The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-29
State Department s Pre-
cautions INDICATED by
News From Cuba.
MARINES READY
FOR EMERGENCY
Will Be Sent to Interior Of Island
if American and Foreign In
terests Need Protection,
Even Though President
Gomez Should Object
to Such Course.

Washington. May 2s.--The United
States is prepared to send marines
and bluejackets to the interior OF
cuba for the protection of American
and foreign interests. where 10 Cuban
forces are available for that purpose.
even though President Gomez should
object 10 such course.
For the present at least, it was de-
clared at the State Department. no
necessity has arisen for the use of
American troops In cuba.
the precautions TO protect American
and other foreign interests in Cuba
have been amply justified in the judg-
ment OF the state Department based
upon the reports that have been re
ceivcd from many sources, and
especially from the owners of planta-
tions. and sugar mills, AMI iron mines
and other industries One fact vind'-
eating the State Departments action
in asking for naval protection of
American interests is the threatening
attitude OF the rebels. According to
Information. apparently reliable. that
comes to the department tho insur-
gents are becoming desperate and
Estenoz. their leader. declares that If
President Gomez does not secure the
repeal of the Morua law. prohibiting
the organizat on of strictly negro
party in Cuba, he and the other Lead
ers Will demand contributions from
the railroads and from tho owners
OF estates, in order TO prolong tho
conflict. and will destroy the property
of those who refuse.
The state Department hopes that
immediate and energetic measures on
the part of the Cuban government viii
suffice to quell the revolt and pre-
vent further depredatious. 1t is
I realized that IL is not easy for regular
! troops TO run down and CAPTURE these
rebels who are familiar with every
TIA in tho jungle.
VIII Cut OF Retreat.
AS tho idea has been. preached that
the rebels ale calp,.iating upen max
ing an easy escape from Cuba 10 9th
or West Indian slsnds. in the event
that they are too closely pressed by
by some of the naval officers here, il
they are called upon 10 take an ac-
tive part in the troubles, to cut OF
| the retreat of such fugitives by a
thorough boat patrol OF every inch of
the eastern coast of Cuba.
Il am exceedingly grateful" said
the Cuban President, FOR your cable
gram. which is appeasing to Cuban
patriotism. because of the assurance
that the action of the government UNI
der your worthy presidency is limited
to the observation OF events. in order
10 ne READY Snouid IL De necessary TO
pi otect the lives and property of Amer
. lean citizens. and morally 10 support
the Cuban government without having
to land American forces on our ter
ritory, unless both governments agree
upon such an extreme necessity.
1t clearly shows the sincerity of
the government and the people of the
United States. as we'll as noble ana
friendly sentiments toward the gov
ment and people of Cuba, who arc de-
| termined to re-establish as soon as
possible public peace. for which pur-
pose they will not hesitate, no matter
what sacrifices circumstances may i'm
pose upon them.
No Important engagements.
The absence OF important engage
ments between the Cuban rebels and
the large government force on the spot
| is the subject of official comment at
the State Department.
Although the intentions OF the
leaders of the present rcvolutionarv
| movement may have beer not to de-
stroy property" the official statement
says, "it seems that tier thousands of
irresponsible followers feel themselves
obliged TO live by pillaSing.
The fact that the authorities have
had large armed force on the SPOT
we'll equipped for an effective cam
paign against the insurrectos, and tina t.
Notwithstanding this no important en-
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