Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-15

and the most effective way to receive JUS
tice and equity from our national law
making body, also relying upon you, our
President, for square deal.
I've trust our action will meet your ap-
pi'S'i' ' 1T. B. ANDERSON,
chairman Territorial Convention"
This action by the convention Is said 70
represent the opinion of practically the
entire population of the Isle of Pines. Al
the meeting there was only one voice
raised against the action taken. That was
by a man who expressed fear OF the re-
suits, asserting that all are liable TO pun
ishfnent under Cuban laws.
Americans in Majority on Island.
Fully one-third Of those now living on
the Island are American citizens. There
has been g. steady immigration from the
United States, while many natives have
left there since the Spanish war, coming
TO Cuba. About half the natives remain
ing live In the little town of Nueva Corona.
Their inclination is said to have the island
belong to the United States. Their oppo-
sitfon to the Cuban administration was
shown by the fact that at the primaries
practically all inscribed themselves as Hb-
erals.
This movement to sever relations with
Cuba was fomented by the American
Club, an organization including most of
the substantial citizens of the island.
SIXTY members OF the club met last Mon
day, declared themselves a territorial con-
vention and took steps to organize a gov
eminent. A recess was taken until Satur-
day.
.dore than two hundred persons gathered
at Nueva Corona. A very large number of
American women are living on the island,
and they loudly applaud the sentiment ut
tered repeatedly by the President. that
after the Isle of Pines had become United
States territory none had a right to sell It
IN annther EAib,t "a,
Leonard Wood and others concerned In
having the Cuban banner raised were de-
nounced
twas decided to have a legislature of
one delegate -at-large, DR.. Randall receiv-
ing the nomination for that office.
Mr.. Pearcy's Interests.
'Tt was like an old style southern mass
meeting, all enthusiasm" said Mr. 8. H.
Pearcy. Mr.. Pearcy is vice president OF
the Isle of Pines company. which controls
10000 acres out of a total OF about 100000
on the island. He came here to arrange a
big DEAL involving the starting OF a new
city on fine port on the south coast ana
building railroad through the island.
Mr.. Pearcy is one of the strongest advo-
Gates that the island must remain part or
the United States. He is testing the cues
ton In the courts, having sent 2O,00O cigars
to New York. his contention being that the
government could not seize these as being
more than the law permits, they are not
from a foreign country.
I'VE are fighting for Justice" he con-
tinued. Wood sold US out, lock, stock and
barrel. for two coaling stations after he
had assured US the island would be re-
tanned by the United States. Cuba's only
interest In the island is to afford snug
berths for a few officials. There are about
twelve offices on the island, all filled by
earpetbaggers. as no native has one The
Cubau p0varnmenf has collected IA
not spent five cents. except for salaries.
Cubans Charged With Neglect.
Personally, have just lost $1,000 as
flour and other merchandise. which L
brought from Mobile. had passed through
a warehouse without roof and nothing TO
protect the goods from rain. They have
refused to repair the dock or roads When
a bridge between the chief towns rotted,
the alcade would do nothing, and tried to
stop us when we started to make the neces-
sary repairs out of our pockets. We were
pleased when Cuba got her freedom. but
we do not wish to link our destinies with
hers. We claim rights which were guaran-
teed US. We have set up as an American
territory, and purpose to maintain that
status. Any person who has In his blood
any Of the spirit displayed by those in the
Boston tea party win sympathize with US
in our effort for freedom
Rumor Of Revolt scares Havana.
A cablegram from Havana last night
says; The Associated Press learns that
some extra police have been stationed with
in the palace for the last three nights az
the result OF apprehension based on an oifi-
cial telegram from Santiago to the erect
that some sort Of revolutionary plot was
ed, might result IN simultaneous disorder
n Havana and aIno fh&$ tn sudden return