New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-30


all nattonaIities enthusiastically welcome the
American government. but they all asking
the same question-wEI It be permanent?
Secretary Taft this morning issued the follow
ing proclamation:
To the People of Cuba: The failure OF Con-
gress 70 act the irrevOcable resignation OF the
President Of the republic OF Cuba 10 elect a
successor leaves the country without govern
ment at time when great disorder prevails.
and requires that pursuant to the request or
Mr. Palma, the necessary steps be taken IN the
name and by the authority OF the President OF
the United States TO restore order and protect
life and property In the island OF Cuba and the
islands and keys adjacent thereto. and for this
purpose to establish therein a provisional gov
ernment The provisional government hereby es-
taolished will be maintained only long enough
TO restore order peace and public confidence by
direction Of and in the name OF the President OF
the United States. and then TO hold such elec-
tions as may be necessary to determine those
persons upon whom the permanent government
Of the republic should be devolved.
In so far as Is consistent with the nature OF a
provisional government established under the
authority OF the United States, this WITH be
Cuban government. conforming with the con-
stitution of Cuba The Cuban flag viii be hoist
ed as usual over the government buildings os
the island; all the executive departments and
provincial and municipal governments. including
that of the city of Havana, will continue to be
administered as under the Cuban republics; the
courts will continue to administer Justice, and
all the laws not in their nature tnapplicable by
Of the government viii be In fOrca
President Roosevelt has been most anxious 10
ernment of Cuba, and he made every endeavor
TO avoid the present STEP Longer delay, ho=w-
ever. would be dangerous IN view OF the resig-
nation OF the Cabinet.
Until further notice the heads OF all INA de-
partnents Of the central government wfn report
to me for Instructions. including General Alex
andre Rodriguez, in command OF the rural
guards and other regular government forces.
and General Carlos RolOff. Treasurer or Cuba.
Until futher notice the ctvr governors and
alcaIdes will also report TO me FOR instructions
ask all citizens and residents OF Cuba 20 as
sst me in the work OF restoring ORDER tranouiI-
lity and public confidence.
WILLIAM H TAFT, Secretary OF was
United States Provisional Governor OF Cuba
Havana, Sept %. 1905.
Governor Taft drove IN an automobile 10 th.
palace at noon for the purpose OF greeting Sshor
Palma and making arrangements 20 succeed him
The Governors going TO the palace was prao-
tically unnoticed- On his arrival Mr.. Tar was
greeted by Mr.. Belt the x-Presidents score
tary and was ushered into Sehor Palrna's pr1vafs
office. the apartment occupied successfully by
the Spanish Governors. Governor General Wood
and President Palma Formal greetings were
exchanged, and Mr.. Taft compiimented tns sx-
President highly on the progress which Cuba
had made in the development OF industry under
| his administration and the condition OF her
finances and resources The Governor told Senor
Palma that the latter's course in resigning the
Presidency and insisting upon his resignation
was in the nature Of heroism. Mr.. Palma replied
that he was glad the burden OF the Presidency
| had been lifted from his shoulders adding that
/ he felt personally relieved and satisfied
| Mr.. Taft had expected to go over the financial
affairs Of the government with Sehor Palma,
especially IN regard 70 the Cuban bonds or other
indebtedness. but the ex-PresIdent said that tho
Secretary Of the Treasury. Fonts sterling. was
, a much better POSITION 20 outline all such mat
| ters 10 the incoming government The inter-
view ended In a friendly manner, and Mr.. Tan.
with the Acting Secretary Of State Mr. Bacon.
| Consul General Steinhart and Captain Mccoy.
the Governors personal aid. who had accom-
panied him 20 the palace. returned TO the Ameri-
| can legation. II is probable that Mr.. Taft VIII
occupy the palace tomorrow. Senior Palma with