The Washington times., 1906-09-26

HAVANA, Sept. 26.-It is a ques-
tion of hours now when the United
States viii take charge of the gov
ernment of Cuba unless there is a
radical and unexpected change.
The Palma government has given
an unqualified refusal TO the pro-
posed settlement of the troubles
which have imperiled the existence
Of the republic and it is Purposed
70 call a special session of congress
this week, and practically dissolve
the government, by resigning in a
body. If this course is pursued St
would leave Secretary Taft no other
course than 10 take over the gov
erument as the only alternative To
anarchy.
Members II the moderate party
make no bones of declaring that
they prefer an American govern
ment to turning over the republic
to the rebels. 3fr. Taft has given up
hope of reaching a settlement and
is now preparing TO take drastic
means TO restore order
Island in State Of Anarchy.
There is urgent need for thou
sands Of United States soldiers and
marines in Cuba. Anarchy reigns
throughout the interior and looting
of estates, especially of foreigners,
is reported I'm many sections.
Announcement of the determina-
tion of the government TO abdicate
with a view of bringing about Amer
lean Intervention has caused an out
break of disorder and it is believed
that the worst is still 10 come.
For the moment the distressing pollti-
cal situation IS almOs, r0rgOLteu IN the
fresh troubles which have arisen from
the acts of mdTdudlnE bands which are
operating In unprotected parts OF the
country.
Cuban Government Helpless.
During the last fortnight the govern
ment has made no pretense of maintain
ing authority ia the provinces This
has given great opportunity for rascaIs.
calling themselves Insurgents, 10 in
duIge in petty thieving. With the an
that the government was
80 its end. anarchy has broken
out openly IA many sections.
The insurgent armies are made up in
a great measure. OF soldiers OF fortune
and loafers. who welcomed the 0pp0r-
IuulIV 10 enlist in the U-EOVcTnmenU
cause because IL insured them a living
without the necessity OF working. Pros
poets of intervention by the United
States are not encouraging to- such men.
as they see In IT a restoration Of order
and the necessity OF resuming work for
a living.
Desertions from the insurgent armies
of adventurers and easy-llvers have been
frequent and numerous depredations
nave been committed by them.
Rebels Turn Bandits.
With the sudden turn affairs have
AIKEN bV the determination OF the gov I
srnment TO abdicate. II is feared that /
hundreds Of the insurgents will turn 4
bandits and try 10 support themselves /
)u the farmers and planters. Discipline
n the rebel armies has been poor at the |
pest. and their leaders are now almost /
helpless TO hold their men ia order.
Reports are pouring into the capital or /
ooting and pillaging on the part of law /
ess insurgents, and so many appeals 1
lave been made TO the American lega- /
ion for protection that the American /
authorities do not know which way 10 /
urn. IL was the necessity for having
nen to protect estates of Americans
hat induced Secretary Taft 20 send his 1
all TO President Roosevelt for additional 1
marines at once
Pine Guerra has placed some Of his \
Insurgents TO guard various American
states AS these men are Tor the most /
art negroes little reliance is placed IN
hem by American land owners. and I
hey fear the guards may turn loOters
hey are demanding marines or soldiers
o protect their homes and property.
Americans Are Disguised.
scant hope is entertained here today
hat there can be any outcome To the
'uban trouble except Intervention, and
ne sstzs15 3 ishnaent of a provis,onal gov
rnment ly the American Republic.
The American. commissioners are dis
usted with tae action taken by the
Ioderates in ieciding 90 resign all Of
ces held by them and leave the island
racUcally without government. and
o rot Try TO refrain from showing the /
piniOn they h)ld of Palma and the
tile clique OF Parasites about him who /
ave maintained themselves of the
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