The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-27

journal Special Service. -,
Washington, Sept. 27.-Havana will
be In the possession Of American blue
Jackets and marines at noon on ffluay
This is the confident expectation; OF
administration officials in Washington,
particularly those in the war and navy
departments, who are working strenu-
ously to complete their final prepare
lions by that date. "a
Tonight's news from havana. OF
course. NAV affect the army and navy
nlans. but not immediately. 1t is not
certain that the mo derate liberal par
ties will agree. Again, 1t Is almost GER
tain that g. condition approaching an
archy will follow the attempt to IN
Xuce the rebels to lay down their arms.
Army Is Modified.
In fact, there are hints in the late
stored. the United States may be COM
PEELED to land marines at many ports
and even to send an army to police the
entire island. For this reason, the war
and navy departments will continue
fhelr preparation so as to be in readi-
ness to meet any emergency.
The first orders for the mobilization
Of troops have been issued and the
president, in answer to an inquiry to-
when he gave the word; but they will
not proceed to the ports from which
thew are to embark for Havana until
he telegraphs the necessary author1za-
tion.
Means Forcible Intervention.
The administration will only admit
vana is occupied by the American
forces, and the president has issued his
proclamation announcing the coup. AS
4 matter of fact, the United States al
ready has intervened forcibly. Blue,
Jackets and marines were landed at
Uenfuegos and Sagua la Grande some
DAYS ago, but today, according to a dis
patch received from Commander Full
lam, commanding the arietta, an eSpe
lam, commanding the Marietta, an eXpe
terror to guard American and torelgr
estates which were menaced by thu
insurgents.
The Importance Of the landing Of
men at Cienfuegos and it's vicinity ha
been minimized by authorities because
of their desire not to embarrass ne
gotiations of Secret ary Taft. But tn
Cubans are resenting the presence O.
the Americans on their soil and it ha
deal of tact that conflict has beel
avoided.
Seek to Thwart Rebels.
6af The expectation Of the authoritie
that the occupation Of Havana will oe
4s~ cur on Friday is due partly to tn
specific orders they have received an
to the deduction from the dispatche
from the president. If the governmer
of Cuba marches out Of office on Fir
day, the insurgents will advance
take possession of the city. 1t is pr
posed to hold the bluejackets and nj
rines under arms, ready to be throw
ashore at the slightest sign of di
order.
Palma's Trickery Again.
Havana, Sept. 27.-In spite Of II
spirit of Cancellation in which both tt
moderate and the liberal leaders a
preached the American commissions
last night Secretary of War Taft ar
Assistant Secretary of State Bacon ca
ly today received confidential repor
that the government officials were &C
ing unfairly and that they have no i
tcntion to permit settlement of II
controversy along the lines suggest'
in Secretary Taft's proposals to Pres
dent Palma. ... ..
The commissioners feel that Girls
will be precipitated on the conveni1
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