New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-21

BETWEEN $4,000 AND $4,000 RAISED FOR THE
SPANISH NAVY


SPANISH NAVY
Havana March 20-Iittle work done on
the wreck to-day by the divers or contractors.
The city has been quiet after the festivities OF
last night, lasting until early this morning at
the Tacon Theatre, where dramatic repre-
sentation was given in aid Of the fund for the
Spanish Navy. There was plenty of enthusi-
asm in the crowded theatre Every patriotic
sentiment was cheered TO the echo, but there
were no sensational features. The proceeds are
not all in vet but II is believed that they will
amount to between $4,000 and $4,000 in gold.
Former estimates too large. Even with
the enormous prices paid for boxes and seats II
was impossible that any such figures as $SOooo
or 100000 should be realized, hoped
by some
The Austrian cruiser Donau which sailed for
New York last evening, is not expected 10 reach
her destination for a week more as she IS
slow even with auxiliary sail power.
The Red Cross Society Of America having de-
cided to dew itself henceforth in Cuba 10 hos
pital, asylum and kindred work, Dr. Egan pre-
fers not 10 serve on the General Committee. The
Distribution Relief Committee consists Of
Consul-GeneraI Lee DR.. r. Guzman, represent
ing the Cuban Committee. and J. L. Wander
water. secretary Of the Western Railway Of
General Lee will act as arbitrator in the event
Of q difference Of opinion between the other two
members.
The foo6 on hand will afford relief TO all the
needy on the island for week or more, and
additional supplies afoat. Relief has been
sent 10 134 central points. from which 49, towns
and villages have been supplied. Cornmeal is
the principal ration. as being good food for the
really hungry but not likely 20 tempt begGars
or the unworthy Besides. there IS 10 difficulty
IN getting it through the customs quickly.
Special Commissioner Klcpsch has appointed
three men 70 travel constantly through the ISL
and TO verify the count OF the needy. to see
that The supplies are properly received anC
handled. TO prevent fraud and generally 10 as
s.st in the work Of dstriDution: The latest
total reported to MI. Klopsch Is 10000 necessi-
II the Government wn sanction tn" arrange
mont a large building in the suburb Of Guiana
Laroa where the Alfonso XII Heglrent is now
oUar,ered will bc rented by the Reliec Con-
injitoe Several hundred recOncentIados have
lust been set 70 work cult!vatins ten acres OF
ground surrounding the building. in this way
contributing TO thelr own support Ihe plan IS
experimental. and II successful IS capable OF ex-
tcnsive development elsewhere.
The Union Constituc!onal." in er editorial to-
dav under the caption 'Baste va CIT Is
Frough") calls attention 20 the presence in
Havana ~ certain lordly men who are talking
loudly. Disgusting Spanish and Cuban affairs and
criticisng the Government II says
"The action OF these men, the Yankee CORE
snordents who stir up strife between nations.
might by the lies they publish. cause innocent
tnericaEs TO be food for cannon in the event
OF war. The Maine disaster has been used as a
tnx, FOR foolish stories about mines. and also
about dungeons worse than the 1nqusiton.
Under pretence Of relief the United states
eurrounds Cuba with the vessels OF her feet.
and the Jingo spirit urges war. The United
states IS settled by aliens. Anarchists ana 10.
iorer ia o. who do not know the meaning OF
real charity. their motto beiIg NJ son. get
money, Honestly. ~ you can: but at any ratc
net ,yoncv' They seek to inilict humiliation
g., Snon,sh honor ard charity b. their O.
tcntatious contributions.
'aThe presence % The vzcaya anh The Amir
,a Oorendo has helped to keep the American
qincoos within bounds. and when the feet OF
,nrrcdo-b boats arrives from Spain and Admiral
Wante~oja raises his flag here on the great ship
Carlos V. all these menaces' inside and outside
;yiIl disappear