The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-08-10
NATION is PLACED
Under MARTlALLA
TO PREVENT REVOLT
We||es Is Acting As Mediator
Between Machado Regime
and Opponents
ASKS PRESIDENT TO QUIT
Differences Within Various
Groups May obIiterate
Old Party Lines

Havana, Aug. lo.-(R)-The ques-
ton whether President Machado
shall resign his post to bring peace
to Cuba, now under formally de-
clared state Of war as the result of
the menace Of revolution, was placed
Thursday before the national execu-
tive committee Of General Machado's
Liberal party.
The executive committee met to
consider the formula Of peace pre-
|snted by United States Ambassador
|sumner Welles, acting as mediator
in the conflict between the Machado
supporters and the opposition.
The formula entails the withdrawal
/ Of Machado to make way for q presi-
dent approved by all parties.
Differences within the parties over
the mediation program widened as
the Liberal conference got under way,
and 1t appeared possible that the old
party lines would be completely OBJ
liberated.
Strike Il Unbroken
Meanwhile, the general strike
which brought the conflict over Ma
chado to q head, continued unbroken
despite the efforts and expectations
Of the government.
In Santiago the military supervisor
issued an edict ordering all stores to
reopen within five days. Shopkeep-
ers disobeying, the edtct said, would
be considered as revolutionaries at
the conclusion Of the five-day period.
Concern was expressed for the vel
fare OF citizens unless the strike could
be brought to q quick termination.
There is little bread and the distrt-
button of milk is being made under
armed guard. Stocks Of foodstuffs
are being exhausted rapidly.
Since the state of war became effec-
tive at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening,
the military has been in full control
Unrest has increased and the attitude
Of the United States is being watch
ed closely by Cubans wondering what
action President Roosevelt may take
Roosevelt's desire, as expressed
Wednesday at Hyde Park, New York
Is that the political difficulties be
solved "at the earliest possible mo-
ment" so that economic welfare may
be preserved.
Hope for Compromise
One hope for compromise was found
IN a conference arranged for Thurs
Gay morning between eight senators
and eight members of Machado's IL
beral party. Another series Of con.
ferences called for exchange of views
between Ambassador Welles. Secretary
Ferrera, group Of liberal congress
men and mixed congressional COM
mission.
The house Of representatives wa
convoked for session Thursday to heal
Secretary Ferrera; but Ferrara sale
ne had not been asked to attend.
The state of war was declared in ct.
iect at 6 p. m. Wednesday and mill.
tary units, withdrawn Monday aftel
Inc disturbances, were recalled.
Military commanders will be ap.
pointed to succeed civil authorities II
all provinces. The interior depart.
ment declared that formation o.
groups or too high speeds Of automo'
piles are absolutely forbidden" Elk.
IRA precautions were taken by police
Although the president had an
nounced concessions had been grant.
ca to workers. the strike continued
undated with crisis in the distri'
button Of food in the offing. Gov
ernmental employees, taxi drivers
transportation workers, food dealers
and thousands Of others are on strike