Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-26
NO CUBAN REBELLION
Message Received by New
York Newspaper in Advance.
NO MEETING OF MERCHANTS
As Was Stated in the Dispatch Known
in Havana.
BY WAR DEPT.
Agitation Because of Failure of Ger
tain Glass to Receive Recognition.
Gen. Barry's Dispatch.

NEW YORK September 26-Cuban con-
spirators whose plot to overthrow the pro-
visional government has been thwarted by
Gov. Magoon, in Havana. attempted appar-
entity to the World to further their de-
sign.
An unsigned cable of 1S2 words was re-
ce!ved by the newspaper several hours be-
fore the news OF the plot became public
stating that meeting of prominent mer-
chants of Havana had been held Monday
night and resolution had been adopted to
inform the world OF the true state of Cuban
aHairs. The message then said that there
would be general uprising today and to-
morrow.
In language of alarm the MESA ge told of
credit impaired. property in danger and a
general anarchistic demonstra ton to follow
all Tor the purpose of causing embar-
RAISING situation at Washington 1t added
that If American troops shed Cuban blood
a general uprising and open war against
Americans Will be inevitable"
Revolutionary leaders, the cable stated
were known to have taken to the interior
arms and ammunition and machine guns
Whicn mad never been turned over to the
provisional government Give this the
WIDEST publicity; possibly save situation"
the dlSpa ten concluded.
inquiry as to the identity of the sender of
the message disclosed that 1t was ''Mer-
chants AsSociat tion 30 SeuIueta street ;,
Inc dispatch bore evidence of having been
prepared by an experienced cable corre-
spondent but investig alton showed there Is
no such organization in Havana as the
merchants Association" The address
gwen Is that of the conservative and ex-
elusive Union Club, and no knowledge of a
meeting OF merchants of any sort in Ha-
Vana could be learned.
Discredited at War Department.
war Department officials discredit the
probability of any uprising against the pro-
Vlsional government in Cuba. 1t is true
they say that agitation among certain mem
bers OF the colored population because of
their failure to receive Il proper share of
the Offices is rampant. The colored popu-
lation compose 50 per cent of the people
who opposed Palma's government, and they
claim they are not being fairly treated
continuation of this agitation. it is admit
tea, might have the effect of causing some
OF the more desperate malcontents to at
tempt upris!ngs against the existing gov
ernment in Isolated places. But that pos
slDll1ty gives the officials here no concern
as they say Gov. Magoon is on the alert,
and that anything like an insurrection will
be nipped in the bud.
Gen. Oliver, acting Secretary of War.
went over to the White House early this
morning to see the President, but he did
rot regard the stories of a Cuban revolt of
sufficient Importance to bring it to the at
tentiOn of the Chief Executive.
Gov. Magoon's views of the situation are
practically in accord with the reports told
IN the press dispatches last night He is
keeping the War Department fully advised
Of the condition Of affairs. and is consult
ing freely with Gen. Barry and other mill
tary officers in command of the army of
Cuban pacitica tion.
His dispatches for prudential reasons are
not made public. The agitation has ap-
peared in Havana province, as well as in
the province of Pinar del Rio in the latter
province being confined TO the lawless class,
mainly negroes. In a large measure the
governor is disposed to treat the whole
matter as of no serious consequence as
the leaders of the last revolution are ac-
lively opposing the present agitation, and
the rumors of attempted uprisings are gen.
orally unfounded. Gov. Magoon is dis
posed to treat the whole matter as a re-
vival largely of old roorbacks, which make
their appearance from time to time In
his dispatches the governor has made some
reference to Moso PARA, and apparently
shares with the newspaper correspondents
the belief that he is to large extent re-
SponSib.e for the reported movement. Gov
Magoon has reported that private and Off
cial advices from Santiago, Puerto Principe,
Santa Clara and MatanZas provinces indi-
cate absolute tranquility there.
Gen. Barry's Dispatch.
During the day the following cable mes
sage was received at the War Department
from Gen. Barry, commanding the army of
Cuban pacitication, dated Havana, Septem-
Der 26:
referring to newspaper accounts of agi-
tation in Cuba have been alive to situation
for some days, though nothing has devel-
oped worthy OF reporting. Ali Intelligence
officers and station commanders have been
alert and have reported everything con-
corning 1t. Daily reports from them show
tranquility in all provinces except i'inar |
del kio. where there is some slight agita- |
ticn among lawess class, mainly negroes. |
Am satisfied any situation which may arise |
VIII be promptly and successfully handled. ' |
In some official quarters i'll this city the |
impression prevails that the present poiiti- |
cal agitation in Cuba is backed and financed |
by certain interests deSirous OF forcing the |
United States to annex the island republic