New-York tribune., 1906-10-09
GUARDS ON PLANTATIONS.
Work of Bluejackets and Marines
IN Cuba.
GFrom The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington, Oct. s-Decidedly interesting re-
ports concerning the internal condition of Cuba.
written by representatives Of the State War and
Navy departments. are beginning :. reach Wash
ington. They give far detail than the cabled
reports and present interesting picture of the
conditions and set forth the efficiency Of the blue
Jackets and marines
1t is show" for instance, that the disturbance in
Cuba was neral and that the rebels had the en-
couragement Of nearly all the natives including
those who might, in ordinary circumstances have
been expected TO stand by the government The
American and British owners Of property appear
TO have suffered most. whereas the Spanish. while
not escaping molestauon, were generally found on
the side OF the rebels
The rebels no time were In a consi+Io, % oo-,-,
on war In the open. They were poorly armed. Cen
ea Funston found on his several trips into the in
terror and they lacked ammunition They nrornptl,,
levied on the American and the British plantation
owners and business men, usually by means Of
adroit letters asking for a loan of material suob
as ammunition coupled with the promise thar com,
pance with the request would enable the rebels
TO give protection 10 property The threat was a
veiled one, but perfectly apparent There were also
many raids and ia the neighborhood Of Cienfuegos
such a condition OF unrest prevailed thar the
bluejackets from the Marietta the first shin on the
scene. were promptly landed. With the result this,
the two small forces, under Junior naval officers
were able 10 discourage attacks which had been
planned
show
maj the smaI. parties OF bluejackets landed in aS
vance OF the marines did splendid work and saved
pIopery valued al millions. They were treat ed
W.T. sfeat respect by the rebels and there were no
oOloIeaks, despite made 1nder
taaSs vi Truce IN every instance Of this sort the
6eaisal.uIas ofnceIs responded firmly that any
demonstration which interfered in any Wav with
ar [aercan property would be regarded as an alta *
- ~ Adhe!3can government. The rebels appeared
- aaN" d ~hoiesome dread OF having such q con-
axcDoh paced on their actions.
~ Two principal landing parties were on me
so4Sudu eho tonstancia estates near Cier fnaooe
ehI eauer Ine command. respectively of Ensign Ror-
S1esSn. anu 1r-1teutenant Kleman from the c 8 8
oiarsetta. fhey carried sufficient arms end ann
nloniton TO protect themselves and each had Sel1
Sun- messages were sent 10 and from the shin h1,
trusted couriers and eventually a earchliphr VS.
ootained ana mounted at Of the camps for MIR
poses OF communication. P" -O' PNt
Later marines from the Dixie under Major Ca+un
Q, The marine corps were J. 1ded and were distrih
reports received at marine headouarters IN tbte
city show that the men behaved in most Sold erv
manner anc were on the alert SURPRISES ~
wnich they had been warned. There was some
essoence that attacks OF this kind were contern-
PidSed put a timely warning given the rebel
GUS uo1ble which could not be settled by fhe
commissioners az Havana. The general avoiS anne
OF trouble appears 10 have been due 10 the az
cfenen and hrmness displayed by the Amer,ca :
neval ofncers IN Cuba at critical period In The
disturbance. - Ni'e
TIE reports received from Cuba indicate a ye,-
eral desire for American control The niarTe--e
unite IN saying that their interests will remain IL
peril until the American government estahlisb a.
some effective means OF protection against the mn
rising predicted as periodical by American Oh.
servers.