The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-03-04
CUBANS IN GOOD SHAPE.


\ writer in Harper's Weekly gives
IN optimistic opinion upon the
'uban cause a. well as a pleasant
ncture of the condition of the in
surgent government. He had made
'|up his mind to hardship and priva-
tons in his journey to the Cuban
camp but found himself happily
disappointed.
/ He found the Cuban cavalry well
mounted and the infantry well
trained. The only thing they need
led was clothes and fortunately the
Innate tempered this want. lie
Travelled twenty one days in going
to the seat of Cuban government
and not once was he molested by
the Spaniards, or diverted from his
route by the presence Of the enemy
which he found conspicuously alb
sent.
! He describes land abundant
wi b focd luxuries, so that he was
able to enjoy plenty of fresh milk,
and food of the beet quality as well
as beef, pork, mutton, cassava
bread, sweet potatoes, plantains,
cheese, honey and coffee. So in
ert were the Spaniards that bis
party did not feel it necessary to
set guard wh'n they encamped
within ten miles of Puerto Principe,
a city garrisoned with 10000 Span
ish soldiers. In this province he
saw great number of the finest and
fattesf cattle.
He describes the Cuban govern
ment working with just the same
routine as any well recognized gov
ernment. As an instance "a dele
CATION of sugar planters came up to
tbs government 10 see if by paying
a heavy contribution they would be
allowed to grind their crop. AL
though the money which they Of
fered would have come very handy
to the Cuban treasury, yet, after
long deliberation, the president de-
Icided that it would be detrimental
to the Cuban cause to allow the
pla ters to grind their cane-frst,
because it would necesstate the en-
|ployment Of many people who, if in
a starving condition, would swell
the insurgent ranks, and second, be-
cause if the grinding were permitted
the Spaniards would give it out as
proof of pacification. The presi-
dent, therefore, felt imselfjustified
in refusing their petition, and they
left with the krowle dge and under
standing that should they attempt
to grind, their plantations would be
destroyed by the insurgent forces"
Another thing that impressed him
was the god oder that prevailed,
and the severe discipline in the ir-
surgent ranks. The insurgents were
we'll supplied with workshops where
arms were repaired, and shoes,
saddles and other supplies manu-
factured for the army. There were
good schools in Cuba, and a good
postal service, using the well known
Cuban stamps.
The Cubans consider the offer of
autonomy sham, a mere device. of
spain 10 lure them to lay down
heir arms. The writer reaches the
positive conclusion that Spain has
ost forever control of the Pearl of
he Antilles.
This clear letter shows that the
Jubans are progressing finely in
heir march toward independence.
The hopes Of Spain either to con-
Iuer them or attract them by
autonomy are far from realization.
I it were not for the starving recon-
entrados Cuba would be doing very
veil.
The president, Bartholome Maso,
the writer as very con-
cientious, energetic and intelligent
nan. He is great patriot, one of
he most honest men on the island.
The vice president, Mendiz Capote,
$ an exceedingly bright, clever
nan, and great diplomat. He
lolds the degrees Of l.. l.. d. and
'h. d. from the University of
havana. The others of the cabinet
re men of intelligence, education,
and good families.
His letter is convincing proof
hat the Cuban government is worthy
# the recognition Of the United
states. Evansville Courier.
HUNTINGBURG DEMOCRATIC Cry
TIcKET.-The Democratic primary
n Huntingburg on Saturday was
lotly contested on a part of the OIL
ices, bringing out a vote Of 3C4.
The following il the ticket nomi-
'ated, and tits generally considered
good one:
Mayor-Joseph Schwartz,--by 3
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