Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
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Train Is Held Up.
HAVANA September 14.-The rebels
have destroyed the water tank at Salud, on
the Western railroad. about twenty miles
south of Havana. They also attempted to
burn train at Salud.
An armored train at the western termi-
nus is unable to leave on account of lack
of protection. Fifty government soldiers
have been requested for this purpose.
Palma Willing to Resign.
Special Cablegram to The Star.
HAVANA, September 14.-President Pal
ma summoned his closest friends to the
palace this morning and announced to
them his intention of resignng this after
noon. Congress is expecting to receive his
message at any moment.
Commander Colwell of the Denver says
he cannot do anything without instructions.
All the people are expecting him to pacify
the island, acting in the capacity of a ref
cree. The two rebel commissioners from
Senator Zayas and Gen. Loynaz are now
on board the Denver. urging him to act,
and eagerly expecting him to receive in
struction from Washington.
I An extraordinary cabinet council is in
session. 1t is the opinion of Secretary
Montalvo that Palma should not resign. 1t
is understood that the president is acting
under the influence of his family. His wife
is a daughter of President Guardio!a of
Honduras. who was murdered by revolu-
tionists. She has been begging Palma ever
since the revolution broke out to tender
his resignation. President Palma cried
like child when he saw the Americans
land yesterday. He said his work of forty
years, for the independence of Cuba. had
been destroyed by the revolution. 1t is well
known among Cubans that he called for
American help. The timely landing of the
Denver's men saved Havana last night
from an insurgent attack. Palma has
in spite of the war party in the palace.
Should Palma resign, Vice President Ca
pote will assume the presidency. But the
universal opinion is that the Americans
will have to stay then, for the war will
continue, Capote being no less unpopular
with the liberals than Palma is. Secretary
Montalvo is strongly urging Palma not to
yield. Commander ColweI and Consul
Steinhardt called at the palace this moring.
Loynaz Wishes to Confer.
The commissioners from the insurgents
are asking Commander Coiwell to assure
rebel envoys protection should they come
to Havana and visit him on board the Den
yer. They want to explain to him the revo-
lutionists' case. Should the protection ask
ed for be granted General Loynaz de Cas-
tillo, the insurgent commander in Havana
province, would come. colwell Informed
the commissioners that, as a foreigner, he
could not interfere without authority. Con-
sui Steinhardt explained the matter to
President Palma and the cabinet. Loynaz
desires to come in his private capacity, abb
solutely unofficiaHy. Secretary Montalvo's 8
opinion prevailed and Mr. Steinhardt was
informed that the government would not
authorize a visit from Loynaz
The situation outside of Havana is un-
changed The city has no communication
by rail or wire with the provinces that are
in revolt.
Will Not Interfere.
The Star correspondent has learned from
a most reliable source that President
Palma has received from President Roose-
welt an intimation that the United States
will not intervene until the Cuban Con-
gress which is the proper authority for
such action. under the constitution. shall
declare that American intervention is nee
essary, from the situation of the country
and the inability of the Cuban govern
ment to guarantee peace or safeguard for
eign interests in the island. In view of
the situation to Congress this afternoon
in his message and await the decision of
that body.
The opinion of all Cubans, even the most
irreconcilable, is that Intervention is
needed, but this opinion they express only
individually. Collectively they fear to
take the step or 10 assume the RESPONSE
| bility of killing the Cuban republic. The
palace and the government offices are in
a state of confusion.
The Denver's landing party has re-em-
barked The situation in future will be
watched from on board. and another land
ing will be made only in case it should
be necessary for the protection of the
| city.