Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
All Elements Combining for
Restoration of Harmony. !
VETERANS CLUBS DISBANO
Note From United States Regarded
Is Friendly Warning.
NO DETAILED REPLY EXPECTED
Notification Of Developments to Date
and Outline Of Peace Plans
Probable.

Reports received at the State De-
partment OF the situation in Cuba in
dictate that while there have been no
positive developments. the general sit
uation is greatly improved as a result
OF Secretary Knoxs note to President
Gomez. The meeting held night be-
fore last at the palace In Havana was
marked by the conciliatory attitude and
views of all the party and factional
leaders. who one and all declared
themselves as fayoring the setting
aside OF all differences and working
together for the solution OF the pres
ent crisis. In general. Minister Beau
pre- reports that public opinion In Cuba
regards the American note as a friend
ly warning which should be needed.
No definite developments are expected
In the near future.
Beyond a mere acknowledgement or
Secretary Knox's note of warning. officials
OF the State Department say today that
they do not expect a formal reply from
the Cuban government. II is probable.
however. that the Cuban government
may notify this government OF develop
ments to date. and outlining its policy
for the preservation of peace and good
order.
Emergency Force Selected.
Although 1t is now regarded as almost
certain that the army will not be called
upon to send an expeditionary force To
Cuba. the officers OF the general staff
have thoroughly mapped out the organi-
cations which would be the first to dis
embark on Cuban soil under the guise of
in case of emergency.
These are the 11th Cavalry at Fort
Ogelthorpe, Ga: Batteries ID, f and +
of the Sd Field Artillery at Fort Myer.
Va: the 4th Infantry at Fort Crook.
Neb: and Fort Logan H. Roots, Ark: the
9Th Infantry at Plattsburg barracks and
Madison barracks, n. Y; the 18th In
fantry at Fort Mcpherson. Ga, and the
18th Infantry. divided among Forts jay,
Porter. Ontario and Niagara. n. Y.
All these organizations are prepared for
immediate service.
Action Of Veterans Clubs.
HAVANA. January 19.-Gen. Juan
Mario Menocal, the secretary OF sstice.
and many other generals who were con-
cerned In the revolution headed by Gen.
Gomez in 1905 arrived here this morn
ing to attend a conference to which they
were called by the President. The con-
ference will be held this afternoon, and
great interest attaches to its outcome
From various parts of the island re-
ports have been received that the vet
Grams clubs are disbandinA
With the assurance made to President
Gomez by leaders OF the veteran move
ment that agitation would cease, and the
veterans would Loyalty support the admin
istration in bringing all Cubans together
in patriotic accord, and ir removing the
fatntest excuse for American Intervention
there appears to be no doubt that the
crisis in affairs has been successfully
passed.
The conference Of the president with the
prominent men of all factions Wednesday
night proved merely to be an exchange
Of views. no defined policy being formu-
lated.
Discordant Note Heard.
While the necessity of union and o-op-
GRAFTON was recognized on all sides. there
was one discordant note In the attitude Of
the leaders Of the veterans. who seemed
reluctant to surrender me fruits OF their
triumphant campaign. and were
disposed to insist upon the constitutional
rights of the officers of the army and
rural guard to take Part in the movement.
That this opposition has completely sur
rendered it's position is indicated py the
following official memorandum ISSUED
d
between the president and
Gen. Nunez and Col. Coronado, editor OF
representing the veterans:
Gen. NuneZ and Col. Coronado con-
ferred tonight with the president. Ex-
listing throughout the conference was a
spirit Of the utmost cordially and IA
triotism Both veterans declared that IL
would be their foremost enort to Restore
amity and remove the slightest p.etext
that might endanger the Independence OF
the country. They were fully resolved 10
put an end to the present veterdnista
so as to remove any cause OF
unrest.
THE veteran clubs are to continue as
benevolent and patriotic institutions. The
president Is greatly grained al these
which he expected In view
of the ardent love for the country which
has ever inspired the lberators of Cuba
Grateful to United States.
All the conferences so far have been
by expressions of friendship
and gratitude to the United States.
The Knox note is regarded az a WARN
ing issued in friendly spirit There Is
no indication when a reply Will be made.
However, President Gomez soon may no
tify the American minister. Mr.. Beaupre.
that all cause for anxiety at Washington
has been definitely removed.
Col. Orestes Ferrara, speaker OF the
house, II Is reported, fought a duel yes
terday with Lieut.. Rey Of the Rural
Guard, who considered himself insulted
by the speakers remarks in imputing 10
him pernicious political activity. Several
shots were exchanged. and Rey was
slightly hurt by bullet which grazed
his face.