The Forrest City times., 1900-03-09

g. 1900 MO-
CUBA NEVER MORE TRANQUIL.
Persistent Reports of Discontcnt Absolutely Untrue, and Calcu-
 lated tO Do Harm.

Havana, March 1.-The frequent ru- mors cabled from the United States regarding possible uprisings in Cuba in the early future, are causing the press of the island to ask who is re- sponsible for these wonderful stories. The newspapers, without exception. declare that the people of Cuba never felt less like rising than they do at present.
 Counseling Moderation.
 Even the agitators against a contin- uance of American occupation have been ccunseling moderation of late, and the tenor of their recent speeches has been greatly modified. Indeed, the wish is everywhere expressed that the forthcoming elections may pass of without friction of any kind, as it is felt that just now the eyes of the world are turned toward Cuba in her efforts to attain self-government, and that any disturbances or even objec- tions on the part of the minority after the elections would be injurious to the future of Cuba.
 Com u,ents of the Prcss.
 The Lucha says:
 "Even if the people desired an up- rising they have not enough arms and ammunition, even to begin cne." The Cubano says:
 Presumably these reports are the tricks of certain American politician in order to get more United States troops into Cuba. This individual is trying to make it appear that the situ- ation is unsafe; whereas, the fact is, that just now the Cubans are the most peaceably disposed people in the world.'
 The Patria says:
 ''The recent reports from Washing ton to the effect that an uprising is imminent in Cuba we can only regard with wonder and ridicule. Cubans are not like the athletic people of Ken lucky, who shoot at the smallest provo cation. Nor is Cuba yet convinced that the joint resolution of congress is 2 dead letter.
 To Consider Ways and Means. The meeting recently summoned by Civil Governor Nunez to consider ways and means of making the receipts of the municipalities cover their expenses took place Tuesday, anll the mayors of the Province of Havana, including Senor la Costa, being present. Senor Nnnez told the meeting that as the mayors aspired to direct self-govern- ing municipalities they should make these municipalities self-supporting He pointed out that if the state had to pay deficits it would be impossible for the municipalities to enjoy local independence.
 Best Wa$ to Raise Funds. The mayors will hold another meet ing at an early date, when they will submit statements of the values of properties in their respective jurisdic- tions. At Tuesdays meeting it was ngreed that the bes. way to raise funds would be to tax the land in accordance with it's value and in accordance with the demand for it, as it is now done. Election Programme Issued. The presidents of the committees of the national party have issued pro- gramme for the coming elections. The document, which is 2 long one, says in part:
 "The national party considers the coming elections of transcendcnt i'm. portance. The Americans will watch the Cubans closely, and if the Cubans display good judgment in the conduct of elections the Americans will nu longer have any excuse for delaying the delivery of the island to the Gu. ban people,