The Washington times., 1906-09-28
Taft Prepares Proclama-
ton Declaring An Amer
iCan AID Interim Gov
ernment.
MARINES ORDERED
READY TO GO ASHORE
All Depends On Action of
Cuban Congress Which
Meets This After
noon.

HAVANA, Sept. 2s.-The fate OF
Cuba is in the balance today and
the scales arc due 70 tip one way
or the other before another sun
sets. The chances are the Ameri-
can flag win fly above Havana be-
fore nightfaH
President Palma's resignation goes
to congress, which IS called 10 con-
vene In extra session at 2 p. M to-
day, and upon the action taken BY
the congress depends eke immedi-
ate future Of the country. Secre-
tary Taft has notified the leaders
Of the moderates that the time for
foohng is past AID IL is now time
to act.
The proclamation declaring AT
American ad interim government
has been drawn up naming either
Alr. Taft himself or Winthrop Beck
man, governor OF Porto Rico, gov
ernor general Of Cuba, and orders
have been issued TO Acting Admiral
Couden, senior naval officer, to be
ready TO land 1000 n5.rines and blue
jackets. The landing parties have
been told of aboard the various
warships, and within an hour Of the
time Secretary Taft gives the word
? 900 men can be landed In Havana
ready for any business that may be
at hand.
Occupation Not Permanent.
The proclamation Of intervention
clearly states thst the United States
will only remain fl charge OF Cuba I'M
~ such time as E new government has
been installed ana order has been re
stored
The general understanding IS that the
will be issued II there IS
no quorum o. congress present today.
or II an unsatisf actory man should be
elected in Palma's place, AS there is
no man who can be elected who VIII be
satisfactory 10 both parties the only
chance to avoid immediate intervention
seems 10 be a complete hackdown on
the part % the moderates and the re-
tention in office Of Palma. pending fur
ther efforts at a settlement This con-
tingeney seems extremely remote
The ultimatum TO the moderates was
delivered by Genral MenOCal and Senor
Zavas Yesterday afternoon.
Thev reported to Mr.. Taft that they
found the moderates very excited and
uncom2romIsing Some angry words
were exchanged between General Memo
cal and Senior Dolz. president OF -
senate.
The bitter distrust and animosity that
exist among the politicians were evil
denced by the fact that after Senor
Zavas and General Menocal had fulfill
ed their Ynission the moderate leaders
refused TO believe them. They appoint
cd q committee consisting OF Senator's
Dolz. Fonts. and Frias. Governor Nunez,
and Senor Gown, editor Of FL Mundo, to
visit the American commissioners at ths
legation and ask them II the message
the liberal leaders had delivered was
true.
American Patience Exhausted.
They we're Informed that IT was very
true. and they were further told that
the United States Government was not
going 10 stand by any longer and see
the country ruined and thrown into
anarchy by politicians.
Mr.. Taft added that they must all get
together and make peace faithfully and
honestly 81 they had any love for Cuba
Mr.. Taft also told the COmittee that
he was not going 70 accept as Presi-
lent. by their election, a politician ac-
septable 10 the cliques here, But not
the needs Of the country. II
hey choose a President ne must be a
nan acceptable 20 the cOmmlss ioners,
md one In whom there can he m con
ideuce that he VIII MAINTAIN Irerma-
lent place.
1t was said that If congress met the
nOderates might try 10 persuade Palma
% withdraw his resignation.
The moderate leaders now openly de-
,lare that they would rejoice al inter
-ention, which is the only solution Of
he fmbroglO. Both parties prefer i'm
ervention TO making concessions To
-ach other.
IL is practically certain that there win
,e no quOr0um Of congress. Sixteen
luorurn. To obtain this number Iha
liberals must attend. which uD To this
ime they refuse to do.
Palma to Issue Statement.
Beyond denying a rumor that he will
withdraw his resignation, President
'alma refuses TO say anything. He Is.
owever, preparing a final statement
-hich will be issued when he retlres
rom Office.