The Washington herald., 1906-10-13
LAST DAY IN CUBA.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

piled to the questions OF the rev0lnionists
IN general terms. He told the committee
that the decree already published contains
as complete AN outline OF the programme
of the government as can be given now.
Special emphasis was laid upon the
promised election of Successors to the de-
posed national officials. the committee de-
string to know just when the election
will be held.
Mr.. Taft replied that it IS impossible to
set any date for the election at this time
as il win be determined entirely by con-
ditions in the republic.
There will be no ceremonies incident
to the departure Tomorrow OF Gov TAFT
and the assumption of office by Mr.. Ma
COON. The latter viii merely walk into
the palace and hang up his hat
Messrs. Taft and Bacon and their wives
win sail at Z O'Clock tomorrow after
noon on the battle ship louisiana their
destination being Newport News.
Liberals Honor Funston.
Gen. Funston viii sail at the same
time or the Virginia. A group OF rebel
generals entertained Gen Funston to-
night az dinner. Cen Funston sat be
tween Gems. Pine Guerra and Loynaz del
Castillo In speech Gen. Funston said.
among other things, that he had no pa
tIouce with those American politicians
who. taking advantage Of Cub1's pres
ent difficulty. argue that the Cubans have
shown their uunness TOT self-g0vern-
meut. These Americans must have for
gotten the history OF their own country.
Forty years ago a revolution IN the
United States was the occasion Of the
greatest war In he history of the world
and no country which had risen To great
ness had been without its internal diff
culties lie felt sure that Cuba would
surmount the crisis and again take her
place among the nations.
Referring % those Cubans who criti-
ciZed him Cen Funston said that these
men had not fought for independence,
while those who had fought under Max
img Gomez and Calixto Garcia were bis
friends Hc declared that the United
States is proceeding in good faith, ana
that q people Ike the Cubaus. who were
SO fond Of tncir homes. and so faithful
were 1T for seif-governmcnt.
Gen. Funston was heartily received.
Several of the rebel generals also spoke
Some one in Cuba is about TO be sat
upon. II it is Gov. Taft, Who is TO do tho
trick, il is likely the victim viii remem-
( Der the experience for some time. II thc
punishment is delayed until after Mr..
/ Taft is Withdrawn, Gov. AlagoOn viii
/ probably be just as effective IN crushing
some Of the obstreperOus little game
cocks. who are trying To cause trouble in
/ the country.
/ II is tho activity Of both Liberal and
I Moderate politicians, which the American
rulers vii be called upon 10 quell sooner
| or later. Since the campaign in the field
/ IS over. the wordy warriors are fighting
out tho revolution with their tongues.
Meetings Of both parties are held daily
al which resolutions favoring or de-
/ uouucing the United States are adopted
/ The Liberals have gone further and have
/ held several street demonstrations
I Marching through the thoroughfares
/ some Of the men carrying machetes OF
/ other weapons.
/ Citizens Of peaceful tendencies are get
I ting tired Of these demonstrations and
J they have now appealed to Governor
TAFT TO end them. If he passes the task
on 20 Gov. MaEoon IL is certain that
the job viii be thoroughly looked after