New-York tribune., 1906-10-16
NEW LAWS FOR CUBANS
Plan OF CIVIL SERVICE.
Governor MagoOn Considering Ap-
pointment of Commissions.

Havana oct l5-"I have thus far no
reason whatever TO believe that the Liberal
leaders are other than sincere in their declara-
tions that they are not seeking office" Governor
Magoon said, in the course OF an interview this
evening He added that the representations
made to-day and previously by Liberals con-
cerning offices all referred 10 local posts There
had been many complaints regarding mayors
and requests that these officials be ousted on
account of their misdoings. The complaints
however had been simply presented TO the Gov
ernor for investigation. Mr.. Magoon reiterated
that he had seen signs of attempts at once
grabbing
In addition to the question of appointing Caoi-
net minister's which is held in abeyance for the
time being. Governor Magoon is considering the
appointment Of a commission on new laws an
other on civil service and third TO hear the
clsins for damages arising from the insurrec-
tton The commission on laws probably will be
composed equally Of Americans and Cuoans. II
will be charged with the preparation Of recon-
mendauons for general election and munlcpaI
laws and certain other laws which are cohslo-
cred fundamentally necessary to the progressive
government of the country. When these laws
have been decided upon they will be promuI-
gated by Governor Magoon in the form or de-
crees.
The proposed Civil Service Commission will
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az washington and six Cubans. 1t will con-
oder Ihe laws and practices hitherto followed in
Cuba and formulate a system suited TO Cuba
based IN part, but not necessarily wholly, on
American practices This system will aim 10
insure efficiency and at the same time protect
employees nom removal except for proper cause
Americans whom Il may be necessary TO en-
plcy VIII be selected from among the Civil Ser
vice employees at Washington
The claims commission doubtless will be en-
tsrely composed of American army officers but
rnsre may be also some officers Of the CUBAN
rural guards.
Asked whether the provisional government
would undertake the long pending and neglecteo
question OF a sewer system for Havana Gov
ernor Magoon replied that he was aware the
United States had repeatedly and insistenty
urged this question upon President Palma ana
rhst .be President had IN turn urged It upon the
Cuban Congress, but nothing had been accom-
,r,sres The Governor said he did not feel Ike
rnsf7,ng into a matter which involved con-
tract amounting to $12O00000 or more without
arxt consulting the Washington government.
The local political parties are showing signs
OF resuscitation. The reorganized Moderate
party, which its leaders have renamed the Re-
publican party, already has issued a long pro-
graune, setting forth aims similar to those held
by the Moderates. Tonight there was olg
Liberal mass meeting at the Payret Theatre
The distribution Of American troops through
the island continues. IN addition to placing
marines at many points, the distribution of in
fantry and cavalry thus far effected is as fol-
lows: The 9th Infantry is garrisoning the
towns of aqua Ia Grande, Caiharien and Car
denas: the l1th Infantry is at Santiago and
Hoguin; the 18th Infantry is at Camaguey and
Ciego de Avila and part Of the 18th is at
Aratanzas The llth Cavalry is in Pnar del
Rio and the 18th in Santa Clara.
Governor Magoon this morning received the
acting secretaries at the heads Of the various
government departments, and Informed them
that he would soon appoint American army Off
GERS 10 act in an advisory capacity with them.
Major Ladd and Colonel Crowder and Colonel
Black have already been selected. The Governor
explained that these officers would keep him in
touch with the departments until the time came
TO appoint Cuban citizens TO Cabinet positions.