The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-09-15
The Denver Stands Ready
To Rescue Him.
PRESIDENT ROOSEvELT'S PRO-
GRAM is OUTLINED-ARMY CIR.
Giles ARE GETTING BuSY-SEC-
RETARY BoNAPARTE DECLINES
TO TkLK-AcTIvITY AT THE
NORFOLK NAVY YARD is SIG
NlFICANT.
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nositively stated here that the Presi-
dents course does not at the present
time contemplate Intervention. But
should intervention become necessary
later to preserve the island from a
state of anarchy the means will be
near at hand TO make it speedy and
effective.
Before President Roosevelt ordered
any warships to Cuban waters he as
certained through the American
Charge d'Afrairs, Mr.. Sleeper, that the
administration was very doubtful OF
its ability to crush the uprising;
fact, that President Palma and his ad-
yisors were on the verge of becoming
panic-stricken. Whether Palma &C,
tually suggested the presence of til.
American warships in Cuban waters
has not been disclosed here.
Protecting Palma.
The cruiser Denver. is now an
chored in Havana Harbor, almost
within stones throw. of Palma's
palace In case the personal safety
of President Palma should be
ened,' he could be taken aboard the
vessel within few moments
Commander Colwell. in charge Of the
Denver has been instructed to place
his vessel Immediately at the dispos.
al of President Palma should the lar-
ter request it, He will, of course,
also afford all possible protection
American citizens in the city of Ha-
vana. In an emergency he will be
permitted TO land bluejackets for this
purpose without waiting to communi
cate with Washington. A simila
course will be pursued by the Mari
eta at Cienfuegos, where she is o.
pected arrive to-day, and by the
Columbia and Dixie at Guantanamo.
Activity In Army Circles.
Washington, Seut. 15.-Cuban at
ialrs are in the departments here
which are actively interested in the
Evolutionary movement. The State
Department continued to receive ad-
vices from Charge d'Affairs Sleeper,
but the reports to-day only confirmed
press dispatches. While there are no
visible activities around the War De.
partment it is known that army Off
GERS are keeping in close touch
with the developments, and are ready
Tor any orders that may be deemed
Necessary by the president.
At the Norfolk Yards.
Concerning the reports of activity
at the Norfolk yards in fitting out
The cruisers Tacoma and Cleveland,
It is said at the Navy Department that
orders issued several weeks ago when
these ships concluded the cruise with
The midshipment are being carried
out 1t is possibsle, however, that in
View of the situation in Cuba rush
orders have been issued to these
cruisers.
The secretary declined to say any
ming about the conference, but it is
known that Cuba formed the main
Topic The cruisers Tacoma and
Cleveland now Quitting at Norfolk,
ne said, would be held in readiness to
20 to Cuba If needed. AS to the in
structions given the commanders Of
me Denver and Marietta, which have
gone to Havana and Cienfuegos, the
secretary said they are of a special
character in which much Is left
10 the discretion of the officers in
case of emergencies arising. Where
possible. however, they will report to
The Navy Department before taking
action.
Orders Issued.
Norfolk. Va, Sept. 15.-There were
several hurry orders received from
Washington relative to the dispatch
ing of cruisers now at this station to
Cuba.
ORDERS were issued by the COM
mandants of the cruisers Newark, Ia
coma and Cleveland that all members
VI me crews who desired shore liber-
y Today must report on board before
i o'clock tonight. The cruiser New.
o,N was orderd to take on board sup
cruise.
=, Inc Newark has returned from Bal
s'Hore where she had been with a
a .t of seamen to participate In the
; .L, celebration held in that city
.,'S week. She was to have been f1tt'
~ UP here and sent to Charleston, S.
mr as station ship. Her officers
are acre to have been granted thirty
ySyS leave Of absence. The fact that
Ne Ne department. intends to rush the
n rJ~ark to Cuba without receiving re-
; S"IS IS significant. Red flags warn.
S other vessels that ammunition
w., w. being stored on board were flying
"OH the cruisers Newark, Tacoma
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