Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-28

| today gave out a statement i'm which
| he says that the instruction has 10
ideals and no program and that the
| cries which the insurgents raised dc
| not constitute q program, ideals or a
| justification for the movement. Con
tinuing the President says:
"All revolutions must have a pro-
| gram. as had our revolution for indie
pendence in 1895. Everybody at that
time knew that the Cubans had re-
voltcd against Spain and had engaged
| in an open fight for the liberty OF their
country. The present movement is more
of a local adventure-only a crazy
movement on the part of Disseminated
persons. There is no moral reason for
it. The government could suspend the
constitutional guarantees, but it pre-
fers to maintain the vigor and hope OF
the people and avoid possible excess.
1.-THE medical force has been instruct
ed to attend to all prisoners and tc
give wounded or sick insurgents the
same attention as wounded or sick men
belonging to the government forces.
Any inSurgent repenting of his action
can return within the pale of the law
and may not be molested. The govern
ment will have no petty spite or feel
ing Of rancour against those who re-
turn to their senses and abandon the
cause of disorder
President Palma is not disposed to
employ any other method than that of
arms for the establishment of
peace. He declared energetically that
the government here would absolutely
never compromise with any form of
disturbance of order. The government
was legitimately constituted, was
bound by its imperious duty and must
demonstrate that it is stable and able
to safeguard property, life and the hap
piness of the republic at present ana
in the future. Any compromise would
SOW the seed of armed revolution
throughout the country. Malcontents
were always extent, it being impossible
to find public positions for everyone.
To compromise with the disturbers
now would result in further disturb
ance every few years. SURPRISING the
insurgents now will forevermore guar
antee the stability of the Cuban insti-
tutions while dckering with them
would expose the country to another
disturbance of the peace i'll the near
future.
Continuing the President said:
This is my firm resolution. and /
shall maintain it at the cost of my
life 1 understand my duties and re-
sponsibility to the people. Such is the
only method of defending Cuba's in
stitutions and civilization
Senior Palma referred to his own
sacrifices, long years in the field, inn
prise nmcnt and services while meni-
Der Of the Junta and said:
"Poor, l returned to my country as
President and poor shall l return to
private life. / shall, however. have a
clear record and good name. / am
disposed to exhaust my forces and
shed my blood if necessary in helping
to strengthen the foundations of our
prosperous republic
Font Sterling. secretary Of the treas
ury, asserts that the relentless pursu-
ing of Mendicnta's force by Maj. Gomez
on Aug. % and 26. caused the formers
followers to fall rapidly away until
Mendienta himself went TO Santa
Clara city. where he expected to find
friends and allies.
Rural Guards today arrested several
prominent Liberals. lncluQllB Two eui-
tors Of Mansanilli province of Santiago.
who are charged with conspiracy. Ii Is
said that they were about to organize
an insurgent band in the province OF
Santiago.
Barteome MassO. the noted cuban
der. who distinguished himself dur
ing the war with Spain, was elected
president of Cuba by the insurgents in
1897, who resigned the following year.
who has been mentioned as a propable
successor Of President Palma. made
speech at a meeting Of veterans at
Manzanillo yesterday, which decided
to send a committee to veterans
meeting which is to be held shortly IN
Havana.
The chief of the secret service mas
formally charged Senator Morua Del
gado with being one Of the instlgators
of the instruction and with being at
present one of it's chief supporters. Inc
chief claims that Delgado led quentin
Bandcra to revolt against the latter
better judgment.
De,gado, who is the only colored SEN
ator was charged with instigating the
outrage at Cunacoa in February last