The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
RESIGNATION OF JUDGES
THE JUDICIARY GIVING GENERAL
BROOKE MUCH TROUBLE.
Incidents of the American Occupation
of the IsIand-GencIaI Wood Re-
turning to the United States.

HAVANA, JAN 3.-Gen. Maxine Gomez.
from his camp 200 miles westward, near
Narciso, has addressed a proclamation TO
the Cuban army advising against disband-
ing until the proceedings at Washington
regarding the pay of the insurgent troops
have been completed. 1t is dated Dec. p
and is, in part, as follows:
THE moment has arrived to give a pub
lie explanation of my conduct and my pan
poses, which are always in accord with
my sense of duty to the country 1 serve.
The Americans. tacitly our allies, have ter
minated the war with Spain and signed a
treaty Of peace. L believed it was my duty
not to move for any political or other OBJ
1ect from the spot where l had drawn my
sword so long as the enemies of the army
had not completely evacuated the island.
My presence elsewhere would have disturbed
the repose and calmness necessary to con-
solidate peace; nor ought 1 to have caused
the Cubans trouble by unnecessary mani
festations during the jubilee
1.-The period of transition is terminated; the
army OF the enemy is abandoning the coun-
try; the sovereignty of the great United
States is beginning, as stipulated in the pro-
tocol, over all the island. But Cuba is not
yet free or independent Self-government is
not yet constituted. For that reason we
must dedicate ourselves to bringing about
the disappearance of the cause for American
intervention. But above everything else, IN
the spirit Of justice to the Cuban army, it
is necessary that before the liberators Of the
people can dissolve, as a guarantee of order,
that the debt which the country owes to its
soldiers should be satisfied. Awaiting this
result. l remain in my present position, al
ways ready to help the Cubans finish the
work to which 1 have dedicated my life"
Major General Brooke had a long con-
ference to-day with Generals Butler, Wade
and Clous regarding Cuban administration.
The judiciary of the island is in state Of
confusion. Many judges have resigned and
others are about to do so. The new pro-
vincial governors are not able to fill va
cancies quickly, because they do not know
the character OF the applicants. As a re-
suit the trials of persons under criminal ac-
cusations will be necessarily delayed
A deputation from the municipal council
called to-day upon Major General Ludlow,
military governor of the department Of Ha-
vana, to offer the resignation Of the council.
General Ludlow asked its members to retain
their positions, as existing conditions re-
ouired the assistance of all, without dis
tinction of nationality.
INDIANIANS PUNISHED.
Acting under Major General Lees direc-
ton, Colonel Durbin decided to-day to pun
ish Companies L and G, CT the one hundred
and-sixty-first Indiana Volunteer Regiment,
with three days consignment on bread and
water, for displaying Cuban flags in TIE
parade on Sunday, but the commissioned Of
fcers Of the companies petiioned that they
might receive all The punishment themselves.
This was agreed to, and aa orde- issued con-
fning them to quarters for week.
General Ludlow has caused several pri-
vate houses to be searched for arms Eight
cen rifles were seized at No. 40 Compostele
street and eight rifles were taken in house
on Tenienterey street. The searches were
made in the middle of the night and were
submitted to quietly.
The American military commissioners are
pleased with the honorable conduct Of Gen.
Castellanos and sympathize with him. They
will probably make representation 70
President Mckinley, suggesting some recog-
milton of the Spanish commanders conduct.
Generals Wade and Butler viii sail for
Tampa on Saturday and Brigadier General
Clous and Captain Hart for New York di-
rect.
AS General Butler was driving on La
Grena street last evening he saw Chinese
shoot his mistress in the head and run
away The general hastily sent two Anaeri-
can soldiers in pursuit but before the
Chinese could be captured he stabbed HIM
self in the heart.
The United States transport Michigan.
from Savannah, Ga, on Dec. 81, with two
battalions of the Third Nebraska, has ar
rived here.
The Spanish transports Fulda and san
Francisco are coalng here preparatory to
going TO Matanzas. kilograms received from
AIatanzas announce the arrival there Of Gen.
CastelIanos, who viii not leave his ship The
United States flag was hoisted at Matanzas
on Sunday.
The sugar centrals of Havana and Ma
tanzas provinces started grinding cane yes
terday.
Col W. H. Mabrey, Of the First Texas
Regiment, is dying of cerebro-spinal menin-
gifts. with which he was attacked on Satur-
day last. Al a consultation OF surgeons az
the Ouemados camp, where the colonel Is
being cared for, hope Of his recovery was
given up. Colonel Aabrey was recommended
by Generals Lee and Keifer few days ago
for appointment TO the regular army.
Next Friday. Jan. 6. being holiday here's
there viii be q regatta for the American
men-of-war boats under the joint manage
ment OF the American Club anG commits
tee headed by c. l. Childs, the banker.
Prizes viii be given by the squadron COM
mittee. OF which Captain Sigshee is chair
man. the owners Of the yacht Coronet. tbs
American Club and the local bankers.
Further investigation of the palace shows
that il viii not be habitable for General and
Mrs. Brooke until the plumbing has been
overhauled and the whole place repainted
and replastered. This work viii cake ~