The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
NEW ERA FOR CUBA
AMERICAN INTERVENTION COMES
 TO AN END JANUARY 2s.
At Noon on That Day the Cuban People VIII Come Into Their Own for the Second
 Time.

Havana, Jan. 17.--on January 2s. at noon. the Cuban people will come into their own for the second time at the hands of the American Govern ment.
 It was on May 20. 1902. that the American flag hoisted after the war with Spain, was hauled down In favor of the blue striped, single starred en- sign of Cuba.
 This republic for which the cubans vainly fought Spain so many years. lasted little more than the period be- tween Presidential elections in the United States. In September, 1906, a company of marines landed at the pal ace from the United States cruiser Denver and halted victorious revolu- tionary army on the outskirts of Ha- vana; and Ameriaan intervention, which first came against foreign power, was once more a reality. this time to set things Tight among the Cubans them" selves. s4
 The members of the Cuban Congress had become indifferent and for. months prior to the revolution it had been i'm. possible to secure the attendance of a quorum. This necessltated govern ment by presidential decree. and 1t was quickly followed by the cry that President Palma was usurping the pow
 
 The American provisional governor, Charles E Magoon, has done all 1t was possible for him to do to prevent re- currence of this state of affairs by de- creeinR that the Congressmen who do not attend the sesisons shall not re- ceive pay, and providing limitations to the securing by them of leave Of ab- sence. These rules. however. have al- ready been declared dictatorial and irk- some by the Congressmen and an att tempt will undoub tedly be made soon to amend them. The Congressman are also even now discussing an increase in their salaries from $500 to S400 month. although the Cuban Constitu- tion, like that of the United states. shall be effective only in succeeding Congresses to that amending the law.
 The Liberal Party, which claims to be the party of the common people. goes into power as the result of an al- most unanimous ballot, it's overwhelm- ing success at the polls being one of the principal foundations of the belief that Cuba Is about to enter Into a pe- rfod of long contentment. Most of the newspapers say that the majority of the people are deeply humiliated that intervention Tn the islands affairs be- came necessary and urge the poltti- clans of all parties to remember the mistakes of the past and to do hoth- ing that would make another and longer intervention possible.
 Maj. Gen. Joseph E. Miguel Gomez, soldier, statesman and veteran of the revolution against Spain in 1s95-sS, the new President, has Gecreed that although the Conservative Party vote in the recent election was. almost noth- ing. that party shall have 30 per cent. of the appointive offices.
 Perhaps, the two regiments of Amer tcan soldiers which will leave the is- land during February, will participate in the inaugural parade at Washing ton on March l. These soldiers have done notable service on the island as members of the army of Cuban paci- fication. commanded by Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Barry. although not a sin- gle hostile shot has been fired.
 Reconnaissance parties have covered the island from end to end, making de. tailed maps of every square mile and gathering complete military informa- tion They have devoted considerable time to the instruction of the rural guard and the newly recruited Cuban artillery. cavalry and infantry.
 The last of the marines. who have done splendid work, leave this week for home.
 Few Cubans swho served as higher officials of the various governmental departments during the period of American intervention, will be retain ed by the incoming administration.