New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
GOMEzs LATEST ANN0uN CEMENT
FAvoRs AN AMERICAN PRoTECToRATE UN
TIL. THERE IS A STABLE CUBAN
GOVERNMENT.


Havana, April 19-General Maxine Gomez
has determined TO announce TO the people of
Cuba his support of an American protectorate
until such time a stable Independent govern
nent may be founded. This announcement
would have been made tomorrow had he been
able to work upon the manifesto to-day. but
that was impracticable because he passed the
entire time with his two sons and his daughter.
who sails for San Domingo tomorrow.
General Gomez made it known that he in
tends taking this step after consulting the views
Of the leading men in his following. He is con-
tent 10 cooperate with the Americans until the
island is pacifed, the rural police organized, the
Cuban sodery at work and lnsuar reconstruc-
tion far advanced. No definite period for the
occupation by the Americans will be men
toned. but the manifesto will favor cessation
Of the agitation for the immediate withdrawal
Of the United States troops The declaration
will be worded to retain the support Of
those who desire independence, yet will illus
trate the necessity OF American assistance. Gov
ernor- General Brooke Is aware OF the purposes
Of Gomez. and has talked with him about them.
The announcement will include a recital OF the
personal views Of the Cuban Commander-in
Chief regarding the 100000 On this point he
will say that he favors buying plantations and
factories In which soldiers could hold stock.
drawing wages and dividends: but. the SOL
diers need shoes, clothing and something to tide
over immediate necessities, the money should be
paid ont now
ADVOCATING ANNEXATION.
Five Havana newspapers now advocate an
nexation to tire United States. Eel Reconcen-
trado" prints to-day n caricature OF Gomez
,ba of Sa
and Cuba and flying the American flag Tho
paper asks What next"
General Alexandra Rodriguez "a the new
Chief of Police will have command Of a larger
force than he ever had before-900 men In Ha-
vana and 300 rurales AS he possesses the
power to dismiss or appoint. unrestraned by
statutes or boards he can make the force per-
sonaly devoted to himself. AS the largest and
most compact body Of Cubans. armed ana as
ciplined, located in the capital. the police Wouiu
be q powerful political weapon should .ne
Americans withdraw. The latter believe, how
ever. that the new chief will use his position
with moderation and fairness. He speaks Eng
IN HOT PURSUIT OF BANDITS
The Cuban General Delgado, who with four
bands OF Cubans has been out In search OF ban
dts since Sunday has telegraphed General
Gomez and General Lee that he has FOUND d
hand and is in hot pursuit of them. General
Lee sent a company OF the 9TH Cavalry. unoer
Captain Sickle. to join them.
The contract for the electric lighting OF ma
vana has been given TO Messrs DUBOIS & pou
LANCER who will construct an sooooV pant
Sc 600 was deposited cash guarantee
At Cienfuegos the police arrested an A1heti- -.
can soldier His companions attempted 10
,ascua hin, which brought more police ana SOL
dIers to the scene and provoked a general nght'
several shots were fred but only one person
vas hurt. This was Chinaman who was cross
ing the street at the time and received hra bo
Inrgensen bullet in his leg. The soldier WHO WHO
Soa hasn arrested and another who had nred
Leaned and ran into the barracks. The ponce
endeavored TO follow, but the sentinel retuseu ,"
.,or, admittance thus provoking bitter fee,ins
,.'e' =, AZ rnhs HE that there will be further diin-
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