From Yauco to Las Marias / A recent campaign in Puerto Rico by the Independent Regular Brigade under the command of Brig. General Schwan

by Karl Stephen Herrman

CHAPTER III

The People of Puerto Rico

Their attitude toward the invading Americans—The proclamation of General Miles—Justice and the private soldier—Depravity of the native masses—Men and women of the better class—Local attributes of life—A hint to the weary.