The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-10
HAYTTANS LAY DOWN
ARMS TO CAPERTONI
Rebel Leaders Are Ready to
Welcome Aid of L. s. in
Forming a Government.
SOLDIERS SENT TO NJ

Aug. 9.--That the Hay
Alan poutical leaders are rapidly be-
coming convinced of the wisdom OF CO.
o,cruiiug with the United states Gov-
.,,m.n, and it's forces. now in partial
.,Ii,,r, ~occupatton OF the country. was
'ndir,ted hcf,. to-day In official advices.
10, Yobu, the chief revolutlonist. has
,.s,er.d his Command and consented to
,h. disbandmcn, and disarmament OF
his forces.
Bourand. another rebel leader. has
zone the same and both I've ex-
pressed their willingness to accept an
anlcablc settlement of the question OF
who il to be President of Hayti. Bobo
has declared himself a candidate for
election by the Congress.
Emphasis WAS aid to-day in official
o~,sr,ers hers on the fact that the
United statcS authorities in Hayti are
now on the best of terms with the
uaytians and that it is hoped an
understanding will be reached which
will he Of permanent benefit TO Hayti.
Admiral Caperton reported to-day
,ha, Sunday was without n disturb
ing event. so far as he was advised.
He has placed navy payrfasters
IN charge uf the custom houses at
cape Haytien and Port au Prince.
This action vas taken to insure the
custom funds reaching proper hands.
The United States will retain absolute
possession of these and any other pub
lie dues which the American authorities
may collect during their admins, ration
OF Haytian affairs, with the purpose OF
turning them over later TO whatever
government ia established with the CO.
operation of the Washington Govern
ment.
The public funds are being drawn
upon by Admiral Caperton to such ex-
tent as Is necessary TO carry on civil
administration Special attention IL
bdng gwen to the sanitation of Port
su Prince and Cape Haytien. Both
ports are notorious for their lack of
proper sanitary works and improve
,nents.
Tho Haytlan gunboat Nord Alexis
came into Port au Prince yesterday
with 756 Haytian soldiers. They had
been disarmed by the American authori-
ties prior TO their departure from Cape
Hayden. On arrival at the capital each
soldier received a small sum OF money
from Admiral Caperton II was ordered
10 proceed 10 his home.
Throughout his charge OF the situation
Admiral Caperton has ~endeavored to get
all the Haytians. particularly those serv-
ing In the former Government or revolu-
tionary armies. TO return TO their homes
and take up their occupations.
II Is now understood that whatever
arrangement the United States effects
in Hayti probably will be brought about
by working through n native govern
mert. The first step of the American
programme will he therefore the estab-
llshinent of "A new government when
Admiral caperton becomes satisfied that
there Is no more danger of armed forces
attempting to take part in the political
situation.
The United States desires that the
initiative shall as far as possible come
from the Haytians themselves. Recent
developments have indicated that the
most prominent men among the natives
nave reached the conclusion that the
best thing for Hayti IL for her 10 pu,
herself in the hands of the United
states.
An invitation Ia the United States
10 lend its aid To Hayti has been awaited
ny tn Washington Government for more
man a year. and it is now believed that
me Haytians are in the frame of mind
10 take this action. Negotiations will
thsn he undertaken with "A view to de-
vslug some plan by which the Haytians
can be assured OF virtual control OF their
dnd'iS, Vet At the same time be assured
81 freedom from continued revolutions.
II is expected that the United States
VIII undertake to supervise the Haytian
finances, and also guarantee that when
ever occasion shall make 1t necessary
" Will intervene for the preservation OF
peace and order in the republic.