The Monticellonian., 1906-09-20
NO MORE FIGHTING
HOSTlLlTIES HAVE CEASED IN CUBA FOR THE PRESENT.
1t Looks Like Peace Is at Hand. But There Is no Change In Our
 Naval Plans.

Naval Plans.
 Washington Commander Colw II ot the cruiser Denver al Havana has tele- gfaphed the Navy Department that all is quiet in Havana. Hostilities have formally ceased, and a definite settle ment of the troubles seems very possible. Formal renewal of hostilities Is not probable. This reassurng dis patch. together with the visit of Sec retary Taft and Acting Secretary Ba- con. indicates that the movement to ward peace ill Cuba is well under way.
 Al the same time, no changes have been made in the naval program. The | Louisiana was given orders to pro ceed south to the drill grounds below the Chesapeake eapes, and when join ed by the Virginia to continue south to Havana. The New Jersey was ex- pected To proceed independently of these ships to Havana and is now on her way. By wireless the Navy De partment Las been informed that the Louisiana and Nevada had passed the capes and were sailing southward at speed If f2 knots an hour. The New York has sailed from Norfolk and the Minneapolis from League Island With the force already at Havana and that which will be there in few days the Navy Department feels assured that 1t will be amply able to prevent any trouble in Havana and it appears that nf the Cuban capital was due to the fact that there was grave danger to the capital of Cuba
 Arrangements have been made for the Des Moines to pass quarantine without interruption. The train bear ing Secretary Taft and party was re- ported three hours late. so that the Des Moines will be ahead of time and ready to take them aboard when they arrive
 The Dixie has left Havana Tor Cienfuegos. A report has been received from Cienfuegos saying that gross outrages have been committed in that vicinity. and a plan tation next to the Constancia plantation had been burned and the Constancia threatened A demand was made upon the Constancia plan tation for 1.500 rounds of ammuni- tion. and the insurgents threatened the place if their demands were not complied with.
 Every confidence is felt at the Navy Department in the force which has been sent to Cuba being able to meet any situation which may arise. The bluejackets are available for landing at any time, and they will be supple mented by the marines, which are on number of the cruisers and battle ships
 While there is pacific feeling, preparations are going forward by the War Department to meet anything that may arise if 1t should be neces- sary for d strong force to intervene. It Is said that troops and trans ports will soon be available, and only await orders in case the mission of Secretary Taft fails and hostilities are renewed and are beyond the control ] of the Cuban government.
 Th. Cuban legation here has re- ceived the following cablegram from the secretary of state of that country:
 'Hostilties are stopped on both sides, and believe that peace is at hand"
 Havana.-Alfredo Zayas, president of the Liberal party, moves freely | about the city and has even visited the palace, where he had confer ence with Secretary Montalvo rela. tive to means of securing peace. Sen | or Zayas told the Associated Press that he was hopeful of the final out come, although nothing like a definite basis for agreement had yet been con- sidered. For the present, he said, he | was largely devoting himself to secur- ing the release of all suspected con- | spirators
 The peace endeavors have really resolved themselves more into negoti- ations between the Moderates and Liberals than between the governmen, and the insurgents. The Moderates. while entirely loyal to President Pal ma, seem now to be less concerned over his continuance in office, than with the perpetuation of the control by their party. Mendez Capote, as president of the Moderate organiza- ton, and Alfredo Zayas, as president Of the Liberal party. will largely be able to dominate the situation. Gen. Menocal is industriously conferring with both these political leaders The Veterans have resumed their peace meetings, and the negotiations with the insurgents will be chiefly through them.
 Should Not Rejoice Too Loudly.