Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-16
AFFAIRS OF HAVANA
The People Nervous, Uneasy and
Restless.
Claim That Police 1ntcrrcro With
Heir Rights ana rrcedom-Juutn
Confer Duel Avcrtcd.

Havana, March 15.-Thc reported re-
sisnation of Civil Governor Mora is un-
true.
certain nervous tension and un-
easy restlessness. especially during the
evenings, is noticeable in the vicinity
of Central Park, where the men con-
gregate and talk politics.
UNPOPULAR POLICE FORCE.
The police have orders not to allow
groups to assemble and are dispensing
them. This causes uncomplimentary
comment about the force. the people de-
clarinE that the police are Interfering
with their rights and freedom.
General Gomez conferred with Gov
ernor General Brooke from 10 o'clock
until about noon to-day.
The Junta l'atriotica dissolved last
night after passing resolutions of ad-
herencc 10 Gomez.
DUEL DECLARED OFF.
1t is said on good authority that the
seconds of General Alexandra Rodri-
gueZ. chief of staff of General Gomez.
and Colonel Raoul Arrange, a mounted
inspector of police who was called a
coward by Rodriguez on Monday for
clubbing n woman while Distressing n
portion of the parade in Belascoain
street, arranged q duel between the
TWO principals, n De Fought WITH Ufs-
tolls to-day. but the Military Assembly
sent notification to General Rodriguez
and Colonel Arrange last night. forbid
ding the duel, which was consequently
declared off.
WILL NOT BE PROGRAMMED,
Washington, March 15.-The commit
zee winch was appointed yesterday by
The Cuban Military Assembly at Ha-
vana to come to Washington, It can be
stated. will not be recognized in any
official capacity.
WILL DISTRIBUTE MONEY.
Havana. March 15.-Gcncral Gomez
has decided TO proceed with the plans
agreed upon for distributing the $1,000
600 To the Cuban troops on disbanding
as though the Military Assembly did
not exist. He conferred for two hours
to-day with Governor General Brooke
regarding details. General Brooke
asked Washington several days ago
whether. in case he dissolved the As
sembly. if his action would be approved
The Cabled reply authorized him to dis
solve that body IT, in his Judgment.
such an act was necessary. lie hopes
the Assembly will soon cease of its
own accord to hold its sessions. but
should sessions, disquieting to the pub
lie mind conenue, he will intervene.
A STATEMENT.
The United States military authority
publish the following Statements:
I'VE are officially authorized that the
President of the United states will
not recognize any obligation incurred
by the body known as the Cuban As
sembly. and that all reports and as
sertions to the contrary are absolutely
untrue"
This is perhaps due to IL story pub
lished in the newspaper FL Reconcen-
trado to the effect that a representa-
tive of an American syndicate includ-
ing Senator Hanna is now here with
a view of making a loi to the Assem-
bly,.
RESERVATIONS.
There have been six designations
from the Assembly since Sunday, GEN
erals and Scnores Cespedes Monica
guido. MuneZ. Leira, Mola and Tamayo.
This afternoons demonstration in
favor OF Gomez-n which all the pa
triotic clubs, with banners and bands
as we'll as many women and children.
took part-was better organized than
that of Monday. though not so spontan-
ecus Several thousand people paraded
10 the Quinta de Los Molinas, where
General Gomez resides. He made his
appearance and addressed them. and
the procession did not return until af-
ter nightfall