Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-09-21
Alfredo Zayas Asks a Trial by Amer.
lean Government as the Price Of
Peace-Palma Wants Washington
Authorities to Accept.

Cuban companion, invaded the scene
of hustle incident to the reembarka..
ton Of the blue Jackets from the
Denver. Senior Romero came off,
cially to present the compliments of
the insurgent commanders outside Of
Havana and to announce that they
were ready to march in and surren-
der on board the Denver to the COM
mander of the cruiser on conditions
named, namely, that the United States
guarantee them fair judicial trials.
Commander Colwell replied that he
was entirely precluded from informed
ding in the matter, but he went to
the palace and reported the occur
renee to Preside nt Palma and suggest
ed again that he would be glad to
act If the Washington government so
ordered, but not otherwise. President
Palma accordingly communicated this
new offer to Washington.
The two emissaries then started on
their return trip to report the fail.
ure thus far of their mission.
Marines Withdrawn.
Havana, Sept. 14.-Mr. Sleeper, the
American charge d'affaires, has re-
ceiyed cablegram from the state de-
partment at Washington directing him
to request the withdrawal of the Dem
ver's sailors. This he did in note to
Commander Colwell. At half past
nine o'clock Commander Colwell land
ed and after calling at the legation
went to the palace, where he conferred
with President Palma AS result
the force of sailors has been with
drawn.
Pleased at Results.
Havana, Sept. 14.-Out Of great
amount of more or less excited con-
troversy about the wisdom Of land.
Ing blue jackets from the Denver and
the propriety Of their recall to tho
cruiser. there is an absolute consen.
sus of agreement on one point, name.
ly, that this landing proved won.
derfully distinct and decided influence
towards procuring an offer Of sur.
render from the insurgents. This Of.
fer was made at the moment when
the concentration of the insurgent
forces in Havana province had been
practically accomplished, presumably
In readiness tor the much predicted
movement upon Havana city. On this
account the landing was an extremely
satisfactory incident to President
Palma, to the rebel emissaries. to
Colwell, and his officers and crew, to
the public at Havana, and especially
to Americans. The fact that the in.
surreotion had been held up for al
least one day is gratifying to all con
cerned. An exception to this feeling
however, are the radical advocates
for Intervention, followed by annexa
ton. who would have preferred not tc
have seen the landing and the fight
ing continue until the United Statel
was obliged to assume full charge Of
the situation. Everybody realizes
however, that from the stand point OF
such intelligent and thoughtful lead
ers as Alfredo Zayas the apparent In
PREVENTION of the United States with
an armed force meant nothing less
than real intervention in fact; and
that the liberal leaders would prefer
to surrender forthwith to seeing the
sovereignty Of the republic weakened
Or lassened by American control.
The oflcsrs and men Of the Denver
who were on shore regret their re
turn to the ship. They are inclinet
to discuss what they term the draw
ing OF "fne lines Of distinction" ii
the matter OF the landing. They hold
that they were sent on shore purel,
for the protection of American iptsr
ests, and, incidentally, to exert {
quieting influence on the situation
with that end In view.
Conferences at Oyster Bay.
Oyster Bay, N. Y, Sept. 14.-It wa.
announced at the executive oface that
the landing Of marines in Havana wa
intended only as q guard to the Amer
lean legation, and not as step toward
restoring peace in the island republic
pr as a guard to, President Palma,
palace. While it is maintained that
the course of the American admins
tration In Cuba is to be most con
SENTATIVE, that. 1t is said, does moi
preclude a thorough preparedness on
the part of the United States to take
any action which may become impera
tive by reason Of conditions on thu
island.
Bonaparte Ready With Report.
i On arriving at Oyster Bay sacre
tary Bonaparte said he had beer
called by the president, he supposed
to talk over the Cuban situation. I
was desirable for the president t,
know the number Of naval vessel,
available should occasion arise to use
them.
The secretary said that while he
had no official advioes from Cuba, the
public reports make the situation look
serious. at least to Americans who
have capital invested in the island.
y expect the Americans who have
money invested there would like to
have the United States intervene" he
said.
It is understood that Postmaster
General Cortelyou, who is at Hunt
lngton Lodge, short drive from Sag
Rmore Hill, will also participate In
the conference. Senator Albert j..
Beysrtdga. ot IpdiAaA member .Qt the