The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-01
BROOKE SPEAKS TO CUBANS.
,RcEs THEM TO RESUME THE PUR-
SUITS OF PEACE AT ONCE.

,ttas All Inhabitants of Cuba to
c,-oncr,te in These Objccts-Win
confer with Any who Wish TO
Consult Him on Public Matters.
situation in Havana.
Havana Dec. 91.-A proclamation by
Mai cen. John r. Brooke, military gov
ernor Of Cuba, will be issued tomorrow
70 tbe people of the island. 1t is as fol-
lows:
Coming among you as representative
NJ the President, in furtherance and in
continuation Of the humane purpose with
which nv country interfered to put an end
70 tine distressing conditions in this island
7 deem it proper to say that the object
of the present government is to give pro-
tection 10 the feople and security to prop
crty. TO restoi confidence, to encourage
the people ~ resume the pursuits of peace.
10 build up waste p-nt..,ions, - re. ume
commercial traffic and to afford IL pro-
lection in the exercise of all civil 4r.u re,
IgIous rights.
To this end the efforts of the United
states government VIII be directed, and
every possible provision viii be made to
out these objects through the chan
,eis of civil administration, although un-
der military control.
In the interest and for the benefit of
all the people of Cuba and those possessed
of rights and property in the island, the
civil and criminal codes which prevailed
prior to the REIMBURSEMENT of Spanish SOW
eighty will remain in force, with such
notifications and changes as may from
time to time be found necessary in the in
terest of good government.
Wants All to Aid Him.
"~he people of Cuba, without regard to
previous Affiliations are invited and urged
&C. cooperate in these objects by the ex-
ercise of moderation, Cancellation and good
will, one toward another; and a hearty
accord in our humanitarian purposes viii
insure a kind and beneicent government.
The military governor of the island VIII
also be pleased TO confer with those who
may desire 10 consult him on matters of
public interest"
The text of the proclamation has been
cab.ed to Washington and approved
The city is quiet and the Cuhan udigna-
tion at the American authorities forbid
ding edemonstrat ions is -subsiaiag. There
have been no indications Of disorder and
Ger. Brooke is confident that Sunday win
pass peacefully.
general order was issued to-day taking
over the Spanish telegraph and telephone
lines.
The Spanish auxiliary cruiser Rapfdo and
the Spanish torpedo boats Marques Ensen-
ada GaHcia, MARQUES Molins and DIEGO
Felasquez sailed to-day for Spain via the
island of Martinique.
The Rapido had on board Admiral Man
teroia' the Spanish naval commander. and
the Patricia, another Spanish auxiliary
cruiser takes the Spanish naval officials.
l ne arsenal here was occupied by Amer-
cans To-day and MORO Castle and Cabanas
were occupied according to programme
last night.
Was Advised by Cubans.
Inc position of the military administra-
uon IN requesting The Cubans not 10 make
any demonstrations tomorrow upon the
occasion of ihe turning over of the GOV
ernment TO the United States was private
~ ADVISED by several notable Cubans.
whose names are not lade public, in or
uer 10 protect them from the wrath of
thelr people. The prohibition would have
oeen issued, even, if this advice had not
peen gwen. Nevertheless, the fact that it
was given shows that the Judgment Of
Gen. Brooke and Gen. Ludlow is sustained
Dy expert judges of Cuban character and
feeling
More Cuban flags were taken in to-day.
number of windows in buildings along
the line Of march of the United States
troops, which had been rented by persons
Wlshlns to view the procession We're given
up ana the invitations of the Americans
70 cuban ladies and gentlemen to witness
pe scenes at The palace have been de-
clhed, with the explanation that the re-
TIP'ents OF the invitation do not intend 10
ieaVe their houses tomorrow. Some dwell
liiss may appear draped in black
Undercurrent of Feeling.
Ihe smaller papers critlcise the Ameri-
can policy with touches of bitterness. but
Ine larger dailies take no decided stand.
lihled anonymous handblls are in clrcu-
ia1oh satircally advising the Cubans to
never miud." as they could have a COOL
time cheering the Americans.
me city is quiet tonight as it has beer,
ior Two days Encounters of individuals
III hedted political discussions. such as oc-
eut IN an American city of 200 900 inhabi-
ls' e9uls' are not considered indicative OF
-o'ouS nature. Most of the Cubans are
n,ltveu ana distrustful regarding the ulu-
mate Purposes of the United states ratbe,
than angered 'O7' i''''''
Among Gen. Lees TrOOps.
NAL i'ahy of the Fourth Virginia Regi-
'iN'ilpNd upon tne 9laCiS at the
f+2'iias Fortress ana Moro Caste.
~ spanish arillerists are inside The
Tli,hss oi'91sh lnfantrymen in the city have oeen
en,br,tWn Wn to space covering six blocks.
tcing the Caballoria wharf. the nal
ar6 ne ne residence of the military governor
nro1 'le nearby barracks for a few hun
-. soldiers. The embarkation of these
nrto auoard the transports Chateau La
o,sJoll. .'d stuttgart will take place before 10
Gen 0-morrow morning, leaving apt
undcr sslelIahos and his staff of fifteen
Coi elg protection of the Americans.
R.,a.- 'aeaIlao, chief of STAFF of Gen. RuIs
,i,no VINO has been confined for a long
was released to-day.
rived ~ oonh w Daniel Of Virginia ar
T1 'o-oay on the steamer Mascotte
for%' spanish royal march was PLAYED
'ga .i, Lees troops camps ol
has Ian 9aHd OF the Second Illinois Regiment
rnorrov. elected TO play al the palace to-
Ray.,I The band had never plaved the
trC5 ~ March before to-day and It prae-
o7q, nc nc air for hours. 1t viii also NAV