The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1906-10-13

Havana. Oct 1.-THE United States.
through its peace commissioners. is not
ready to announce when it will with
draw from the island of Cuba and sui
render the reins of government to the
Cubans.
This action canot be taken until the
time arrives when fair elections arr
assured. This statement was made by
Governor Taft today as a sort OF vale
dictory address to the revolutionary
committee with which the American
&C commissioners deal in inducing the re-
bells to cease hostilities.
The COMMITTEES had a conference last
ing an hour with Governor Taft. as
S,stant Secretary Bacon and Charles +.
Magoon. who Is to succeed Mr.. Taft as
Provisional Governor, and at It's con-
c:usion expressed satisfaction at tho
position taken by the provisional Gov.
eminent.
Headed by Alfredo Zayas. the COM
mittee visited Governor Taft for the
avowed purpose OF requesting him to
declare the policy Of the United states
toward Cuba. and the policy OF the
provisional Governor regarding APP
rointments to public ONCE,
The Americans listened carefully to
all the representations of the com
mittee. and then Governor Taft replied
pointedly that he could not outline the
pc Icy Of the United States more clear
ly than was done in his proclamation
| establishing provisional government
for the island. He added that as the
representative of the United States. he
was just as anxious to surrender gov
ernmental affairs to the Cubans as the
Cubans were to regain them, but the
peace commissioners were under the
responsibility to build up conditions
| " hich would mako the Cuban Govern
ment a staple ore.
Rests Win ('ubans.
Governor Taft would not predict
when such satisfactory condition
would be reached, but he said the Gu
bans themselves could hasten that time
| IL they were disposed to do SO. far
| and honest election on the results OF
which the Cuban people were willing
to abide. Governor TAFT said. was
necessary before the United states
would feel justified in withdrawing
from the island
| Senior Zalayas. Carlos Garcia and joss
Miguel Gomez. FASTENED to assure Gov
ernor Taft that 1t was not their per-
sonal ambition to obtain public otl>T.
They declared, however. that the intel
| ests Of their party demand that the
Government should no: be continued in
the form against which they had re
volted. Assurances were given the
committee by Mr.. Tact that Mr.. Magoou
would consider complaints against any
official and remove persons found to b,
UNIT to hold positions of responsibility
| or trust, but that capable men would
| be retained.
This evening a committee represent
| ing many Americans in Cuba present
ed Messrs. Taft and Bacon with an
/ ,t..1r fn h..
great services they had done for all
residents Of the island. The address
| said
The results you have accomplished
are greater than could reasonably have
been hoped for. Nearly 10000 armed
men, moved by bitter passions We're
| arrayed against the Government and
| a conflict was imminent in which enor-
| nous loss of life and property seemed
inevitable. 1t scarcely seemed posi-
| BILE that peace could be brought out
| Of such elements of discord and strife
| without bringing into active service
| the military power at your command.
| but within less than month your
| wise and sagacious methods and the
adroltness with which you have han
died your difficult task. brought peace
| and quiet to Cuba.
| Caused Little Irritation.
Not the least satisfactory OF the
present considerations Is the fact that
| in the settlement of the turbulent con-
ditions you have caused little irritation
or resentment, and have secured from
| Cubans increased respect and regard
| for the United States and greater con-
| fdence and trust to the good will and
| intentions of the American people for
| the welfare of Cuba. We do not be-
! licve so speedy and successful an
achievement under such conditions has
any parallel The gratitude Of the
Cubans and tho great people Non rep
| resent arc due for this incstlmdble ser
vice
Responding to this address Governor
| Taft EXPRESSED his sincere thanks. He
said the testimony of Americans and
! others who were on The ground had
| ,,ecu of great assistance at the out
sci # tho peace commissioners work
| Tue. disarmament commissioners s"ut
| to Santa Clara province, Hernandez and
| Nont"agtldn, nave returned here and
| repnrt !r Governor Taft that tho hay"
| disarmed and dishaud"d all the forces
| i'm that PROVING. More tnan 5000 men
| have h, en- dishanded and 1000 rifles
| surrendered to tho provisional govern
| mont and have been brought into lIa
| vana Reports r trouhl" in various
rlaccS aro pouring in. nut Governor
! Tut sivs tnat Investigation always
| show thrnr to h. not serious
Two hattIlions from tn" 17th and
two from the 18th Infantry ana Com
many r Of tho hospital CORPS arrived
| here today ON tho transports Monterey
and Niagara and proceeded 70 Camp
| columbia Two squadrons ~ the 18th
| Cavalry left camp Fo'nmhla today TOR
|