The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-14

Colweu- Commander Colwell. after
calhng at the legation, went to the pal
ace where he. conferred with President
Commander sCoIweu declared that as
the city was quiet and he believed he
could land men in ten minutes should
circumstances require, it was better to
return the sailors to the Denver. The
parted.
Not in That Business.
Havana, Sept. 14-AIfredo zays, pres
lqent of the Liberal party, who is with
tne insurgents and General Loynaz Del
Castillo, commander of the insllrgent
forces in Havana province sem two
more emlssaries to Commander Colwell
thls morning Offering to come in and
surrender on board the Denver this af-
tefnoon- Commander Colwell replied
tnat ne was unable to interfere and
eLat PRESIDENT Palma was eommunicat-
ing with Washington in the matter.
Insist on SuFrendering.
Havana, Sept 1.-THE extraordinary
persistence CT Senor Zayas and General
Lei castillo in their desire to surrender
70 Inc American naval commander was
SHOWN again today when an automobile
containing Felipe Romero, 8 prominent
ana wealthy resident of Havana. and
CUBAN companion invaded the scene Of
Dustle incident TO the re-enbarkation OF
the blue jackets from the Denver Senior
-e~A4AC O4LALld4lJ To present the
compliments Of the irsurgent command
ers outside of Havana and to announce
that they We're ready to march in and
surrender this afternoon on board the
Denver to the commander of the cruiser
on the conditions named last night
namely, that the United States guaran-
tee them fair judicial trials. Com
mander Colwell replied he could not in
lerfere but ne reported the occurrence
TO President Palma and suggested again
that he would be glad to act if the
washington government so ordered but
not otherwise President Palma ac-
cordingly communicated this new offer
to Washington
The two emissalies then started on
their return trip to report the failure
thus far for their mission
Ine officers and men Of the Denver
who We're on shore last night regret
their return to the ship. They are in
cilued to discuss what they term the
drawing of fine lines of distinction in
the matter of the landing They hold
tnat they We're sent on shore purely fcr
the protection OF American interests and
incidentally to exert quieting influence
on the situation with that end in view.
Much Destruction of Property.
Washington, Sept. IA dispatch
from American Charge D'Affaires
sleeper at Havana, says it is reported
that 300 insurgents attacked the rural
uctA oS Oil the morning OF LnG IZJh at
Zaza, Santa Clara province, and that
the government lost eighteen men,
While the loss of the insurgents is not
known The government forces re-
treated to Sancu Spiritus- Mr.. Sleeper
add that a rumOr is current of an up
rising in Camaguey. The postal ser
vice between Santiago and Havana is
interrupted. Mr.. Sleeper's report is
based on telegram received from the
American consul at Santiago on the
AffRTnn0Y1 0f SAINT a. 1Oay I
Another dispatch confirms the re-
ports OF the destruction of sugar plan
taions near Cienfuegos and Of the de-
struct1on of railroad bridges and build
ings. 1t also states that no traffic is
going on on the Cuban Central, West
ern or United Cuban railroads. The
governor of Santa Clara province has
reported that Santa Clara is threaten
ed by the rebels. The navy depart
ment has not yet been informed of the
arrival of the Marietta at Cienfuegos.
As Viewed in Havana.
Havana, Sept 14-Out Of a great
amount of more or less excited contro-
versy about the wisdom Of landing blue
jackets from the Denver and the pro-
priety of their recall to the cruiser.
there is an absolute consensus of agree
ment on one point, namely that this
landing proved g wonderfully distinct
and decided influence towards procur-
ing an offer of surrender from the in
surgents. This offer was made at the
moment when the concentration Of the
insurgent forces in Havana province
had been practically accomplished, pre-
sumably in readiness for the much pre-
dicted movement upon Havana City.
On this account the landing was an ex-
tremely satisfactory incident to Presi-
dent Palma, to the rebel emissaries, to
Commander Colwell and his officers and
crew, to the public of Havana and es-
peeially to Americans.
The fact that the insurrection had
been held up for at least today is graft
tying to all concerned. An exception to
this feeling, however, are the radical
advocates for intervention followed by
annexation, who would have preferred
not TO have seen the landing, and the
fighting continue until the. United
states was obliged to assume full charge
or the situation. Everybody realizes.
however, that from the standpoint of
such intelligent and thoughtful leaders
as Alfredo Zayas, the apparent inter-
vention Of the United States with an
armed force meant nothing less than
real intervention in fact. and that the
liberal leaders would prefer to surren-
der forthwith to seeing the sovereignty
OF the republic weakened or lessened by
American control.
Palma May Resign.
Havana, Sept. 14-Congress will meet
in special session at 3 o'clock this af-
ternoon- The presidents message has
not yet been given out. It is rumored
at the palace that he will resign to con
gress but this has not vet been verified.
Detailed Instructions.
Washington, Sept. 14.-As the result of
instructions from Oyster Bay the navy
department has prepared complete de-
tailed instructions for the naval Officers
on duty on the Denver and Marietta for
their guidance in dealing with the revo-
lutionary movement in Havana and Glen
fuegos. The nature of these has rot yet
been disclosed.
Condition Is serious.
Boston, Sept. 14-Prfvate cable ad
vices received here today from Glen
fuegos, Cuba, indicate that the sugar
interests there fear considerable trouble
on account of the rebellion. A cabIegram
dated September 13 said.
No rail communication with Havana.
Condition most serious. General destruc-