The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-23

Presidents Proclamation for Govern.
ment of Captured TERRITORY
First Ever Issued.

A
| that win be historic, marking an epoch
in American history, was issued Mon
day by direction of President McKin-
ley. II provides in general terms for
the government Of Santiago de Cuba
and is the first document of the kind
ever prepared by a president OF the
United States. Gen. Shafter Is in
structed TO have the document pub
lished in such manner in both English
and Spanish as will give IL the widest
circulation in the territory under his
control. The full text OF the document
follows:
49, 1s9s.-To the Secretary OF War.-SIr: The
| equalization OF the Spanish forces in Sanu-
/ ago de Cuba and In the eastern part OF
the province OF Santiago and the occupa-
ton OF ;he territory by the forces OF the
United States render II necessary 10 In
struct the military commander OF the Unit
ed States as 70 the conduct which he Is to
observe during the military occupation.
THE first effect OF the military occupa-
ton OF the enemy's territory is the sew
erance OF former political relations OF the
Inhabitants and the establishment OF a new
political power. Under this changed condi-
ton OF things the inhabitants. so long as
they perform their duties, are entitled 10
security In their persons and property. and
in all their private rights and rela lions. II
Is my desire that the Inhabitants OF Cuba
should be acquainted with the purpose OF
the United States TO discharge to the fullest
extent It's obligations In this regard. IL Will
therefore be the duty OF the commander OF
the army or occupation TO announce and
proclaim IN the most public manner that
we come not 10 make war upon the In
habitants OF Cuba. nor upon any party or
faction among them. but TO protect them
In their homos In their employments and In
their personal and religious rights. All
persons who. either by active aid or by
honest submission, cooperate with the
United States IN It's efforts TO give effect TO
this benefcent purpose will receive the re-
ward OF It's support and protection. Our
occupation should be as free from severity
as possible
Though The powers OF the military oc-
cupant are absolute and supreme. and inn
mediately operate upon the political con-
dillon OF the inhabitants. the municipal
laws OF the conquered territory such as
affect private rights OF persons and prop
erty, and provide for the punishment OF
crime, are considered continuing in
force. so far as they are compatible with
the new order OF things untH they are sus-
pended or superseded by the occupying
belligerent: and In practice they are not
| usually abrogated. but are allowed to re-
main In force, and to be administered by
they were before the occupation. This
! enlightened practice Is, 80 far as possible.
10 be adhered TO on the present occasion.
Tho Judges and other officials connected
i with tho administration OF justice may. II
they accept the supremacy OF the United
States, continue TO administer the ordinary
law OF the land. as between man and man.
under the supervision OF the American
commander-in-chief The native con-
stabulary viii, so far as may be practicable.
be preserved. The freedom of the people
i 20 pursue their accustomed occupations
WILL be abridged only when II may be nee
! essary to do So
while the rule OF conduct OF the Amer
lean commander-ln-chief will be such as
has just been defined. II will be his duty
20 adopt measures or different kind ~.
unfortunately the course OF the people
should render such measures Indispensable
10 the maintenance OF law and order lie
! VIII then possess the power TO replace or
expel the native officials in part or alto
gether. TO substitute new courts OF his own
constitution for those that now exist, or
TO create such new or supplementary
tribunals as may be necessary. In the ex-
ercise OF these high powers the com
mander must be guided by his judgment
and his experience, and high sense OF
Justice.
"One OF the most important ard most
practicable problems with which II will be
necessary TO deal IL that OF the treatment
OF property and the collection and admins
tration OF revenues. IL Is conceded that
all public funds and securities belonging to
the government OF the country In It's own
right. and all arms and supplies and other
movable property or such government.
may be seized by the military occupant
and converted to his own use. The real
property OF the state he may hold and adj
minister. at the same time enjoying the
revenues thereof, but he Is not 10 destroy
n m
All public means OF transportation, such
as telegraph lines. cables, railways and
boats belonging 10 the state. may be APP
propr1ated 10 his use, but unless In case
of military necessity they are not TO be de-
stroyed.
''All churches and buildings devoted to
religious worship and 10 the arts and SCI
ences, al schoolhouses are, so far as
possible, TO be protected. and all dcstruc-
ton or intentional DETACHMENT or such
places. or historical monuments or archives
or OF works or science or art Is prohibited.
save when required by urgent military
necessity.
Private property, whether belonging to
individuals or corporations, IL TO be re-
spected, and can be conhscated only as
hereafter indicated. Means OF Transports
ton. such as telegraph lines and cables.
belong 20 private individuals or corpora
lions, be seized by the military occupant.
but unless destroyed under military neces-
slty are not so be retained.
Private property taken for the use OF
the army Is TO be paid for when possible
In cash at a fair valuation, and when pay
ment In cash Is not possible receipts are to
be given.
While It is held to be the right OF the
, conquerors to levy contributions upon the
enemy IN their seaports, towns or prov
inces which may be in his military posses
sion by conquest and 10 apply the pro-
ceeds 10 dcfray the expense OF the war,
this right Is 20 be exercised within such
limitations that Il may not SAVIOR OF con-
ilscation. AS the result OF military occu-
patton the taxes and duties payable by the
Inhabitants 10 the former government be-
come payable TO the military occupant. un-
less he sees ~ 10 substitute for them other
rates or modes OF contribution 10 the eN-
penses OF the government. The moneys so
collected are 10 be used for the purpose OF
paying the expenses OF the government un-
der the military occupation, such as the
salaries Of the judges and the police, and
for the payment op the expenses OF the
army.
"All ports and places In Cuba which may
be In the actual possession or our land
and naval forces Will be opened TO the
commerce OF all neutral nations. as we'll as
our own, In articles not contraband OF war,
upon payment OF the prescribed rates OF