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Outline History of Cuba from May, 1896, to January, 1897: Spanish

Dr. William Shaw Bowen, correspondent of the World, has the distinction of seeing that which passes before him in a way that is kindly toward the Spanish side; and the reputation of this friendliness caused the Captain General the other day to issue a permit to Mr. Bowen to travel in the Province of Pinar del Rio, on the condition--an easy one--that he should not communicate with any of the insurgents. As the doctor promised and proceeded and reported, he says the outlook was astounding. We quote him:

As the train passed through the rich farming region there were few signs of a rebellion. The fields were under cultivation. The men appeared to be pursuing their ordinary avocations. The women and children were on the road as usual. There were block-houses about the little villages, and a few soldiers were seen about them. Where were the terrible vestiges of war that have been reported? Where was the reign of terror?