Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-05-08
CUBA REVO 7 PLOT
NIPPED IN FLORIDA
BY PLANE SEIZURE:

ORLANDO, Ella, May s. - Six
planes were seized and three Cubans
arrested at Ocala today in what was
thought by federal authorities to be
the starting of rally for the insur-
gents, according to dispatches here
this afternoon, similar to the one
one staged at Ocala, the Marti City
of thirty years ago, which led to the
Spanish American war.
According to Sheriff Thomas, Of
Marion county, who made the arrest
under orders from the federal govern
ment, it was evident that the men
were about to attempt delivery of the
planes to Cuba. They will be charged
with breaking the neutrality of the
United States" he said.
Several government men on
their way to Ocala armed with a
search warrant issued by the clerk
of the court in Jacksonville, for the
search of the personal effects of the
Cubans 1t is also understood from
authorities connected with the bu-
reau Of investigation at Jacksonville
that many arrests are pending follow
ing the issuance of President Cool
idge's proclamation.
After Embargo TiOlators
1t is understood in Ocala that the
federal government is planning an
extensive campaign to bring all VIC
iators OF the Coolidge proclamation,
declaring an embargo on shipments
Of arms and ammunition to Cuba
during the disorders, to court and
charge them with violation of the
neutrality of the United States. The
campaign is expected to get under
way within twenty-four hours, it is
said
Whether or not the proposed cam
paign is in connection with the pend
ing arrests by the Bureau of InVes
tigation could not be determined.
Federal authorities arriving in Ocala
from several different sections of the
state by train and automobile would
not divulge their mission nor the
names Of the three men under arrest.
Five weeks ago men claiming to be
in the employ of the West Coast Air
line company, came to Ocala from
Texas, bringing SIX Curtiss type
planes with them according toI
Sheriff Thomas. Since that time,
he said. they have taught the three
Cubans, as well as several others. to
fly the planes.
Ready TO Transfer Planes
At first it was thought that they
made Ocala their headquarters
merely for commercial reason, TAX
ing passengers on short flights but
their seeming lack of business drew
the attention of the federal authori-
ties, the sheriff said. and the investi-
cation started.
1t is very evident that the Cubans
were about to attempt a delivery of
the planes TO the insurgents.'
Sheriff Thomas said, when he was
reached by telephone 1.-The men
have been flying for more than two
weeks and are capable now of guild
ing the planes themselves.
1t is also understood that man
is being held by the federal authori.
ties in Jacksonville, in connection
with the same case. 1t is belived in
Ocala that the Jacksonville man was
acting as an agent for the aviators.
securing aid for the l.volting fac
tiOnS in Cuba.
REVOLT no DIE OUT SOON
PRESIDENT XAYAS SAYS
HAVANA, Cuba, May 5.-Predic-
tons that the armed outbreak in
Santa Clara province would be end
ed within two or three days were
made freely here today by govern.
ment officials following the return of
President Zayas from Santa Clara
province, but coinci1ent with the
demonstration accorded him, print.
ed circular was sent to the Associat-
ed Press office here, beaded "Na- |
tionaF Association or Veterans and
Patriots and declaring that the
definite hour for action and sac
rifice has come"
The procIao7ation bore at he end
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