saying there is nc
importance in the action Of the consuls.