The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-14
MARINES IN CUBA.
United States Armed Sailors in
the Island Capital.
First Move Toward Armed Inter-
vention in Affairs.
TO SEE ROOSEVELT.
Secretary BOnaparte Makes Trip
to Oyster Bay.
Insurgent Leaders Issue State
ment About Situation.


night in this city, expected to receive
on his arrival in oyster Bay, detailed
information concerning the landing in
Havana last night of armed sailors
from the United States cruiser Denver.
The secretary left for Oyster Bay
this morning to confer with President
Roosevelt and Acting Secretary of
State Bacon regarding the Cuban stu
alton.
When seen before leaving, Secre-
tary Bona parte said:
Il know absolutely nothing of the
situation in Cuba so far as landing
cerned except what have learned
from the Associated Press dispatches.
Commander Colwell has undoubtedly
reported to Washington upon his ac-
ton. This report would be received
by Admiral Converse and forwarded to
me at Oyster Bay, where I shall ex-
anime it today. L learned of his move
last night through the Associated
Press, but took no action whatever
did not telephone to Washington and
bring about the recall of the landed
sailors to the Denver When Com
mander COlweu was sent on his pres
ent mission he received such instruc-
tions as an officer of the navy is ordi-
narily given when an important matetr
Is involved. He received no specific
instructions as to Intervening in Gu
DAN affairs.
Something was left to his discre-
ton ?" was asked.
yes, but he of course would not
take any serious step without first
communicating with the department.
do you not consider the landing OF
armed sailors, who took up a position
commanding the main streets of the
capital of Cuba and which must be
looked upon by many as the first move
toward armed Intervention by the
{ T1n5TA1 States In (s1l0aT affairs a SaFi-
ious step?"
yes" Mr.. Bonaparte replied slowly
and thoughtfully. 1T was serious
And discreet 2''
sWen.'' and the secretary smiled.
q can answer that question when 1 see
mis- report"
Secretary Bonaparte planned to re-
turn to Washington as soon after the
Oyster Bay conference as possible.
Statement of Insurgent Leaders.
New York. Sept. 1.-THE World today
prints a message which its correspond
ent with the insurgents in Santa Clara
province cables he has received by cour-
Ter from General Guzman.
1t is dated headquarters in the field,
Central Andrieta plantation, near
Cruces, Santa Clara province, September
II, and says in part:
ITO the American people: Difficulties
have arisen among us, questions of lib
erty or law or OF peace. We do not ask
that we may settle with Cubans and for
Cubans the issues that we have joined.
There has come a time in the history
of this republic when the only way TO
secure a permanent and righteous peace,
safe in guaranteed constitutional liber-
ties is by war.
Under the empty name of a republic,
the shackIes of the overthrown Spanish
domination have again been imposed
upon US. Our constitution has been cast
aside with contemptuous egotlsm, the
royal laws of the ancient regime have
been divided and issued to us with the
very forms and words of the royal Span
fsh DEGREES. AbsOlutism was again faS-
tening itself upon Cuba. and in the more
dangerous guise and formula of a Re
publican system that was but the shell
Of Democratic ideals.
stIt has become necessary to resort to
arms, not for war, If it can possibly be
avoided. but as a demonstration before
the court Of last resort that the spirit
that for a century has fought against
royal oppression still endures and will
suffer again the hardships Of campaigns
rather than yield the fruits of hard won
liberties. By a vast majority. Cuba is
with
shall we be tricled by commissioners
from Palma and armistices whose au-
thority and validity he then denies2
saFhe Intervention of the United
States we do not wish This is our
Cuban question, a question OF our
rights and liberties that we ourselves
must settle. And in considering the
question we ask consideration of the
fact that it is one fraught with more
consequence to Cuba than of momen-
tary commercial loss or gain.
ssThe rights and properties of Amer
leans will be respected by our forces.
ITO those Americans who believe in
the liberties of all peoples ana that
right and justice should triumph, even
over peace. we present our cause and
ask their sympathy
Eduardo Guzman, General Jefe De
La Vison De Las Villes-
"Orestesa Ferraras General de brig
@sabino CabalIero. General de brig
ada
s.Joaquin Rodriguez, general.
ssJacinto Portela, cornal.
"Abelardo Rodriguez, corna1
stChiefs OF the army in Santa Clara
province
Colonel orcenio Nodares. former
postmaster general of Cuba, who is
now a member Of the Cuban revoI1.-
tionary junta in this city. expressed
the opinion last night that the end was
near, and with It victory for the insur-
gents cause
Marines Withdraw
Havana. Sept. 1.-THE armed sailors
who were landed last night from the
United States cruiser Denver are still
in their camp. Commander CoIwell
came ashore this morning and went to
the American legation. Lieutenant
Commander Marcus l.. Miller Is in COM
mand Of the party on. shore which has
not yet received orders other than to
remain where they are.
Mr.. Sleeper. the American charge
d d'afTaires has received a cablegram
from the state department at WASH
ington directing him to request the
withdrawal of the Deuyer's sailors.
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