Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-16

Havana, May 5.-.soon-Gen. Max
imo Gomez to-day informed Gov. Gen.
Brooke that he could no longer act as
representative of the Cuban army in
the distribution of the So 900, 900 appro-
propriated for the payment of the Gu
ban troops.
Gen. Gomez added that he had arrived
at his decision with great reluctance
and with the most friendly feelings
to ward Gen. Brooke personally and
officially, but he felt he could no longer
represent the Cuban army because
cabal, composed of many of the subor-
dinate commanders. existed to oppose
and, if possible, defeat the plans for
partitioning the money He explains
that former members of the Cuban mill
itary assembly, led by Mayia Roderi-
gue2. Manual Sanguilly, Juan Gaul-
berto and other indictments. who had
organized majority OF the officers
against him apparently. and though he
Gomez might persist and possibly
carry the payment to a successful con-
clusion, he was Disguised and wished
TO wash his hands of the whole busi-
ness. Therefore he thought that II ne
left Gen. Brooke free the latter would
alone.
Gen. Gomez communicated these
views to Gen Brooke at an interview
which continued for an hour and half.
The Cuban General was attended by
Col. Carlos Cespedas, son of the former
Cuban President of that name, who has
been mentioned as a candidate for the
presidency in Cuba.
Gen. Brooke expressed sympathy
with Gen. Gomez and said he regretted
the position he had taken; but, the
American commander added. II his de-
csion was Interchangeable he would pro-
coed to deal with the question alone.
It was then mutually agreed that
Gen. Gomez will issue tomorrow
manifesto 10 the Cuban army. This
document will be prepared this after
noon and will be submitted to Gen.
Brooke. After it has been issued, Gen
Brooke may make a declaration con-
corning the manner In which he win
proceed. He Is determined not to be
trifed with. He has the rolls of tbs
private and non-commissioned officers.
who are willing to accept SIS each. and
this amount will be offered on the con-
ditions previously laid down. A forci-
BILE disarmament Of the Cuban troops
will be the ultimate procedure provid-
ed the events of the next two or three
weeks show that such action Is neces-
sary.
Washington, May 15.--Hgh officials
in the War Department were reluctant
to discuss the Cuban situation this ar
ternoon. The dispatch TO the Associat-
ed Press was read with interest, but
did not cause much surprise among
army officers who were we'll informed
about the Cubans especially those who
are known as Soldiers of fortune
and who have been bitterly disappoins-
ed because the island was not turned
over to them Immediately after the
Spanish surrender. There is an i'm
preston also that the intention OF Gen.
Brooke to see that the $4,000, 900 ars
distributed among all the Cuban troops
has caused disappointment among the
many generals and other high on
GERS who were evidently expecting 10
secure a large share OF the money.
The belief was expressed that the
situation in Cuba is serious and that
careful and diplomatic management
viii be needed.
IL was stated tTat no OfalrrS WOuln
be issued to Gen. Brooke as he had am
pie authority to deal with any situa-
ton which might arise. There seems
to be a belief that Gen. Gomez has
contributed To the delay In the pay
ment Of the money.
The Society Of Veterans Of Tndepend.
ence. which Is merely the old military
assembly under a new name, held an
inaugural meeting last night under tho
presidency of Gen. Fernando Freyre de
Andrade. who acted as president Of the
assembly. at which meeting Generals
VidalI,acret. Cisneros. Juan Gomez
and Leyte Vidal and others were pres
ent The proceedings were devoted to
drawing up an agreement that Is to 10
proposed at a meeting to be held this
evening. In the announcement Of to-
nights meeting. which appeared to-
day. the promoters say that their call
Is made upon all who assisted In be-
ginning the revolution. agents, emil
grants. deportados. politicians and con-
spirators," but that none can enter the
meeting unless as members OF the So
ciety.