New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
GIANTS WORK FOR CUBA
DESTINY IN OWN HANDS.
Leaders of all Parties applaud Mr
ROOseUeHs S Announcement

From Occasional Correspondent Of The Tribune.l
Havana, Jan 1s-The determination of President
Roosevelt that the restoration of the Cuban gov
eminent shall take place not later than February.
1909 has instilled in the political leaders. and for
that matter in the entire Cuban people, renewed
and high hope. On all sides the people praise the
decision of President Roosevelt and reiterate their
confidehce in his good Infections toward Cuba.
One of the most enthusiastic Liberal leaders is
General Loynaz Castillo. who commanded the revo-
luttonists in Havana province against President
Palma and who has been of the most restless
of the dominant party the delay i'll termi-
mating the American occupation General Cas-
tiIlo visited Governor Magoon yesterday and ex-
pressed mis- satisfaction and gratitude over the ac-
ton of President Roosevelt. He said that all
doubts dispelle|l The general also took
occasion compliment Governor MaGoon for his
work in the interests of Cuba.
The Havana Post" says edtorialIy under the
heading of "Cuba's Destiny with Cubans " that
nothing could be clearer, more concise OF more
specific.
The destiny Of the Cuban Republic" the Post
says. lis this moment the hands of the Cuban
people. republic cannot be bulded restored
a day. 1t requires preparation. 1t cannot spring
full blown over night. Stability and sodity cannot
rise between two suns from condition of in
stability turmoil and dissension-" CONTINUING this
newspaper says of the responsibility that rests
upon the Cubans
Between this day and February. 1. lPe9 the people
Cuba must build tue foundatio on whicn tie
future republic ~ to rest If rest IT does IN IN ths
years to come. That founuaton does noi nov
exist. Cuban politics are at present as shlItnS s
sands before a wind. There no party aiignment
to-day that we can say positively VIII exist 70 70
morrow. There is no supreme issue, 10 issue WhicA
hcisht OF nens PAL PTipg PtiI 1noI u1 he cTeai
broad good the whole people
How lar, as nauQn, nave the Cuban people
progressed toward ability To carry on their gov
ernInent since the time. a little more than year
ago, when they by ne;r constituted autnoIitt
man has risen during these few months who mas
given indications that he - NOR nj mo more ape aog.
can authnritea here What man can We name
dive ability. whose training. whose upright hic x
SO apparent and SO predominant that @ IT. can asl,E I
OF the fpublic that must he constituted next
If these things have not been done during the
last year. If movement toward this end has
during year to come? We cannot expect any
beEan f@inS Sgodt''ai oda% Ana @ It S" is nam worka
work-that must be accomplished. FROM a con %
don bordering on political chaos must come no or
which although i may be crude must be 40heSi no s
and Without basic haT what tnaf We ,h mean Time In has m
come when the Cuban people must drop faction,
work with unceasinG patriotic spirit to put theT ,I1
house in order against the time when they WI WI
ing them in their efforts to stand as a nation;
states alone constitute the court before which
thcy will stand If they are ever again called TO
judgment.
La I.uCha' says edltoridllN or inc hlludt Te-
mort Of Governor Magoon that it has caused n
most profound and pleasing impression through
out the island la Lucha'' also points out IN
what admirable manner the Provisional Governor
has brought order ont OF chaos The article IN
part reads
What Governor MaCoon has said in his notable
renort as the ends tn" provisional government
has in view leaves ground for objections i'ft
which Is therein set forth Is exactly IN accordance
ui,b what the peace commission, in faithful repre-
scntatIon Of tho good Will OF the American peopl'
and tho intentions OF President Roosevelt o1ered
hs Cuban people. Tho report SHOWS WITH huihi-
r7tbIe pcrspiCuity, that from the time Governor
Maroo assumed his present position ne has never
oven i'm moments of greatest stress ana perpleNtE'
gal agreed upon ard the only ever thought OF
by the Washington authorities or by the American
people. , ,.. at. t
cit accomplished facts which VIII go TO ma axe up
some brilliant pages In tho history OF the nited
States and the most notable chapters In that or
in the last fourteen months has been In obedience
the principles laid down al the beginning OF the
present interven ton-to put Cuba IN condition TO
elect her government and 10 recover the un-
trammellad direction OF her own destines This end
once accomplished. as II will be, will rebound 10
Tho honor and glory Of both nations and Will set y
standard for the other nations or the earth I"
The political economical administrative and
cial acts OF the Provisional Governor have had but
one general end In view-to repair mischief, 10
rectify errors 10 eliminate injustice TO correct or
lessen glaring ihegalites to soften the harsh feel
ings existing between the different elements Of the
cuban people 10 the end that when the day arrives
10 test their strength at the polls they Will not
appe.r as bloodthirsty factions, ready to destroy
themselves. but component parts OF the same
society which will proceed 10 sustain their prefer
ences orderly and peacefully. without indulgence
in ranCors and angry dissensions
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