The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-24

waiting for the conditions under which
tranquility will be restored I'm Cuba, and
keen disappointment Is expressed on
every side because OF the likelihood OF
peace being brought about without armed
American intervention.
sv That the difference of the opposing
factions could be reconciled was not be-
lieved 10 be possible until yesterday.
when II was announced that the Liberals
and the insurgents had empowered a com
mittee TO represent them before the Amer
lean mediators
= IL is evident that the business interests
OF the island have no confidence I'm the
ability OF the Cubans 10 rule themselves.
ana now, when II appears too late, they
are openly favoring forcible inter-
vention and possibly annexation.
Secretary OF War Taft is cognizant OF
this general opinion that peace cannot
last unless II is enforced by an American
army, but he consideres that IL is the
duty or the United States TO give the re-
pubic another ehance, ana believes that
II would be bad policy for the. United
states 10 keep a force In Cuba longer
than was required TO supervise the laying
down OF arms
and Moderates harmonize their differences
the United States must regard the com
pact az made I'm good faith.
PEACE REGARDED AS CERTAIN.
% That peace will come as the result OF
the medal ton OF the United States Is now
believed by Cubans, regardless OF party
aniliation. but whether II will be on
terms which will insure permanent tran
quility is questioned.
Secretary Taft and Assistant Secretary
sof state Bacon spent Sunday quietly re-
the veterans and OF the diplomatic corps
made brief visits Senator Alfredo Zayas
later met the mediators at the American
legation and arranged for their final
A
committee at 10 O'Clock this morning All
conferences hereafter will be held at the
legation on account OF its accessibility
since most of the visitors to Messrs Taft
and Bacon reside I'm Havana.
When the diplomatic representatives OF
the foreign powers visited Mr. Morgan's
villa at Marianao yesterday, Mr.. Taft sig
nifcanuy stated that he could give
them no definite assurances Of peace, for
the reason that terms had not been put
forward. This statement was in response
TO an expression from Gaylan de Ayala,
the Spanish minister. that the world ex-
pected the United States to settle the
turmoil on such generous but firm condi-
,tions as to.maintain the integrity OF the
republic
The members OF the diplomatic corps
were also received by Mr.. Bacon, who
sought their views on the situation All
OF them asserted that their governments
desired the conflict TO be ended with all
possible dispatch I'm order to save com
mercial relations and cerdit between the
Island and their countries from ruin.
Among the other callers at Maranao
were Gems. Menocal and Agramonte, who
. congratulated Messrs. Taft and Bacon on
their success in bringing the Moderate
and the Liberal leaders TO a realization
of the necessity OF each making some
concessions.
CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION.
The veterans evidenced sympathy with
many OF the principles for which the in
surgents took up arms. They suggested
that the first basis Of the negotiations
should be for the revision OF the Cuban
constitution. alleging that II confers too
much power and too little responsibility
upon the members of the cabinet.
p. "Cubans are too hot-headed TO be given
unlimited powers" said Gen. Menocal.
o. He declared that the present trouble re-
suited from dissatisfaction over the &C
tion G, the present and the former Sec
retareI Of the interior.
Desp ,e the armistice, which is now in
n effect ii clash between government troops
4and Pho Guerra's force was threatened
yesterday. Gen Avalos, with 400 caval-
ry and 300 infantry, arrived at Guanajay
at noon. having come by train from Pinar
Del Rio to Artemisa. prepared TO pro-
ceed 10 Camp Columbia. near Havana.
This meant passing through the rebel
camps.
Gen. Guerra sent a message to Gen.
= Avalos that this might lead TO an en-
n counter. and that he would not be re-
sponsible for the outcome. Gen. Avalos
declared HIS intention 70 continue the
march. but Gen. Rodriguez. by direc-
tion of Secretary Taft. ordered him to
take his force to Mariel, which will be
done tomorrow.
There was considerable comment yes
terday over the fact that a salute Of 10
guns was given Secretary Taft when he
visited the warships. Previously he had
been given the usual II guns. to which
the secretary OF war Is entitled
The two extra guns mean that he is
recognized as an ambassador extraordi-
nary on n special mission with plenary
powers from President Roosevelt. II Is
known that he. now has been authorized
ito exercise his own judgment In all mat
ters pertaining TO the negotiations and
that the squadron. with it's entire force
Is under his Immediate control
LANDING NOT ORDERED.
Concerning the reported preparations
Saturday night for the transportation Of
marines aud blueJackets by rail to Camp
Columbia. Sccretary Taft said
"The United States forces are under
my orders J have given no orders foe
them TO and. and not n mar shall land
until l give such an order
IL now appears that Acting Secretary
of Tho Interior Montalvo ordered tn"
trains prepared by anticipation OF the
possible landing of n supply OF quarter
masters stores at the wharf. The cap
tain Of the port give color 10 the re-
port that they had been placed there In
readiness for the landing Of the men.
Lieutenant Commander Chaplin IN
command OF q brigade Of bluejackets.
yesterday completed A thorough examina-
ti,n Of :he iortlhcations Of Havana, and
reported that In the event of future &c
euration of the island. the city would
re fully protected.
Pres sident IS lima spent the most qu'c.
day he has passed since the outbreaS
Of the revolution. remaining with his
family in he residence portion Of the
= palace rtarly the entire day Nothing
, noteworthy took place In government