New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
TRADE RESUMED IN HAVANA,
FEELING OF CONFIDENCE AMONG ALL
CLASSES AT THE NEWS OF PEACE.

| CLASSES AT THE NEWS OF PEACE.
! Havana. Aug. Is delayed in transmission).-
The reports put In circulation some days since
with respect to the progress Of the peace nego-
tlations between Spain and the United States
have had the effect Of stimulating orders, sent
from Europe and other countries by cable. to
! buy Cubas public stock. So far back as Au-
/ gust 10 the rise In all securities OF this class
began. and on Thursday and Friday OF last
week silver rose from 40 per cent discount to
% per cent discount: while railway stock rose
from 25 to 30 points in some instances FRI
day afternoon although the rumors that the
protocol had already been signed were believed
by many to be tricks Of the spectators to affect
the market. When the facts were known on the
following day the rise maintained
| The news that General Blanco had received
dispatches from NJ Cambon. the French Am
bassador at Washington definitely declaring
that the peace preliminaries were settled and
signed. spread with lightning rapidity through
out the city. and there was general relief at the
prospect Of a treaty OF peace that would put an
end to the spilling OF blood and the long era
OF desoation and ruin from which the island has
suffered. as there is scarcely any family, Cuban
Spanish. which has not felt the terrible de-
preston Of the war. or has not had some MEM
Der among the combatants.
There has also been a complete paralysis Of
business for nearly four months. and there have
been many other causes that have Influenced
the feelings Of the more intelligent. particularly
those who have experienced most acutely the
consequences Of the war.
FIRST RUMORs DIscREDITED.
Despite the fact that the rumors OF the sign.
ing Of the protocol were confirmed. news came
almost simultaneously that on Friday last.
about noon. an American boat flying a flag Of
truce carried an officer from the American war
ships of Manzanillo with formal demand for
the surrender Of the town. on the same condi.
lions accompanied the capitulation OF santi-
ago de Cuba.
On the demand being refused Commandment
was begun at o'clock In the afternoon by three
warships. which resulted in the destruction Of
sixty-five houses and the woundng OF fifteen
Spaniards. some seriously.
This intelligence for the time seemed to dis
credit the peace rumors which had caused the
rise in the public stock and there was a slight
reaction.
An additional cause Of depression a state
ment made on Saturday afternoon by General
Blanco. presiding at Council Extraordinary Of
all the members Of the Colonial Government
The Governor General declared that the exact
conditions agreed on between Spain and the
United States could not be known until an ON
cial dispatch was received from Madrid. but
that it was doubtful whether the agreement
actually reached observed all the conditions
stipulated by the representatives Of Spain Gem
era Banco also announced that orders had
been given by the United States Government to
its military and naval forces for an immediate
suspension Of hostilities. In view Of these an
notIncements the colonial secretaries adopted
important resolutions, which thus far have been
kept secret.
THE PREVAILING TOPIC.
Yesterday Sunday and to-day are holy days
Of the Blessed Virgin. and the churches thea
tres and parks have been crowded with people.
the city having its old time normal aspect.
Everywhere. in the cafes and on the streets. the
conditions Of peace are still the subject Of anx-
| ious inquiry. The various reports received are
made the subject Of thousand comments. each,
man suiting his own desire or within. 1t is notice
able. however. that the former roushness of tone
that characterized the Havana press in all allu.
sions tc America ana Americans has disap-
peared. although these journals still protect their
dignity and reassert their love for the mother
country.
The Spanish residents In Cuba have conducted
themselves with exemplary discretion since the
report was received Of the signing Of the proto-
col. Havana is tranquil. and It's people are
turning their attention to their daily avocations
in the hope Of retrieving. partly. the losses sus-
tained during the period Of the insurrection and
war. Their present temper Is guarantee that
public order will be observed. Thus far there
has been no symptom OF fanatcal disturbances.
II is safe to say that, wherever the conditions
Of peace discussed. the opinion is freely ex-
pressed. at least by those who realize the Inn
portance OF maintaining order. that under
listing conditions annexation to any other Gov
eminent would be the best solution OF the prob
lem.
BLANCO WILL NOT TALK
General Blanco declines to grant interview
to newspaper correspondents on the situation,
considering that TO do would be untimely
and improper. especially under existing condi-
tons
Fernandez de Castro the Civil Governor Of
Havana. who has always actively supported the
free kitchens in the city succeeded In feeding
to-day thirty thousand persons.
The latest official reports OF important en-
gagements with the insurgents bear a date
prior to that OF the signing of the protocol
An American ship seen on Saturday
morning at the entrance Of Cardepas Harbor.
but the American blockading vessels that were
stationed there have withdrawn.
The steamer Van Buren, sailed to-day for Vera
Cruz with cargo and passengers
TO LOOK INTO SOLDIERS COMPLAINTS.
pohor, RooseveIf nd Augustus Pefers