Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
zAYAS ON THE DENVER
Leader of Cuban Liberals on
American Warship.
AWAITING SECRETARY TAFT
More Damage to American Property
Reported.
COMMANDER FULLAM SANGUINE
Thinks Insurgents Near Cienfuegos
Are Overawed by the Landing
Of Naval Forces.
FULLAM sANGUINE

Commander Colwell of the Denver now
lying in Ha ~ana harbor, has cabled the
Navy Department that Alfredo Zayas, the
president of the liberal party, and delegated
to represent the revolutionists in the nego-
tiations about to begin in Havana before
Secretary Taft, had come aboard the Den
yer and was awaiting the Secretary there.
1t is supposed that he is afraid to trust
himself in reach of the government officers
at present.
Unofficial advices reached the State De-
partment today of the arrival at Havana
this morning of the cruiser Des Moines
with Secretary Taft and Assistant Secretary
Bacon end party on board. No informa-
ton of an official nature, however, has
been received from Cuba.
The State Department is expecting to re-
ceve advices from Mr.. Bacon some time
during the day, but little in the way of
news is expected. Secretary Taft will I'M
doubtedly report direct to the President at
Oyster Bay.
Acting Secretary of State Adee got into
communication with Assistant Secretary
Bacon late yesterday afternoon, while the
Des Moines was en- route to Havana. The
dispatch was sent from Washington to Key
West and the wireless station there sue
ceeded in picking up the Des Moines at sea
and communicating the telegram to Mr.
Bacon. No answer, however, was received
The State Department was informed to-
day by the owner of plantation near
Santa Domingo. Cuba. that the Cuban In
surgents had seized twelve OF his horses.
The telegram came from the owner him
self, who lives at Grand Rapids. Mich. His
name was not made public. The informa-
ton was cabled by the State Department
to Minister Morgan at Havana for re-
port.
Destruction Near Cienfuegos.
Information has been received at the
State Department from NJ. r. Spellman OF
the Colonial Cuban Company at New York,
that he had been advised of the destruction
OF the Esperanto sugar estate near Cien-
fuegos. Cuba. The estate was burned by
Col Collada and band of Insurgents. It
is supposed that Col. Collada was unaware
Of the suspension Of hostiities.
The Esperanto estate is not far from the
Constantia estate. which was reported to
have beer destroyed several days ago. The
insurgents have been active in the vicinity
of Cienfuegos and are reported to have de-
stroyed considerable property. Official ad-
vices concerning the buYling of big plan
tations, which has been reported from
time to time, are lacking, however, and 1t
Is thought some of the unofnc1al reports
may be exaggerated.
Commander Fullam Of the Marietta at
Cienfuezos has cabled The Navy Department
that the landing force seems to have over
awe1 tn. ins urgertS and that there is at
present no anticipation of further destruc-
ton of property. Commander Fullam has
100 blue Jackets on the Marietta, $50 blue
Jackets on the Dixie and 300 marines.
All the ships of the navy destined for
Cuba a. present are on the sea and 1t Ia
expected they will constitute sufnclent
force unless peace plans fail and interven-
ton is necessary. 1t is understood that the
navy will send supply ship with food and
a collier to Havana.
Funston Expected Tomorrow.
Gen, Frederick Funston is expected to ar
rive here tomorrow from American Lake,
Washington, under orders to report to the
Secretary of War for further instructions
He will remain in this city until Secretary
Taft is heard from, and it Is expected that
he will be ordered to proceed at once to
Havana in order that the peace commits
sioners may have the benefit of his knowl-
edge Of Cuban affairs in the efforts to pacify
the political factions in Cuba.
1t is probable that Gen. Funston will be
assigned to duty with the army in Cuba II
Intervention should be found necessary. Al
though orders have not been issued for the
movement of troops to Cuba the army was
never better prepared for quick action.
Gen. Funston is probably as well informed
regarding conditions in the islands as any
general officer in the army. He made q
good reputation in the Philippines, and
only a few months ago he attracted atten-
ton by the manner in which he handled
the difficult situation growing out of the
employment of troops in San Francisco
after the earthQu6ke.