New-York tribune., 1906-09-25
CUBAN PEACE In SIGHT


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cisI officers
Discussing the situation. Secretary TAFT said
that tomorrow he would go over with Alfredo
zxyas the leader Of the Liberals the changes
which the Liberal leaders desire in the memo
ssndum Of the peace programme IF We reach
. conclusion" the Secretary said. I'VE hope to
announce il tomorrow night" Mr Taft showed
great pleasure ar the progress made thus far
and it is evident that he regards the remainder
Of the negotiations q matter OF working out
the details Of the peace agreement This bears
out the insstenf rumor in circulation here to-day
that the government had abandoned much OF It's
opposition receiving the Liberal leaders, and
IL apparent that the peace commissioners
felt that while there was reason for rebel
lion In Cuba, there was real foundation for
Liberal complaint against the election methods
OF the administration party
The conference began at $50 o'clock and con-
tinued untii s O'Clock this evening. Practically
all This time was occupied by Secretary Iafts
review OF the situation. II evident that he
realized from the outset that peace could be
established by recognizing, in the main, the con-
fenrions OF the Liberals. He discussed also with
the insureent committee the possible effect of
The announcement OF the peace conditions. and
warned them that the continued independence of
Cuba depended upon their calnness. wisdom and
discretion during the work OF settlement
The prisoner members of the committee re-
turned 10 the Preside tonight. but until
they had enjoyed dinner in the Casino cafe
with the other members Of the committee and
friends. The greatest good humor prevailed at
this dinner. which in marked contrast with
the srsv. and rather apprehensive faces with
which the members Of the committee approached
the conference.
Senor Zsras said tonight that he was hopeful
OF q settlement. He telegraphed 10 all the i'm
portant commanders in the field that there
prospects that peace terms would be- signed and
that the terms would be satisfactory 10 them
Tn. immediate cessation Of hostilities means
everything for this winters tobacco crop. The
seed beds must be planted within fortnight in
order TO insure crop. but there is still sufficient
time for this If the negotiations end as antici-
psted
tn. following Is the text Of Secretary Taft's
sr7nistioe. which has been accepted absolutely
by the insurgents and on one condition by the
government officials:
A truce or suspension OF arms having been
decreed by the President of Cuba and pro-
claimed the forces Of the Liberal party by
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pose OF arranging a permanent peace have the
honor 10 request the opposing parties TO specif-
cally agree during the truce 10 refrain from all
sets OF hostility and 10 desist from all military
operations OF q hostile character and all pre-
paratory movements or manRuvres which could
not have been performed during the continuance
of hostilities which would have been per-
formed under the fire Of the opposing party.
F1rst-So movements of troops shall take place
either SIDE without a notification 10 the op-
posing authorities viz. the Secretary Of the IN
terror Of Cuba Alfredo Zayas representing the
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sion.
second-This peace shall be effective through
out Cuba
Third-If either party violates any Of the ex-
pressed conditions. the opposing party shall not
take hostile action until after complaint noti-
fcation TO the peace commission
Fourth-HostiIties shall not be resumed for at
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II is requested that acceptance Of these condi-
lions be made in writing n me.
Very respectfully.
WILLIAM II. TAFT.
Secretary of War OF the United States.
The condition which General Montalvo made
signing the document was that he should
notify 70 Secretary Taft instead Of Senator
zayas. president of the Liberal party. desir,
on the part OF the government 70 move troops
It was rumored late this afternoon that the
government and The Moderstes had tacitly de-
cded to concede practically everything 10 the
Liberals and rebels
Trains are stin occasionally stopped and
searched Havana Reports received here
from Camaguey are that conditions are growing
in the hitherto quiet province of Puerto
Principe. The insurgents there are taking
horses and plundering.
Alarming reports Of the lack Of discipline in
the insUrgeUt camps were brought 10 Secretaries
Taft and Bacon to-day.
Colonel Coronado. the proprietor of La Dis
cusiOn." said to-day:
II 1 went out toward the rebels with fifty fol-
lowers and raised hue and ] could rally
half tle present insurgent crowd into my COM
mano- They would not even ask me 10 explain
my motives reasons. but would just go with
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