The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-29

: Havana, Sept. 29.-An American pro-
visional government assumed posses
sion Of Cuba today, when Secretary
Taft IS. proclamation, declaring himself
provisional governor of the island was
formally issued.
The proclamation was published in
the official gazette and thousands Of
printed copies of the document were
distributed in Havana and elsewhere.
Proclamation Pieases.
The terms of the proclamation
caused general satisfaction, especially
which it is phrased.
It states that the provisional govern
ment Of Cuba is undertaken only on
account Of the necessities of the situa-
ton and it promises that the provision
al government will be maintained pure
Ely for the purpose of restoring peace,
order and public confidence until per-
manent government Is established.
Resistance Not Likely.
No one appears inclined 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 govern
ment In any part of Cuba.
While Governor Taft has not yet
taken possession of the palace, this is
only because former President Palma
will not be ready to vacate the official
residence until Monday, and Mr.. Taft
desires to do whatever he can to suit
Mr.. Palma g convenience.
No disturbance Of any kind occurred
last night. The business interests here
are gratified at the change of govern
ment. @
Cuban Flag Still Floats.
A striking feature Of the provisional
government is the fact that the Cuban
flag has not been lowered. This estab-
fishes a precedent In provisional gov
ernments and protectorates.
Governor Taft proceeded to the pail
ace at noon. The act was not accom-
panied by any formal ceremony.
Funston Confers with Taft.
| During the morning Brigadier Gem
era1 Funston conferred with Mr.. Taft
regarding the location Of the camps for
the first division Of American troops to
be landed here. The sites have not yet
been selected. Funston will command
all the troops in Cuba.
The City Quiet.
The city is quiet and the only Ameri-
can forces now ashore consist Of the
detail Of marines guarding the treasury.
Funston to Command.
1 General Funston will command all
the troops in Cuba, but if they exceed
of higher rank will be sent here from
the United States. It is practically
certain, however, that no such contin-
gency will arise, as it is apparent that
the maintenance of the provisional gov
eminent will not require large NUM-
Der Of troops.
1 Rebels Notified.
Consul General Steinhardt received
orders early today to telegraph to tho
rebel commanders turnout the island,
informing them Of Governor Taft s pro-
/ clamation and the establishment Of the
! Miguel Gomez and other prisoners will
be released from custody today, in or
! der that, as members of committee,
i representing the insurgents they may
4 sign an agreement with Governor Taft
that tho rebels will lay down their arms
Immediately.
4 Arms to Be Given Up.
A commission headeda by General
Funston will be appointed today to SUI
perintend the actual laying down Of
arms on tho part of the rebels. This
commission will visit all the rebel
camps shrlout the island and win be
composed Of Americans only to avoid
4 creating any bad feeling or complica-
4 tions. The commission also will dis
arm the volunteer forces Of the govern
ment leaving the Cuban forces as they
IexiBted prior to the rebellion. The