Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-28

No. 16,SO5.
to give the only proof of their love of Cuba
libre that they could give, by accepting,
without restriction all the terms of peace
suggested by Secretary Taft in his letter
to Palma.
The leaders of the party did not assent,
but Kohly made such an appeal in the
name of Cuba that the majority of the au-
dence cheered him enthusiastically, giving
the leaders to understand that their atti-
tude was considered disgraceful.
Question of Quorum.
Whether the congress will have a
quorum this afternoon depends on whether
the liberals attend the session. They are
divided between Zayas and Sanguily.
Zayas seems to have the more votes but
at late hour the report was current that
the Capote clique of moderates in spite of
their own party, will reject both and pro-
ceed to elect moderate president, without
consulting the American commissioners.
The liberals, if they see this is going to be
done, will withdraw from the congress
leaving it without a quorum Secretary
Iaft would not accept president so
elected, and the landing of troops would
Immediately follow any such ATTEMPT by
the moderates
Marines Ready to Debark.
HAVANA, September 2s.-A detachment
of marines has begun preparations to
distribute the tents, ammunition and mis-
ce1iafieous supplies stored on the Caballeria
wharf among the three battaIions of
marines ready to land here. orders having
been received to have everything in readi
ness for debarkation at about 9 O'Clock.
The marines VIII land should the neces-
saTy orders be received, at the Paula
Machina and Caballeria wharyes Two of
the battalions will occupy vilanueva and
'he other will be stationed at Punta Park
on the sea front.
Sanguily's Efforts.
After the meeting large crowd followed
hohly. AT late hour he met at the Cafe
Ielegrafo Senator Sanguily, who made
such efforts yesterday on behalf of peace
Excited groups around the cafe and in
central Park commented on the situation
ana the consensus of opinion was that
Ctna was being sacrificed by the egotism
OF politicians. Senator Sanguilv is ready
to speak in the congress TODAY in an Of,
tort TO make the mOderates yield to eyery-'
lhlls the American commissioners have
suggested rather than lose the republic.
The Moderate CLIQUE.
Inc moderate clique. which Vice Presi-
oent Capote and Senator Dolz control. and
WITH which they and others took SO promi-
Heht part In the outrageS committed DIR
ing the campaign and elections of last
war, now rear the revenge of the liberals
should the latter come into power as the
result of the proposed new elections sue
gested by Secretary Taft. 1t is onest;on
OF saving their necks. They will feel safe
only under the American flag. Consul
sttelhnafdt who has made most loyal and
faithful efforts on behalf of the C11hens
and who is a popular man in Havana vas
ousF last night trying TO convince the mod
crates that today they would have their
t ths cnance.. But it is extremely unlikely
satisfactory to Mr.. Taft and the neaoeloI,
ing part of the country
Palma's Last Words.
President Palma this morning insisted
That he would not withdraw his resigna
hon. His closest friends say his last word
congress will meet this afternoon at >
IN the house of the chamber of denutieS
on Zuiueta street. Though Mr.. Taft has
gwen the moderates a last chance. every
I'M IS ready for him to take charge of
the government as soon as the failure Of
the congress has become a fact
A Ray of Hope.
mere is Just one ray of hope now. At
~ TINS morning delegation of moderates
eaIieo al senator Zaya's house, saving that
'iIe party was Indignant over the attitude
81 'he Capote and DOLE clique. They said
ne party was willing to accent tho t,rI
basis of peace proposed by ia m pol,
IN view of this Capote and Dolz resigned
uls morning their respective positions Of
PRESIDENT ana vice president of the moder-
az; az party Yet they will make a last stand
IA tAie congress and try to prevent the hold
ing session by lack of a quorum Rut
otnt!s OF the party are very determined To
hold a session by all means If Palma in.
sis's on resigning they will lay on him al;
the blame. '-''' 'i'
me Star correspondent has had a talk
with Senators Diaz and SanguiIy. Cen
Menocal and other prominent Cuban lovers
or peace, and they say that if Palma in
sists on resignins the only remedy will be
To go to Secretary Taft, ask whom he con-
siders persona grata for the nresidcncv
ana eject that man. A most exciting Sos
sion is expected for o'clock If the cIiuIe
holds out as they say they will and try to
leave congress without a quorum The
others say that session will take place
anyhow with whatever members viii be
there.
To Save Republic.
The utter defeat of the Capote-DoIz CLIQUE
seems certain, the liberals and many of the
moderates having come together to fight
the Clique. Senator Zayas called at the
American legation today with Menocal Pc
iayo and Garcia. the latter a prominent lib
cral. and notified. Secretary Taft that both
sides were willing to join to save the re-
public They consulted with him as to
whether In case Palma should persist in mis-
intention to resign Gen. Menocal, Senator
Zayas or Senator Sanguily. who would be
persona Grata for president.
it Is Likely that Senator Sansuily would
he the most available. as he is independent
is not affiliated with any political facion is
very popular, has a high reputation for
honesty, and Is liked by the revolutionists
who have already mentioned his name as
the man they would accept as president
As for Zayas, although some of the mod
crates are willing that he should be presi-
dent, his position president of the lib
eral party may unfit him.
Gen. Mcnocal is under the constitutional
age for president, and there has been some
display of feeling against him lately
Secretary Taft is naming great reServa