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New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
CONDITIONAL GIFT BY ROCKEFELLEB

oberlin, Ohio JAN Sit announced in
chapel this afternoon that John ID. Rockefeller had
sgnihed through ]. W. Cowles OF Cleveland a trus-
tee of Oberlin College his willingness 10 give SaOe Ooo
toward endowment fund of 100000 now being
raised for the college. provided the entire amount
shall be raised by the first of next year.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
THE DEM0cRATIC CLUB RECEPTION

The annual reception OF the Democratic Club
will be held tonight at the clubhouse No. 617
Fifth-ave. Several theatrical people. who have
volunteered. Will give programme Of vaudeville
and music and other interesting features are
promised; Register Isaac Fromme is committee
in charge
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
NEW OFFICIAL FOR cUB4 RAI1wAv

Montreal, Jan. 25-R. G., Ward, formerly with
the southern Railway. was to-day appointed man
aser OF construction OF the Cuba Railway Com
RanX' succeeding the late Frank Brothers Sir
Milham Ean Horne. president Of the company. left
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
LECTURE AT THE D. K. z. cLrB

There was a dinner Of the graduates of the
Chapter of the D. X. E. Fraternity last evening
at the d. K. z. Club. No. West Thirty-hrst-st
After the dinner Roswell B. Burchard. one OF the
graduates, gave a description of his journey
through Egypt and up the Nile. illustrated by a
large number of views.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
HARTEF J. HURD DEAD.

LUMBER DEALER IN BUFFALO AND ONCE 4.
PROMINENT POLITICIAN
Buffalo Jan. 25 (SpeciaD.-Harvey j. Hurd, Of the.
lumber firm Of Hurd Bros doing business IN this
city died this afternoon at his home in Elma after
a brief Illness. Mr. Hurd born in Elma on Feb
ruary 2S 1879. and was educated at the Buffalo
Academy and Cornell University. In 1877 he was
elected to the Legislature, and served In the AS
semhly for four years. He was prominent In canal
affairs and materially aided IN the movement 20
abolish tolls on the canal He at time
member OF the Republican State COMMITTEES. He
was a member OF the Buffalo Merchants IunlberI
and Builders exchanges.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
ELEVENTH SECTION.
THE PREPARATION. THE SANCTION AND PRoMU1
CATION OF THE LAW

a The initiative action of all laws pertains 70
either Of the two coegslative bodies except in the
cases specified In the constitution " ~
Cd Every project of law that NAV have reraivea
the approval or the Senate and the House of Rep
resentatives shall be, before II becomes law pre-
sented 10 the President Of the republic Should the
latter approve the same, he will sign it, if not he
t'iI snam return H. with his Objections the legs-
iatiVe BODY that recommended it, which body shall
in turn spread the objections m fuli nnon
the minutes, and will again discuss the proiect
IL, after this second discussion two-thirds ~ rbe
members OF the eolegislative body should vote in
iaVor OF the project IL shall be sent together y;tb
the objections Of the President. to the Other BODY
Htnch shall discuss " In a like manner and ~ tbs
iatter should approve il by like majority q sbaI
oeeome law IN every case the vote shall he
taken by recording the names of memhsrs IL
Stnln a ten days excluding holidays the President
sheil not have returned the project of The Ia u,
presented TO him. the shall become a Ia " Ia
Tke ,.ks manner as II the President had signed r.
whenever Congress should take a vote u6on nv
law within the last ten days OF its sessions anS
ne ne PRESIDENT should have objections to sanctinn
he same ns shali be under Obligations to imme
latter may remain in session until the aforaSsiS
perloa mas expired. and should he not do SO the
law shall ue considered as sanctioned = - ~
CD NO project of law. after being wholly re-
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
EIGHTH SECTION.
HSA''1 II oEClION
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND ITS IN
HERENT POWERS

a. The House Of Representatives shall be COM
posed or one representative for every 25 o0 inhab-
tants or fraction of more than 1900 elected for
period OF four years. by direct vote and IN the
manner prescribed by law
90 One-half of the House of Representative
shall he elected every two years.
'3l TO he Representative the following quail
hcations are required: To be a native born or
natlIraiiZsd Cuban citizen the naturalized citizen
TO have been such for period of not less than
eight years to have attained the age of twenty
hVe years. and to be in the full enjoyment of all
civil and political rights
% The inherent powers OF the House Of Renre-
senfatiVes shall be follows:
FTst-Io file an accusation before the Sen
ate against the President of the Republic
Tor violation Of the Constitution or OF the
laws. committed in the exercise of his
duties. provided that two-thirds of the
Representatives should resolve in secret
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
RICE WILL CASE ADJOTPyFD

When the motion for the appointment of a tenn
pcrary administrator of the estate of William
Marsh Rice was called yesterday In Surrogate
Fitzgerald's chambers the hearing was adj
Journed by consent 10 January o.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
SEVENTEEN NEW SMALLPOX CASES
GLovERsvILLE HAS sIxTEEN AND y sUsUEs OF
SYRACUSE ONE

Albany. Jan. 25.-The health officer Of Glovers-
VILE to-day reported the State Board Of Health
that there sixteen cases Of what is believed TO
be smallpox In that city The exact nature OF tne
disease has not as YET been determined put thS
persons who have IL have been quaranttRed-
Syracuse, " y, Jan. "a case of smallpox was
discovered at Solvay. suburb, to-day Tha victim
IS Bert De Witt who had been employed at the
Milk Assoca tion, in this city. where the two local
cases originated.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
SIXTEEN cHISAMES ORDERED DEPoRrED

Marshal NJ ID. Rubin left here tonight under or
ders from Attorney General John ". CRISES 20
take fourteen Cinnamon from Utica and two from
Albany and conduct them to San Francisco 70.
deportation They had entered the state 1ron
Canada at Malone in violation of the Exclusion act
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
SECOND SECTION.
REoUIREMENTs FOR cITIzENsHIP-METHops O
LOSING AND REGAINING IT-DUTIEs

Chan citi-nns

The following are Cuban citizens.
o. All persons born within or outside Cuban Ter
Fitory Of Cuban parents. ., -,
% The children foreign parents born IN, IN me e
their majority. inscribe themselves as Cnbahs III
the proper register. .,,-. ,-..,..--
(86 Those persons who were born outside OF Cu5an
Territory Of Cuban parents who had lost Cuban
riff7enship rrovided that attaining their ma
foritv they inscribe in the proper register .
az Those foreigners who have belonged 10 Ile
lfberating army and who residing in CUBA CAIN
Cuban citizenship WITHIN SIX months loiLoWhS ble
prOmtI CATION Of The constitution.
81 Those Africans who may nave been slaves N
Cuba and also those who were emanclpateo ana
referred to in Article XIII of the treaty between
Spain and England, June Is. lA3a.
90 The Spanards residing in cuban territory on
April 1899 who shall not have inscribed theln-
selves as Spaniards up 10 April II, 1890 go,
a. Foreigners who have been domiclle IN Z una
since January / 1899, provided they demand Cuban
ritizensbip within six months following the promul-
cation Of the constitution or In case or minors
within six months after attaining majority ,
81 Foreigners after five years residence IN the
territory Of the republic who Obtain NATURALIZATION
papers in accordance with the laws.
rRor-sDs FOR FORGETTING CUBAN CITIZENSHIP.
o. BY securing naturalization papers in a foreign
rountTy.
q By accepting position under another gov
prnmenf without the consent Of Congress
e. T3y entering into the military or naval service
sof any foreign Power without the aforesaid con-
y Cuban citizenship may be regained in accordance
efth the provisions which the law may establish
DUTIES OF ALL CUBAN CITIZENS
a. To serve in arms according 10 the require
ments of the law.
G21 To contribute TO public expenses. in the
ner established by the laws.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
TENTH SECTION.
coNeREss AND IT'S POWERS.

a. Congress shall meet in regular session every
year on the first Monday in November and shall
remain IN session Tor at least ninety consecutive
Gays, excepting holidays and Sundays. And 1t shall
issue a call therefor in accordance with this con-
stltuton. in which case IL shall solely treat Of the
express OBJECT or objects of the call.
% Congress shall meet in joint session TO pro-
clalrn after rectifyng and counting the electoral
foIe: lNe FTeSlQent ana Alce-President of the Re-
PuDlc AT Which act the President and Vice Presi-
dent OF Congress respectively shall be the Presi-
dent Of the Senate and the President OF the House
or Representatives
o. The powers Of Congress shall be as follows
F1rst-To examine into and approve annually
Sbo,tl9 SI the general budget Of the nation.
to the first day OF the fiscal year. the nre-
ceding budget shall continue in force.
Second-Decide as 10 the issue of loans at
the same time voting the necessary nAr-
manent incomes for the payment of inter
est thereon. and for it's redemption
Third-To regulate domestic and foreign conn
nerce postal and telegraphic services. and
Fourth-To declare war and to make treaties
of peace.
Fifth-To coin money. specifying the weight
value and denomination of the same and
70 regulate the system OF weights and
measures.
SiXth-To establish rules Of procedures for
naturalization OF citizens.
Seventh--To grant amnesties.
EIghth-To organize naval and military
Ninth-To establish taxes duties and contri-
buttons of national character
Tenth-To regulate the establishment and
service OF roads, canals and ports
Eeventh-To decide who shall be President
IN case the President and Vice-Presdent
should be removed, dead, resigned or inca
Twelfth-To prepare the national codes 10
establish the electoral for the election OF
Congress, Governors. Governors of prov
inces and the provincial and municipal
corporations; TO dictate laws for the guild
ance Of the general administration.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
FIFTEENTH SECTION.
THE SUPREME COURT OF JUSTICE


a. To become an Associate Supreme Justice thu
following qualifications are necessary:
Flrst-To be a Cuban citizen by birth
naturalization In the latter case for a
period of not less than ten years.
Second-To have attained the age of forty
years
Third-To be in full possession OF all civil and
political rights.
Fourth-To possess some OF the following
qualifications. To have practieed the pro-
fession OF law for ten years within the ter
ritory of the Republic or have performed
for a like period OF judicial duties or taught
for the same time class OF fundamental
law in public establishment.
a. Besides those established IN the preceding
bases and those specified by the laws II shall be
the inherent right Of the Supreme Court of Justice
First-To have cognIzance Of appeals in con-
formity with the law.
Second-To decide questions that may arise
between the courts of law Immediately in
ferior TO IL to their relative rights and
Jurisdiction.
Third-To have cognizance OF interadminis-
trative suits concerning the nation which
litigations between the departments
the municipalities.
FOurth-To decide TO the consttutionaty
of legislative acts that may have been OBJ
iected TO unconstitutional
Fifth-TO decide 10 the validity nulty
of decisions of departmental assemblies
of ayuntamientOs that may have been
pended by the Government complained
of by private individuals in such as
the constitution laws establish.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
TwENTY-FIFTH SECTION.
CONCERNING TRANsIToRY DISPOSITIONS.

a. The Senate being organized for the first time
the Senators shall be divided into three classes
the seats of the Senators of the first class shall he
vacated at the expiration Of the second year of the
second class at the expiration OF the fourth year
and or the third class at the expiration of the
sixth year. Lots shall decide which Senator shall
belong to each class for each of the depart
mcnts.
.C2) Ninety days after the PRONUNCIATION OF the
electoral law that may be prepared and adopted
by the Convention the election of the functionares
provided for in the constitution shall be proceeded
with for the transfer OF the Government of Cuba
to those who may he elected. in conformity with
of Cuba OF July %. 1900.
90 All laws. regulations. orders and DEGREES
which may be in force at the time OF the pronuca-
tion OF the constitution shall continue 10 be OBJ
served until they are replaced by others.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
sion ordered. in order that Congress may resolve
what il thinks fit
FOURTH SECTION
Foreigners:

sion ordered in order that Congress may resolve
FOURTH SECTION
Foreigners:
rFpnb6 have ens eaas IN gs 6hs W G 1
regard TO the following matters Protection Of their
TONED in the preceding section. with exception OF
else Of civil rights observance Of laws and DEGREES
being bound BY decisions Of the courts and other
FIFTH SECTION.
The nationaI sovereignty Shall be vested in the
public powers.
SIXTH SECTION
The legislative power:
elective bodies to be named House Of Representa-
Congress"
SEVENTH SECTION
The Senate its members and inherent powers
% The Senate shall be composed of six sena-
electors whom the ayuntamientos shall name in
% one-third of the Senators shall be elected
81 To become Senator the following qualifca-
uons are necessary: To be native-born or natu-
have been such for period of at least ten years.
be IN m n,e the age gen OF tn 9rsy 9 Years ana 10
ee The inherent powers of the Senate shall be
v
by the House of Representatives. the Presi-
dent OF the republic. and the Governors of
the Departments for which purpose II shall
constitute itself into a court Of law to be
presided over by the President of the Su-
preme Court, without the right in this case
of imposing any other penalty than that OF
removal from disqualification TO hold
office. After the charges have been filed
with the Senate. the latter shall order
forthwith the suspension of the President
from office. Should the President be proved
criminally responsible. he shall be
placed at the disposal of the Supreme
Court In any case whatsoever, except in
fraction of the Constitution. TO impeach
him the consent of the Senate shall be
necessary
Second-To confirm not the appointments
that the President of the Republic NAV
make. OF Associate Justices OF the Su-
preme Court. of diplomatic representatives.
and consular aFents, and of such other
functionaTies required by law.
Ihrd-To au' hor Ze Cubans to accept employ
rnent or honors from another Government.
Fourth-To judge the Governors of the prov
inces when accused by the provincial as
semblies 0r by the PI esident of the Re-
public. When the accusation is made be-
Tore the Senate. the Senate order the
suspension Of the Governor. but cannot i'm
office.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
CARDINAL sEBAsTIANo GALEATL

Rome. Jan 26.-CardInaI SeSastiano Galsar.
Archbishop OF Ravenna Is dead. He was born IN
1922 and was raised to the Cardinalate in 1890
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
TwENTY-sEcOND SECTION.
MAYORS. THEIR DUTIES AND POWERS.

a. The Mayors shall publish, soon az the
same have bean approved the acts OF the Ayunta-
mientos. complying Herewith and causing the
to he enforced. and they shall exercise with
out any Limitation whatsoever the active functions
of municipal administration as executors Of the
acts OF the AyuntamisntOS and representatives
thereof.
% The municipal Mayors shall receive from the
municipal treasures a pecuniary remuneration
that shall not be changed during the period Of their
administration.
81 The municipal Mayors shall be responsible
for their before the courts. in the pre-
scriLed by law.
% The municipal Mayors shall be substituted I'm
Office by the presidents of the Ayuntamentos. and
in of vacancy the substitution shall be for
the unexpred term for which the Mayor
elected
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26

There is an opportunity to-day for you 10 invest a
quarter OF dollar with the certainty getting more
the Nineteenth Century in pamphlet form. ' ~
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
TwENTY-FOURTH SECTION.
CONSTITUTIONAL. AMENDMENTS

The constitution cannot be changed in whole or
part except by two-thirds vote OF both ieCslativc
bodies. SIX months after deciding on the reform. a
Constitutional Assembly shall be elected. which
shall conine itself the approval or disapprovai
OF the reform voted by the legislative bodies These
will continue in their functions independently OF
the Constitutional Assembly. The members In this
Assembly shall be equal TO the number of the mem
berS In the two legislative hodeS her
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
WENT ftIttIftD SECI1ON.
THE NATIONAL TREASURY. ITS PROPERTIES AND

o. The ReDublic of Cuba does not recognize nor
will not recognize any debts or compromises con-
tracted prior the PRONUNCIATION OF the constitu-
tion. From the said prohibition are excepted the
debts and compromises legitimately contracted for
in behalf of the revolution, from and after Feb
rulry "a. 1895 by corps commanders of the liber-
atluE army until ---. on which the con-
stitution OF Jmaguayi was promulgated. and those
which the revolutionary governments contracted,
either by themselves or by their legitimate repre-
sentetives in foreign countries. which debts and
compromises shall be classified by Congress. and
which body shall decide a the payment of those
which In fits Judgment are legitimate
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
NINETEENTiI SECTIOl


% The powers of the Governors shall be as fol-
lows:
First-To appoint the employees of their Of
hceS that the law may specify or which the
Departmental Assembly may designate.
Second-To execute and cause to be executed
in the Department the general laws of the
nation.
Third-To publish the acts of the Depart
mental Assembly having an executive
character. complying Herewith, and caus-
ing them to be enforced.
Fourth-To issue orders. instructions and
regulations for the enforcement of the rul-
ings of the Departmental Assembly When
the latter has omitted to do So
Fifth-To call the Departmental Assembly
a special session whenever there NAV he
cause therefor, which cause shall be stated
in the call.
Sixth-To suspend the decision of the Depart
mental Assembly and those of the Ayun-
tamento in such cases as may be estab-
lished by the constitution.
(2) The Governor snail receive from the depart
mental treasury a pecuniary remuneration, which
shall not be changed during the period for which
he elected.
(s) The Governor shall be substituted in office by
the President of the Provincial Assembly, the said
substitution to be. in case of vacancy, for the
whole term for which the Governor elected.
a. The Governor shall be responsible to the Sen
for all nfractions Of the constitution For any
other fault he shall be responsible to the court in
the form demanded by law.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
FIRST SECTION;
PORN OF GovERNMENT-THE FORM OF COVER
MExr AND NATIONAL TERRITORY.

% The people Of Cuba shall be constituted into
sovereign and independent State, under repuhh-
form Of government.
81 The territory Of the republic comprises the
island OF Cuba and The islands and keys adjacent
thereto which were under the jurisdiction and con-
trol Of the general government Of the island OF
Cuba while il Spanish possession.
C3) The territory of the republic shall be divided
Into six provinces the boundaries and names or
which shall be those Of the present provinces, as
long as not modified ny the laws.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
SEVENTEENTH SECTION.
DEPARTMENT REGIME

a. Each department shall be formed BY the nnu
nicipal terminus that are comprised within the
boundaries thereof.
C2.) At the head of each department there will be
a Governor elected by direct vote for a period of
three years, In the manner specified by law
o. There will also be a Departmental Assembly
to consist of not less than eight or more than
twenty elected by direct for a like period Of
three years, which election shall be held in the
form specified by law.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26

jected by ~ the co-legislative bodies may be
again presented at the sessions 5f that year
a Every law shall 1e promulgated within five
days Immediately following its approval.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
EIGHTEENTH SECTION.
DEPARTMENTAL ASSEMBLIES AND THIEF
POWERS

a. The Departmental Assemblies shall have the
right of independent action in ali things not an
tagonisic to the constitution TO the general laws
international treaties. to that which per
tans to the inherent rights of the municipalities
which may concern the department, such as the
establishment and maintenance Of institutions OF
public education public charities. public depart
mental roads, means Of communication by water or
sea- the preparation OF their budgets, and the an
pointment and removal of their employees.
They may also agree TO the placing of a loan
for public works of interest the department
voting at the same time the permanent income
necessary for the payment Of interest thereon and
its redemption. In order that loans realized
the approval OF two-thirds of the Ayuntamientos
OF the department must be secured
Cd The Departmental Assemblies shall freely pro-
vide the income necessary 10 meet their budgets
without any other Limitation than that of making
IL compatible with the general tributary system OF
the republic.
90 The Provincial Assembly suppress or
reduce taxes of a permanent nature without estah-
Ashing others TO take their place, except when the
suppression or reduction precedes the suppresson
or reduction Of permanent equivalent expenses
(i) The decision of the Departmental Assent hIiau
shall be presented, in order that thew NAV ba We
executive character, TO the Governor of the Depar
inent Should the latter approve them he viii at
tach his signature thereto otherwise he will return
them, together with his objections 10 the ks
semnly. and IL. after being reconsidered the said
osclslons should be sustained by two-thirds of the
members Of the Assembly they shall become ersec
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
THIRTEENTH SECTION.
VICE E-PREs1pENr oF THE REPUBILC

a. There shall be one vice-President of the Re
public, who shall be elected in the same manner as
the President conformity with the latter and for
like term.
C2) To become Vice-Presdent the same qualifca-
tons those established by the Constitution for
President necessary.
81 The Vice President shall he President Of the
Senate but shall except in cases OF n tie.
a. Through accidental absence ot the President
OF the Republic the executive power shall be eXer-
cised by the Vice President In OF absolute
vacancy in the Office Of the President the Vice
President shall assume charge thereof until the
termination of the current term
C5.) The Nice-President shall receive from the
Republic pecuniary rem lneration which shall be
decided by law. and which shall not be increased
nor diminished during the period OF his adminstra
tion.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
FOURTEENTH SECTION.
JUDICIAL POWER.

o. The judicial power shall be exercised by the
Supreme Court Of Justice and such other courts as
may be established by law, which shall regulate
their respective organization, their rights. methods
OF exercising the same and qualifications that the
individuals CONFUSING them shall possess.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-26
CONSTITUTION OF CUBA.
TEXT AS REPORTED BY THE CENTRAL
COMMITTEE.
DECLARATION OF DELEGATEs-TERRIToR
OF THE REPUBLIC-A CONGRESS FOR
IsLATIoN-EXEcUTIVE POWER
REPosED IN PRESIDENT.

Havana. Jan. 22.-The following is the text Of
the Cuban constitution. as submitted by the
Central Committee 70 the Convention at the
public meeting Monday:
We the delegates Of the Cuban people, having
met in assembly for the purpose of agreeing
Upon the adoption of fundamental law, when,
Ht the same time that II provides for the con-
stitution into a sovereign and independent ma,
ton Of the people of CUBE, establishes sonu
Bnd permanent form of government capable OF
complying with its International obligations, IN
surfing domestic tranquility. establishing justice,
promoting the general welfare, and securing the
blessings Of liberty TO the Inhabitants. we do
agree upon and adopt the following constitution,
IN pursuance of the said purpose, invoking the
protection OF the Almighty, and prompted by the
dictates Of our conscience.