The Sentinel=record., 1912-01-17
CUBA FEARS INTERVENTION
POLITICAL CRISIS IN ISLAND RE PUBLIC LEADS TO TALK oF&.f
 s. TAKING CONTROL.
Note From Washington Causes Uneasi- ness in Cuban Political Circles Gomez Believes 1t Can Be
 Avoided.

Havana, Jan. 16.--The news of j, threatened intervention by the Uaited States in Cuban affairs, which was published in the late editions of the 1 Havana afternoon papers, coming without the least warning, caused ex- citement in the clubs and cafes. while in all places of public gathering 1t was the absorbing topic of discussion Astonishment and resentment against American interference were mingled with very general incredulity. Later, as the news was fully confirmed, the impression became general that the suggestion of intervention probably would have good effect in calming the existing veteran agitation aud in quieting political excitement
 President Gomez, seen at the pal ace tonight, said:
 T have only recently received Sec retary Knoxs note through the Amer icen minister, Mr Beaupre and have not yet made reply but probably will do so tomorrow. am convinced that no occasion has yet arisen for any intimation of intervention. be. lieve the Washington governments at titude is based on an erroneous view of conditions in Cuba arising from distorted and greatly exaggerated re, ports from Havana
 When it was suggested that the ac- tion of the administration at Washing ton was probably based on reports from Minister Beahpre, the president replied that he did not have the honor of knowing the character of the min isters reports.
 Continuing. dle said:
 Peace reigns throughout Cuba and will continue to reign. I am fully in control of the situation, which does not call for alarm and am abundant ly able to enforce the laws, applying not only those in military service, but to all citizens.
 There are some persons whose conception of patriotic duties appar- ently tends to lead them to opposition to, or conflict with the administra- ton and the laws. l wish them to know that should they persist in q course inimical to the peace of the re- public, know how, and have at hand the means, to compel revision of their views as to what patriotism iss
 When I can no longer enforce the laws and maintain perfect order l am ready to resign the reins of gov ernment. repeat the American gov ernment will find no excuse for inter. vention"
 General Emilio Nunez, former gov. ernor of the Province of Havana an6 president of the Veterans Association, said:
 The association exists solely for the purpose of purifying the oi-ii ser vice and excluding former traitors to the cause of Cuban independence. Wherefore, we hold that all veteran military officers have a perfect right to attend our patriotic meetings.
 'sIf the United States intervenes un- der present conditions" he continued, when no necessity exists to avoid disorder, or restore order then Cuba would be stripped of every vestige of independence. If this condition is forced on us, the United States will have to fight us and that struggle for independence will not cease while a Cuban is left alive to defend the ath- erland"
 Many conservative veterans tonight rldiculed Nunez' threats of resistance 1 70 American intervention, is merely a point which would be useful in re storing confidence. Others frankly declared that the general conditions throughout the country and the wide spread lack of confidence-to the great detriment of business have now reach. ed so serious a pass that some rem edy was imperative: even interven tion was preferable to existing con ditions and threatening future l It is now evident that the veterans are badly split. The adherents oi General Nunez have lost much infu enee by the defeetion of the conser vative elements and it is probable that this will relieve the government of much embarrassment
 According to General Nunez the ac ton of the house of representatives 1T lattacking General Monteagudo, com