Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-10-05
HAVE LANDED IN CUBA
American Marines on Guard at
Havana and Cienfuegos
Army Of 5000 Men Being fastened to the
Misunderstanding Taft's Proclamation
az Provisional Governor.

Army OF oOOO men Being Fastened to the
Misunderstanding Taf's Proclamation
az Provisional Governor.
An American provisional government
assumed possession OF Cuba Saturday
when Secretary Tafts proclamation de-
claring himself provisional governor Of
the island was formally published in the
official gazette. Thousands Of printed
copies OF the document were distributed
In Havana and elsewhere. The procla-
nation caused general satisfaction, es-
pecinlly on account Of the moderate terms
in which 1t was expressed, its statement
that the provisional government Of Cuba
Is undertaken only on account Of the ne
cessities Of the situation, and its promts,,
that the provisional government will be
maintained purely for the purpose OF
restoring peace, order and public conf
dence until a permanent government is
established. No one appears to doubt the
good intentions Of President Roosevelt
and his representatives, and there is no
apprehension Of any serious trouble or
resistance to the provisional government
in any part OF Cuba. The business in
terests are gratified at uhe change of
government. A striking feature Of the
provisional government is the fact that
the Cuban flag has not been lowered.
This establishes a precedent on provis-
ional governments and protectorates.
Governor Tafts proclamation was as
follows:
To the people Of Cuba: The failure of
Congress to act on the irrevocable resig-
nation of the president OF the Republic of
Cuba, or to elect a successor, leaves the
country without a government at a time
when great disorder prevails and requires
that, pursuant 20 the request OF Mr.
Palma, the necessary steps be taxen, in
the name and by the authority of the
President Of the United States, to restore
order and protect life and property in
the island Of Cuba and the islands and
keys adjacent thereto. and for this pur-
pose to establish therein a provisional
government The provisional govern
ment hereby established will be maintain
ed only long enough to restore order
peace and public confidence by direction
Of and In the name OF the President OF
the United States, and then to hold such
elections as may be necessary to deter
mine on those persons upon whom the
permanent government OF the republic
should be devolved. In so far as is con-
sistent with the nature Of a provisional
government established under the author
ity Of the United States This will be a
Cuban government. conforming with the
constitution of Cuba The Cuban flag
will be hoisted as usual over the govern
ment buildings OF the islands; all the eX-
ecutive departments and provincial and
municipal governments. including that
OF the city OF Havana, will continue to be
administered as under the Cuban repub-
lie: the courts will continue to administer
justice and all the laws not in their nature
inapplicable by reason of the temporary
and emergent character of the govern
ment will be in force
President Roosevelt has been most anx-
ious to bring about peace under the con-
stitutional government of Cuba, and he
made every endeavor to avoid the present
~ I,1a
dangerous in view OF the resignation Of
the cabinet.
Until further notice. the heads Of all
the departments of the central govern
ment will report to me for instructions
including Gen. Alexandra Rodriguez, in
command Of the rural guards. and other
regular government forces, and Gen.
Carlos Roloff, treasurer of Cuba
Until further notice, the civil governors
and alcaldes will also report to me for
instructions
ask all citizens and residents of Cuba
to assist me in the work Of restoring
order tranquility and public confidence.
(SigneD WILLIAM H. TAFT,
Secretary of War, United States Pro-
visional Governor of Cuba.
Havana Sept. 30. 1906.
American marines are at Camp Col
umbia. just outside Havana, and at Glen
fuegos, and the first army OF occupation
VIII begin to land the latter part of this
week. The landing of the marines was
made quietly and without ostentation.
The rebels say they are satisfied and will
lay down their arms, depending entirely
upon the good faith of the United States
The Moderates also allege that they are
convinced that America will do right and
offer their help. Apparently the only en-
envy the American troops will be COM
PEELED TO face for the present Is the
climate and yellow fever, of which there
are few cases in Havana. Good san
itary measures are expected to reduce the
danger from this source to the minimum
Mobilization of the forces will be at
Newport News. Va, for the most part
although a part of The first expeditionary
force will be sent from New York and
Tampa, Fla. The first American troops
Will be landed at Havana Saturday
Meantime the marines and blue jackets
from the American fleet in Cuban waters,
about 5000 In number, will protect Amer
lean interests and support Secretary
TAFT Arrangements have been concluded
not only for the first expeditionary force
OF about 5000 men, but for a second force
OF equal number. No orders for the
mobilization of the second force have been
issued, but IL the men are needed all ar
raugements have been completed for
hurrying the men to Cuba. Developments
during the next two weeks will determine
whether additional troops shall be sent.
1t is certain, however, that a SUFFICIENT
force OF American troops will be main
tanned in Cuba to support the provisional
government and to insure security to
life and property pending the establish
ment OF a stable government by the
Cubans.