Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-03
MARINES SENT TO PINAR DEL RIO

MARINES SENT TO PINAR DEL RIO
Americans VIII he Handy in Case
Disbande Rebels Make Trouble.
HAVANA, Oct. 2-The attitude of the
authorities of the United States in Cuba
regarding the possibilities of the present
situation seemed fairly expressed this
afternoon, when Colonel Waller COM
mahdng the marines remarked to the AS
sooa ted, Press that an ounce of proven
ton is worth a pound of cure.
The remark was called forth by prepa-
rations that were going on at camp CO.
lumbia TO transport 200 marines from the
camp westward tonight for the purpose Of
having them In adjacent provinces when
tho first installments Of General Guerra's
dispanded men reached these places to-
morrow. While no disorder is anticipated
when the rcvolutionists reach their homes,
the provisional government and tho milf
tsryg authorities consider the actual occu-
patton Of the Piner del Rio region quite
as essential as the occupation of other por-
tons of the island, and regard It best to
have American force there TO insure
the preservation OF order. This battalion
of marines, which will be the first to oc-
cupy Pinar del Rio, therefore was sent
orders came from Governor Taft at s
90 clock and half an hour later the battalion
had boarded a train at Buena VISTA a
station near Camp Columbia. The cars
were switched from the Mariana TO the
Western railroad and thence departed for
the west "ap r. '"H..i -..a p" .
Guerrn's Following Disbanding.
One thousand of Guerra's followers will
so to Pinar del Rio in special trains while
1880 others will start to march to their
homes, taking with them their horses and
extra mounts. 1t is the purpose even
tually to restore all horses to their right
full owners
1t Is believed tonight that all the revo-
lutiqnists in the vicinity of Havana will
have been peacefully dispersed in three
days General Guerra and Del Castillo
are actively cooperating to this end
Together with General Kuzman. the COM
mander-in- chief of the rebels in Santa
Clara province, they called at the Amer
lean legation today and renewed their
promises of assistance. They also thanked
Governor Taft for his courtesies and dis
cussed the projected amnesty proclama-
ton. Governor Taft told his visitors that
he would take up this subject later not
having time now TO give it the necessary
attention. and said that when the matter
did come up he would investigate person
ally all cases which might require his at
tention in order that justice be done.
The fact that General Guzman is acting
In sincere cooperation Is believed to pre-
clude trouble of any consequence in the
work of dlsarming the rebels in Santa
Clara province. and no fears OF disorders
In other SECTIONS are entertained.
Palma Leaves the Palace.
While the departure today from Havana
of ex-Presdent Palma was the most inn
portRnt event of the last twenty-four
hours. the former president left the capital
so quietly that the public did not realize
he had gone until the news was given in
the afternoon papers only his cabinet
ministers and a few intimate friends ac-
companied the former president and mis-
family to the railroad station. Some of
these friends went with the family to
Matanzas and did not return TO Havana
until they had seen the Palma family safe
In the home of other friends in that city.
On the way from Havana to Matanzas
Senior Palmas special train stopped at
two stations where the government volun-
teer forces were preparing to disarm and
disband. When Colonel Rego, in command
of the battalion at Campo Florido informed
Senior Palma what he doing, the ex-
president expressed. his qualification and
said that disarmament was in accordance
with patriotic duty
At Jarueo Colonel Lima told Senior Palma
he had ordered his force to be mustered
out. and that this would be his last act
as an officer. Continuing. the colonel de-
elared that the people Of Matsnzas were
particularly pleased that the ex-president
was coming TO their peaceful city to enjoy
that rest and tranquility he so well de-
served. He said also that the Cuban peo-
pie were sure TO re-elect Palma TO the
presidency at the first opportunity.
Senior Palma said to Colonel Lima that
he had full confidence in the good faith
OF the United States and that he believed
the American government intended to re-
store Cuban independence. He advised all
to be patient and await the outcome, which
he felt sure would be entirely acceptable
A great crowd awaited the train at Ma
tanzas, which is the moderate stronghold
of the island The numbers at the station
had been augmented by an excursion from
Cardenas and people from the surrounding
country. The provincial and municipal
officers welcomed the ex-presdent, who
was escorted to the home Of Manuel Flor
ente. Here the friends who had come over
from Havana took their final farewell.
leaving the Palma family to that quiet
retirement which they desire. The Palmas
will remain In Matanzas for some time.
going later 10 the Valmar plantation At
Bayamo, Santiago province.
work on sanitary Problems.
Governor Taft tonight is busy IN his
temporary quarters, Minister Morgan's villa
81 Marianao. going over the plans prepared
by tine Cuban health officials foV coping