Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-25

ed. believe every American, II he
could personally see and understood IL,
would be deeply gratfed with this work
General Brooke has been deliberate. con-
siderate. and well poised. and at the same
time he has been firm and decided.
Here, in the city of Habana, Major
General Ludlow has shown great yigor,
and a radical reformation OF police and
sanitary systems Is going on. My only
opportunity Of observation outside OF Ha-
bana during this hurried trip has been
In Matanzas, where Major-General Wilson
Is in command. His large public expert
encc and military character are illustrated
IN the improvement which has been effect
ed there. and in the admirable relations
he has established with the Cuban people.
WHAT Is NOW NEEDED. B
"The thing that IS now needed is q
general understanding that these condi-
tions are to continue. The development
OF the island. and even a general feeling
Of security. are retarded by uncertainty
al to the future. The impression needs to
be diffused in Cuba that the United States,
having expelled the old government, VIII
accept the uuty and respons-----,y or lead
ing the way 10 the creation OF a new
government, Of such character as VIII
command universal confidence ana sup
port. because fully capable OF assuring
perfect peace ard order. and the full ad-
minstration OF law and justice; and that
the United States will remain long
enough-whatever time may be neces-
sary-to see that this is effectively done.
Let me say a word Of the postal ser
vice. II was found TO be Of the most
crude. disorganized and inefficient charac~
ter. II will be a work OF some little time
gnt,ngfafalN and make
II such a service as exists I'm the United
States. but this win be Accomplished
NEW NATIONAL CUBAN PARTY.
HABANA, March 2L-Last night the
members OF the various patriotic societies
held "A meeting here, at which 1t was de-
cided to appoint deputies from the yari-
Gus wards Of the city, TO arrange mass
meetings throughout the city. with view
10 determining the platform Of the new
National Cuban party.
News was received this morning that
eighteen bandits had taken the field near
Guanajay. province Of Pinar del Rio, and
had slept last night in the neighborhood
Of CayajabOs. The Cuban General Diaz
promptly headed a band Of Cuban horse
to pursue them. and If possible ia take
them alive, otherwise to Kill them.
FORMER HATREDs CONTINUED.
Indt the CUBAN ana spanish idutOIS
and hatreds, the outgrOwth of the war
conditions, are still actively pursued in
Cuba. is eyinced by a communication re-
Gently sent 10 Governor-General Brooke
By Senior LanuZa, head of the Department
OF Justice and Public Instruction. lie
says that it is a matter of daily occur
renee that i'm different parts of the island
proceedings are taken against those who
belonged 10 guerilla and other Spanish
forces during the war, for crimes imputed
TO have been committed at that time.
Cuba's peace. SenOr LanuZa adds, re-
quires that this be stopped.
Following the suggestion contained In
SenOr Lanuza's letter, Governor General
Brooke will issue decree to the effect
that the civil and military judges must
not recognize and must dismiss all pres
ent and pending actions against troops in
the field for or against Spain during the
war. Tor acts committed then. Further,
the Governor-General will order the i'm
mediate release of all such men now held
In custody on such charges.