The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10
CUBA NEVER MORE TRANQUIL.
Absolutely Untrue. and Calcu- -,
lated to Do Harm.

Havana, March 7.-1he frequent ru-
mors cabled from the United States
regarding possible uprisings in Cuba
in the "early future, In 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. d: .. =" go ="
L.. ;. Counselink ModcrnNon..
l. Even. the asitators against a .~contin>
uance, of American occupation have
been ccunselihg moderation OF late,
and the tenor of their recent speeches
has been greatly modified: Indeed, ths
wish is everywhere expressed that the
forthcoming elections may pass off
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-govcrnment, and
that any disturbances or even oblec-
| tions on the part of the minority after
| the elections would be injurious to the
future of Cuba.
l. Comments Of The Press.
The Lucia says:
Sven if the people desired an up
rising they have not enough arms and
ammunition ever to begin cne."
The Cubano says:
PRESUMABLY these reports are the
| tricks of a certain American politician
in order to get more United States
troops into Cuba. This individual is
trying to make it appear that the situ-
| alton is unsafe; whereas, the fact is.
| that Just now the Cnbans are the o
~peaceably disposed people in the
world"
The Patria says:
The recent reports from Washing
ton to the effect that ar uprising is
imminent in Cuba we can only regard
with wonder and ridicnle. Cubans are
not like the athletic people of Ken
lucky, who shoot Mt the smallest provo
caticn. Nor is Cuba yet convinced that
the Joint resolution of congress is a
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, anil the mayors of
The Province of Havana, including
Senior Ia Costa, being present. Senior
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 Why to Raise Funds.
The mayors will mold another meet
ing at an early date, when they will
submit statements of the values of
properties in their respective jurisdic-
tons. Az Tuesdays meeting it was
agreed that the hes. way 20 raise funds
would he to tax the land in accordance
with its 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 Il pro-
gramme for the coming elections. The
document, which is 4 long one, say2 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 no
longer have any excuse for delaying
the delivery Of the island to the Gu
ban people,
THE LAYTON FUND CLOSED.