The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-29
CUBANS ARE CONFIDENT.
They Are Awaiting the Realization 0
Promises
GENERAL WOOD IS 10 s5 THE INSTRUMENT
To bring Them Free Government
and Garry Ont the Pledges Mnde
10 Them-An Interview.

Washington, December 2S--Mr. Horatio
Rubens, prominently identified with tho
Cuban cause, who was counsel for the Gu
ban iunta during the revolution and Is
now associated with Senior Quesada In the
Cuban representation here, returned today
from visit to Havana. Matanzas and
other points in Cuba, where he was ac-
corded an enthusiastic reception by the
Cuhans. Mr.. Rubens accompanied General
Wood whenhe went to assume the governor
generalship and he not only witnessed that
interesting event but also had the oppor-
tunity OF presenting General Gomez, Gen
eral Rodriguez and many other OF the
veteran Cuban leaders to the new admin
istrators of the affairs of the island. The
feeling of the Cubans toward him was
theater ut Havana last Saturday, when
200 generals and veterans sat down, viii o
the galleries were filled with the youth
and beauty Of the Cuban capital. Mr..
Rubens had an opportunity to learn di-
rect from the Cuban leaders as well as
from many prominent Spaniards and mem
bers of the old autonomous regime their
expectations and general programme.
Speaking OF his observations he sald
"No country Oh earth is more at peace
than Cuba is. The presidents mes age,
the declarations of the secretary o. war,
followed by the appointment of General
Wood, who goes to carry out the policy
of the president, have been received with
| universal favor. Tho veterans of the
revolution ard all elements. even those
supposed to he most at unrest, are deep
~ eratfied by the programme enun ciated
by General Wood-he reform of the
courts so as to give speedy trials. the
CLEARING of the prisons of those who have
been langushing under the slow proceed
ure; the establishment of system o.
free public schools and the construction
Of roads. VI with a view to local necessi-
ties. These purposes have met with uni
Versal applause from the Cubans.
$50 long as there was any doubt as to
the purpose of the United States, the rev.
dictionary element stood aloof and ex-
pectant. Now, however, they feel that
they must constitute the conservative par
ty In Cuba. that is, the party which sup
ports the political programme of the
president. l have further found in con-
vsrsation with many OF the Cuban leaders
that the day is very rapidly approaching
when all the elements in Cuba, even these |
who were opposed to the revolution, will
be called upon to aid In the political re-
construction of the island and to form a |
government in which all the inhabitants
of Cuba may take part. The leaders OF
the revolution are DESTROYS that the gov
eminent to be established shall he one |
that will guarantee life, liberty and prop /
erty to all. They are anxious to be given |
the opportunity which has been promised |
them by General Wood of taking hold o. ,
all departments and thus practically fit
ing themselves for the government that
is to come. They expect that this new
government will be established as soon /
as possible but they do not insist upon
unreasonable haste. So long as the Gu
bans are satisfied of the intentions OF the
United States and see that practical steps
are being taken toward the realization OF |
their hopes, they can be relied upon to
cooperate with the American authorities
TO the fullest extent. They themselves
viii see to it that there is no breach of
peace because they desire to inspire con-
hdence abroad, so that capital may be
invested and the prosperity of the island
may be assured They are satisfied that
peace means prosperity and that prosper
lily will mean enduring peace.
Il have talked with people representing
the business interests Spaniards and those
OIL the autonomous regime. and they TOO
have confidence In the situation
General Wood has met the people in a
most friendly and cordial spirit, and has
asked them TO express their opinion free
ly TO him. and not to fear to come to him
IN criticism. The Cubans have promised
him their most cordial support. Whila
the problems of reorganization which face
him are great and difficult there is con-
hdence in his ability and sincerity in their
promises of cooperation spirit of Sc
curity now prevails"