The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-25

stripes aTe HyliB tonSpiCuouSly ii"hi
points of vantage on Americana owned
properties throughout the disturbed
district. Scrupulously respected by
both the government forces and the
rowing bands OF insurgents, the emlem
of the United States is perhaps exert
Ing a moral influence over the sober
minded Cubans. Senator Norma Cam
pos Marqueti Liberal. who has es-
poused the cause Of the insurgents, has
publicly advocated the appointment by
President Roosevelt of a commission
TO Investigate the charges OF fraud
in connection with the last elections.
Other prominent men endorse the
idea.
Today's early advices from Pinar
del Rio and vicinity indicate that the
outcome OF the expected battle between
the government troops and the insur-
gents under the Pine Guerro regime is
more in doubt than the officials at
the palace are willing to admit Guerra
is believed 10 have neurfy or quite etee
men who can be depended upon. They
are reported to be we'll equipped with
arms and ammunition.
1t is suspected that the insurgent
leaders withdrawal from San Luis and
San Juan was a ruse TO attract the
government troops from their base at
Pinar del Rio. A sudden descent upon
Pinar del Rio in the event that Palma $
troops do not take an early offensive
fnq % u
well informed. The city has less than
1000 armed defenders. and the strength
of the civilian loyalty is in doubt.
SO far there has been no serious dis
satisfaction In the cities, but In the sur
rounding districts where the people are
less In touch with official life the situa-
ton so far as can he learned, is not re-
assuring. Government agents are sailing
today for the United States TO purchase
horses.
OCCUPIED BY REBELS.
The village OF Arroyo Maranjo. five
miles from Havana. was occupied by a
force of 10 insurgents last night
A detachment OF mounted city and pro-
vlncial police proceeded to Arroyo Naran-
20 early this morning and the insurgents
who had occupied that place scattered
as the government force approached.
EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF.
An American describing the route OF the
government recruits near Guines. prov
ince OF Havana yesterday, says that no
order was given after the government
force encountered the rebels except "ev-
cry man for himself and that the rout
became in reality a race for Havana.
Among the suggestions made with the
view of bringing about a peaceful settle
.f h lac att a.. hat ~
ceding TO the Liberals the annulment of
the December elections and holding new
ones, in which both political parties. the
Moderates and the Liberal shall partici-
pate fairly and freely.
Others suggest that commission be
appointed by President Roosevelt 70 in
vestigate the matters In dispute, and II
Is also proposed that n commission com
posed OF government supporters and in
surgents, Of which the American minister
here shall be chairman. be appointed to
decide upon a basis of settlement.
None Of the plans appears to be prac-
ticable. The government is wholly un-
likely 10 begin negotiations Of any sort
at this stage. but IL Is suggested that
prominent men from each province be
summoned 10 Havana TO consult Jointly
with the president. Even this is unlike
~. II Is so necessary TO take active
measures TO suppress the insurrection
that IL Is impracticable To spend time In
discussion.
Gen. Rodriguez. commander OF the rural
guard and Gen. Rojas. commander OF the
artillery had long conference this morn
Ing with President Palma. at which the
campaign plans we're discussed
TO FIGHT GUERRA.
Col Bacallao with $50 artlllerymen and
this morning moving In the direction OF
Guanes, Pinar Del Rio. in the expecta-
tion OF giving battle to Pine Guerra. the
irsurgent leader. who was re, - ed 60 bs
only Ave miles distant. A severe engage
ment Is expected.
CABINET CRISIS ENDED
The cabinet crisis. II Is officially an
nounced has been satisfactorily arranged
senor oFarrill. the acting minister Of tn
interior and secretary 0f state and iu'
tice. has consented 10 retain his own posi-
tions (secretary OF state and tustcel
Withdrawing from the interior depart
ment.
senor Font sterling and Gen. Montalv
Will continue al interim ia charge OF tn
ministry Of the Interior when Gen Rui
Rivera. Cuban minister 10 Central an
South American countries who has bee
cabled 20 return Immediately TO Cubs
reaches this city he will resume charg
OF the interior ministry
REBELS DISPERSED.
II was announced AZ tho Palace this si
ternOon that Col Bacollao's forces opera
ting against Pine Guerra had a skirmis
with a band OF rebels near San Luis sta
tion az Pinar Del Rio today with the r.
suit th>s the rebels were eAsDersed an