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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-14

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large assortment lowest prices. cathioHue
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the orchardists and farmers in the VAL
ley, besides Frightening the trade Of
merchants. Thousands of acres havo
been ploWed and sown to grain and to-
days rain was badly needed TO start it.
growing. Some farmers have not
ploWed for fear of drought, and these
will now rush their work. Orchards
have suffered from the dry spell, but
this will give them a good start at a
time when it is needed Besides bene-
fitting orchards, the rain has been a
boon to nurserymen, who, up to This
time, have been unable to dispose OF
their stock. Now tree planting will go
ahead, Hay lands will be materially
affected. Very heavy rains are reported
in the foothills, especially at Los Gatos,
where it is said an inch had fallen up to
o'clock. The rainfall here was heavy
and steady and soaked into tn ground.
The record UP to to-day shows 3.55
inches last year.
SANTA ROSA, Jan. 1.-The new year
certainly has been ushered in under IA
Vorable circumstances, so far as Sonoma
County is concerned. A splendid rain
began here shortly after the church
bells had announced the birth of an
other year. and it has continued al
most without interruption ever since.
The precipitation so far has amounted
to almost three-quarters of an inch
and as there are no indications yet
shown of its ceasing, there is no ques-
t1on that the ground will be given a
thorough soaking. For several weeks
rain has been needed badly in this
county While most of the blowing has
been done, feed was getting very short,
and new grain was making very slow
growth on account of the cold weather.
Considerable sickness has been noted
hereabouts caused without doubt by
the long-continued dry SPELL This
mornings rain was accompanied by
heavy thunder storm, which cleared the
atmosphere thoroughly and cold wealth
er has been succeeded by much milder
temperature, which will start things
growing in splendid shape.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. There was a.
steady fall of rain in this vicinity all
day, accompanied by an extremely
fierce and cold wind, driving the rain
into the earth and making travel on
the streets uncomfortable. 1t was
really the first hard rainstorm expe-
rienced this season, and was exactly
the kind the farmers in this locality
had been praying for. Tonight the
rain is coming down at a lively rate.
and it is estimated that an inch abs
fallen within the past twenty-four
hours. There is every sign of a con-
tinuance of the storm through the
night. Reports received at railroad
headquarters this evening state that a,
hurricane is blowing at Red Bluff and
snow is falling there. At Dunsmuir
thirty inches of snow had fallen, and at
Redding twenty-three inches, while
heavy rains are reported from all val
ley points as far south as Oakland. This
includes the farming and grazing lands.
where rain has been so badly needed.
and the beneficial effects of the storm
will be widespread
CLOVERDALE, Jan. 1.-The patter-
ing Gf rain on the rooftops, combined
with the moaning of warm yet brisk
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spectlVe governments, promise you to
give all due respect to the United
States Government, and hope that the
good relations already existing between
our countries will continue until the
termination of the evacuation of those
under my orders in this territory"
After Captain Hart had translated
the address, General Wade said to Cen
eral Brooke: Il transfer this command
to you"
Major General Brooke said: II ac-
cept this great trust in behalf of the
Government and President of the
United States, and addressing Captain
General Castellanos) l wish you and
the gallant gentlemen with you a pleas
ant return to your native land May
prosperity attend you and all who are
with you"
GeneralsRrooke and Castellanos then
shook hands, after which General Cas-
tellanos and staff retired from the
throne room, shaking hands with Mr.
Jerome, who stood near the door of
exit. AS they retired there was a
movement toward General Brooke,
Brigadier General Clous shaking him
by the hand and saying, Success to
YOU
Generals Brooke and Chaffee, with
others, then stepped upon the balcony
and looked down upon the plaza. A big
American flag flying over the arsenal
was in full view, and farther away the
stars and stripes could be seen over
Cabanas fortress. Meanwhile, the Of
ficials of Spain were saying farewell to
their nations seat of power in the new
world.
Turning to his officers, General Cas-
tellanos said, with tears in his eyes:
Gentlemen, l have been in more bat
ties than l have hairs on my head, and
my self-possession has never failed me
until to-day. Adieu, gentlemen, adieu.''
Then, with arms upraised, he moved
swiftly toward the stairway, escorted
by General Chaffee and followed by his
staff. AS he crossed the plaza the
American ladies who were standing in
the balcony of the barracks waved
their handkerchiefs, and General Cas-
tellanos responded by bowling and kiss
ing his hand toward them. AT the cor
ner of the plaza, with tears in his
eyes, he turned to take a final look at
the palace. He could see the American
generals on the balcony.
Without a word he turned sharply in
the direction of the wharf. History had
reversed The Last Sigh of the Moor -
AT the dock Generals Clous and Chaffee
bade him farewell and the retiring
Captain General put off for the Spanish
transport Rabat, on which he will pro-
ceeu 10 MatanZaS. lie Will De accom-
panied by battalion of the Thirtieth
Infantry.
Major General Brooke held a recep-
ton in the palace salon, the various
officials paying their respects and
promising allegiance to the United
States. First came the doctors of the
University of Havana, at their head
President BARREL. All wore black silk
and velvet gowns and small. black silk
caps, with yellow tassels. All barred
their heads and bowed low. Next came
the municipal authorities. headed by
the Mayor, and after them the Econom
ical Society, formerly an advisory
board to the Captain General, with
Senior Alfredo Zayas, its president.
leading them. Then came the firemen.
Numerous. speeches were made. to all
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firmly with the situation. It Is desired
to maintain peaceful re1ations with the
insurgents, If it is possible to do so, but
it. was appreciated the condition of af-
fairs now existing cannot be much
longer tolerated.
Instructions which were sent by Sec
retary Alger this evening approved
General Miller's determination to oc-
cupy the city. General Otis was in
structed, however, to frequently COM
municate with the insurgents at Iloilo
through Miller, and the island of Luzon
and impress them with the purpose Of
the United States to give them a bene-
ficent government. 1t is expected by
the authorities that General Otis will
issue this week the proclamation to the
Filfpinos which was cabled him eight
days ago. General Otis has explained
to Secretary Alger that delay in pub
fishing the proclamation has been due
to the necessity of translating the in
strument into Spanish. Just as soon
as the translation is completed and
copies of the proclamation printed /,
will be wildly distributed throughout
the islands in order that the natives
may, by this means. become informed
of the attitude which this Government
has adopted toward them and the poll
Icy it intends to pursue.
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REDDING, Jan. 1.-The snow which
commenced falling at o'clock last
night continued until 2 this afternoon,
and at o'clock indications are that
there will be more. Measurements of
the fall in Redding and for eight or
ten miles in either direction give from
twenty-five to thirty inches. This is
the heaviest snowfall ever known at
this particular point, and is of the
dry variety, which packs and remains
longer than the ordinary. Telephone
communication to both western and
eastern points is completely stopped; !;
consequently there are no advices from
points where the storm is usually Sc
we're. The north bound Oregon express
arrived on time at this morning, but
could get no further until about this
afternoon, when two engines with q
small push snowplow arrived from
Dunsmuir and after some delay man
aged to get the train started north. The
local electric light plant is disabled and
VIII not supply service tonight. The
stages all started on time to day, but
1t is not thought they got very far On
any of the roads. Several weak roofs
on shanties gave way, and all day men
have been busy keeping roofs free. 1t
is generally conceded the snow will
prove greatly beneficial to the mining
interests.
STOCKTON, Jan. Farmers of San
Joaquin County had a welcome New
Years greeting to-day, as light rain
began falling when daylight came.
Shifting winds made the fall vary from
a brisk shower to fine mist up to q
o'clock, when the wind reached the
right point and ceased blowing. The
downfall then became steady and by b
o'clock the drops were heavy and con-
tinuous. An hour later the leaden sky
was giving a fall which, if it keals up
during the night. will insure for the
twenty-four hours fully one and a half
inches. There is every indication of
splendid nights rain, as the wind has
all but ceased. The temperature is u,
the right point and the sky heavy.
Back in the mountains there has al
ready fallen more snow than came all
last winter. The snowfall in those nar-
ural reservoirs means as mucn as rain
in the valley, as it is from this poIE,
much of the moisture is drawn during
the heated terms. This and the late
rains have had revivifying influence
CT the business and farming commun-
ity, and the channels of trade already
have experienced unmistakable signs of
returning confidence. The New Year
could not have come in a more accept
able manner for the people in this part
of the San Joaquin Valley.
SAN JOSE, Jan. 1-Santa Clara VAL
ley was to-day treated to the greatest
shower of the season. 1t began raining
at $50 o'clock and continued uninter-
ruptedly all day, with indications that
the storm will last all night. Nearly
an inch of rain fell. Never before was
it so welcome, and it is impossible to
estimate the amount Of good derived.
1t means several million of dollars to
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GENERAL MARCUS P MILLER Commanding the Expedition olo

other dispatch was received describing
the situation at Iloilo. There is. no
Disgusting the fact the situation in the
archipelago is extremely serious. On
the Island of Luzon the insurgents are
threatening. There are dissensions
among them and General Otis is hav-
ing a difficult time in steering mid
die course
What makes the situation particular
ly puZzling is the mysterious disap-
pearance of Aguinaldo. Just where he
has gone and what the object of his ab-
sence is the authorities do not know,
nor has General Otis any inkling so far
as he has advised the department. But
in some quarters the apprehension is
felt that he is making preparations to
resist the Americans.
Respecting Iloilo General Otis an
nounced he had received advices from
General Miller showing American
troops had landed al Iloilo, and that
he was in communication with the in
surgents respecting the occupation of
the city. Gable advices did not show
that an alarming situation existed, but
it is admitted they indicated that the
condition was critical.
1t developed during the discussion
that the President and Cabinet are in
accord in their determination to deal
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of which General Brooke replied briefly.
AT the close of the reception the Gu
ban generals were introduced. Gen
eral Brooke said:
Il shall look to you to assist us in
carrying out the purpose that brought
us to this shore. 1t is a great trust
and I shall expect most extraordinary
assistance from you
General Lacret, who acted as spokes-
man for the Cuban officers. assured
the United States Military Governor
that everything in the power of the
Cuban military officials would be done
to help the Americans restore Cuba to
a condition of peace and prosperity
The speech was translated by Captain
Iage of Virginia.
1t was scarcely 1890 o'clock when
General Brooke and his staff left the
palace for the Hotel Ingleterra. Com
modore Cromwell and Captains Sigsbee
Berry, Uowles and Foss of the United
States squadron, arrived a few minutes
later, too late to pay their respects. The
only ladv who witnessed the scene in
the salon was Mrs. John Adams Fair
of Boston, who was ushered into the
palace by mistake. When she was
about to retire, Colonel Gelpi. the Cap
tain Generals chief of staff. begged her
to remain. All the other ladies were
assigned places in the balcony of the
barracks overlooking the plaza
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eral Brooke and others. After shaking
hands, General Brooke sat upon a sofa,
while General CaStellanoS moved to-
ward the group of Cuban generals
British Vice Consul Jerome introduced
him to General Mayia Rodriguez. Shak-
ing both the hands of the Cuban Of
ficer in the usual Spanish fashion, Cen
eral Castellanos SAID: I'VE have been
enemies, but l respect you for your
correct attitudes and opinions. l have
pleasure in shaking your hand"
General Rodriguez replied: Il thank
you, general. l feel sorry for the Span
ish army, which has defended the ban
ner it was sworn to- defend. l also have
pleasure in shaking your hand"
Captain General Castellanos took his
position near Major General Brooke.
The buzz of conversation on the Ameri-
can side of the chamber contraSted
with the silence on the Spanish side.
There was a marked difference between
the Americans and Spaniards, the for
mer tall, heavy and wearing much
gold cord; the latter small and slight
in blue striped cambria uniforms. The
Spaniards were depressed, the Ameri-
cans were correspondingly buoyant.
At the last stroke of u the boom Of
gun brought all eyes to the point in
the room where stood the Captain Gen
eral, who was talking with an Ameri-
can officer. Immediately all was si-
lence The Captain General stepped TO
the left, taking his position directly in
front of his staff. On his right stood
Captain j. S. Hart, interpreter to the
United States Military Commission.
Next to Captain Hart, in the order
named, Generals Chaffee, Brooke, Lud-
| low Lee, Wade Butler and Clous. I'M
mediately behind General Chaffee was
| Senator John w. Daniel of Virginia.
Nf ,a1o 10
was playing the Spanish anthem. AS
| the guns .at Cabanas fortress ceased
! firing there was a breathless pause in
| the saloon. Everybody knew that the
| American flag was being raised on the
palace by Major Butler, son of General
Butler, and that the stars and stripes
were going UP on all the official staffs
| in Havana After this second of si-
lence the band on the plaza played
The Star Spangled Banner" while the
guns of the fleet and fortresses began
to roar out the national salute of twen-
| ty-one guns.
Immediately Captain General Castel-
| lanoS handed the manuscript of his
speech to Captain Hart, and began to
| speak. Amid the strain of the band
and the noise of the guns it was i'm
I possible to hear him.
"Close the windows said some one,
| and the easements were closed, but the
sound of the cheering still visibly dis
! turbed the Captain General
Addressing himself to- Major General
| Wade, president of the United States
Military Commission, though he
seemed to look at the floor, General
Castelanos said
Gentlemen: In compliance with the
| treaty of Paris, the agreement of the
Military Commissioners of the island
and orders of my King at this moment,
of noon, January 1, 1899, there ceases in
Cuba Spanish sovereignty and begins
that of the United States. In conse-
quence, 1 declare you in command Of
the island, with the object that you
may exercise it. declaring to you that
will be first in respecting 1t. Peace hav-
ing been established between our re-
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by were the American flags which were
to be raised at various points.
AT lilo Major General Wade and
Major General Butler, of the American
Evacuation Commission, arrived from
FL Vedado on horseback, accompanied
by their staffs. They were met by
Brigadier General Clous and Major 7.
Bradley Mott, of General Ludlow s
staff. About the sanoo moment Lucien
]. Jerome, British Vice Consul. arrived.
He was warmly rreeted by the Ameri-
can officers.
Major General John R. Brooke. Gov
ernor of Cuba, and Major General Lud-
low, Governor of the city of Havana.
accompanied by their staffs. arrived at
1880 in carriages. General Brooke and
General Adna r. Chaffee General
Brooke's staff chief, We're in the first
carriage. In each of the other car
riages rode a Cuban general with Am
erican officers. The Cubans were Gen
erals Lacret, Mario Menocal. Mayia
Rodriguez, Serafin Sanchez. Jose
Miguel Gomez, Nodarte, Rafael. De
Cardenas. Agramente and Vidal. and
Colonel Valiente. AS the carriages
drove up, the second company of the
Spanish infantry, 'Inder command of
Colonel Don Rafael Salamanca. pre-
sented arms and the American band
started up with THE Stars and Stripes
spanish SdIullnp.
At 11:45 Major General Lee, Military
Governor of the province of Havana,
with his staff, Joined General Brooke.
The latter then crossed the street to
the palace, General Lee on one side of
him and General Chaffee on the other,
followed by the other American gener-
ais and the Cuban officers. The Cubans
wore dark blue uniforms, brown felt
hats and gray gloves, and they carried
machetes.
A flourish of trumpets greeted the
procession, and the Spanish troops pre-
sented arms as the Americans entered
the palace. The CubanS remained out
side until escorted in by members of
General Brooke's staff, the Spanish SOL
diery remaining all the while at pre-
sent arms" AS soon as all were with
in the Spanish troops formed in column
of fours and marched around the right
side of the plaza to the docks, while
the band of the Second Illinois Volun-
teers played the Spanish royal march.
On entering the palace the American
generals went to the saloon facing the
plaza, which is on the second floor. 1t
Is a lofty chamber, decorated with mir
rors of deep gilt frame, white satin
draperies and the scarlet arms of Spain
are over each door and window Here
was gathered the members of the Cap
tain Generals staff, Colonel Gelpa,
Lieutenant Colonels Belled, Girauta
and Bonitas, Major Priego, Captains
Ritene, Adolfo and Ramon CastelIanos,
sons of the Captain General.
Captain General Castellanos was at
this time in a private room off the
throne room. He had given a farewell
breakfast at 10 o'clock to the members
OF his staff, and had spent the rest of
the morning virtually alone, looking at
the Americans from the balcony. The
Americans now grouped themselves
near a large mirror between the two
central windows, the Spanish staff be-
ing on the right, while on the left were
the American staffs, the Cuban gem
erals and the correspondents
Suddenly Captain General Castella-
nos entered the saloon without cere-
mony from the left and greeted Gen.
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SENTIMENT OF CUBANS
DURING THE PARADE

HAVANA, Jan. 1.-The parade Of the
United States troops showed the feel
ing of the Cuban element of the popu-
lation. The march was from Ell vi
dado, along the Archi del Norte. the
Prado and Central Park to Cerro and
Quemados About every fourth house
branch, bit of red, white and blue
bunting, or flag. Not dozen flags
were to be seen in the stately Prado.
In the Archi del Norte the troops
passed under. the skeletons of trium-
phal arches, left unfinished when it was
decided to postpone the demonstration.
The roofs, the streets, the parks and
the waysides in the suburban districts
were crowded with curious. but for the
most part, silent spectators. Now and
again there was cry Of 'Vive los
Americanos," followed by a burst of
cheering, but there was no general ex-
preston of public rejoicing. though
Major General Lee, who rode at the
head of the column on gray charger,
received personal ovation along near
ly the entire route. Major General
Brooke, Major General Ludlow and the
generals reviewed the corps, standing
on a bench in front of the Hotel Ingle-
terra and surrounded by their staffs.
AS the column swung into Central
Park, past the lonely statue of the
Queen Regent, it made an impressive
appearance. General Lee left the pro
cession and joined the reviewing GEN
erals At this point there was more
cheering than elsewhere for the Ameri-
cans, the crowd being immense and
densely congested.
The order of the parade was as fol-
lows:
Brigadier General Lloyd Wheatons