The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-29
CUBA MUST BIZ FREE
THAT is THE DEMAND OF THE
NATIVES OF THE WAR-DESO-
LATED ISLAND
WANT NO CIVIL GOVERNORS

Conservative Leaders of the Cuban
Patriots Assert That There VIII
Be No Uprising If the American
Congress Defines Policy for
Cuban IndePendence-Othe
1t Is Hinted, Trouble Must Come.
HAVANA, Nov 2S - Although there
has been a great deal of exaggeration
with reference to risings in different
parts or the island there is no doubt that
despite the tranquility of the country
some apprehension exists lest within the
next few months some trouble should
occur in the event that the United States
congress does not give definite assur-
ances respecting the future of Cuba. 1t
Is asserted that many of the police espe-
clalIy members of the rural guard. have
for several weeks been paying a frac-
ton OF their salaries to a fund intended
Tor use in case Of an outbreak against
the United States. Information to this
erect mas been brought to headquarters
oy persons who have usually proved re-
liable. 1t has also been reported that
recruiting for future emergencies is in
progress in various parts of the island.
The best opinion, official and non-offi-
clal' reject the idea, however, that there
Will be any trouble before the first of
the year. The authorities do not believe
there Is any need for alarm, and the
Spanish papers, referring to the alarm
fst reports, say these are put into circu
lat1on by those who are opposed to a
civil government. The extremist papers
do not allude to the reports. With few
exceptions leading Americans, Spaniards
and Cubans refuse to talk on the subject
for publication
CUBANS ARE PATIENT.
Gen. Collaso a veteran of the Cuban
army, and now editor of Ell Cubano, who
fairly represents the views of the Cuban
revolutionary leaders, said today:
Judging from personal letters which
L have received from Pinar del Rio, and
recent interviews I have had with promi-
nent revolutionary leaders from that part
of the country, feel justified in saving
that at present Cuba is perfectly TRANQUIL.
although, as the result of Gen. Ludfow's
recent statements, and as to the prob
ability Of civil government, great ten,
sion exists. Our people are waiting for
q general declaration by the United
States congress. No one would be so
foolish as to prejudice the case by start
Ing rebellion until we have heard what
congress will do. Cubans regard the
question as almost vital"
Gen. Collaso asks the Associated Press
to deny, in his name, that there is any
intention on the part Of the Cubans to
take to the woods There is however
a movement on foot in Havana to form
monthly subscription list to defray the
expenses of four or five Cubans who
would travel through the United States
and urge the granting Of absolute indie
pendence.
At a largely attended mass meeting
yesterday, in Rodas, province of Santa
Clara, the mayor was requested to in
form the military government that the
people of the district did not desire a
civilian governor.
Gov. Gen. Brooke has issued an order
directing that the issuance of lottery
tickets through the custom house shall
meet with the same penalty as if the
tickets were sent in by mail.