Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-09-22
No SOLUTION 50 FAR.
Second Days Conference Is Barren
Of Any Benefits.
ALL ARE To BE HEARD
Secretary Taft Of the Opinion That
Probability Of Losing Independ-
ehee viii Cause Patriots
20 Gel Together.

Havana. Sept. 2i.-A second confer
ence has not resulted in any advance
toward bringing about a settlement
between the Moderates and Liberals
Secretary Taft says that he believes
that when the Cubans are brought
face 70 face with the danger Of for
ever losing independence all patriots
will 0e'aiIi.ng 10 make concessions.
Mr.. Taft has made II clear that the
United States Is not seeking to exer-
else control over the island or any OF
It's affairs. but he has quoted Presi-
dent Roosevelt's letter to Minister Que
sada 10 the effect that he United
States has a duty which IL cannot
shirk. To those whom he has met In
conference SIR. Taft has said that now
Is the time 10 decide whether they
would have Cuba live as a nation. He
weighed every word carefully. and has
neither upheld nor criticized the prin-
I Clplts OF eltner fdCtOn.
Mr. Taft added that the United /
States peace emissaries are occupying |
a most delicate position. and have un-
dertaken TO hear all complaints. and
that until they have made themselves
thoroughly conversant with the polit-
ical turmoil OF Cuba they cannot ex-
press themselves freely in the confer
ence. fearing that possible misunder-
standings may have a deterrent ef-
feet on the proceedings.
Whether the men they have met In
Havana represent the sentiment OF the
entire island Is a question that IL trou.
, bling the American mediators. There
Is some fear that even II the entangle-
ment r. straightened out here. the op-
. posing forces in Santa Clara and Pinar
de- Rio provinces, and even In San
tiago will not be satisfied
. Mr. Taft realizes that unless the
national spirit Is aroused the CONNER
clai interests will have no no confi-
dence In any settlement that may be
. reached. on this point the mediators
are confronted with their chief difficult
u. for no way has been devised 20
q obtain the sentiments OF those in the
field without treating with armed
forces, which might be regarded as
A recognition OF the insurgents. Sena'
!, tor Alfredo Zayas Is generally regard
I, ed as the official representative OF the
I. revolution. but he cannot claim that
/, distinction In negotiating with Secre
], tary Taft. as that would make him q
!, revolutionist and terminate free in
!, tercourse with President Rooseyelt'i
u representatives.
one sentence from Senor Zayas ad
i dress. as president OF the Liberal par
ty. Is attracting much attention al
d, showing the relations between tha
- marty ard the insurrectiOn SenO
!. Zayas said: The Liberal party q
~ not the revolution but the programme
a OF the Liberal party"
IA senor Zayas has been received b.
Messrs. Taft and Bacon az the hom
OF Minister Morgan In Marianao NOR
frequently than the other Cuban lead
ers.
"A Vice President Mendez Capote. Mod
crate spokesman. filed a brief declai
ing the Moderate position. and advan'
re. Ing certain propositions for settlin
". the controversy by Mr.. Taft's orde
a, this brief was sealed and will not b
taken up for consideration until IL ca
az ~ bedone In the argument OF the oppo
~ Ing side
ne Mayor Cardenas and a number {
ma principal officers OF Havana visite
'nt Messrs. Taft and Bacon Thursday an
ne argued that Il was the duty OF the Uni
Nv ed States 20 support the recognize
hu government The mayor undertook
'Iy assist Secretary Taft 20 get In touC
ol with the commercial interests, and "a
a der Mr.. Taft's instructions. will 1
.eu struct each OF the several bushes
o"' guilds 20 name representative
talk with the medlators confidentii
Is. The business affairs Of Cuba haN
suffered during the present brief CO
fllct more severely. many people sa
rm than throughout the ten years va
Hardly a shipment has left Havana
ons the last ten days. Financial circl'
90. are hampered. and business men a
awaiting with great anxiety 20 me
OF with Messrs Taft and Bacon AZ
ear urge some radical form Of interve
ihF tion or annexation.
me Government officials say that the
es attitude has not changed, and del
the -, .,v ~ them intend regiEuiuE