The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30

of the island, was formally issued. The proclamation was published in the offi- cial gazette and thousands of printed copies of the document were distribut-
 The terms of the proclamation caused general satisfaction, especially on account of the moderate terms Tn which 1t is prefaced. its statement that the provisional government of Cuba Is undertaken only on account Of tae necessity of the tsituation and it's promise that the provisional govern purpose of restoring peace. order and public confidence until permanent government Is established.
 No disturbances of any kind occurred last night. The business interests here are gEatified at the change or govern ment. A striking feasure of the pro- visional government is the fact that the Cuban flag has not been lowered This establishes precedent in pro- tectoratss,
 Tau,s Proclamation.
 Governor Taft's proclamation was as follows;
 ITO the people of Cuba: The failure of congress to act on the irrevocable resignation of the president of the republic of Cuba or to elect a suc- cessor leaves the country without government at time when great dis order prevails and requires that. pur- suant to the request of Mir. Palma the necessary steps to be taken in the name and by the authority of the pres ident 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 tos establish therein a pro- visiona1 goIernment
 The provisional government hereby l-f t.t. IA .s..- long enough to restore order, peace and public confidence by direction uf and in the name O. the President or the United States and then to hold such elections as may be necessary to determine on those persons whom the permanent government Of the repubnc should be devolved.
 Insofar as is consistent with the nature of a provisional government established under the authority of tho United States this will be a Cuban gov> ernment conforming with the consti> tuition of Cuba. The Cuban flag will be hoisted as usual over the govern ment buildings of the island. all the executive departments and provincial and municipal governments, including that the city of Havana will continue to be administered as under the Cuban republic; the courts will continue to administer justice and all the laws now in their nature inapplicable by reason of the temporary ard emergent char acter of the government will be in force.
 President Roosevelt has been most anxious to bring about peace un- der the constitutional government of Cuba, and he made every endeavor to avoid the present step Longer delay. however, would be dangerous. in view of the resignation of the cabinet.
 Until further notice, the heads of all the departments Of the central gov ernment will report to me for instruc- tion, including General Alexandra Rod riguezz, in command of the rural guards and other regular Government forces. and General Carlos Roloff, Treasurer of Cuba.
 Until further notice. the civil Gov effiors and Alcadez will also report to me for instructions.
 T ask all citizens and residents of Cuba to assist me in the work of re- storing ordefs tranquility and public confidence.
 tSigned) 'william II. Taft, "Secretary of War, U. S. A., Provisional
 Governor of Cuba.
 Havana, Sept. 29, 19O6."