The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-19

That the American occupation of Cuba
viii continue for a long period was estab-
lished beyond "A doubt by statements
made by Secretary Of War Taft yester-
day. after he had held two extended con-
ferences with the President.
All depends on the time required 20
eliminate the bitterness Of feeling engen-
dered by the recent struggle. Until that
is accomplished nothing can be done to-
ward holding the elections and establish
ing the permanent government The Sec
Rotary was unwilling to even hazard "A
prediction as TO how many months would
be required to wipe out the hard feeling
shat now exists. but he made it emphatic
that no attempt would be made TO hold
the elections until conditions were abso-
lutely satisfactory.
Il do not know how long il viii DO
necessary for MS TO remain in Cuba,
said Mr. Taft "but certainly we VIII not
withdraw until there is complete tran
quillity I do not believe that that VIII
come until after the Cuban election / be
lieve. however that when the United
States authority has been withdrawn, II
viii be impossible for another revolution
10 occur.
The President and Secretary put in sew
eTaI hours during the day going over
the situation but Mr. Tafte personal Tee
port is far from being finished. and there
are many problems 10 Doe settled on which
10 has been impossible 20 reach an imme-
date decision. This much. however. mas
been determined. Every effort VIII De
made To pave the way for a peaeeslhle and
fsir election of President Vice President.
and members of Congress.
send No More Troops.
Unless some Unforeseen trouble arises.
uo more troops win be sent 90 the island,
aud most Of the marines win be- with
drawn as rapidly as possible Those re-
naming viii De stationed iu small towns
along thc coast. where they can be
reached by he smaller guubOdts of the
United States navy All the war ships.
with the exception Of few small yes
sells. will be ordered away from Cuban
waters. and those that are Kept around
Tie island Will b. utilized mainly for
transport service for the marines and To
give moral support ta the soldiers whore
90 may be needed.
In addition 90 this "a regular line OF
transports. Including tine Sumner. Meade.
ingalls,. and Fitzpatrick. viii bc run be-
tween American and Cuban ports. These
vessels viii carry provisions and other
supplies 10 the troops and make neces-
sary transfers of troops.
To Recall Gen. Bell.
Cen Bel. who is in command of the
Army of Pacifcation. viii not remain
more than four OF 1--WE weeks. When lac
has finished distributing The troops in
the most advantageous manner, and when
80 military and civil authorities are
Iking absolutely in harmony he viii
sCalled and q permanent commander
Sbe selected The choice for this
at present between Gen. Theodore
GNVint. who was in charge Of the em-
baT6ati0n of troops from Newport News
and Gen. W. i. DuvalL commander of
The Department of the Gulf
Thinks Cuba should Pay.
The Secretary indicated he thought Cuba
ought TO bee required to pay the expenses
of the pacilcation expedition, and he
said this matter would be- given imme-
diate consideration by the administration
The Secretary viii make q report 10 the
President, i'm which he viii set forth what
portion of the bill he thinks the island
government should bear. This Is "a ques-
tiou that viii come ultimately before Con
sress. and is likely to be the subject Of
much discussion. a number of members
Lave already indicated they think Cuba
should stand the whole expense. and the
question of just where the line should be
drawn is likely 10 prove lively topic
l1r argument.
Wants MagOOn's Place Filled.
Secretary Taft said it was desirable that
some enc else be chosen to iii the vacant
position of vice governor Of the Philip
pines as quickly as possible He did nor
think it advisable that the post be kept
open FOR Judge MaEOOn. who is now head
~ the provisional government of Cuba,
and apparently destined to spend about
year there. The question of who is bes-
fitted for the place is one of many still
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