The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-27

Several small towns near Pinar
del Bio have been burned by insur
gents. ~
Havana, Aug. 27.-President Palms
today gave out a statement in which
he says that the instruction has no
ideals and no program. Continuing, the
president says:
"All revolutions must have pro-
gram, as had our revolution for inde-
pendence in 1885, Everybody at that
time knew that the Cubans had re-
volted against Spain and had engaged
in an open fight for the liberty Of their
country. The present movement is
more Of local adventure-onlya crazy
movement on the part Of disconnected
persons. There is no moral reason for
it. The government could suspend the
constitutional guarantees, but it pre-
fers to maintain the vigor and hope
of the people and avoid possible ex-
cesses. ..-...s..- ..
.eThe medical force has been In
structed to attend to all prisoners and
to give wounded or sick insurgents the
same attention as wounded or sick men
belonging to the government forces.
:. Will Not Compromise.
"Any insurgent repenting Of his ao-
ton can return within the pale of the
law and may not be molested. The gov
eminent will have no petty spite or
feeling of rancor against those VIVA
return to their senses and abandon the
cause or disorder.o
President Palma is not disposed to
employ any method than that of arms
for the re-establishment of peace. He
ment here would absolutely never COM
promise with any form of disturbers OF
order. The government was legitimate
lyt constituted, was bound by it's inn
perious duty and must demonstrate
that it is stable and able to safeguard
property, life and the happiness of the
republic at present and in the future.
, Would Shed Blood First.
EtThis is my first resolution Presi-
dent Palma declared, "and I shall
maintain it at the cost of my life. I
understand my duties and Responsible
ties to the people. Such is the only
method of defending institutions and
civilization.
Senior Palma referred to his own
ga sacrifices, long years in the field, imss
prisonment and services while mem
Der of the junta, and. said:s
Poor I returned to my country as
president and poor shall I return to s
private life. I shall, however, have i.
clear record and good name. I am
disposed to exhaust my forces and shed
my blood, if necessary, in helping to
strengthen the foundations Of our pros
porous republic
Font Sterling, secretary Of the treas.
suing "o Of Mendie a IS; IS force e BY Mpio.
Gomez on, Aug. 25 and 20 caused Tho
former 3 followers to fall rapidly away
until Mendieta himself went to Santa
Clara city, where he expected to find
friends and allies.
Whole Towns Rebel.
Santa Clara is becoming thoro
insurrectionists' province. Several vii
and even larger towns, in some cases,
have taken up arms against the govern
ment. ~.
The attitude of the people is entirely
a question Of the attitude of the lead
ers. A former mayor Of Trinidad has
suddenly placed himself at the head Of
q band Of 100 insurgents. The mayor Of
town, consisting Of 200 men.
The province Of Havana is still kept
nervous by unimportant encounters.
-. Palma May Quit.
Grave differences between President
Palma and Vice President Mendez Ca
pote have added to the seriousness Of
the revolution. The latter is suspected OF
having considered with Senator Alfredo
Zayas, president of the liberal party,
the question of whether peace could not
be restored by Palma Is withdrawal
from the presidency, by permitting
Mendez Capote to succeed him, and by
giving certain posts to the liberals.
None Of the parties concerned is will
ing to discuss this matter, but the
source Of the correspondent informa-
ton is entirely reliable.
Censorship Established.
Major Gomez of the government
forces reports another engagement with
insurgents near Cascabal Sunday, in
which several men were killed or
wounded. Details of this affair have
not yet been received here.
Acting Secretary of the Interior Mon
talvo has commended the establish.
that such restriction shortly will be
imposed.
A train from Havana bearing $50
recruits and 40 rural guards reached
Pinar del Rio yesterday and reinforced
the government troops already there.
The presence Of small parties Of insur-
gents is reported daily in the four west
ern provinces, principally in Havana
and Santa Clara.
| Rebels Loot Treasury.
| A band Of 100 insurrectionists en-
tered Las Laias, Santa Clara province,
yesterday, and got away with the con-
tents Of the local treasury, $4,000, and
!, all the horses in town.
+ A special edition of the Official Ga
zette authorizes the seizure of all
horses needed nv the government forces
Proper payment will be made for all
animals thus taken. The shortage Of
5 horses is at present one Of the worst