The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-09-10
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IMPRESSIONS OF THEIR TRIP

a prominent Cuban. a loyal Catholic: IL
church and state are to be forever sepa-
rate In Cuba and We are to have lree
church and n free state, then the legal
status OF the Roman Catholic church ana
It's right to hold the property II claims
becomes one of the matters most vital Oh
internal policy the people of Cuba must
deal with All the millions of dollars
of property held or claimed by the church
i'm Cuba was built up by their toll and
money Church property does not, as in
the United States represent the voluntary
gifts of those people who DeheVe III anu
support the church. Were that the case
there would be no possible question as 10
ownership But this property represents
the authority of the state under the Gu
order The very fact that the church IN
itiates the contention is an admission OF
the states claim. Is 1t not fact that
the state created much of this property
and gathered the money to do II from the
people through the usual channels com
mon to governments, its tax collectins
power? The fact that devout Catholics
may have made voluntary contributions In
some Instances to the fund does not affect
the main issue. Such special cases should
he considered apart on their merits. The
state built churches. monastertes, etc.,
out OF the insular funds. 1t paid bishops
and other functionaries out OF the same
funds. That the state had the right to
so use its money is not questioned. The
state also built forts and palaces out OF
the same money. and that the state owns
these properties IL unquestioned. The
church was department of the govern
ment supported. If not administered, by
the state. The two were i'm a sense part
ners. and the state furnished the capital
I'm large part. The partnership has been
~ oh no
ably divided. The state forced the divi-
sion and behold. the church claims all the
property. III wise. Cuba Will give free
dom and protection to all churches. but
she will he controlled nor dictated TO by
none. If the church were stripped Of
everything except what 1t is fairly en-
titled TO and thrown upon the voluntary
charity of those who believe I'm II and
wish 10 support IT, II would be reduced
to that sphere OF moral and spiritual in
fiuence which is the peculiar field of re-
ligious activity and which should Ill the
hands and heart of any pure. spiritual or
ganization %
Truly. Cuba has her hands full. for be-
sides Internal political dissension. she has
n powerful organization to combat. and
the end is not yet.
Little Cuba has taken IA premiums at
the Paris exposition. and that speaks well
disastrous war. who for 4cJ years was In
bondage. 1 met a happy man yesterday.
a fan dealer on Obispo street. who had
taken prize for tho finest exhibit OF
fans At the exposition. | don't doubt he
deserved II. for his store is a delightful
place to visit. In small space he can
shows more variety OF fans. all artistic,
from those worth hundreds of dollars
down TO 20 cents. than any OF the man.
moth shops in New York or Chicago The
fan is the invariable adjunct TO the Gu
ban woman's toilet, and they have
grace all their own. derived from their
Spanish progenitOrs. OF welding II. Tho
pretty effect Of having the fan attached
To the wrist. from jeweled bracelet or SIM
pie ribbon circlet. has been In vogue with
them for many years. and the way old
and young senoras or senoritaS can make
play with that fan is remarkable.
There is very great disparity In prices
here. The necessities of life are generally
dearer than with us. while the luxuries
are In many Instances cheaper. Diamonds
ana precious stones generally, they tell
me. are cheaper there than in any coun-
try. one reason being that there is no
duty on them. and they have expert dia-
mond cutters i'm the island. Tiffany IS
not cNccllcd in beauty and cOstliness of
jewels anywhere, / hear. but there are
places In Havana which can make a fair
second to him in the matter or Jewels
though OF course not IN the display OF
other matters in which he excels. Lace
Is also cheap I'm Havana, real valen-
ciennes. maltese. mechlin, etc. All those
beautiful Spanish laces likewise, are
found here in profusiOn. and selling much
cheaper than with Us. Wine Is cheap.
good wine at that. But furniture. china
and glassware. hardware, etc. are very
expensive. House rent is eXorbitant. /
pay So for one furnished room per
month. That includes attention and
lights. and it IS on the Prado, in one Of
the best houses. but habitual room any
where I'm the city. furnished, costs at
least 500 n month.
Two hundred and twenty-odd cases of
yellow fever Is the record for the month
Of August. Three Americans died within
twenty feur hours last week. Conditions
are not improving and we may expect
continued increase until ,UId weather.
General Lee goes this week to join his
family in Virginia. to remain couple Of
months. on his return he will bring his
family back. where they will again open
their delightful home I'm Marianao. Cen
cral Wood and official party reach ia-
Vana tonight. having spent n busy three
weeks and on tho whole profitable ones.
The political. business and military situa-
ton throughout the island has been care
fully studied by General Wood. His pop
ularit,. Is in no way declined. and the
end of HIS year Of probation Is approach
ing which. while filled with hard work
and many trials. still has not a shadow
of trust betrayed on his part or duty un
done however irksome. He is wonder
ful man.
a transport from Porto Rico arriaed
here Yesterday. bringing General Davis,
the governor general his wife and others.
who were brought ashore by Colonel
Scott and entertained AZ the palace.
Company ! Of the First infantry. has
sailed on the Mcclellan. This company
was at Guanaiav when the yellow fever
broke out and could not leave with the
balance Of the regiment. Captain Car
ringtOn. a Georgia boy from Milledge-
Vile is in command.