New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-07
LEE REMAINS AT HIS POST.
AMERICANS LEAVING CUBA IN \ HURRY-IIA-
VANA NERVOUS. But QUIET.

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Havana, April G.-The Mascotte sailed this
afternoon with a full complement ot passengers,
among them many prominent families. Consul
General Leo remains in Havana.
During the last tweniy-four hours there have
been issued 3S6 passports 70 persons proceeding
or about 10 proceed 20 The Urited States
Cousu-Goneral Lee says that he has received
no instructions TO leave Havana. II IS reported.
however that some Of the Consulate records
were sent north by the Mascotte to-day. She is
expected back from Key West on Friday. With
the Bache. Mangrove and Fern there will be
ample accommodation then to take away all
who are entitled To 90.
The g Iawton Childs Company had intended
to close their business here to-day. but have
reconsilered the decision That bank and the
Hi.aiso. Company's Bank were crowded during
banking hours to-day.
To-morrow Holy Thursday and the next day
Good Friday. will both be religiously Observed
IN all quarters 40 business ot any kind VIII be
transacted. and even carriages cabs and street
cars VIII be forbidden the streets. In the
main town no bells VIII bn allowed 10 ring until
Saturday after the singing of the Gloria IN
Excelsis Dec" tomorrow morning. This applies
TO bells and city clocks Even women must visit
tho monuments on foot. and IT is possible that
tccyraphic communication will be cut off on
account Of the holy day.
Miss Clara Barton Of the Rel Cross Society,
who arrived by the Mascotte this morning. Wis
lied Captain General Rlanco at . o'clock this
afternoon and was most kindly received. she
left the Palace expressing herself as satisfied
with the interview.
The temperature here to-day is high but It is
- oauf
vldua cases. from business men to nervous
women are plentiful where apprehension takes
the form Of hurry But Just the same, every
plan has been made to leave the city at mo-
ments notice.
The Government deserves great credit for the
fact that. in a time Of natural excitement the
best Of order is preserved in Havana. The
streots are as quiet as the most exacting could
ask. vhile the ordinary avocations are pursued
without break or molestaton.
The Fern. Bachc and Margrovc are still in the
harbor With no orders and With no Indications or
leaving for the North
7, 70 safe 10 say that Havana at this hour, Is
far queter than Washington. New York or chi
caco. or course many business men have made
their preparations to suspend trading until times
are quicter and the veXed questions are settled
News from Congress is naturally awaited with
great anxiety.
Mounted police. contrary 10 custom. surround
the guard Mt Central Park and are stationed in
the ne!chboring avenues and Il; the Palace.
Spanish reports from Prar del Rio say that
when the reconcentrados left the capital OF
that province yesterday. for The first time, four
~ then, were aseassinated by the insurgents.
La Iucha" records the movements Of insur-
gcnt cavalry near Guincs. this province. The
party IS moving eastward. and is said 10 have
stolen a lot Of cattle and taken their clothing
from laborers in the fields II is believed the
cavalry will seek To Join the insurgents In East
ern Cuba.