Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27

Intervention in Cuba is not the
purpose of the United States gov
ernment in sending warships and
marines to the vicinity of the
island. That action was taken
TO protect American life and
property by rendering moral sup
port or assistance to the Cuban
government"
The policy Of the United States
, government is so defined in a
cablegram sent by President Taft
today to President Gomez in re-
sponse to the message of protest
against intervention received from
the Cuban president yesterday.
Protest Of Comes.
President Gomez, in his cable
gram to President Taft, protested
in friendly but firm terms against
intervention by the United States.
1T is my duty to say that so
serious a resolution alarms and
hurts the feelings of people who
love and are jealous of their inde
pendence," he says, after reciting
that he had received from United
States Minister Beaupre a note
informing him that the Washing
ton government had ordered a
gunboat to Nipe bay and strong
naval concentration at Key West,
in anticipation of possible eventu-
alities; and that also in case the
Cuban government was unable to
protect American property it was
the intention to land forces for
that purpose.
Has Sent 5000 Troops.
President Gomez says the government
is doing its utmost, having within four
days sent 5000 troops by land and sea to
crush the rebels in Oriente. and in that
short time having restored order in all
parts of the island. with that exception.
He also says that 1900 rifles. with ammu-
milton. have been distributed to loyal cit
pared to flood the comparatively small
disturbed section with regulars and vol
unteers.
I appeal to you." he continued. "as a
rights, that you will be convinced that
this government is capable and SUM-
.ciently supported by the valor and patri-
otism Of the Cuban people to deal
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misguided persons without reason or flag
IF you understand these conditions
you will perceive that II Is not the part
OF friendly government to contribute.
under such circumstances, to the en-
barrassment of a government and peo-
pie, such as those Of Cuba. placed it Is
true. In unfortunate conditions, but not
lacking In its methods. patriotism and
courage"
Thanked for Sending Prairie.
. The Cuban government, through Min
lister Beaupre. previously expressed it's
gratitude to the United States for sending
the Prairie to Guantanamo. The thanks
OF the island republic were conveyed In a
reply addressed to Minister Beaupre ac-
knowledging his message notifying Cuba
of the sending of the vessel
The note received by Mr. Beaupre de-
clares that the Cuban government at
present needs only sufficint time In which
10 crush. as II will surely crush, the IN
justifable racial revolt In the southern
part OF the island. just as II has put
down revolts breaking out in other prov
tnces, where. although only four DAYS
have elapsed. no armed parties are at
large. and confidence Is reawakening and
public tranquility is growing"
Sail From Hampton Roads.
The battieships. Rhode Island and
Georgia OF the third division of the At
iantic neet have sailed from Hampton
roads for Cuba with 400 marines from
Washington. Annapolis and Norfolk on
board. The vessels will join the fleet
commanded by Rear Admiral Osterhaus
on the Atlantic coast
The battleship Nebraska, en- route from
New Orleans to Hampton roads, wa.
spoken by radio in the Gulf OF Mexico
yesterday and instructed to stop at Key
West.
Rear Admiral Usher, commanding the
fourth division OF the fleet. who was ir
the naval hospital here when his com.
; mand was ordered southwark. left Wash.