New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-30
CUBANS COME FORWARD.
A RUSH OF EX-INSURGENTS FOR THE
AMERICAN PAY.
ALI. OPPOSITION BREAKS DOWN IN HAVANA
-DIsBANDMENT MAKING PROGRESS.

Havana. May 29.-To-day's incidents in con-
nection with the payment OF the Cuban troops
entitled to apply here for share in the Ameri-
can gratuity have effectually killed off the oppo-
siton to the receipt of the bounty by privates.
In American military circles II is considered
that fine start has been made and that the
opposition Is defeated
Three hundred privates arrived during the
day to apply for payment; but though Lieu
tenant-CQlonel George NJ. Randall Of the Sth
United States Infantry, the Commissioner su-
perintending the distribution here kept his Of
fee open from 10 a. m. TO D. m, only IL could
be paid during thet interval. each man took
up several minutes. Many who brought arms
were not on the rolls at all. Ninety-nine rifles
were surrendered, most Of the applicants declin-
ing to take any chances In turning the weapons
over to the Mayor of Havana, evidently believ-
ing It would be better to give them direct TO
the Americans.
An day 1t was virtually impossible to get
through the front door Of the office unless tne
sentry cleared the way. The Cuban ohicers'
who, the first day. tried to discourage any
who were disposed TO apply, finding now tnat
the tide of feeling has turned. are Offering all
the assistance possible to Colonel Randall
MANY WILL HAVE TO WAIT.
At the conclusion of the days work there
were more than two hundred who had not been
heard. These will have to wait until after the
return of the paycar on June Is, when there
will probably be extra days assigned for Ha-
vana-
Tomorrow morning the paycar VIII leaVe
Havana. carrying money, Colonel Randall. his
escort, a physician and the paymasters. One
thousand posters were sent this afternoon into
the Province OF Pinar del Rio TO announce the
places and dates of payment General BROOKE
gave the order for printing, and Sehor Domingo
Mendez Capote Secretary Of the Government,
sent special messengers to affix the notices In
prominent places.
General Pedro Delgado, commanding the Gu
ban forces around Guanajay called his men To-
gether to-day, told them they were disbanded'
and ordered them to take their arms and go
home. OF the 200 men some thirty, VINO were
mounted on ponies, said they would ride 10 ha-
vana and get their money Thereupon Delgado
who was formerly a notorious bandit, called
upon the rest 10 draw up in line and to shoot
any man who took the road TO Havana The
thirty mounted men gloomly dispersed. They
will have an opportunity to receive their shares
later.
1t Is said that most Of the Cubans, who
though having arms did not figure In the mus
ter-rolls when they applied for payment were
furnished with the weapons by friends at GUIANA
bacoa where many arms had been stored with
keepers of grocery shops by people who had
purchased them from the Spanish guerlas and
volunteers. These were given out to enable the
holders to secure shares in the American gra-
tuity. Some Cpbans undoubtedly entitled 10
payment have also obtained arms from the
ND
weapons that they used during the war.
DIsBANDING THE CUBANs.
The disbanding OF the troops continues
Twelve hundred men. under the command or
General Jacinto Hernandez who were en-
camped at San Jose de las Lajas. about twenty
one miles from Havana. have been mustered
out They received certificates Of service re-
deemable under the first Cuban Government
Some Of these men in the Cuban service
three and half years. One party of eighty.
living in Santa Clara. started Immediately for
their homes The horses of many. however.
have died of disease or been killed and con-
seQuently most Of the men go home by trains
on which they have free passage.
Mator-General Ludlow Military Governor OF
the Department of Havana, has been not a little
annoyed at the appearance in the United States
Of letters written by private individuals here
and Of editorial comment upon them, seeming
to place upon him the responsibility for certain
municipal regulations in Havana which did not
originate with him. These communications and
articles refer mainly to such civic orders as
bear upon smoking in streetcars. smoking In
theatres and the costume to be worn by the
working classes in public places. lie says that
the Mayor and Council Of Havana nave almost
the same civic liberty enjoyed in any American
city although the island Is under military RUE.
AS a matter of form. all orders issued by the
civilian authorities must have the final approval
of the Military Governor; but General Ludlow
points out that he would not think, except under
extraordinary conditions Of vetoing any order
Iieves the largest liberty should be allowed to
Cubans. and that they should have every OPP
portunity to show their ability to govern them
selves. Thus far he has issued only four orders,
none Of which could have emanated from the
civil authorities, the principal two DelnS the
order prohibiting the serving OF liquor TO SOL
diers. and the order nullifs ing the concession 70
the OReilly family relative 10 the taA OH cd'''c
killed In Havana.
Major John c. Davis. chief surgeon has asked
the Mayor, Sehor Perfecto Lacoste. TO dlrect
ten DAYS quarantine in the case OF all cattle
arriving here, owing TO the existence or Texas
fever 49, -, , ,.,.
svsten, OF giving Americans preference in the
Custom House" 1t publishes list or places
incumbents and salaries and says that the pest
iobs are given 10 Yankees. especially Neoras,,
kans THE natives or MI MelhloJoi.o 80"
saws La Discussion" ARE protected by an % aa-
mnistration which is a sad reminder or Spain
Government"
TO OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY.
Memorial Day WIFI be observed by the On'teu
States military and naval forces here Appro-
priate ceremonies have been arranged ana tne
wreck of the United States battle-ship Maine.
the graves in Colon Cemetery and thTss en,gers S'
Samp Columbia will be decorated with movers, ~
Iio IaiuP tha afternoon General Brooke and his
staff Will go by special train to Camp Coiumoia'
GOOD SANITARY OUTLOOK IN CUBA
Washington. May 9.-The report OF oeloia a.
rroole from Havana Of no deaths In the z''h req
men, ls a matter OF congratulation TO inc amy
Medical Department. Tho sanitary outlook IN CuDa
,s set forth In considerable detail IN ie,'et ~