The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
Representatives Of the Palma Government Of tho insurgents
and Of the Veterans Make Statements to Representatives
Of President Roosevelt All Will Be Given a Further Op-
poruhity TO Present Their Cases. Secretary Taft Says
Commissions labos May Not Be Concluded for Ten Days.
In Meantime This Government Is Preparing for Any En-
Urgency That May Arise

Havana, Sept 2o.-The presidents OF
both the Moderate and the Liberal par
hes yesterday afternoon submitted to
Secretary of War Taft and Assistant
Secretary OF State Bacon. representing
President Roosevelt, their respective
statement of the facts leading mp TO
the Cuban revolution and the conduct
of the belligerents.
Each OF the presidents today Will
present a written statement of the
terms TO which they are willing TO
agree in the interest of peace.
Gen. Menocal, representing the vet
Grams, also related TO Messrs. Taft and
Bacon the efforts he had made towards
peace and the difficulties he has en-
countered, and gave his opinion as 20
what courses hold out any promises Of
an amicable settlement
committee OF Isle OF Pine Ameri-
cans also appeared, but obta lined little
satisfaction. their attorney simply pre-
senting a statement of their grievances,
which was not taken up.
Yesterdays hearing began at tie
home OF Minister Morgan in the village
OF Marianao. which IL happens. is only
three miles from the most advanced OF
the insurgents forces that OF Col. Bal
domero Acosta. which is encamped in
proceedings were conducted very
quietly.
The hearings were held privately in
a room adjoining the library. No one
was in the house except those directly
interested and newspaper men. Messrs.
Taft and Bacon informed Vice Presi-
dent Mendoz Capote, Senator Alfredo
Zayas and Gen. Menocal that yester-
days conferences would be purely pre-
lminary. and that all would be heard
again. Vice President Mendoz Capote
was given an appointment for this fore
noon and Senator Zayas for this after
noon.
A LONG JOB.
After the hearings Secretary Taft
said that he had just begun his york
and that IL was evident that the mis-
sion upon which he had come would
require more time than he had antici-
pated. He estimated that ten days
would be required 10 complete his err
rand. but he could not say whether or
not IL would be necessary TO visit in
surgent camps or other cities.
He was pleased with the fact that
representatives OF every faction had
visited the agents OF President Roose-
welt, which he considered augured we'll
for the success OF the mission which
he desired IL 10 be understood was
purely mediatory. Mr.. Taft said he had
not talked as yet with representatives
OF commercial interests, but that he
expected TO see men OF affairs and
property.
A private telegraph wire is os!ng
strung from Minister Morgan's house
TO the cable office in order that Messrs.
Taft and Bacon may be able.to report
direct TO President Roosevelt.
A detachment OF 800 rural guards has
been sent to Marianao. which hitherto
has not been especially protected.
NEW ELECTIONS OPPOSED
After his interview with Messrs. raft
and Bacon, Vice President Mendoz ca
pote said the government was dbso
lutely opposed TO any plan which in
wolves new elections He added that he
was preparing a written statement.
with the terms which the Moderates
will accept in a settlement of the dim
culties.
Senator Zayas asserted that he had
been urged to use his influence n all
possible ways TO stop lighting Ge
feared he would be unable to reach
distant insurgent camps Ia time, AID
pointed out that the attack by gov
ernment force on insurgents at Sanct
Spiritus on Tuesday was a violation Of
the governments armistice. He related
to Secretary Taft his efforts for the re-
lief of Liberals arrested as consuira-
tors. and Mr. Taft informed him l"at
President Palma had stated that the
prisoners under indictment would he
released today under bail Up to last
night however, they had not been re-
leased. Senator Zayas said that IL was
imperative that Jose Miguel Gomez and
Others Of the prisoners SHOULD assist in
the peace negotiations-Mr-T was
careful not TO commit himself TO either
faction, but encouraged all to talk
freely.
PALMA'S ATTITUDE.
During Secretary Tafts visit to Pres'-
dent Palma earlier in the day the latter
Ia tNla aV4A Ia g.
ture possibilities, adding that In the cor
tiupcicv OF a general election being or
dered he would not feel that IL would be
consistent in him 10 continue in office as
president.
No member OF the government Presi.
dent Palma said would be willing TO con-
cede 10 the proposition for a general elec'
.tion under any circumstances.
YOUNG OFFICERS FOR CUBA.
Washington, Sept 8.-Young officers
for command in Cuba In case the army ls
sent there is the plan practically decided
upon by the war department. Gen. Fred
erick Funston probably will be IN COM
mand and his chief lieutenants are likely |
70 be Brigadier Generals Thomas III. Bar
~ and william r Duvall. The two latter |
officers have recently attended the Ger
man manoeuvres in Europe and have no.
titled the war department that they IN
tend 10 sail for this country on sept ~
Owing to the acute situation I'm Cuba |
they have been advised that their pres
ence In this country at an earlier dave
will be desirable. Notwithstanding the |
presence OF Secretary Taft and Assistant |
Secretary Bacon In the Cuban capital on /
a mission looking 10 the pacihcation or /,
the island, preparations are going Tor |
ward to meet any emergency that may |
arise I'm case the reconciliation of the war |
ring elements ia Cuba cannot bc accom- |
plshed.
The state department has been informed |
nnofficially ~ the arrival at Havana yes-
-teraAp-af- Secretary Taft and Assistant |
Secretary Of state Racou hut no official |