The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-28
PALMA READY TO LEAVE
HIS HAVANA PALACE
Continued From Page one.)


Brigadier General Funston, who arrived
here yesterday on the Olvette, boarded
the United States flagship Louisiana this
morning and conferred with Captain Cou-
ton, commander OF the naval forces. and
other naval officers The general said
he was ready for wh9 occurs and
was simply awaiting orders.
WILLING TO YIELD.
The leading Moderate Liberal and Na.
tional leaders conferred from late las
night until this morning and decided t.
yield anything and everything tn ordet
TO avoid Intervention. II now appear
that there is no doubt that there vii,
be a quorum at the meeting congress 20.
day.
ZAYAs HAS HOPE.
Senator Zayas, the leader Of the Lib
eral party, was received by Secretary
Taft I'm one room this morning and Senor
Montalvo, acting secretary OF the inter
Tor, by Assistant Secretary OF State Ba-
con In another room. When Zayas
emerged from his conference he eaiG
there was hope for the success OF his
plan, TO have Senator Sanguily, lndepend-
ent. elected 10 succeed President Palma.
and that he would return to the legation
soon.
Senior Montalvo. who left later refused
10 talk for publication. The Liberals are
trying TO persuade the Moderates 10 ac-
cept either Senator Sanguilty General
Menocai, General Agramonte or somo
otner inGependent OF Liberal as the sue
Ccssor Of Palma.
, Prominent Moderates declare that tn
are willing 10 accept anybody. even Pin
Guerra as candidate for president rath,
han incur intervention. Others. incluC
ing Vice President Mendez Capote, 81
they believe that the Americans are de
whether President Palma's resignation is
accepted or otherwise
The sentiments expressed in the public
resorts here today were almost unanl-
mously I'm favor Of intervention The in
terest OF the masses I'm the outcome is
far less intense than would be imagined
The representatives. of commercial in
terests here praise the fairness OF Secre-
tary Taft and also his determination To-
press the business Of procuring peace 10
a prompt concluon.
UNDER ORDERS
Capt Henry l.. Roosevelt Of the ma
rine corps. quartermaster OF the forces
says that the marines have been ordered
TO stand by TO make n landing from .
O clock this afternoon onward. No fu'
ther orders have been issued
DISTRIBUTING TENTS.
A detachment of marines has begun
munition and supplies stored on the
Cabaleria wharf among the three bat
talons OF marines ready TO land orders
having been received TO have everything
In readiness for debarkation at about
o'clock The marines will land should
orders he received at the Paula. Machine
and Cahaleria wharves. Two OF the bat
talions will occupy villa Nueva and thc
other will be stationed at Punta park,
on the sea front
ONE LAST EFFORT.
That they shall make one last supreme
effort TO reconcile the Cuban differences.
were the instructions I'm which Secretary
Taft and Assistant Secretary OF State Ba-
con received from President Roosevelt.
The American peace commissioners de
spair OF being able TO conciliate the rae
tions and so answered. but they came 70
the legation today determined to await
the action OF the session OF congress
called for today before precipitating an
American occupation IL was also deCid-
cd TO make a final appeal 20 the patriot
ism of every leader whether government
or rebel partisan.
President Roosevet's message was In
response TO one sent by Secretary Tart
last night saying he was convinced that
the Cuban congress would exhibit impo-
that Intervention was the only course left
20 the United States. Mr.. Taft concluded
his message with the assertion that IL was
too late 60 prevent Intervention.
PALMAs ATTITUDE.
President Palma is reported by friends
who have urged him 20 withdraw his res
lgnation. put aside his personal pique and
and be guided solely by
pa triotism. 20 have replied: II have been
smitten on one check. l cannot turn the
other
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