The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-09-29
UNCLE SAM TAKES CHARGE.
Secretary Taft Proclaims Provisional
Government in Cuba.

government IN CUBA.
Havana, Sept. 29.-The American
provisional government assumed pos
session of Cuba today, when Secreta-
ry Taft's proclamation declaring him
self provisional governor was form
ally issued. The proclamation was
published in the official Gazette and
a thousand printed copies distributed
in Havana and elsewhere. The terms
of the proclamation caused general
satisfaction, especially on account of
the moderate terms in which it is
| pharsed, its statement hat the pro
v~isional government of Cuba is under
taken only en- account of the neceS
sites of the situation and its prom
ises hat the provisional government
will be maintained purely for the
purpose of restoring peace, order and
public confidence until a permanent
government is established.
No n appears to doubt h good
intentions of President Roosevelt and
his representatives, and there is no
apprehension of n serious trouble
or resistance to the provisional gov
eminent in any part of Cuba. There
were no disturbances of any kind
last night. The business interests are
gratifed at the change of govern
ment. A striking feature of the pro-
visional government is that the Gu
ban flag is not lowered. This estab-
fishes a precedent in provisional gov
ernments and protectorates.
Governor Taft's proclamation is as
follows: ITO the People of Cuba: The
failure of congress to act on the ir-
revocable resignation of the Presi-
lent of the republic of Cuba or to
elect his successor, leaves the coun-
try without a government at a time
when great disorder prevails and re
quires that pursuant to the request OF
Palma, that 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
in the islands and keys 4djacent
thereto, and for the purpose of estab
fishing thereof a provisional govern
ment is hereby established n will
be maintained only long enough to
restore order, peace and public con-
fidence, by direction of and in he
name of the President of the United
States, and then to hold such cleo
lions as may be necessary to deter
mine on those persons upo whom
the permanent government of the re-
public should be devolYed. In SO far
as is consistent with the nature of
the provisional government eStab-
lished under the authority of the Uni
ted States, this will be a Cuban gov
eminent conforming with h consti-
tuition of Cuba. The Cuban flag will
be hoisted as usual over the govern
ment buildings of the island. All ex-
ecutive departments and provincial
and municipal governments including
that of the city of Havana, Will IN
tinue to administer justice, and all
laws not in their nature inapplicable
by reason of the temporary and emer-
gent character of the government
will be in force. President Roosevelt
has e most anxious to bring about
peace under the constitutional gov
eminent of Cuba, and he made every
endeavor to avoid the present step.
Longer delay, however, would be dan
gerous in view of the resignation OF
the cabinet. Until further notice the
heads of all departments of the CEN
trail government will report to me
for Instructions, including General
Alexandra Rodriguez, in command of
the rural guards and other regular
government forces, and General 10
loft. treasurer of Cuba. Until further
notice, civil governors and alcaldes
will also report to me for instrrfc-
tons. | will ask all citizens and res
idents of Cuba to assist me in the
work of restoring order, tranquility
and public confidence" (Signed)
VIM. H. Taft, Secretary of Wal U.
S. A, Provisional Governor of Cuba.
Havana, Cuba, Sept. 29tn, 1906.
Troops for Cuba
Washington, Sept. 29--Secretary
Taft has cabled from Havana to act
ing Secretary Oliver at the Wal De-
partment to send American troops
to Cuba in accordance with the pro-
gram already arranged. Secretary Ol-
liver is trying to communicate this
dispatch to President Roosevelt, on
Barnstable. Mass, on b Mayhower
or Missouri of HI Atlantic fleet by
wireless, in order to secure the
essary presidential authorization Oh
the government. There are $500 sol
diers ready to start from Newport
News. While waiting to hear from
the President. Mr.. Oliver has issued
| orders for the expedition Of $500 to
| prepare to sail from Newport News
as soon as possible. This is subject
| to the approval of the President, and
| Secretary Taft has probably a thor
| ough understanding of what should
| be done in the present emergency
| and there will be no delay in secur-
ing the necessary formality of the
| Presidents approval. Therefore the
| entire program is being put into exc
cution.
B~arnstabfe, Mass, Sept. 29.-The
government yacht May1ower with
| the President on board joined the
| battle ships of the North Atlantic
squadron this morning and prepara-
ttions were at once begun for target
practice.