Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-05-02


been sent to the United States from Ha-
vana. Things have been cabled here which
had not the slightest foundation in fact.
which described strained relations between
the representatives Of the United States
and those Of the Cuban people. Everything
has been harmonious since went to Cuba
and the convention now In session Is a
thoroughly representative one.
Knew Desires OF United States.
Before the Plat amendment was
passed by congress the Cubans knew the
desires of this government on the issues
which the amendment contain, because
they were submitted to them through the
ment of naval stations are the two things
which they don't properly comprehend,
and think that when they are fully ex-
planned IN Washington the only indication,
of difference of opinion will have been
removed.
Only Two Questions Unsettled.
There are really but two great ques-
lions yet to be settled One is the reduction
q the duty on sugar and the other is the
passage Of the constitution. One is eco
nomic and the other political, yet, in q
measure. they are akin. After the consti-
tuition has been properly framed and
adopted the economic question will disap-s
pear. as there must be great reduction
in the duty on sugar Then Cuba will be
prosperous and its relations with the Unit
ed States settled on solid basis. That will
end the whole difficulty and in "a hours
the country can be turned over to the rep
resentatives chosen by the Cuban people.
To-day all the departments on the island
are practically in the hands of the Cubans,
who have been instructed as to how things
can be managed, and when the time arrives
all We will have to do will be to take re-
ceipt for the money on hand.
Every Dollar Accounted For.
cat the request of congress we have ac-
counted for every dollar expended in the
Improvement of Cuba since the military
forces have been in charge Of the island.
and we hold the receipts for these expendi-
lures. There never was such an accurate
accounting demanded before, and 1t has
been complied with. There was some
trouble in the post Office at first. but the
Rathburne-Neely cases have been thor
oughly worked up and the men will be
brought to trial in May. The bonds Of these
men have been forfeited and will have to
be PAID
Communion Arrives.
Washington, April 25.-The commits
sion of five delegates to the Cuban
constitutional convention, consisting
of Domingo Mendez Capote. Petro E.
Betancourt, Rafael M. Portuondo,
Diego Tamayo and Pedro Gonzalez
Llorente, who were sent to Washing
ton to confer with the president re-
garding Cuban relations with this
country, arrived here Wednesday
morning, together with an interpreter,
and representatives of the Havana
press.
Welcomes the Cubans.
Washington, April 2O.-The Cuban
delegation from the convention franz
ing constitution for the new island
republic saw President Mckinley yes
terday and there were introductions
and formal exchange Of express
sions of friendship between the Unit
ed States and Cuba. When the presi-
dent met the delegates he referred
to the Cuban situation only in gen.
eral way, and suggested that the del
egates confer fully with Secretary
Root, who has an intimate knowledge
of Cuban affairs. After the formali-
ties at the white house, the dele
gates went to the war department
and conferred with Secretary Root.
In the evening they attended state
dinner given in their honor by the
president.
Cabinet Dlscusses Cuba.
Washington. April 27.-The cabinet
devoted its session yesterday to the
discussion of the questions touching
the relations between Cuba and the
United States, and it was the gen.
eral impression among the members
that no promises could be held out to
the Cubans beyond those contained in
the Plat amendment. The admins
tration will stand by the act Of con-
gress. but At the same time do every
thing possible to clear the minds Of
the Cubans of prejudice and sus-
picion against that act. The visitors
urc deeply impressed by the atten-
tions shown them In Washington.
hoeues' Galleries OF Steamships.
New York. April 27.-A rogue's gal
lery of card sharps is to be provided by
the New York police, to be hung in |
the card room of each Of the big