Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-09


Robert p. Porter. the special commits
sioner of President Mckinley. has had
with Gen. Gomez, the latter cabled to
President Mckinley Thursday after
noon assuring him of his cooperation in
disbanding the Cuban army and in dis
tributing among the Cuban soldiers the
S3,0oo,ooO appropriated for the purpose
of enabling them TO return to their
homes. Gen. Gomez also telegraphed
to Maj. Gen. Brooke saying he would
accept the latter's invitation TO go to
Havana.
sImpIifes Matters.
The success of MIR. Porter's mission
greatly simplifes the returning of the
military Cubans 10 the pursuits of
peace.
In view of Gen. Gomez supposed prior
attitude of hostility towards the Unit
ed States. Mr.. Porter came here clothed
with absolute authority and the ten
der of the 100000 was practically a
verbal ultimatum. Had il not been ac-
cepted no more ultimatums would have
been made.
Mr.. Porter made plain the purpose
of the government and was gratitied at
the ready response of Gen. Gomez. The
conference took place at the house here
occupied by the Cuban general as his
headquarters since coming TO town
The Compnct.
In brief. the compact is as follows:
First-The Cuban officers in each province
shall assist the American officers in dis
tributing the funds
Second-That these officers shall at once
meet at some convenient point and devise
when and where the settlements are TO be
made and arrange any other details
Third-That the sum paid 10 each man
shall not be regarded part payment OF
salary or wages due for service rendered,
but 10 facilitate the disarmament of the
army, as a relief OF suffering and an aid
in getting the people To work.
Fourth-The Cubans shall surrender
their arms to the Cuban assembly or 10 its
representatives.
Fifth-The committee on distribution
shall use its best endeavors 10 distribute IL
among the population so that all may Sc
cure work.
sixth-That the 100000 shall be placed
subject to the order of Gen. Brooke and
that action in the matter shall be imme-
date
Gomez to the President
Immediately after the conference
Gen. Gomez wrote the following letter
to President Mckinley in Spanish:
Republic Of Cuba. Headquarters OF the
Army. Remedies. Feb |. 1899 President
Mckinley, Washington: 1t has been a
great pleasure TO me to confer with your
commissioner, Mr. Porter introduced by
my friend. Quesada. and am now aware
of and pleased with your wishes In a
short time ] shall go TO Havana and con-
fer with Gen. Brooke. so that everything
will go well. Following your advice.
~tructing cuba.
tsignedD "MAXIMo GOMEZ.
General
Ills Letter to Porter.
Immediately after writing he ietter
to President Mckinley ten Gomez
addressed the following letter 10 Mr.
Porter:
Republic OF Cuba. Headquarters ~ the
Army. Remedies Feb. Hon Robert B.
Porter-Dear Sir: Your visit has enlight-
ened our path and what we have spoken
encourages me 10 20 10 Havana. so thai
by comforting with Gen. Brooke may aid
in directing the unsettled affairs Of this
country. BE kind enough to say 10 Presi-
dent Mckinley that / am grateful for his
kind regards. I shall do all IN my power to
maintain public order. helping TO apply the
constitution OF the republic so that Cuba
may be really free and independent. and
wishes and my own.
''MAXIMO GOMEZ. General"
Each Mans share.
At the rate Of % it viii amount 10
81 200 900. or nearly S1oe FOR each man
in the Cuban army as estimated by the
delegation from the Cuban military as
sembly which vent 10 Washington in
December and has recently returned TO
Cuba. The late Gen. CaliXto Garcia told
President Mckinley this amount would
be satisfactory.
Gomez l. Thanked.
Havana. Feb. 4.-The following mes
sage from President Mckinley was re-
ceived by Robert r. Porter Friday
morning. and was transmitted TO Gen.
Maxine Gomez;
''IIon. Robert p. Porter. Havana; The
president sends his hearty congf Affiliations
and thanks for your dispatch. Convey his
cordial greetings to Gen. Gomez and his
grateful appreciation Of the generals frank
and friendly message. The cooperation Of
Gen. Gomez in the pacifcatiOn Of Cuba
will be OF the greatest value FOR both peO-
pies.
(Sigaed) JOHN HAY.
Secretary Of State"