Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14

Gus action before reporting such contem-
plated steps to the department The land
ing and quartering of American sailors
bearing arms in a country with which we
are at peace was a serious matter, and
whether 1t was discreet or otherwise.
would probably develop from Commander
Colwelfs report.
Secretary Bonaparte said:
II know absolutely nothing of the situa-
ton in Cuba SO far as landing American
sailors at Havana Is concerned, except what
have learned from the Associated Press
dispatches. Commander Colwell has I'M
doubtedly reported to Washington upon his
action. This report would be received by
Admiral Converse and forwarded to me at
Oyster Bay, where shall examine 1t to-
day. I learned of his move last night
through the Associated Press, but took no
action whatever. l did not telephone to
Washington and bring about the recall OF
the landed sailors to the Denver. When
Commander Colwell was sent on his present
mission he received such instructions as an
officer of the navy Is ordinarily given
when an important matter is involved. He
received no specific instructions as to in
tervening in Cuban affairs"
Something was left to his. discretion p
was asked.
any serious step without first communicat-
ing with the department.
do you not consider the landing Of
armed sailors who took up q position COM
manding the main streets of the capital of
Cuba and which must be looked upon by
many as the first move toward armed In
PREVENTION by the United States, in Cuban
AFFAIRS a serious step?"
Yes" Mr.. BOnaparte replied slowly ana
thoughtfuliy. TT was serious.
And discreet?''
WELL" and the Secretary smiled. 81 can
answer that question when see his re-
port"
Secretary Bonaparte planned to return to
Washington as soon after the Oyster Bay
conference as possible, but this morning
he was uncertain when that would be.
Say We Must Interfere.
. LONDON, September 14-The news of
the landing Of American marines at Havana
confirms the opinion held here that Ameri-
can Intervention in. Cuba cannot be long
delayed The Standard editorially blames
the United States for the present disorder.
It says that President McKinley's inter-
vention was carried out in the name of
peace and civilization. but the net result Is
renewed tumult, barharism and savagery.
Either the Americans must tolerate anarchy
in Cuba or exercise an effective protec-
torate.
President Roosevelt would doubtless act
promptly and vigorously IL he did not have
to think Of the election campaign. What
ever the final issue. 1t will be condemned by
the democrats. who are standing aside.
ready to make political capital out of the
result If the Cubans are left In their pres
emit condition Bryan, the Standard says.
will denounce the apathy Of the administra-
ton. II they are reduced to order and
governed from Washington he will de-
nounce the tyrannous Imperialism. and coin
beautiful phrases about the inalienable
rights of nationhood and human liberty.
The Morning Post says that Cuba Is not
strong enough to work out her own sal
walton. She cannot without American sup
port maintain government and secure the
progress of the country. Much as the
American government may regret the ne
cessity for taking a step which will be I'M
popular with large section of the coun-
try, she will not be able to refrain per-
manently from taking it. The destiny Of
the United States stands behind her and
urges her imperatively on to the next step
in her overseas expansion.