The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-09-12

They think differently, they act differently.
They do not understand us any more than
we understand them. | am firmly convinc-
ed however. that there need be no friction.
| found upon several different occasions
that when l took the pains to explain to
the Cubans, they were quick to understand
and appreciate my wishes. The commander
of q Cuban company who was anxious to
be stationed at the front where he and his
men could have a share in the fighting,
could not understand at first why I would
not let him occupy the poS~-!on unless he
would promise to follow absolutely the or
ders of the American commanding officer.
He was under General Castillo, ana thought
he could go ahead under the Cuban gen
erals orders, no matter what position he
took. [ took the pains to explain to him
how this could not be; how it would prob
ably lead to a clash of authority that would
be confusing and dangerous and all that
After 1 had talked to him through my in
terpreter. I had the Interpreter who
understood the Cuban way Of think
Ing, talk with him and explain in
his own language what ! meant The Gu
ban officer then understood perfectly and
did at once as I had suggested. The same
was true with regard to the digging of in
trenchments When | had taken >he pains
to explain to them the necessity for that
work, which they did not understand at all
at first. they in most cases went to work
with a will"
I asked the general about the character
of the men comprising the Cuban army
General Garcia" he said. rs a patriot
who Is fighting for love of liberty and the
love of his country. and in all respects a
high-class man. He has upon his staff q
number of men of the same fine character
and fine accomplishments. As for the rank
and file of the army, it comprises many
men, of many different grades, and it IS
natural 1t should. Many of the Cuban sol
ders are negroes who seemed to be below
the intelligence of our own negroes. who
have had much greater advantages.
The Cubans were not attached to my divi-
sion and | did not have the same constant
relations with them as others did. but L
saw enough of them to make me believe
that properly handled. there need be no
clash with them. | know that men like
Garcia are men of Intelligence and, under
standing. will co-optr5te fully with our
authorities in the establishment and main
tenanco of order in the island. And L be-
HeVe that with a. honest desire On the
part of the representatives of our govern
ment to do full justice-as l am sure there
will be-the Cuban problem will be solved
In manner that will preserve the rights
of all men and will bring permanent peace
ana prosperity to that beautiful island"
Adopted by Clay County, Texas.
Here are some unique resolutions adopt
ed by u mass meeting OF citizens OF Clay
county, Texas. July 4, 1888:
Whereas, We are thrilled with awe and
admiration at the splendid and unparalleled
achievements at Manila and Santiago OF
Admirals Dewey, sampson and och!ey,
with their gallant officers and men, and at
the superb courage with which Generals
Shafter and Wheeler with their heroic 4o-
lowers, under leaden rain and iron hail,
have forced an entrance into and unfuricd
the Stars and Stripes over the Spanish
stronghold of eastern Cuba; and recoS-
nizing the incalculable service to our COM
mon country and honor to the American
name and flag wrought by their brilliant
dash and marvellous victories. and desiring
to attest to them our great admiration
and appreciation Of same; therefore, be it
"RcSOlVed, That we, the people Of clay
county, Texas, in mass meeting assembled
at Henrietta. Tex, ON the 4th day Of July,
1898. do hereby express to said gallant
heroes our lively appreciation and thanks
for their magnificent services to the Coun-
try and for the glory and honor they have
added TO the American name and flag.
''Resolved. further. That would be
proud to adopt. and with or without juris-
dction or authority. do hereby adopt them
as citizens Of Texas. ana Of Clay county,
and make them honorary members of all
our lodges churches, cubs and societies
o. every Kind whatev g with or without
their consent
"ResoIved, That a copy Of these rcsolu-
tions be forwarded to each Of the above
named commanding officers and to the
president OF the United States.
"Rv the committee: J. p, Hopkins, J.. ~.
Butte~worth. Rev. l.. s. Barton, w. f.
Edwards f. J. Barrett, Rev. r. c. Swot-
ford. CYRUS Coleman, J. r. Ferris
"The above resolutions were also submit
tedT to and unanimously approved by the
Grand Army and United Confederate Vet
eran camns at the meetings Of said camps
on the evening Of July A. 1898.
"CONrNTTTFF"