The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-13
DENVER AT HAVANA.

and Immediately changed her course for
that point. She reached Havana last
night.
At the same time a dispatch was sent
70 Commander Switzerland ordering the
Marietta TO proceed TO Cienfuegos. at
which point the insurgents were reported
10 be assembling preparatory 90 making
an attack upon the city. IL IN expected
that the Marietta will reach there today.
While the American ships are IN Cuban
waters for the purpose OF protecting
American interests. they will also be used
to prevent the landing OF filibustering ex-
petitions. The Des Moines has instruc-
tions 10 keep a watch out for the landing
OF any expedition with arms and ammuni-
tion for the insurgents.
AS far as the state deparement Is able
20 ascertain, there are no expeditions fit-
ting out In this country.
Ever since the tnsurgent movement
stared the department agents have been
on the lookout for expeditions. but have
not discovered any plans for such un-
dertakings
WAR DEPARTMENT PREPARES.
While the navy department is making
ready for an emergency the war depart
meht Is also preparing. Thus far there
has been no intimation that American sol
diers would be sent TO Cuba but Army
onicials admit that. in view OF the alarm
ing conditions. they have been giving the
subject considerable consideration, that is,
they have been considering what could be
done In the event that IL should become
necessary 10 send force OF men 10 the
island.
1t should be understood however
that no steps have been taken such al
the massing of troops ready TO sail
but the army situation has been care
fully gone over and offlI ials know Just
about what will be done in case II be-
comes necessary to do anything. The
transport Sherman could be utilized on
short notice for carrying troops, and
the Meade and Fitzpatrick are on their
way home and could be available with
In a few weeks.
Besides. II is pointed out, II the pres
ence OF American soldiers were impera-
tive there are plenty OF warships whirh
could land a force OF fghting men on
the island II, however, II is deemed
necessary 10 land a force on the islaa
there are upward OF 700 marines in the
vicinity Of Cuba who could be got there
on short notice.
There are marines aboard the squad
ron under command OF Commander
Switzerland In Dominican waters, IN
Porto Rico. at Guantanamo and at
Culebra island Besides there Is a small
force on the isthmus. state depart
ment officials assert that the matter OF
landing n force OF men in Cuba is a
subject which they do not wish TO dis
cuss.
Even in the present crisis IL is re-
garded as somewhat premature, al
though II IL becomes necessary to pro-
tect American interests, the president
IL Is declared, would not hesitate 10
order them ashore
CIENFUEGos SURROUNDED.
Havana, Sept 1S.--The city OF Glen
fuegos is surrounded by rebels. There
are 10, 900 revolutionists in the province
OF Santa Clara. I'm which Cienfuegos is
situated. The peaceful citizens OF Glen
fuegos have been warned 10 leave tho
city.
An overpowering rising is imminent
I'm the province of Santiago and the old
province OF Camaguay. No news has
been received from Pinar del Rio. owing
TO the fact that the wires are down.
The rebels are In possession OF every
town along all the roads leading from
Havana. One thousand are In the vicin-
ity OF Santiago de Las Vegas and several
hundred are between Havana and Guam
ala.
Gov. Nunez says he is ready and able
to protect the city with the force at his
disposal.
The extra session OF congress, which
opens Friday. may fall OF a quorum, as
the rebels are determined 10 intercept the
Moderate members, when they attempt 10
reach the capital.
Capt Colwell of the cruiser Denver,
WhlCn arrived ntre dlNti hOpA
is not advised as TO its future duty.
The insurgents In Pinar del Rio and
Santa Clara provinces yesterday signal
ized the resumption of war by blowing mp
railroad bridges, again blocking traffic
and committing other acts OF destruction.
The event OF yesterday I'm Havana was
the arrival late in the afternoon OF the
United States protected cruiser Denver.
When the flag on Morro Castle signalled
the approach OF the American warship
news spread with rapidity throughout the
city and large crowds fastened to tho
wharves.
AS the cruiser moved up the harbor,
firing the usual salute OF 2l guns. which
was responded to from the Cabanas fort
ress. the countenances of Americans
showed pleasure, while those Of the Gu
bans expressed wonder and perplexity
Cuban officials are unanimous In stating
that the visit Of the Denver has no spe-
cial Significance Commander Colwen
said his orders to come to Havana were
received by wireless telegraph while the
Denver was steaming in Long Island
sound and that he proceeded hither inn
mediately.
When off Cape Hatteras an order was
received by wireless telegraph TO proceed
to Key West, but as the cruiser was ap-
preaching that port another message was
received directing that the Denver con-
tinue 10 Havana.
Asked as 10 the Denvers available land
ing -feEee-iH-e -eases-ef- necessity, Com
mander Colwell replied that, while she
carried no marines at present, she had 100
well-drilled, and armed sailors and sew
eral field guns which could be put ashore
on Is minutes notice.
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