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In a memo prepared by the New York Herald, a correspondent describes the situation in Cuba. He insists that Americans in Cuba are frightened of a potential return to Cuban rule over the island. Making Cuba an American protectorate is recommended.
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1907-02-11
Correspondent for the New York Herald
Governor Magoon apologizes to Secretary of War Wright for the misunderstandings regarding his ideas on the number of forces to maintain in Cuba in addition to him becoming involved in reconciling the factions in the Cuban political parties. He requests Wright show a copy of the letter to President Roosevelt.
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1908-09-02
Frank Ross McCoy updates Secretary of War Taft on his investigation into the Cienfuegos waterworks case. His conclusion is that the opposition to Hugh J. Reilly’s contract on one side, and support on another, is due to political factions fighting for control of the city. He spoke to many people in Cienfuegos who believe that the best way to resolve the conflict is for the central government to do the work.
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1908-05-08
Secretary of War Taft cables President Roosevelt the latest changes in Cuba. Alfredo Zayas y Alfonso is trying to broker an agreement with the Cuban Moderate Party while Tomás Estrada Palma has given his resignation to Congress and has written to ask that the United States take over governing. Now they must wait to see if Congress goes along with the agreement.
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1906-09-27
Secretary of War Taft updates President Roosevelt on the recent elections in Cuba which failed. Taft received a letter from Tomás Estrada Palma that he has already sent ahead to Roosevelt and he plans to announce the establishment of a United States military-led government.
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1906-09-29
After speaking with Frank S. Cairns and Eugene Frederick Ladd, Secretary of War Taft believes the Cuban government under President Tomás Estrada Palma cannot continue. A small number of rurales and militia are spread around the island, with artillerymen and a few thousand municipal police concentrated in Havana. Insurgents are surrounding the city and also areas of Santa Clara, slowed by the arrival of United States troops on the Denver. Estrada Palma lacks support and is unprepared, and his office under Fernando Andrade is linked to abuses of power and election fraud. Without public support, Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon and Taft cannot recommend supporting Estrada Palma, yet insurgents still need to be driven out to protect the Cuban government and its people. A meeting will be held today with liberal leader Alfredo Zayas y Alfonso as well as insurgent leaders. Forcible intervention on the part of the United States cannot be avoided and Roosevelt’s approval is sought to move forward.
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1906-09-21
The moderates in Cuba will submit to any plan Secretary of War Taft and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon draft, on the condition that rebels lay down their arms and disperse. Despite differing opinions, Taft is arranging a meeting with insurgent groups and is hopeful. Liberal party leader Alfredo Zayas y Alfonso is also willing to work on a compromise. American ships Newark and Minneapolis have arrived. Bacon now thinks President Estrada Palma should remain for continuity, although others believe his weakness will only cause further disharmony. Taft agrees with Bacon.
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1906-09-22
Jacob Sleeper, chargé d’affaires in Cuba, informs Secretary of State Elihu Root that the peace efforts of the Cuban veterans led by General Mario García Menocal have failed and that President Tomás Estrada Palma declared martial law and has begun arresting suspected members of the Revolutionary Committee. He also describes the effect of martial law on the city of Havana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-11
Captain McCoy reports on the feasibility of carrying out the modified Reilly water contract in Cienfuegos, Cuba. Past experiences of Spain and the American Military Government have shown that the best way to carry out contracts in Cuba is to make the central government a party to the contract. Large-scale contracts have only been successful when they are carried out by the central government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-08
Secretary of War Taft updates President Roosevelt on the political situation in Cuba, which may necessitate intervention by the United States. Taft has been in communication with Cuban Secretary Rafael Montalvo. Taft includes the text of a telegram from President Roosevelt to Cuban President Tomás Estrada Palma, as modified by Taft, and Estrada Palma’s response, insisting that he cannot remain at the head of the government on the foundation proposed by Taft and Roosevelt.
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1906-09-26
In a series of telegrams, Secretary of War Taft updates President Roosevelt on the political situation in Cuba and the attempts to elect new government officials.
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1906-09-28
Secretary of War Taft updates President Roosevelt on the political situation in Cuba and the attempts to elect new government officials.
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1906-09-28
Secretary of War Taft informs President Roosevelt that efforts to elect Mario Garcí Menocal or Alfredo Zayas y Alfonso failed. Taft had the treasury surrounded by marines and will issue the proclamation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-29