Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-09-29
UNCLE SAM HAS
CHARGE Of CUBA
With Taft as Gov
ernor----Peace
Thus Far.
TROOPS READY TO SAIL
As Soon as President Gives
0. K....Cuban Flag
Still Waves.


Taft's proclamation declaring such
provisional government was formally
issued. The proclamation was pub
lished in the official Gazette and when
thousands of printed copies were dis
tributed in Havana the terms Of the
proclamation caused general satisfac-
tion especially on account of the mod
crate terms in which 1t phrases its
statement that the provisional gov
ernment in Cuba is undertaken only
on account of the necessities of the
situation and its promise that the pro-
visional government will be maintain
Ell purely for the purpose of restoring
peace, order and public confidence un-
til permanent government is estab-
lished.
Good Intentions Of United States is
Not Doubted.
No Ole appears to doubt the good
intentions of President Roosevelt and
his representatives and there is no
apprehension of any serious trouble
or resistance to the provisional gov
ernment in any part of Cuba. While
Governor Taft has not yet taken pos
session of the Palace, this is only be-
cause ex-President Palma will not be
ready to vacate the official residence
until Monday and Mr.. Taft desires to
do what he can to suit the convenience
of the ex.President. There were no
disturbances of any kind last night.
Business interests here are gratified at
the change of government. A strik-
ing feature of the provisional govern
ment is that the southern flag was
not lowered.
Governor Taft's Proclamation In Full.
Governor Taft's proclamation is as
follows
"To the People of Cuba:
"The failure of Congress to act on
the irrevocable resignation Of the
President of the Republic of Cuba or
to elect a successor, leaves the
country without governor at time
when the greatest disorder prevails
and requires that pursuant to the re-
quest to President Palma, necessary
steps be taken in the name and au-
thority of the President of the Uni
ted States to restore order and pro-
tect life and property in the island
of Cuba and the islands of Keys ad-
jacent thereto and for the purpose OF
establishing therein provisional gov.
ernment.
Provisional Government Only Until
Peace is Assured.
"The provisional government here
by established will be maintained on
ly long enough to restore order,
peace and public confidence by direc-
tion of and in the name of the Presi-
dent of the United States and then to
,lold such elections as may be neces-
sary to determine on those persons
upon whom the permanent govern
ment Of the Republic should be de.
volved. In SO far as is consistent with
the nature of the provisional govern.
ment established under the authority
of the United States, this will be a.
Cuban government, conforming with
the constitution of Cuba.
Cuban Flag Still to Float Over Island
"The Cuban flag will be hoisted as
usual over the government buildings
of the Island, and all executive depart
ments and provincial and municipal
governments including that of the City
of Havana will continue to be admin
istered as under the Cuban Republic;
the courts will continue to administer
justice and all laws not in their ma
ture inapplicable by reason of the
temporary and emergent character of
the government will be in force. Presi-
dent Roosevelt has been most anxious
to bring about peace under the con-
stitutional government OF Cuba and he
has made every endeavor to avoid the
present step. A longer delay, howev-
er, would be dangerous in view of
the resignation Of the cabinet.
Officers Of Cuban Government In
Office.
"Until further notice the heads of
all departments Of the central govern
ment will report to me for instruc-
tions including General Alexander
Rodriguez, in command Of the Rural
Guards and other regular government
forces and General Carlos Roloff, the
treasurer Of Cuba. Until further no
tice the civil governors will also re-
port to me for Instructions.
Strong Appeal for Aid Of All Citizens.
II will ask all citizens and residents
of Cuba to assist me in the work of
restoring order, tranquility and public
confidence. (Signed)
"WM. H. TAFT,
Secretary Of War Of the United
States"
Provisional Governor Of Cuba, Ha-
vana, September 20, 1906"
This establishes precedent In pro-
visional government, and protector
ates
$500 Soldiers to Cuba at Once.
Washington, D. c.. Sept. 2S.-Sec-
retary Taft has cabled from Havana
to Acting Secretary Oliver at the
War Department to send American
troops to Cuba in accordance with the
program already arranged. Secretary