Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-03

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at Least,
| Washington, Nov. 90. Bronzed' by the
tropical sun and much improved in
health, Secretary of War Root retarned
Ito Washington Tuesday afternoon from
Cuba. He has been absent for about
two weeks. During that time he has
visited portions of the island that he
Ibid not see when in Cuba last spring.
His first trip took him all around Ha-
vana, thru the western end of the is
land and to Matanzas and Cardenas.
esn his tour just ended he remained in
Havana only over night and then, ac-
IIcpmpanied by Governor General Wood.
crossed the island to Batabano. travel
ing thence for the mos. part by water
to Cienfuegos, Marzaniilo. Santiago de
Cuba, Guantanamo, around Cape Mast
Ito the Bay of Nipe, whence he went 10
Nuevitas. He sailed from Nuevitas
for Florida. The question that every
body is asking ROW is: What Cuban de-
velopmentSi are likely to follow the visit
of Secretary Root? AS a result of the
secretary of wars Inspection it seems
certain that no move contemplating in
dependence for the island will be
recommended to congress for enact
ment during it's coming session and
that Cuban affairs will be pen1itted to
drift.
1t is said Mr.. Root does not believe
annexation at this time is practical
question and he is giving it no consid-
grafton. but the secretary would not
discuss any such questions when seen.
Upon his arrival in Washington Mr..
Root was driven to the white house,
where he was closeted with the presi-
dent and Adjt. Gen. Corbln. He de-
scribe5 the conditions he found in the
island and the sentiment that he found
existed, giving the president a state
ment of the situation which he will
condense for Incorporation in Mr.. Nc
IIinley's Forthcoming message.
1t is an open secret here that power
full influences are directly at odds re-
garding the future of Cuba after the
present constitution shall have been
framed ana tbs. civil affairs of the is
land turned over to the cuban govern J
men,. The administration is pledged
10 the independence of Cuba without
reservation. Capitalists. politicians
ant. others who have great plans of
their Own regarding Cuba insist that
American interests will compel the
United States 10 maintain reiations
with the island closer and more pro-
tective In character than exist between
independent nations. In the first place
they do not want independence al all;s
they want annexation. Failing in get
ting that, they want independence with
an anchor toit. They want the Cubans
Stp attend to their own little petty af-
fairs and permit the United States to
attend 10 all matters of great import
ance They argue that the United
States cannot afford TO permit Cuba 10
become embroilcd with a foreign gov
Hernnent over any question involving
the protection of subjects or the pay
ment of claims. They point out that Sir
William O. Van Horne. of Canada, is
now constructing a railroad in Cube
without franchise. Here is good
ground for trouble between England,
and cuba in case the United States
should entirely withdraw its protecting
arm.
THESE men want the United States
rot only to have naval stations but they
also want certain important pointsa-for
instance, locations al the ports OF Ha-s
vana and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. military
reservations Of the United States, over
which the American flag will fly Capt.
talis,s and politicians who are looking
to Cuba are not the only ones who take
this view.
Army and navy officers say that the
inteieste of the United States should be
considered by the Inhabitants of the is-
lands and that Cubans should not OBJ
ject. The authorities understand. how
ever that discomfort will arise and grow
in volume a the stay of American
forces, and the problem the administra-
ton is confronted with is how the Cu-
bans can be brought to see that their
interests necessitate the holding of the
protecting hand of the United States.
According to an official of the apostol-
lie delegation in this city Gen. Maxine
Gomez is using all his influence in Cuba
TO force the retirement of Mgr Donnitus
A Sbarrctti, bishop of Havana. This
statement was made IN answer to in-
quiries concerning the meeting held in!
Havana by the organized party which
is opposing the bishop.
Ii ia fact" said the official quoted,
that Mgr. Sbarretti seems to be dis
tasteful to the Cubans He has been
asked more than once to retire from the
position of bishop of Havana. l believe
those opposing parties are in small mi
nority. but the bite of one.f.ea some
times make a large irritation. Gen. Co
nlez is one of Bishop sbarretti's strong
est enemies. II is said that he has pre-
scented resolutions to the effect that all
municipalities should send kilograms to
the bishop informing him that he was
not wanted in Cuba and that he should
retire in favor of a Cuban
Bishop Sbarretti is said to be in favor
of annexing Cuba to the United States.
Not Glass Boat.
There Is story concerning two Eng
lishmen who were on holiday in the
north Of Scotland Inst summer
While out driving one day they stopped
at point of the loch where an attractive
yacht lay at anchor close to the land.
One Of them shouted to the mate, an
old highlander. walking along the deck:
II say, mister. can we have look