Arizona republican., 1906-09-17


 able to say by the time Secretary of
 War Taft and Acting Secretary of State Bacon arrive that peace already has been assured and there is no need of the American gov vrnment's inter Vention, either to, restore peace or to insure permanent tranquility.
 Members of the government inform ed the Associated Press that they are making efforts in accordance with the advice contained in President Roosevelts letter that they have no objection to the friendly assistance of the United States in the matter if it becomes necessary but they believe they can settle it between themselves without intervention, at least they say they are making an effort to accom- plish this end unaided, and with far prospects of success. This is the latest phase Of a rapidly changing situation that developed this afternoon when q Gazette was issued containing a de- cree signed by President Palma on recommendation of the secretary Of public works. MontaIvo.
 The decree follows: "AH campaign operations aFe suspended and in con sequence the government forces will act only on the defensive throughout the republic. The secretary of the in teriOr will issue all the necessary or ders for the execution oI this decree
 The decree causd great surprise as tt was believed to signify a change of heart by the government officials who for the past few days have been strongly against taking up peace neeo Uiations with the emmisdries of the revolutionists. The Associated Press learns that today's actions had their beginning by General ManocaTs re- newed effort in visiting Secretary Montalvo and urging him to make the strongest possible endeavOr to induce President Palma to comply with President ROosevelt's advice and avoid the consequences of intervention by requesting a truce and endeavoring to have the Cubans themselves come to an agreement.
 Menocal and MontaIvo first invited several of the conspiratlors and found them willing to cooperate in securing peace. The peace was not discussed in detail, but Montalvo returned to the palace and urged Palma to consider the matter The president called T conference for this afternoon which was attended by the ministers, Vice President Menoz Capote, Den Freyre -AA-eAl eiNS anu oelldlOT DdlZe. The re- suit was the issuance of the decrea suspending the governmental cam paign.
 Simultaneously with the issuance of the decree the special judge in charge of the cases against the alleged con spirators in prison recently captured. liberated thirty of the latter against whom indictments had been issued. Vice President Mendoz said tonight that nothing as yet had been decided upon on which to base peace negotia- -ions. The terms will be discussed this afternoon but the result will not be made public until a further con ference is held.
 It is said that by the time of the ar rival of Secretary Taft it was hoped | hat permanent adjustment of lne ! would be arranged and ! 'eady for MT. Taft's approval It had l lot been thought of not securing the | friendly approval of the United States ] To the settlement of the difficulties ] since it is realized that this was neces- iary to Cuba's permanent peace and | prosperity.
 Much doubt is expressed as to whether the rebels win accept peace proposals which do not include cleo ions for the places of senators and elected last December.