Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-29
SULKY CUBANS.
They Will Send Memorial to Nc
Kinley.
The Policy Now in Force WAS Formu-
lated by the President.


lated by the President.
Santiago, July PA document is be-
ing circulated for signatures among
the Cuban residents in Santiago. ad-
dressed to the president of the United
states, thanking him for the co-opera-
ton of the army of the United States
and expressing the hope that the Amer
lean government will recognize Cuban
sovereignty in the surrendered portion
Of the province of Santiago. 1t was
drafted by newspaper correspondent
on the staff of the Cuban general. Cas-
tillo, who prepared the alleged letter of
protest from Garcia to Shafter.
General Shafter has sent in reply to
the communication a letter in which he
says: This war, as you know, is
between the United States and Spain,
and it is out of the question for me to
take any action in regard to your forces
in connection with the surrender which
was made solely to the American army.
The policy Of my government in con-
tlnuing in power temporarily the per-
sons occupying the offices is one which |
am, of course, unable to discuss. To
show you the views held by my govern
ment, l inclose a copy Of the instruc-
lions received by me from the presi-
dent, which appear to cover everything
that can possibly arise in the govern
ment of this territory while it is held by
the United States. Full credit has been
given to you and you valiant men in
my report to my government and
wish to acknowledge to you the great
and valuable assistance you rendered
during the campaign
In Dread of the Cubans.
Moderate Cubans dread the accession
to power of the Cubans as much as
the Spaniards do. President McKinley's
proclamation announcing that property
rights would be respected and the law
enforced has produced Il feeling Of re-
lief among the Spaniards, who feared
the conhscation of their property. y
great many Spaniards will remain in
Santiago instead of returning to Spain.
The judges of the Spanish court of
justice held conference upon the ques-
ton of recognizing the sovereignty Of
the United States or resigning and de-
sired to consult the government at Mad
rid in the matter. General Shafter in
formed them that the Madrid govern
ment was poWerless in Santiago affairs,
and the Justices will consequently re
sign.
Garcias action in Withdrawing his
troops into the interior, his letter to
Shafter and his resignation of his com
mand, forwarded to Gomez, are APP
proved and applauded by all classes of
natives. General Garcia refused to ac-
cept a subordinate place, insisting that
4,
swer is interpreted as a tacit avowal of
American intentions to annex the ISL
and and not to grant independence.
This is opposed by the Cubans. joaquin
Castillo, d brother of General Castillo,
urges an official protest to President
Mckinley without delay, saying;
silence now would indicate our con-
sent to the American attitude, which is
a plain breach of faith that the Cubans
cannot possibly tolerate"
a meeting was held Saturday after
noon at the San Carlos club to discuss
the matter, and protest was drawn up.
Many who were present at the meeting
favored the scheme of a protectorate by
the United States, with eventual an
neXatiOn after five or six years, but the
protest is on a matter Of principle the
main objection being the continuation
in office of Spanish officials appointed by
Madrid, the ground that Spaniards, as
conquered, should not be vested with
authority over Cubans, the allies and
coadjutOrs of the United States and the
representatives of a free and indepen-
dent people.
General Shafter says in an order to the
army congratulating both officers and
men Jointly on the splendid achieve
ment: The death of 23O gallant SOL
diers and the wounding of 1884 others
show but too plainly the fierce contest
in which you were engaged. The few
reported missing are undoubtedly among
the dead as no prisoners were lost. For
those who have fallen in battle with you,
the commander general sorrows, and
with you will ever cherish their memory
Their devotion to duty sets high eX-
ample of courage and patriotism to
our fellow countrymen. All who have
participate in the campaign, battle and
siege Of Santiago de Cuba will recall
with pride the grand deeds accom-
plished, and will hold one another dear
for having shared great sufferings, hard
ships and triumphs together. All may
we'll feel proud to inscribe on their ban
ners the name of Santiago de Cuba