Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-05-19
CAUSE FOR ANXIETY
CUBAN SITUATION is REGARDED AS
=. VERY GRAVE

BY the Omcials At Washineton-D issat-
isfaction Attributed to the "soldiers
of Fortune in the Cuban Army Co
mez Notifies Brooke He VIII Not As
sist in Distributing the %, .ooo-Is
Diseusted With tho Action of Cuban
Omcers and Decides to Quit.
/ WASHINGTON, May 16.-High officials
in the war department are reluctant to
discuss the Cuban situation. The dis
patch announcing the retirement OF
Gomez was read with interest, but did
not cause much surprise among army
officers who are we'll informed about
the Cubans, especially those who are
known as 'soldiers of fortune and who
have been bitterly disappointed be-
cause the island was not turned over to
them Immediately after the Spanish
surrendered. There is an impression
also that the intention Of General
Brooke to see that the $4,000. 900 is dis
tributed among all the Cuban troops
has caused disappointment among the
many ''generals" and other high officials
who were evidently expecting to secure
a large share of the money.
The belief was expressed that the sit
uation in Cuba is serious and that care
full and diplomatic management will be
needed.
It was stated that no orders would be
issued to General Brooke, as he had
ample authority to deal with any situa-
ton which might arise. There seems
to be belief that General Gomez has
contributed to the delay in the pay
ment Of the money.
GENERAL GOMEZ is OUT.
Refuses to Act as Representative of the
Cuban Army.
HAVANA, May 16.-General Maxine
Gomez has Informed Governor General
Brooke that he could no longer act as
representative of the Cuban army in
the distribution Of the 100000 appro-
priated for the payment of the Cuban
troops.
General Gomez added that he had ar
rived at this decision with great reluc-
lance and with the most friendly feel
ing towards General Brooke personally
and officially, but he felt he could no
longer represent the Cuban army be-
cause cabal, composed of many of the
subordinate commanders, existed to op-
pose and if possible defeat the plans for
partitioning the money. He explained
that former members of the Cuban
military assembly led by Mayaz Rod
riguez, Manuel Sangailly, Juan Gaul-
berto and other malcontents who had
organized a majority Of the officers
against him, apparently, and though he
Gomez might persist and possibly
carry the payment to successful con-
.clusion, he was disguised and wished to
wash his hands Of the whole business.
Brooke Will Proceed Alone.
General Brooke expressed sympathy
with General Gomez in the position he
had taken; but, the American COM
mander added, if his decision was I'M
changeable, he would proceed to deal
with the question alone.
1t was then mutually agreed that Gen.
eral Gomez will issue manifesto to the
Cuban army. This document will be
prepared at once and will be submitted
to General Brooke. After it has been
issued, General Brooke may make
declaration concerning the manner in
which he will pro coed. He is deter
mined not to be trifed with. He has
the rolls Of the privates and non-com-
missioned officers, who are willing to
accept $75 each, and this amount will
be offered on the conditions previously
laid down. A forcible disarmament of
the Cuban troops will be the ultimate
procedure, provided the events of the
next two or three weeks show that such
action is necessary.