Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-04

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cussed in Havana, but SO far moth
ing has been done of any impor-
tance to that end. Bankers and
others are vainly trying to reason
with the rebels and have them ap-
preciate the futility of war.
| Special Cablegram to The Star.
| HAVANA, September 4.-Gen Mario.
Menocal, leader of the veterans of the war
as the insurgent candidate for the presi-
dency, arrived today and had a confer
ence with President Palma Leaving the
palace Gen. Menocal said he had merely
| exchanged views with the president upon
| the situation. and would call again after
he had seen his friends.
The Star correspondent learns from good
source that President Palma repeated to
Gen. Menocal that the government stood
ready to pardon the rebels in the field but
would not yield to any compromise against
its own dignity and authority. II the Vet
erans' Association could bring about peace
within the terms of the decree of amnesty
the government, like all the country, would
be glad. Reform of the electoral and mu-
nicipal laws, the president said was an af-
fair of Congress
Aquitin Cruz, a member of the house Of
representatives, has gone to the province of
Santa Clara to meet the rebel leaders there
and try to induce them to accept the gov
ernment's proffer of pardon and lay down
their arms
Senator LaZo will start for the province
of Pinar del Rio today with a similar
object.
Trying to Reason With Them.
Juan Arguellas, the wealthy Havana
banker, who has large interests in Pinar
del Rio, is also endeavoring to convince
the rebels of the unwisdom of the war
Policarpo Fajardo, who has business re-
lations with Senor Arguelles and is a
large land owner in Pinar del Rio, has
gone to Guane to confer with Pine Gu
ezra and try to induce him to surrender.
Luis Perez, former governor of Pinar del
Rio. and Gen. Lorenta are expected in Ha-
vana today. They also will work for peace
and with Gems. Cebreco and. Menocal and
other veterans will hold a meeting and
will pass a resolution In favor of peace,
which they will endeavor to have both
sides accept.
A Fierce Engagement.
The Cienfuegos correspondent of the
Lucha reports that fierce engagement is
In progress on the Cedros estate, near Gu
manayagua, in the Cienfuegos districi. The
correspondent adds that nforcements
have just been sent from Cienfuegos to the
loyalists.
News of insurrectionary disturbances con-
tinue to come in. At Cruces yesterday the
authorities of the town invited the rebel
leader, Gen. GuZman. to a banquet.
Guzman, it is said, entered the town un-
molested and remained until nightfall, en-
joying the hospitality of the government Of
fcers. At Marti, in the province of CANA
guey. insurgents last night set fire to tie
railway station. Minor demonstrations oc-
Cured elsewhere throughout the island
Garcia CaniZares, former president or
the house of representatives. says in the
manifesto issued yesterday that he
fought against Spain and defended Gu
oas rights under American intervention,
and now Is compelled once more to de-
fend liberty. He calls to arms all the
soldiers who served under him during
the war with Spain.
HAVANA, September .4-Despite the gov
ernments absolute refusal to make or ac-
cept any terms, peace talk continues here,
but in a half-hearted way. Nothing definite
has been proposed. The only actual effort
was the starting of a committee of veter-
ans for Pinar del Rio today to talk over
the matter with Pine Guerra.
Gen. Menocal. who, by common consent
of the public, is regarded as the right man
to conduct any negotiations, arrived here
today from Puerto Padre. province of San
tiago. where he is manager Of a large
American sugar planta ton. and held a long
conference with President Palma He re-
fused to make any statement after his in
terview with the president
Gen. Menocal has definite peace plans
but has already stated that he was NOT
willing to go into any negotiations without
the express authorization of the govern
ment This positively has not been forth
coming.
The situation in the field is unchanged.
except that the government is gradually
sending out men. The military authorities
here are depending considerably on the ar
rival of horses from the United States in
their efforts to clear up the situation
Personal Mention.