The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-23
Between Blacks and Whites.

In general the public discussion of the
entire matter is assuming more and more
the nature of a controversy between the
blacks and the whites The whites and
they include every foreigner, commend
the arrival of the United States warships.
On the other hand the negroes give vent
to expressions of hatred and disappoint-
ment as each new vessel appears. The
negroes seem to be of the opinion that If
the Americans gain control of Cuba the
present race equality will become thing
of the past.
Some of the liberal leaders declare that
the rebels would lay down their arms il
the government would resign. The men
in the field generally aver they would
just as soon fight Americans as the Palma
government.
During the afternoon members of the
veterans peace commission visited Sec
rotary Taft and carried from him re-
quest that General Menocal remain in
Havana until a settlement had been
reached.
A committee representing the Americans
living in the Isle of Pines reported that
Mayor Sanchez who Is in charge of the
Isle of Pines had resigned and stated
that the island was without a local gov
ment. They asked Secretary Taft to de-
mand the appointment of some officer to
ldkt tidiSt lutitt anu the secretary
promised to consider the matter
American planters at Bahia Honda have
requested of Minister Morgan that war
ship be sent there and the minister inti-
mated that this would be done next week
Revolutionary outposts Draw Near.
Notwithstanding Secretary Taft's re-
quest of Friday Aeosta's revolutionary
outposts were today less than mile from
Marianao This served to increase the
general excitement in the village during
the afternoon, and evening. The feature
of the day in this city was a persistent
rumor that President Palma had or was
about to resign, and would take refuge
tonight on board warship. This was
denied at the palace as often as 1t was
put forward
The Associated Press is credibly in
formed that there was some contempla-
in the outlook for more favorable set
tlement of the trouble made the idea
of President Palmas resignation out of
the question. All is reported quiet
throughout the island. The rebels general
ly are strongly disposed to resume the
warfare If the negotiations fail. or If
their leaders believe they are unfairly
treated. etU .t..4rs
Intervention May Not Be Necessary.
The indications late tonight are that an
end to the Cuban war is near, and that
peace will be attained without the in
ttrvention of the United States.
Secretary of War Taft and Assistant
Secretary of State Bacon, and upwards
of score of leaders of the revolution.
held a conference tonight, and it was an
nounced that the latter had appointed a
committee of seven to represent the lib
erals in conference. The liberals told
Secretary Taft that all had agreed to
abide by the Judgment of this commit
tee.
In the conference which selected the
committee and later visited Secretary
Taft, were five PRISONS. Including Jose
Miguel Gomez. liberal candidate for Pres
ident in the last election and all the
principal revolutionary generals.
The first conference between the conf
niittee and Secretary Taft will be heie
tomorrow. Secretary Taft expressed most