The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-03
CAPTAIN-GENERAL SHEDS
TEARS


CAPTAIN-G GENERAL SHEDS
TEARS
Meanwhile the Spanish officials were
saying farewell to their nations seat Of
power in the New World Turning to
his officers, General Castellanos said,
with tears in his eyes:
Gentlemen, | have been in more bat
ties than l have hairs on my head, and
my self-possession has never failed me
until to-day. Adieu, gentlemen, adieu."
Then, with arms upraised, the cap
tain-general moved swiftly toward the
stairway, escorted by General Chaffee
and followed by his staff AS he crossed
the plaza a number of American ladies
who were standing in the balcony of the
barracks, waved their handkerchiefs and
General Castellanos responded by bow
ing and kissing his hand to them.
At the corner of the plaza, with tears
in his eyes, he turned to take final
look at the palace. He could see the
American Generals on the balcony.
Without a word he turned sharply in
the direction of the wharf. At the dock
Generals Clous and Chaffee bade him
farewell and the retiring captain-general
boarded the Spanish transport Rabat,
on which he viii proceed to Matanzas,
preparatory to leaving for Spain.
AMERICANS IN CONTROL.
Havana, Jan. 2.-The people of Ha-
vana are in a joyful mood to-day, in
spite of the disappointment experienced
over the fact that the projected festivi-
ties have been postponed. The resent
ment quickly subsided and gave place
to composure.
The city was tranquil last night.
Major General Brooke'S impression of
Cuba are pleasing. He regards the
people as being emotional, mild and
orderly.
Americans are now conducting the GUS
toms, postoffce and telegraphs, in fact
all public business with Spanish and
Cuban employees.
Colonel Bliss, the American collector
of customs, has been instructed by the
authorities at Washington not to APP
point Americans to subordinate places in
this or the other custom houses. Only
Cubans are to be appointed.
After the General takes up his head
quarters in the place, Mrs Brooke will
arrange series of social functions. The
headquarters for the present will be at
the Generals hotel.
Generals Brooke and Ludlow see
many of the prominent Cubans. They
are easily accessible and wish to make
wide personal and official acquaint-
ance.
AS the civil police is slowly formed the
American troops will be sent into the
country.
The batteries of the Second artillery
have been landed from the United States
transport Chester. One battery was sent
to MORO Castle; another is garrisoned at
Cabanas fortress, a third is stationed
near the place and the other three batter
les are camped at Vedado.
The United States transport Saratoga
arrived here to-day from Charleston, S.
c., with the Third Nebraska regiment
on board.
Twenty-Five Cuban horsemen, well
mounted and armed, joined the parade
at the Prado, rode to Central
Park and debouched into a side street
They aroused considerable enthusiasm.
Three blue jackets from the Texas, at
about half past twelve yesterday, rowed
to the wreck of the Maine and hoisted
a large Stars and Stripes to the peak
of the wreck. The flag was saIuted by
the shipping in the harbor.
An immense American flag was also
hoisted on top of the 200-foot shears at
the naval dock, where it could he seen
for miles around.