The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-06-11
U. S. WARsHlPS
IN HAVANA HARBoR

WASHINGTON, June 10.-The pres
ence OF American warships in Havana
harbor this afternoon may be regarded
as greatly diminishing the likelihood
OF Intervention in Cuba. according to
the construction placed upon that fact
by the administration. IL is felt that
the mere presence of the two warships
will restrain the restless and excitable
element OF Havana.
Secretary Knox. who all along has
lost no opportunity Of declaring
against any purpose to intervene plo-
litically in Cuba unless absolutely
driven 10 do so by failure of the Cuban
government 10 uphold the law and pro-
tect life and property. felt called upon
today to renew that assurances direct
ly TO the Cuban people through Ores
tes Farrara, speaker Of Cuban house OF
representatives,. And he also let II be
known TO the American people. not
only that the United States did not
contemplate Intervention. but that he
believed that the Cuban government
would be able itself 70 suppress the
insurrectiOn.
Senor Ferrara is believed TO have
great comfort from his talk with the
secretary OF state. This was only pre-
liminary however. for other matters
almost as important as the military
problem remained 70 BE- discussed by
the two officials Although the subject
was not broached In today's confer
ence. it Is generally understood that
the Cuban finances must soon figure
again in formal negotiations between
the two countries. Under the treaty
which governs their relations Cuba 10
not permitted 20 negotiate foreign
loans beyond her ability TO meet. and
Il Is for the United States TO deter
mine that question. II more funds are
needed 10 must be shown 20 Secretary
KnoX's satisfaction that Cuba can safe
by carry an additional loan.
Cuba May Be Bankrupt.
II Is understood that az present the
total amount OF the foreign obligations
OF Cuba exceed $C5. .OOo 600 the interest
on which is sufficient to cause a seri-
ous strain upon the resources Of the
country. Secretary Knox therefore
may fnd himself In this dilemma. II
he sanctions n large additional loan.
Cuba may be plunged into bankruptcy:
n he refuses the present government
may collapse for lack Of means 20
maintain a suflcient army 10 repress
rebellion. and the United States may
be forced 10 intervene.
The heavy rains In Havana are now
believed 10 have been an important
factor IN preventing the outbreak Of
race riots there When the rains
stop 90 a. believed here the opposing
elements viii make no further effort
10 create race riots because Of the
presence of the cruiser Washington
and the battleship Rhode Island in
Havana harbor
Rebels Attack saaua.
The gun boat Nashville reported
to-day that sagua was being attacked
BY rebels. but tho fruit company man
aFer felt confident % his ability 10
defend the property unless attacked
BY overwhelming numbers. The pres
ent troubles are rapidly being trans
ferred 10 the northern coast Of Orients
province and the Nashville has -
turned to Nipe nay
The Spanish American Iron Coz
pany reports the lOotinE of the Rooa
Finca property. one mile from
Santiago. and the burning of the cans
fields OF Hatillo plantation near san
Luis Tho mTn body of the rebels
is now declared fo BE- operating be-
tween Mayari and sarua
The feeling is growing stronger
here thar Major General Leonard
Wood. chief Of starr. would be- tho
man 90 send 10 Cuba 90 settle the
present troubles % was further De-
clarcd that the statement Of General
Esteno1. the rebel leader. several DAYS
ago. that be would NOT make poaca