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THE CUBA REVIEW And Bulletin. 



Reports reach the govern- 



Ncgro nicnt of nuich restlessness in 

 Liberals in Pinar del Rio. among the 

 Pillar del Rio negro Liberals, who, like 

 Restless. those in Camagiiey, are be- 

 ginning to make a place for 

 themselves, ami hy organization to become a 

 political force which must be reckoned with 

 at the coming elections. The lack of har- 

 mony in the Liberal party, to which they 

 nearly all belonged, and which has now 

 split into two distinct factions, the one fol- 

 lowing General Gomez and the other Sr. 

 Alfredo Zayas, is largely responsible for the 

 political action of the negroes. 



The negroes of Camaguey 

 Negro have issued a manifesto to the 

 Liberals in Cuban people and to the citi- 

 Rez'olt. zens of color, urging them to 

 unite in a great movement in- 

 dependent of political affiliations, to secure 

 the uplifting of the colored race and assur- 

 ing to the colored people of Cuba the full 

 enjoyment of their rights. All race rancor 

 is disclaimed, and representatives of all 

 parties are asked to join. They want free 

 university education, and equality in schools 

 everywhere. The race question in Cama- 

 guey is dividing the Liberal party widely, 

 On the appearance of this manifesto, Sr. 

 Xiques, the head of the provincial Liberal 

 assembly of Camaguey, declared all negroes 

 of the party in rebellion who would hold 

 political meetings without the sanction of 

 the party leaders. 



The negroes answered this by calling for 

 even stronger association and open rebellion 

 against the provincial Liberal committee. 



Governor Nufiez, of Ha- 

 Conservativcs vana, thinks the conservatives 

 Active. are gaining ground every day. 

 Sr. Gonzales Lanuza, the 

 well-known Consers-ative leader seems to be 

 very popular with the workingmen of Ha- 

 vana. At a dinner given by the latter to 

 Mayor Cardenas, as a compliment to his 

 efforts in their behalf. Sr. Lanuza made an 

 address eulogizing the mayor, at the con- 

 clusion of which, he was enthusiastically 

 hailed as the "Future President of Cuba." 



The Conservatives are trying to organize a 

 party in Santiago. A big rally in Esperanza, 

 near Santa Clara, recently, was largely at- 

 tended. 



Another big meeting in Cruces, province 

 of Santa Clara, was very enthusiastic. Per- 

 fect order prevailed. 



The ^liguelistas, as that 



Miguelistas faction of the Liberal Party 

 Advising the is called which follows Gen. 



Governor. Gomez as their standard bear- 

 er for President of Cuba, 

 sent a memorandum to Governor Magoon 

 very reecntly of some resolutions adopted. 

 They are deeply displeased over the appoint- 

 ment of Zayistas to office, over the appoint- 

 ment of census enumerators, and demand 

 the abolition of the claims and jobs com- 

 mittee which, created for the entire Liberal 

 party, now only serves the ends of the 

 Zayistas. 



Good and competent Miguelistas, they com- 

 plain further, have been dismissed from 

 office to make room for other persons not 

 of their parly. Always seeking office, La 

 Lucha says the Miguelistas think the 

 Governor favors other than representatives 

 of their party. 



The Zayistas complain that 

 La Lucha members of the Gomez fac- 

 Says All tion are accorded more atten- 

 Partics Are tion than they, and the Gomez 

 Dissatisfied, followers declare just the re- 

 verse. La Lucha sums up 

 the situation as follows: "The Miguelistas 

 desire that neither in the palace nor in any 

 official circle shall attention be given to any 

 petitions save theirs. The same may be 

 said of the Zayistas and the Conservatives." 



Both factions of the Liberal 

 The party, headed by General 



Moderate Gomez and Alfredo Zayas, re- 

 Party. spectively. are quietly seeking 

 the good will and support of 

 members of the Moderate party. The lat- 

 ter may become an important factor at elec- 

 tion time and in a close election may hold 

 the balance of power, providing they pos- 

 sess an efficient organisation. They may 

 even, if the Liberal factions widen still 

 more, name and elect a candidate of their 

 own. But the presidential election is a long 

 way off and may not take place until 1909. 

 The work of the census will not be com- 

 pleted for registration purposes much be- 

 fore ^larch, 1908, and postpones the elec- 

 tions materially. It is believed that the 

 public may weary of the quarreling factions 

 and welcome a strong united party present- 

 ing a strong candidate not a politician. 



They are making rapid 

 Winning strides in securing adherents. 

 Adherents. They have made various 

 political excursions through- 

 out the island and have been well received. 

 Many persons who have heretofore remained 

 away from active politics are joining the 

 new party, and many others are awaiting a 

 definite declaration that the policy of the 

 party will be along the lines of protecting 

 the agricultural interests of the country. 



Both parties held meetings 

 The Uprising on October 10, commemorat- 

 of 1868 ing the uprising of 1868. Ef- 

 Conimem- forts had been made to se- 

 orated. cure a combined meeting of 

 Miguelistas, Zayistas and 

 Conser\'&tives, but without success. Gov- 

 ernor Magoon bad been invited to at- 

 tend these meetings, but declined. When 

 his letter was read the band played Amer- 

 ican patriotic airs. Demonstrations of loy- 

 alty to the Governor appeared at other as- 

 semblies. Zayas and Juan Gualberto Gomez 

 praised his tact and firmness, and his wise 

 advice to the strikers. Gen. Loynas del 

 Castillo wrote: "We very much regret 

 your absence. We all hope that on our 

 next national day the republic, under your 

 wise and noble presidenc\% will be as peace- 

 ful as now." 



