The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-10-21
WILL 90 The BEST THAT she CAN
Says We Must Wait Until She
Can Raise Money For
Transports.
MAsso's GOVERNMENT DENOUNCED
Breach Isetwesn tho Cnban Leaders
IL Liable 10 END in Trouble
With she United
statss.

the American commissioners that
Spain expects that the United States
will ultimately assist in sending the
Spanish troops hnck to the peninsula.
It may be that the present, vexationa
delays are caused for the purpose of
firing American patience until Nc
Kinley will be glad to send ships in or
der to expedite matters.
At any rate, the Spanish commits
sioners never lose an opportunity to
dwell upon American wealth and
Spanish poverty. At the Inst Joint SEES
sion this was brought out by Parade,
who said that Spain should be allowed
to take away all the: big guns protect
ing Havana because the United States
could replace them without feeling the
cost. Atlast Sundays breakfast spain's
lack OF funds ri alluded to time and
again BY the Spanish commissioners,
who would roll their eyes and say:
1.-THE United States must remember
that we are in bad condition. The poor
r-econcentrado cannot be expected to
travel with the speed OF q man full of
health"
Finally, at Thursdays informal con-
ference the subject was openly dis
cussed. PARADE said that Spain had
sent agents into all European coun-
tries to engage transports. Their lack
of success was due to the lack OF cash.
This condition, he said, could not. be
improved until the country had en-
joyed . few years Of peace. Parade
further said:
Will Do Her Best.
I'VE will do our best to get the SOL
diers out Of Cuba Immediately, but if
our movements are too slow, you will
have to put us ont"
The remark was not made as q
threat, and was fully understood by
General Wade, Admiral Sampson and
General Butler.
1t is understood that the matter has
been reported to Washington, and it
is quite probable some arrangement
has been made to lend assistance,
either without pay OF by taking Span
ish securities. Reur Admiral Sampson
is SO much improved that he takes .
short ride every afternoon, but Is still
far from well. He needs complete rest
TO restore the vitality which was his
before the Maine disaster. In his pres
ent condition he would surely fall
easily a victim it attacked by any Of
the fevers now raging here.
Unless the unexpected happens.
General Butler will spend the first
week of November at his home.
Havana is now filling up with Off
GERS of the Cuban army, who are here
on political missions. As hns been ca
blcd, a serious breach exists between
the army and the civil authorities.
Strangely enough, President Masso
seems. to favor annexation. AT least
he prefers that to the domination of
the military element. He has threat
ened that the present insurgent gov
eminent will make overtures for an
nexation. Masso has had agents quiz
city at work in Havana for weeks,
which fact General Gomez learned
about ten days ago. The result is
shown in the number of men wearing
the uniform of i~nsurgent officers. They
threaten the American forces with re-
OpCIIuk tuC 1ASuIAECllOu SuOulu MAS
SOS counsel prevail.
Spanish Ofacers Laugh.
These things are not whispered.
On the contrary, they are shouted
upon the streets and in the cnfes,
while the Spanish officials'look on and
laugh. The friends OF Gomez are try
ing to force matters to an immediate
issue, while Masso's agents are work
ing for delay. The latter believe the
American military forces will lend a
strong moral influence against Cuban
militarism.
They point to Santiago as an illus
t%ration. They say the people Of San
tiago now have full confidence in the
Americans and are in favor Of annex
alton.
Santiago province has always been
the stronghold of the Cuban party and
SO they argue that public sentiment in
the western provinces will Don be
Overwhelmingly opposed to Gomez.
There issa strong suspicion that Gar
sia hasshad, q falling out with Gomez
and will not support the latter in an
attempt to secure control. Garcia is
in:an unfortunate position. He is sus-
pected by both Gomez and Masso, hut
stin has a strong grip on the affec-
lions and confidence OF the people.
The side he supports will probably
win.
There is q young man now in Ha-
vana who might well receive a little
attention from the American author
tiles, MS he may cause trouble. He is
registered at the hotel as Lieutenant
Jack" Tracy. He has succeeded in
convincing many Spanish officers that
he 10 an agent of the American secret
service. His stories Of adventure, dis
guises and the like have impressed the
Spanish. while Americans detect in
them evidences Of novel reading. The
| Spanish think it Is an insult to send II
Secret service" agent here at this
time.
BRITISH SHIP sLERGFEL BURNED