The History of Cuba, vol. 2Johnson, Willis Fletcher
History
The History of Cuba, vol. 2
Johnson, Willis Fletcher
Cuba -- Economic conditions; Cuba -- History
That in this capitulation shall be comprised H. Ex Conde de Superanda,
Lieutenant-General of the armies of H. Catholic Majesty, and former
Viceroy of Peru, as well as Don Diego Tabares, Fieldmarshal of the same
royal arms, and former Governor of Cartagena, who happens to be in that
town on their way to Spain, together with their families. They shall be
left in the possession of their baggage and their sailing to Spain shall
be facilitated.
ARTICLE VI
That the Catholic Apostolic Roman religion shall be maintained, and
conserved, as before exercised under H. Catholic Majesty, and that not
the least impediment shall be placed in the public acts in regard to the
rites exercised and with the churches, and the observation of religious
feasts, and all priests, convents, monasteries, hospitals, societies,
universities, colleges shall remain in the free enjoyment of their
privileges and rights, as to their property and income, and furnitures,
as they had enjoyed before.
ARTICLE VII
That the Bishop of Cuba shall likewise conserve his rights, privileges
and prerogatives, which are required for the direction and spiritual
nourishment of the faithful of the Catholic religion, or nomination of
priests and ecclesiastical ministers necessary, and exercise his
accustomed jurisdiction. (Note: Conceded with the reserve that the
nomination of priests and other employes be subject to the approval of
the Governor of H. British Majesty sent to the place.)
ARTICLE VIII
That in the cloisters and nunneries the internal government hitherto
prevailing shall be followed with subordination to their legitimate
superiors, according to the statutes of the particular institutions.
("Conceded.")
ARTICLE IX
That the funds in the town belonging to H. Catholic Majesty shall be
embarked on the vessels of the fleet that happen to be in port to be
shipped to Spain, likewise all the tobacco belonging to H. Catholic
Majesty; that even in war time the same Sovereign shall be permitted to
buy tobacco from the island, in the district subject to the King of
Great Britain at current prices, and to transport it to Spain in their
own foreign vessels. ("Refused.")
ARTICLE X
That in consideration of the fact that this port is so conveniently
situated for those navigating in these parts of America, be they Spanish
or English, it shall be available to the subjects of H. Catholic Majesty
as a neutral port and they shall be permitted to enter and leave freely,
taken the food they require and repair their vessels, paying for
everything at current prices, and that they cannot be insulted or
disturbed in their navigation by the ships of H. British Majesty, nor
the ships of his subjects and allies, from the promontory of Celoche on
the coast of Campêche and St. Antonio in the West, and from the sound of
la Tortuga to this port, and thence to the latitude 33° North, until
their two Majesties agree otherwise. ("Refused.")
ARTICLE XI
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