The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-12

IoitoWefs, and was again banished 10
SPAN IN 1850, where he remained under
surveillance until 1895 when the last revo-
luton broke out in Cuba. Then he es-
capped TO France and later to New York.
MS movements since that time, and his
actiVe participation in the war, are fa-
iiiiIaf 10 many newspaper readers. After
coming to this country he endeavored to
set an expedition to the Island of Cuba
III the steamer Hawkins, but this met with
shipwreck in storm ana tho csrro va
lost.
Gen. Garcia was the last man to leave
tlie vessel Undaunted by his failure,
Gen. Garcia made another attempt to shin
stores Tor the Insurgents. This time OBJ
tanning the ship Bermuda. he was inter-
cepted, however, by United States author
ltles and was arrested on the charge of
H'lDusterlng, but was released on So 600
pan. He forfeited this bail and in a final
attempt, landed on the eastern coast OF
me island, with one Of the largest expe
dltions that ever reached Cuba. After
landing he succeeded Gen. Antonio Maceo
III command of the troops of the Eastern
department, holding che rank of major
general, Gen. Maceo marching west with
ms men, Upon Maceo's death
Garcia was elected lieutenant gen.
eral of the Cuban army which position
De heId till the c.ose of the war During
this command he assaulted and took by
siege Tunas, Guisa and Guaimaro, and
cleared the interior of his department of
Spanish troops
AFTER declaration of war between the
United States and Spain Gen. Miles. COM
manding the commanding army, sent his
representative to Gen. Garcia, and subse-
quently the American and Cuban generals
co-operated in their movements against
SahtIago. All of the officers who particl-
pated in the active work around Santiago
pear testimony to the great aid assistance
and loyalty manifested by Gen. Garcia
during the campaign. When the Cuban
assembly met at the close of the war,
Gen. Garcia was one of the principal aa-
Vlsors and was elected chairman of the
commission directed to come to the Unit
ed states and confer with the authorities
mere with reference to the work in hand.
Inc arrangemnts for the funeral of Gen.
Garcia have not yet been completed The
expectation is that services will be held
IN one of the Catholic churches here. pos
sibly ST. Patrcks on Tuesday. after
which the remains will be placed tempo-
rariiy in receiving vault pending final
interment in Cuba.
Several letters of coincidence were as
follows:
Executive Mansion. Washington, Dec.
II, lSSS.-My Dear Sir: I have heard. with
deep regret, the melancholy news of Gen.
Gareia's death. l beg so offer my heart
felt sympathy in your sorrow. and the
tribute of my sincere admiration for his
eminent qualities as a patriot and a SOL
dier.
THE people of the United States will
join with the people of Cuba In mourning
the loss of one to whom the cause of Gu
ban liberty is so deeply indebted. Sharing
in your grief, l am, sincerely yours,
William Mckinley.
"Senor Don Juste Garcia, etc, etc.
Department of State, Washington. Dec.
II, 1S9S.-My dear Mr.. Quesada: am
deeply distressed to hear the lamentable
news. Cuba has lost a patriot and a sol
dier who can never be replaced. The ad-
mirauon I have always had for him has
been greatly increased by my too brief
personal acquaintance. No one could know
him without a genuine regard and affec-
ton. The name of Garcia will be forever
revered in Free Cuba, along with those
of Marti and Maceo and many others who
have given their lives for their country
Il beg to offer my sincere sympathy to
you and all your associates in this ire
parable loss. Yours faithfully, John Hay"
Headquarters Of the Army, Washington,
Dec H. 1S9S.-Hon Horatio S. Reubens
The Raleigh, Washington, My dear Sir:
1t is with sthe deepest regret that ] learn
of the death of the distinguished soldier,
patriot and statesman, Gen. Garcia who
has so nobly championed the cause of lib
erty for the people of his country for the
past thirty-four years. He would have
been an ornament to any country, and his
loss will be great 10 the cause for which
he has Iabored so long and so earnestly.
Very sincerely yours, Nelson A. Miles