Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-09-19

| Actual Intervention would mean the
use of the army, and all available
forces would no doubt be needed and
viii lie ready if a serious situation
develops.
1t is recognized that intervention
would be no holiday" matter, but
that an army would be necessary and
in case of intervention every avail
able man of the regular army would
be used and be sent to Cuba as fast
as possible.
Authority to Intervene.
Authority for intervention In
Cuban affairs is contained in the third
article of the Plat amendment,
adopted by congress in the army
appropriation bill of 1902, which
reads:
THAT the government of Cuba con-
sents that the United States may ex-
ercise the right to intervene for the
preservation of Cuban independence,
the maintenance of government ade-
quate for the protection of life,
property and individual liberty, and
for discharging the obligations with
respect to Cuba imposed by the treaty
Of Paris on the United States, now to
be assumed and undertaken by the
government of Cuba"
This with the other provisions Of
the Platt amendment were incorpor-
ated in the constitution of Cuba.
Troops Available.
Some weeks ago the sixth and
twenty-first regiments of Infantry
were ordered home from the Philip
pines, it being stated that their time
of service in the Pacific islands was
completed. The return of these
regiments upon three transports
which sailed last winter for the Phil
ippines will bring available troops to
the Atlantic coast and also transports
which would be very necessary if the
Plat amendment is invoked.
Invites Burning of Property.
Havana, Sept 13.-The persons
who visited the insurgent commanders
located near Havana declare that
the leaders regard President Palma's
DEGREES, suspending constitutional
guarantees, and the revocation of the
offer of amnesty, as an invitation TO
begin burning and pillaging property,
whether owned by CubanG or foreign
ers.
Amrican Cruiser Arrives.
Havana, Sept. 13.-The United
States cruiser Denver arrived here
yesterday. The vessel was watched
with great interest while entering the
harbor and saluting.
American Flag Welcome.
Havana, Sept. 1%.-Senor Andra
said yesterday: = am glad an
American warship has come to Hav-
ana 1t will calm the unnecessary
fears of many Americans and other
foreigners. The American govern
ment is our friend and the flag of
that nation is welcome here. We
have no cause to fear intervention.
We are perfectly content to rely on
the good intentions of the United
States government"
Blow up Railroad Bridges.
Havana Sept. 13.-lnsurgents in
Pinar del Rio and Santa Clara pro-
vinces yesterday signalized the re-
sumption of war by blowing up rail-
road bridges, again blocking traffic
and committing c her acts of destruc-
'.n The insu gent commanders in
Santa Clara had previously threat.
ened the railroad authorities and
others that they would begin yester.
Gay to burn and destroy property and
the lailrCdd officials so informed the
provincial governor; but that func-
tionary was powerless to prevent the
depreda, ions The insurgents in
Havana province have made similar
threats and there is much spprehen-
sion Of the Inauguration of a like
policy. The event of Yesterday in
Havana was ne arrival in the after
noon Of the United States protected
cruiser Denver. When the flag on
MORO Castle signaled the approach
Of the American warship the news
spread with rapidly and large crowds
FASTENED to Ire wharves. AS the
cruiser moved ~ ihe harbor firing the
usual salutes OF Il guns, which was
responded 20 from the Cabanas fort
ress, the cUdnts 1ances Of the Am ri.
cans showed pleasure while those ~
the Cubans expressed wonder and
perAexity. ne Cuban officials are
unaninous in stating that the visit
has no special Significance.
Commander lolwell stated to the
Associated Press that the orders to
come to Havana were received by
wireless telegraph while the Denver
was steaming in Long Island sound,
and that he proceeded hither. inn
mediately
An American legations Service.
Immediately after the Denver an