The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-13

rJacana. oct. i3.-The United States
through It's peace commissioners not
ready 70 announce when IL Will Withdraw
from the island Cuba and surrender the
reins OF government TO the Cubans. Inns
action cannot be taken until the time ar
rives when fair elections are assured.
This statement was made by GoXernor
Taft yesterday as a sort OF valedictory au-
dress TO the revolutionists committee
with which the American commissioners
dealt I'm inducing the rebels TO cease nos
tillties and negotiate peace.
The committee had conference last
Ing an hour with Governor Taft, Assistant
Secretary OF state Bacon and Charles Il.
Magoon, who Is 20 succeed Mr.. Taft as
head OF the provisional government and
al It's conclusion expressed satisfaction
with the position taken by the provisional
government.
Headed by Alfredo Zayas. the commit
tee visited Governor Taft for the avowed
purpose OF requesting him to declare the
policy OF the United States toward Cuba
and the policy Of the provisional gov
eminent concerning appointments TO pub
lie offices
The Americans listened carefully 10 all
the representatives OF the committee, and
then Governor Taft replied pointedly that
ne could not outline the policy OF the
United States more clearly than was done
ional government for the island.
He added that as the representative OF
the United States he was just as anxious
70 surrender governmental affairs TO the
Cubans as the Cubans were to regain
them, but the peace commissioners were
under the responsibility to build up con-
ditions which would make the Cuban gov
eminent a stable one
NO PROPHESY.
Governor Taft would not predict when
ouch n satisfactory condition would be
reached. but he said the Cubans them
selves could hasten that time ~ they were
disposed 10 do SO. fair and honest
election on the results OF which the Cuban
people were willing 20 abide Secretary
Taft declared. was necessary before the
United States would feel justified In with
drawing from the island.
Senior Zayas, Carlos Garcia and Jose
Miguel Gomez hastened 10 assure Gov
Taft that II was not their personal am
bition 10 obtain public office. They de-
clared however. that the interests OF
their party demanded that the govern
ment should not be continued in the form
against which they revolted.
~ tssufance was given the committee by
Mr. Taft that Mr.. Magoon would consider
complaints against any official invesu-
gate them and remove persons found un-
ft 10 hold positions Of responsibility or
trust. but that capable men with good
records would be retained The commit
tee informed Gov. Taft that they in
tended 10 dissolve az once
ADDRESS TO TAFT
Last evening a committee representing
many Americans In Cuba presented
Messrs Taft and Bacon an address ex-
pressing appreciation for the great SER
vices they had done for all residents OF
the island. The address said;
"The results YOU have accomplished
are greater than could reasonably have
been hoped for, Nearly $4,000 armed
men. moved by intense bitter passions
were arrsyed against the government
and conflict was imminent I'm which
enormous loss OF life and property seem
ell Inevitable. II scarcely seemed possible
that peace could be brought out OF such
elements OF discord and strife without
bringing into active service the military
power at your commands; but within less
than month your wise anc sagaclOus
methods and the adroitness with which
you handled your difficult task brought
peace and quiet 10 cuba.
mot the least satisfactory OF the pres
ent considerations u the fact that In the
settlement or the turbulent conditions you
have caused little irritation or resentment
and have secured from Cubans Increased
respect and regard FOR the United States
and greater confidence and trust In the
good will and intentions Of the Amori-
can people for the welfare Of Cuba"
I'VE DO nat believe 80 successful an
Achievement under conditions 80 diffi-
cult and dangerous has any parallel.
The thanks and gratitude OF the Cubans
and the great people you represent are
due you for these inestimable services
Responding 10 his address, Gov. Taft ex-
pressed his sincere thanks. He SAID
the testimony OF Americans and others
who were on the ground had been 81
great assistance at the outset OF the
peace commissioners work.
The commissioners early felt the tre-
mendous pressure OF the responsibility OF
being the agents 20 bring about right
uoIution 20 such vexed conditions.
aov. TAFT said that he and Mr.. Bacon