Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-25
WeuId Make important
Concessions to the
Rev0lutionists.
Discomfort SPREADS
American Flag Used as a Pro-
lection and Generally
Respected.

Havana Aug. 25-The stars and
stripes are flying conspicuously from
points of vantage on American owned
properties throughout the disturbed
district and are scrupulously respected
by both the governments forces
and rowing bands of insurrectionists,
the emblem of the United States per-
.haps exerting a moral influence over
sober minded Cubans.
Desires investigation.
Senator Norma Campos Marqusti
liberal, who has espoused the cause of
the insurgents, has publicly advocated
the appointment by President Roose-
yelt of a commission to investigate
the charges of fraud in connection
with the last elections. Other prom
inent men endorse the idea.
Show Unexpected Strength.
Today's early advices from Pinar del
Rio and vicinity indicate the outcome
of the expected battle between govern
ment troops and insurgents under
Guerra is more in doubt than the Off
cials at Palos are willing to admit.
Guerra is believed to have about 1000
men who can be depended upon and
are reported well equipped with arms
Suspect n Ruse.
1t is suspected the insurgent leaders
withdrawal from San Luis and San
Juan was a ruse to attract the govern
ment troops from their base at Pinar
del Rio. A sudden descent upon Pinar
del Rio in the event that Palma's
troops do not take an early offensive
would not surprise those seemingly
well informed. The city has less than
1000 armed defenders. and the
strength of civilian loyalty is in doubt.
Havana stin Loyal.
So far there has been no serious
disaffection in the city but in surround
inp, districts the situation is not reas-
surfing.
plans for Settlement.
Among the suggestions made with
a view of bringing about a peaceiui
settlement of the insurrection is tnat
of conceding to the liberals the aIhul
ment of the December elections anu
holding new ones in which both pollti-
cal parties, moderates and liberals,
shall participate fairly and freely.
Commission by Roosevelt.
Another is that a commission be APP
pointed by President Roosevelt TO IN
vestigate the matters in dispute. Ii Is
also proposed that a commission COM
posed of government suppoNPrs anu
insurgents. of which the American min
lister here shall be chairman, be ap-
pointed to decide upon a basis of set
tIement. Neither of the plans appear
practicable.
DIsperse Rebels.
Havana, Aug. 25.-It is announced at
the palace this afternoon that Dacai-
laos force operating against Guerra
had a skirmish with band OF rebels
near Pinar del Rio today, with the re-
suit that the rebels were dispersed.
and the troops captured several horses.
Rural Guards Again Triumph.
Havana, Aug 25.-A detachment OF
rural guards had a skirmish this morn
ing with a large insurgent band COM
manded by Colonel Asburt. The in
surgents, who were encamped at
place called Rio Blanco, according TO
q report from Batabano. disbanded and
fed, leaving four men dead and dozen
wounded on the field. Colonel Asburt
is believed slightly wounded. Two ru
raj guards were wounded.
Again Moves on Guerra.
Havana, Aug. 25.-Colonel Bacallao.
with $50 artillerymen and so recruits,
left San Juan De Martinez this morn
ing moving in the direction OF Guanes
and Pinar Del Rio i'm the expectation
of giving battle to Pine Guerra, the
insurgent leader.
Take Town Near Havana.
Havana, Aug. 25.-The village OF Ar
royo Naranjo, five miles from Havana,
was occupied by a force of 20 insur-
gents last night. A detachment of
provincial police proceeded to Arroyo
rIaranjo early this morning and the
insurgents scattered as the govern
ment forces approached.
Settle Cabinet Trouble.
Havana, Aug 25.-The cabinet crisis,
IL is officially announced. has been sat
isfactorily arranged as follows: Senor
Ofarrill retains the portfolio of secre-
tary of state and justice. Senor Font
Sterling and General Montalvo will
continue ad interim in charge Of the
ministry of the interior. When Cen