The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02

Havana, Oct. 2.-The first anti-Ameri-
san demonstration occurred in Havana
last evening at o'clock, when l5O acad-
emy students and other youths struggled
through some of the downtown streets
shouting viva the Cuban Republicl
Down with American controll" This dem
onStration was not treated seriously. The
crowd received few accessions.
7 The executive committee OF the Moder-
ate party has issued manifesto strong
ly infering that the American commission
is TO blame for the intervention. II sum
marizes the attitude OF the party, eulo-
gizes ex-President Palma and his actions,
reiterates the legality Of the last elections
and denies ali responsibility for the revo-
luton and the results thereof.
The manifesto asserts that the basis
presented by President Roosevelt's com
missioners was practically the same as
that submitted by the Liberals
3 In justification OF their action in desert
ing congress the Moderates leaders say
that Intervention was then already an ac-
tcomplished fact. They considered the in
timation OF the American commissioners
that the retention OF the presidency by
Senior Palma was the only possible sou-
tion bringing n result other than inter-
vention impossible. and they declare fur
thermore that they could not assist in a
congress whose powers had been declared
nlegitimate
BAD FAITH ALLEGED.
b The document says, also that the Amer
ican commissioners, In order to back
their erroneous Interpretation of the sit
uation. sent a letter TO the speaker OF the
house stating positively certain condi-
tions as essentially for the person eligi-
ble 10 the presidency. The Moderate party
could not act without liberty OF action,
and 1t therefore resolved not to return TO
congress.
In conclusion, the manifesto says the
party Will always sustain social order and
those same principles. which will event
ually restore 10 Cuba the integrity OF her
institutions
as Gen. Machado OF Santa Clara has issued
n circular urging al. patriotic Cubans I'm
the field to lay their arms down. return
10 their homes. protect life and property
from the wandering marauders infesting
Santa Clara province, and to molest no
one who has served the government.
Gov. Taft has sent a letter TO Gov. Ale
man Of Santa Clara province urging him
not to resign. and saying his services in
this crisis are needed, especially in the
matter OF dlscharging the militia. as Gov.
Aleman had much 10 do with the organI-
zation OF this body.
TAFT SHOWS TACT.
Gov. Taft's actions yesterday have gone
FAR TO win a warm place In the hearts OF
the people whose destinies have been
placed in HIS hands. Presiding at open
exercises OF the University OF Havana,
he declared his mission here was solely
for the purpose OF uplifting the fallen
republic and restoring IL to the path OF
property, an announcement which was
received with demonstrations OF delight
by an audience representative OF the high
est society in Havana
Following this II became known that
Gov Taft and Assistant Secretary Bacon
had cabled for their wives 10 join them
here. a step which will strongly cement
the bonds Of Infection between the Cuban
people and the American provisional ad
ministration.
Still another act OF Gov Taft Is warmly
commended as illustrative OF his thought
ful consideration of all classes. Learning
that inAny poor families occupying the
temporarily disused barracks at Camp
Columbia were about TO be summarily
evlcted in preparation for occupation by
the American marines. Gov. Taft de-
clared that these people should remain
undsturbed for Is days. In the meantime
q portion OF the marines will be under
canvas.
CONFERS WITH JUDGES.
N Much of the governors time yesterday
was occupied in receiving officials OF the
various departments and judges OF the
courts. With the members of the SUI
preme court Gov. Taft held a prolonged
conference concerning the draft OF a pro-
clamation OF general amnesty.
This decree is OF the most Importance
IN regard TO the fact thet at many points
on tho island. notably Cienfuegos. many
persons are in jail awaiting the disposi-
tion OF political charges The govern
ment also appointed Maj. Eugene F. Ladd
and Alexander Gonzeles committee TO
audit the cases OF the treasury.
Jose j. Monteagudo and Carlos Her
nandez, members of the department com
mission, left here last night to receive
arms from the rebels at Santa-Giara.
Cienfuegos, and other points in the centre