The Cairo bulletin., 1906-09-28

Typical of this was the cablegram
he sent to President Roosevelt in re
sponse 10 his final urgent message
that he remain at the helm In this
message Palma expressed the warm
est appreciation of Roo,evelts efforts
to secure peace for Cuba and the
friendship he has always shown the
Cuban people. He referred TO his own
previous sacrifices for Cuba, which he
said had not been made in vain but in
the face OF the present situation and
in view of all that had transpired,
he felt that further sacrifice ON his
part would he useless. and that it
wa not consistent with his dignity
and prestige to remain in office.
Taft AS Provisional Governor.
We're Il possible to induce Palma
to withdraw his designation the situa-
tion st'll would be most difficult. and
Intervention would continue to be the
most probable outcome.
/. II Palma's resignation We're to be
accepted. it would thea become neces
sary for congress to erect a provision
al president and such an action would
he new source of contention prob
ably between opposing factions within
these parties
The American commissioners will
NOT brook the establishment of a pro.
yisional government by the Cubany as
a means Of gaining time. They hold
that if a provisional government is
created IL must be by the United
States Taft ana Bacon would not be
properly discharging their full duties
if such a goyernmeu; We're crea ed in
any other manner
The American commissioners have
little confidence in The seriousness
of the intention of the politicians who
have been vacillatug and insinccra|
throughout these nine days Of futile
negol atious.
This being the situation nobody is
Inclined 10 doubt tonight but that
within q hours Secretary Taft by
the authority of the President of the
United Statss. will proclaim himself
provisional governor Of Cuba Such
a government, however. would lie
made Cuban as far as fl was possible
To dc so, by continuing the various
departments under immediate control
of the present head thereof
Much Depends On Congress.
Immediate developments in the
situation depend on the action
taken by congress tomorrow. It is not
likely that the Liberals will attend
the session. but the Moderates and
he Liberal Nationalists. combined.
expect to secure a Yac.um.
Moderate leaders tonight expect
nothing except intervention tomorrow
it being a matter Of common report
among them that tomorrow armed
forces will flock ashore from the ]
wal hips a sembled here, even he
fore the meeting of ,ulsrcss. but this
will not occur unless some violent
change in the situation makes 1t |
necessary.
Even should congress carry ont its }
announced intention of not accepting I
Palmas resignation. Taft will hold I
that vacancy exists unlcss Palma !
him Elf concludes to remain in office !
Meanwhile preparation for the 7
landing 'of marines aud blue Jacket /
from the American warships have been /
fully completed and within short
time after Taft gives the order all 4
the advantageous points, which al /
ready have been selected by the
naval officers. will be occupied by a
force Of at least $500 men. Such an
order will not be given until Taft re- /
CARDS it as necessa airy, but il is certain !
that the present conditions viii not
he allowed 10 continue one day
longer The non acceptance Of Palmas
r. =i-nstion and it. withdrawal will