The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-28

Havana, Sept. 29.-The probability
that the warning Cubans would 5get to-
gether on any agreement under which
the sovereignty Of their government
can continue without interruption was
as remote as ever this afternoon
AS the time approached for the open
ing Of the extra session Of congress the
liberal leaders had made q final effort
by presenting the names Of various in
succeed Senior Palma as provisional
president, but none Of these was salts
factory to the moderates. II, t. -
Palma Will Not Swerve. 1 III
5. Senior O 'Farrill, secretary Of state and
Justice, on leaving President Palma g
office this afternoon, said:
"I cannot think that it would be
convenient to accept either Of the lib
eral candidates. President Palma g de-
termination to resign is entirely un.
Havana, Sept. 2s.-(12:15 :p.m)-
President Palma IS reported by friends
who urged him to withdrew his resig-
nation, put aside his personal pique
and disappointment anub guided sole
~ by PATRIOTS to have replied:
81 have been snitten on one cheek
i C1c OEn6TsslS.
Marines Ready to Lend. : - :
Havana, Sept. 2s. Quartermaste,
he has been ordered to stand by, fol-
landing, from pm. onward, but not ;te
move unless ordered to do so. =. II. :.-...
Havana, Sept. 28.-(ll:40 anna
detachment Of marines has begun pre-
parations to, distribute the tents, am
nunition and miscellaneous supple!
stored on the Caballeria wharf, among
the three batallions of marines ready
to land here, orders having been re
ceived to have everything in readiness
for debarkation at about 2 CLOCK.
The marines will land, should the nee
'essary orders be received, at the Paula
Machina and Caballeria wharves. TIVE
Of the battalions will occupy Villanue
va, and the other will be stationed a.
Punta Park on the sea front.
| :: 800. May Show Fight.
While the Americans laugh and de
clare the Cubans could not stand {
north, those in touch with the situa
ton know it is grave. Senior Montalv,
was in consultation all day yesterday
with Pedro Betancourt, commander Of
the loyal troops in Matanzas province
Both men say they are in position t.
take the field against American sol
die1s. -, s-= ~, <...t F.
Triere Andrade, president of tn
chamber of representatives, joins il
tbs declaration that if the American
take possession they&~wil1 have long
fight on their hands. Officers of TIN
government army declare they are will
ing to fight the Americans If. the,
| must. - .-.-.' - :.@>S=--.~--. -
:-eo.- 49, Work for Peace. @~..-.
Havana, Sept. %, 1910 a.m.-sena
tor Zayas, leader Of the liberal party
was. received by Secretary Taft in on
room this morning and Senior Montalvt
| acting secretary Of the interior VIII
Immediately followed Zayas, was r.
ceived by Assistant Secretary Of Stat
Bacon in another room. When Zaya
emerged from his conference with tn
. secretary he said that there was hop
Of the success of his plan to have Sens
tor SanGuily, an independent, electe
to succeed President Palma and tina
he would return to the legation soo1
Senior Montalvo, who left later, n
fused to talk for publication. The Ill
erals are trying to persuade the model
I ates to accept either Senator Sanguily
General, Agramonte or some other indt
pendent, or independent liberal. Th
moderates thus far are unwilling t
fully commit themselves.