The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-04
NO FEVER YET IN HAVANA.
sURPRIsE THERE At THE OUTBREAK
OF YELLOW JACK IN SdNTI1GO.
Great Caro- to Disinfeot All Pnblic Build
inEs at tho Capital-Lawvors Renew
Their Protest Against American Prac-
titioners = Relief for Cuban Planters.

tngs at tho Capital-Lawvors Renew
Their Protest Against American Prac-
titionerr - Relief for Cuban Planters.
s,eeisl Gable Dstpdtch TO THE Bun.
HAVANA. July 3.-Reports received by Gov
| ernor- General Brooke from Major Harvey.
Chief Surgeon at Santiago. show that at the
time the reports were sent there had been
seventy-two cases OF yellow fever there and
fifteen deaths. All but two OF the persons
attacked were Americans. The opinion Ia
expressed by Major Harvey that the disease
had its origin in the barracks. which should
have been thoroughly disinfected.
There is some yellow fever at Puerto Prin-
cipe. but the disease Is thought to be under
control. There have been only few deaths.
The disease at Puerto Principe originated In
private house. The army elsewhere is not
affected. There is not a case OF the disease in
Havana. where great care has been taken In
the diainfection Of all the public buildings
While no comment on the Santiago situation
Is made at La Trocha, Gen. Brooke's head
quarters. IL is evident that feeling prevails
that some one was lax In not properly cleaning
the soldiers quarters. Some surprise Is ex-
pressed that yellow fever should appear at
Santiago. as that city had been heralded as the
cleanest spot on earth
Secretary OF the Interior Capote had long
conference with Gen. Brooke to-day in refer
ence to a police force for the country towns.
Senior Capote said 1t was impossible for these
towns to bear the burden OF expense at prea-
ent. and he asked the government to do 80.
Gen. Brooke is opposed to having town ex-
penses shouldered by the government. believ-
ing that each town should learn to stand on its
own legs He has tried to teach this lesson In
all matters Of purely local concern. and already
the people are beginning to comprehend his
ideas on the subject.
ha hraa l. IN NM ~ hcpeto'e "A ~ hri0anda
at Guanajay without the assistance OF troops
is an example OF this. Gen. Brooke refused to
furnish troops for the purpose OF hunting
down the bandits. but told the authorities at
Guanajay that he looked to them to capture
the thieves. He told Senior Capote to-day that
the town authorities must bear at least n part
OF the police burden. and the latter will draft
an order placing the share Of the towns at
one -third the cost
Gov Gomez OF Santa Clara. with committee
OF planters. again conferred with Gen. Brooke
to- day concerning plan for the relief OF the
needy farmers In that province Gen. Wilson's
scheme to have the Government loan funds to
the farmers has been definitely squelched.
Gen. Brooke urged the formation OF loan
association. by means OF which money could
be raised from private sources. The planters
agreed that this scheme was possible and are
already working along those lines.
An order giving loan and surety companies
the right to do business here on the deposit Of
security. and leGalizing their bonds as security
for public officials. has been signed by Gen.
Brooke.
A despatch from Cenfuegos confirms the
statements that Capt. Fenton. who Is charged
with shooting into crowd during the recent
troubles in that city. had been relieved from
his command. Lieut. Mitchell. who commanded
the squad guarding the pay office. which fired
on the Cubans. will be ourt-martialled. The
residents OF Cienfuegos will hold massmeet-
ing tonight to thank Gen. Brooke and Gen.
Wilson for doing justice in this case.
The anniversary OF the destruction OF Ad-
miral Cervera's squadron was the cause OF
much display in the Cuban newspapers The
Discussion publishes an editorial praising the
Americans and Cubans. and saying that both
Join hands in the celebration. This Is the
most sensible and most pacific editorial that
has appeared in the Discussion for months.
committee Of Cuban lawyers has again
called on Secretary Of Justice Lanuza insisting
on their protest against the decree allowing
the examination In English. through an inter-
prefer. OF foreign lawyers. especially Ameri-
cans. Senior Lanuza subsequently called on
Gen. Brooke and asked him to withdraw the
decree and submitted a plan for new one.
The decree will be withdrawn at the next Oabi-
net council and Senior LanuZa will submit an
other providing that the examinations shall
he in Spanish and shall only be allowed in Eng
lish when two members Of the examining
board speak that language.
Fifty-three Cuban soldiers were paid at La
Punta to-day. and forty-seven OF Thorn sur
rendered their arms. The payments will he
discontinued after to-day until the new lists
are completed, Four hundred men who have
not yet received their money protested against
the delay. and a committee OF fifty was ap-
pointed to see Gen Brooke and ask him to
furnish the men with rattons or means to go
back to their homes. Rations will be issued to
those desiring to remain here, while transpor-
taton will be furnished to those wishing to re-
turn to their homes. The cost OF their tickets
will be deducted from their SIS when tho
money due them is paid.