The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19

are allowing feeling Of hostility t,
rankle in their breast. Now If it shoult
become necessary, why not profit by
the lessons OF history? You remember
the incident in Roman history wher'
the Romans gave big feast and in
vited their neig ghbors, the Sabines, who
appreciating the signal honor conferr
led, came bringing their families with
them. While the attention Of the Sa'
bines was attracted by chariot races,
gladiators, acrobats, etc, young Ro'
mans were looking among the Sabinet
for some fair one he desired for q
wife. At a signal each young warrior
seized the girl of his choice and before
the Sabines could recover from their
surprise, had made good his escape
with his new treasure. The Sabines
hurried home and returning as soon
as possible, appeared before the walls
of the External" city with mighty
army. Then the unexpected happened
as usual. The women who lad been
wives for so short a time, interceded
between their new found husbands and
their fathers and brothers, averting a
I bloody battle, and soon the Romans
and Sabines we're allies. Why not ap>
ply this lesson aad avoid the impending
catastrophey Send the boys down here,
for delay is dangerous.
The Cubans are occupying a good
deal OF their time now in celebrating
various events in their history. Oct.
10th they celebrate rs the anniversary
of the beginning of the struggle for
liberty 80 years ago. Oct. Q6Lh. was
celebrated for some other reason, and
neaely every might since then they
hare burned fxe works, gotteu toiera-
tie drunk and yelled viva Gu ba Libre''
uatil 2 o'clock in the night. On two
occasions have had the honor OF com>
E1anding troops in the city when every
minute we looked for some outbreak to
occur, as the Cuba2s were full of en-
thusiasm and rum, ard it was reported
that they Intended to loot the Spanish
bank which contained $780, 900 90 in
gold. But so far no actual friction has
occurred and ! don't believe any will
occur. 1t don't seem reasonable to me
that the Cuban people could find it
in their hearts to seel any i'll will to-
wards ovr army, which has risked and
done SO much for them. But never
theless. they seem 10 be uneasy and
restless and some OF their leaders are
advocating the immediate withdrawal
of all Que troops, as soon as all Spanish
troops have embarked. 1t appears TO
me that the Cuoans do not recognize
the extent OF the debt Of gratitude
which they should feel for the work the
United States has done for them. The
press here indicates the presence of
feeling, among some factions at least,
If not OF hostility at least OF spirit
which is not one of enthusiastic and
warm friendship for US.
All troops have been moved from
this place except the Fifth regulars and
our regiment. These two do all the
guard, patrol and other duties Of this
city and is q heavy, arduous task, and
keeps US constantly on the 60, but our
boys are soldiers, even il they are
volunteers, and by performing their
duties in a manner to meet the approx
al of the commander Of this department
have merited the post of honor which
we now hold, that OF being stationed
at tie headquarters Of the department.
Our regiment has the best record Of
any on the island for the small nuns
Der of men lost and for general health.
We have lost only nine men since land
ing here and in the face Of the condi-
tiops that confronted US on our arrival
and in comparison with the death list
and sick reports OF other regiments our
small loss Is looked upon as remarkable
Our commanding officer, Col. H. H.
Sargent, is stickler for keeping camp
and everything in it clean. All scraps
Of paper, orange peelings, rags, kitchen
refuse, etc. is burned daily, while tin
cans, kitchen slops and such things as
will not burn are buried. The result
has conclusively proven that his moth
I'd is the correct one. Cleanliness is
the preventive most powerful in this
Our regiment landed here
in the middle Of August, was put ashore
aud directed to camp site in wilder
ness Of vines, bushes, tall grass. cactus,
and thorn trees infested with millions
Of enormous land crabs, scorpions and
but the boys were not
daunted by such surroundings and
away few feet of space,
erected their tents. Each day showed
= widening Of the ring that encircled
US until now We have plenty Of room,
md aside from the roughness Of the