The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-15

Washington, Sept. 1a.--Having done everything in the way of preparation l for eventualities in Cuba which pra- | dence and experience could suggest. I the officials in Washington who are Temporarily acting as heads of the military branches of the government today did nothing more than await developments and watch the execution of the plans they had already formed. It was, of course. possible as the result of the cabinet council at 0yA- ter Bay that other orders might come from the president. but such was not the case and I. was stated that thefa was nothing to be done but await de- velopments in Cuba. M There was no cessation on this ac- count of the activities of the subordi~ nate officers. Thus it appears thas within a short time an effective fleet of naval vessels will surround CubR. and they will be we'll managed by ma rine contingents, making good de- fieiency in the present equipment af the Denver. In addition to the D&n- yer, now at Havana. the Des Motnes already Is crossing the Florida stralks rietta is probably at cienfuegos. though interrupted telegraph lines makes ts difficult for her to report: the Dixie with BOG marines Is making all haste from Guantanamo for the Cuban capital. while in home ports the Tacoma is about to sail for Cuba from Norfolk to be followed tomorrow ny the Cleveland and the Newark at tie same port and the Minneapolis, which Is at League Island taking on stores under preparatory orders and will ba ready to sail when the starting signal comes from Washington.
 Meanwhile the Marine Corps is in perfect readiness and expects to be able to place 2.000 marines aboard , ship at a few hours notice. most 0k the men being now at League Island. New York and Norfolk.
 New York. Sept. I4.--Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte. who stop ped overnight in this city, expected to receive on his arrival in Oyster Bay detailed information concerning tha landing in Havana last night of arm ed sailors from the United States erufs- CT Denver.
 The Secretary left this morning for Oyster Bay to confer with President Roosevelt and Acting Secretary of State Bacon regarding the situation in Cuba.
 When seen before leaving this morn- ing Secretary Bonaparte said:
 | situation in Cuba so far as landing American sailors at Havan is concern ed except what I have learned from the Associated Press dispatches. Com mander Colwell has undoubtedly re- ported to Washington on this action. This report would be received by Ad- miral Converse and forwarded to rae at Oyster Bay, where I shall examine 1t today.
 T learned of this move last night through the Associated Press but took no action whatever. l did not tefe- phone to Washington and bring about the recall of the landed sailors to the Denver.
 When Commander Colwell was sent on his present mission, he received such instructions as an officer of the navy is ordinarily given when an izn- portant matter is involved. He re- ceived no instructions as to interven- ton in Cuban affairs.
 Something was left to his disere- tion3 was asked.
 Yes. but he of course would not take any serious step without first Communicating with the Government.
 Do you not consider the landing of armed sailors who took up a position commanding the main streets of tho capitol of Cuba and which must be looked on by many as the first move toward armed intervention by the Uni ted States in Cuban affairs a serious stepr
 Yes" Mir. Bonaparte replied, slowly. and thoughtfully. 'It was serlous.s
 And indiscrest?"
 Well" and the secretary smiled T can answer that question when I see his report"
 Secretary Bonaparte planned to re- turn to Washington as soon after the Oyster Bay conference as possible
 On arriving at Oyster Bay secretA- ry Ronaparte said he had been called to Oyster Bay by the President, he supposed. to talk over the Cuban sit- uAtion.
 The secretary said that while he had no official advice from Cuba the public reports made the situation look seri- ous at least to Americans who hayo capital invested in the island.
 T expect the Americans who have money invested there would like to have the United States intervene" he said.
 Acting Secretary of State Bacon said he had nothing to add to the news he gave out in Washington yesterday re- garding the landing and withdrawal of the marines, It ts understood thAs Postmaster General Cortelyou. who Is summering at Huntington Lodge. will also participate in the conference.
 United States Senator Albert II. Beveridge, of Indiana, member of the Senate Committee on Cuban relations, will also be a guest of President Roosevelt today and may take part In tba confereneA on Cuban affairs