Evening star., 1933-08-12
MACHADO TO TAKE
. LEAVE Of ABSENCE
Col. Ferrer, Hero of Coup
May Be Named Presi-
dent of Cuba.
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went about, in contrast to previous
nights, when death walked the streets
and officers were instructed to fire on
the slightest suspicion.
Welles Continues Farley.
All that, however, was forgotten to-
day. No resentment toward Machado
was apparent among the crowds
Ambassador Welles, who proposed
Machados resignation In the interest
of peace, continued his conferences with
army, opposition and administration
leaders late into the night.
1t was generally expected that the
general strike. which now is openly de-
scribed as a move to accomplish Ma
chado's withdrawal, will be terminated
tomorrow.
Cheering thousands greeted the SOL
diers in the citys streets last night
when news of the developments spread
that Machado had promised soldiers
he would resign. that the armed forces
had demanded his withdrawal. and that
they had posted guns at vital sectors
to make good their demands.
There were more cheers at Lieut.
Cesar Loire. assistant army auditor
proclaimed the facts of the coup and
declared Its sole purpose was the
avoidance of American intervention
and "the Cuban army does not want to
indicate any one for President but We
want no military man tor President"
The populace followed the army's
request that no violence attend the
military move and avoid disturbances
Says Leaders F. Tcr Ferrer.
Capt Mario Torres Menter, spokes-
man for the aviation corps, told the
Associated Press the army would not
accept Herrera as provisional Presi-
dent because the people would believe
the coup d'etat was staged merely to
substitute Herrera for Machado which
would be no improvement"
You may say" he added, that
most leaders of the movement favor
Hcracio Ferrer, but will accept any
man from military or civil ranks who
is not tainted by politics and who is
acceptable to the people
The Cuban constitution provides for
general election so days after a Presi-
dents resignation. but a provisional
is vacated by reason of a leave OF
absence.
Ultimatum Delivered.
Leaders of the coup informed Her
rera OF their demands. when they had
decided on their course, and the Presi-
dent summoned his advisers before
whom the ultimatum was formally de-
hvered
While the Liberal party chieftains
considered their moves, the defense
branches acted swiftly. An Artillery
unit in Cabana Fortress led the way
by demanding the Presidents resigna-
ton. Other battalions were invited tc
JOIN, and the response was unanimous
Artillery at Cabana was moved into
position to bear on the presidential
palace. Machine guns were hastily
placed about Machado's residence.
The President and a few advisers
then drove at high sped to Camp Co.
lumbia, where delegates from the army
units served notice of their ultimatum
Subsequently the forces occupied Ca
bana Fortress, the old Treasury Build
ing, the aviation field, Camp Columbia
and Castillo de la Fuerza,
Move Long Planned.
THE President was informed" Torres
Menier said in an announcement of
the coup, that he must deliver the
power peaceably in order to avoid COM
bat. The army wants the country to
feel that it acted for what it believes
to be the best interests of Cuba in put
ting an end to the present situation
We ask the people to maintain tran
guilty. since there will be no violence u
Lieut.. Lorie said the movement had
been planned for more than a month
but 1t began taking definite shape
about Is days ago"
These developments left Havana in
gayer mood than it has known in the
last four years. Everywhere soldiers
were greeted with wild cheering. Many
were carried about on the shoulders OF
enthusiastic men.