New-York tribune., 1912-01-19
President Gomez Induces Fac
tions to Aid in Removing Cause
for United States Action.
LONG CONFERENCE NEEDED
Revocation of Amendment to
Civil Service Law Forced by
Veterans Will Be First
Act Performed.

crsns would Loyalty support the admin
istratinn in bringing all Cubans together
iu patriotic accord and in removing the
fasutest excuse for American interven-
tion. there appears tu be no doubt that
the cris,s in Cuban affairs has been sue
ccssfully passed.
The conference Of tho President with
the ryominent men CT ali factions last
night, which it was believed was held to
define a policy of ar1ioahle accord and
TO agree g the terms Of the reply to
Secretary Knoxs note of warming proved
merely to be an exchange of views. No
defined policy was formulated
Veterans Yielded Reluctantly.
But while the necessity Of union and
cooperation was recognized on all sides
there was one discordant note in the at
titude of the veteran leaders, VITO
seemed reluctant to surrender the fruits
of their heretofore triumphant cam
paign, and who were disposed to insist
on the constitutional rights of the Off
GERS Of the army and the rural guard TO
take part in the movement.
That this opposition has completely
surrendered its position is indicated by
the following official memorandum
issued tonight from the palace, after
long conference between the President
and General Nunez and Colonel Core
nado, editor of Discussion" representing
the veterans:
General Nunez and Colonel Coronado con-
ferred tonight with the President Exist
ing throughout the conference was spirit
of the utmost cordiality and patriotism.
Both veterans declared that It would be
their foremost effort to restore amity ana
confidence throughout the republic and re-
move the slightest preteXt that might en-
danger the independence of the country.
They were fully resolved to put an end 70
the present veteraniSta campaign, so as 10
remove any cause of unrest, with which
purpose they would issue imperative direc-
tons to all veteran clubs TO cease their ac-
tivities in the sense referred to-
The veteran clubs are to continue in ac-
cordance with their bylaws as benevolent
and patriotic institutions. In no way de-
parting from the purposes defined in their
constitutions. 1t was also pledged that
this agreement would be promptly submit
ted TO the general council Of veterans for
legal ratification.
The President is greatly gratifed at these
declarations, which he expected, In view
OF the ardent love for the country which
has ever inspired the liberators OF Cuba.
While a definite line of policy has not
been decided on, and doubtless will be
subject to further conferences, the ad-
hesion Of the veterans to the admins
tration apparently removes all possibili-
ties of disastrous discord
To Restore Civil Service Law.
Probably the first move will be the
presentation in Congress tomorrow of
a hill resembling the annulment of the
civil service law and reaffirming the
equal right Of all Cubans to hold Office.
An interesting question arises regard
ing the rights of many so-called traitors
and guerillas who have been deprived Of
their offices under the temporary sus-
pension Of the law.
The President tomorrow will hold an
important conference with the revolu-
tionary generals who have been sum
moned to Havana from all parts Of the
Z island. These include Generals Menocal
Rabi. Perez, Diaz, Betancourt, Cebreco
and many others.
All the conferences so far have been
characterized by expressions Of friend
ship and gratitude to the United States
The Knox note IS regarded as a warning
issued in the most friendly spirit and
couched in terms which prohibited its
Interpretation as a threat or a deter
mination by Washington to intervene
unless compelled TO do so by conditions
which all patriotic Cubans should unite
in obviating.
&c Indication u.hap the ranlv
will be made to the Knox note the off,
cial impression existing that there is no
necessity for a formal reply, as the note
IS regarded merely as a memorandum.
Doubtless, however, President Gomez at
an early date will make a communication
to the American Minister, Mr.. Beaupre,
that all cause for anxiety at Washington
regarding the ability of the Cuban gov
ernment 10 maintain order with respect
to the laws and constitution has been
definitely removed.
The American Minister to-day visited
Sefor Sanguily. the Secretary of State,
and was informed as to the result of the
conference last night, at which Mr. Beau
pre- expressed qualification.
Puts End to Hopes Of Nunez.
With the expiration Of the veteran
movement, the hopes of General Nunez
for the Presidency apparently vanish
This will involve q realignment Of poIit-
zeal parties General Gomez, while reit-
Grating his determination not to accept
a denomination, expressed the hope that
the warning factions among the Liberals
will unite in the choice of new leader.
From all parts OF the island come re-
ports Of tranquility. There is general
satisfaction at the result Of the palace
conference, and confidence that all parti-
san points at issue viii be successfully
reconciled.
Colonel Orestes Ferrara, Speaker OF
the House of Representatives, il is re-
ported, fought a duel this morning with
an officer of the Rural Guard, Lieutenant
Rev, who considered himself insulted by
the remarks of the Speaker in imputing
70 him pernicious political activity. Sew
eral shots were exchanged. and Rey was
slightly hurt by a bullet which grazed
his face.
washington. Jan. 1S.--After A confer
ence with President Taft, Secretary of
war Stimson to-day said that he did not
believe the United States would have TO
intervene in Cuba President Taft, Mr.
Stimson said, agreed with him.
GBRMAN-ITALIAN ENTENTE