European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 20, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Tuesday september 20, 1994 showdown in Haiti the stars and stripes Page 5 Cedras from Page 1 a it a some bad news a source said . Planes Carter knew his deadline was noon sunday because Clinton had planned for Days to begin the invasion shortly after that. Senior administration officials said the critical moment in the negotiations was when word reached Haiti that the . Invasion Force was on the move. They said that the impasse appeared to break after the haitian army a chief of staff Brig. Gen. Philippe Biamby walked into the office of the military a Leader it. Gen. Raoul cd dras with a cellular phone and some bad news were on the Way. A a in a absolutely convinced that it is being aware of the preparations of such an overwhelming Force that caused him to blink a said army Gen. John m. Shalikashvil chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. But Carter said the incident nearly derailed the talks. A the launching of the first wave while we were still trying to negotiate peace was a very disturbing thing to us and to them a said Carter in an interview on can. He said word of the . Forces movements arrived while he and retired army Gen. Colin l. Powell the former chairman of the joint chiefs and sen. Sam Nunn d-ga., were meeting with Eldras. Carter said the haitian general remarked that he would have to break off the talks to a marshal our forces to defend the the negotiators then walked across the Street to the office of Haiti a 81-year-old president Emile Jonassaint whom Carter quoted As saying a in the strongest and most emotional Way. We a have peace not Carter said that although he went to Haiti with a mandate Only to negotiate the withdrawal from Power of the Junta that required discussions of the Many facets of those arrangements. He said that when an agreement finally was reached in Jonassaint a office Powell asked Cedras if he would Honor it. According to Carter Cedras answered that the haitian military worked under civilian authority and would abide by the agreement. A that is not necessarily binding a Carter said. Defense Secretary William Perry and Shalikashvil gave Clinton a Chance to cancel the invasion in the 1 . Oval office meeting. Once he gave the go ahead several thousand paratroops prepared to take off. A Quot a a a More than 1,000 Miles away Carter Powell and Nunn were stuck. Cedras had agreed to resign but refused to set a deadline for his departure Clinton insisted on a definite Date and would not Budge. The first urgent warnings went out to Carter and his team about 5 ., before the invasion forces took off. Clinton and his senior foreign policy advisers who kept in constant Contact with the team wanted the group to leave Haiti so the invasion could commence. A we were telling them a you be got to get out of there now. If you done to have it get out. Give up a a said one of the officials involved. Carter refused. He kept pushing for More time prodding Cedras along. The planes took to the air at 6 47 . In the meantime Haiti a military leaders agreed to an oct. 15 departure deadline and Carter informed Clinton. Although relieved Clinton did not jump at the Deal right away. But he finally approved the Deal and recalled the Little Over an hour into their flight. Aides said the planes were still More than an hour away from Haiti and the invasion have taken place until Carters team was out of the country. But for several hours Clinton played a risky game of diplomatic Chicken making War and talking peace All at the same time. . Forces step warily . Army it at the Airport Gen. Henry h. Shelton Field commander of the Haiti operation arrives in port a Prince on monday. Port a Prince Haiti a -. Forces descended on Haiti on monday As peacekeepers not invaders meeting no resistance As they began their Mission to restore the country selected leadership. The heavily armed forces cautiously climbed off cobra and Black Hawk sch copters that crossed from . Warships onshore and set Down at the International Airfield. The forces were the Vanguard of some 15,000 military personnel expected by weeks end and remained at some risk from snipers and guerrilla factions in the Island nation. Defense Secretary William Perry said monday morning at the Pentagon that a top priority for the initial wave of forces was to a prepare for their own self defense and ensure Protection of the full Landing Force. Under a cloudless Blue sky army maj. Gen. David c. Meade commander of the 10th inf Mountain div at fort drum n.y., told reporters on arrival a we Haven to seen any resistance and we Haven to expected earlier monday morning at first Light two . Warships and a coast guard Cutter glided into port and secured the country s main Harbor. An aircraft Carrier shimmered in the Mist on the horizon. Army it. Gen. Henry h. Shelton Field commander of the Haiti operation and former head of the 82nd airborne div at it. Bragg n.c., arrived after the Airfield was secured. Shelton had no comment As he walked off to meet Haiti a military Leader it. Gen. Raoul Cidras. Cidras is to Relin Amish Power but he has reneged on past cais. Deal Haiti agreement from Page 1 monday began the difficult task of rebuilding democracy in the impoverished nation. But Many questions remained about the agreement forged even As paratroops were flying toward their destination. In Exchange for Cedras cooperation in allowing . Forces to enter and oversee a peaceful transition of Power Cedras won a general amnesty for All members of the military and reprieve from having to step Down immediately. But there was no requirement that Cedras leave Haiti. . Troops began arriving in Haiti monday to enforce the agreement. _ a this is Only Dav one a Powell said. A there will be difficult times ahead. There May Well be injuries or casualties. We cannot guarantee anything. But we Are off to a Good Start or. he said that As a result of the agreement a the image we All feared has been avoided a the image of american youngsters killing haitian youngsters and haitian youngsters killing american White House text of the agreement reached in port a Prince Haiti sept.,18,1994, that averted an invasion of Haiti. 1 the purpose of this agreement is to Foster peace in Haiti to avoid violence and bloodshed to promote Freedom and democracy and to forge a sustained and mutually beneficial relationship Between the governments people and institutions of Haiti and the United states. 2 to implement this agreement the haitian military and police forces will work in close cooperation with the . Military Mission. This cooperation conducted with Mutual respect will last during the transitional period required for ensuring vital institutions of the country. 3 in order to Personalty contribute to the Success of this agreement certain military officers of the haitian armed forces Are wilting to consent to an Early honorable retirement in accordance with in resolutions 917 Ami 940 when a general amnesty will be voted into Taw by toe haitian parliament or october 15,1994, whichever is earlier. The parties to this agreement pledge to work with toe haitian parliament to expedite this action. Their successors will be named according to the haitian Constitution and existing military Law. 4 the military activities of the . Military Mission will be coordinated with the haitian military High command. 5 the economic embargo and the economic sanctions will be lifted without delay in accordance with relevant . Resolutions and toe need of toe haitian people will be met As quickly As possible. 6 the forthcoming legislative elections will be held in a free and democratic manner. 7 it is understood that the above agreement is conditioned on the approval of the civilian governments of the United states and Haiti. Thu initial reaction to the agreement was widespread Relief that a military conflict had been avoided. But some critics questioned whether Clinton had been too accommodating to Cedras in defusing the crisis. Sen. Tom has kind Lowa at a White House breakfast meeting with Clinton and other congressional leaders criticized the turn of events. A a before we were going to go in on the Side of the haitian people a a he said a now we re going in on the Side of the haitian Senate Republican Leader Bob Dole r-kan., questioned Why Cedras was a allowed to stick around until the 15th of october maybe stay in the country and maybe run for president next Cidras has reneged on earlier agreements to relinquish Power. The two top democrats in Congress a Senate majority Leader George Mitchell of Maine and House speaker Thomas Foley of Washington a said they would push for an Early congressional vote to endorse the Accord. Carter sent to Haiti by Clinton in a last ditch Effort to avoid a full scale invasion called his Mission a Success. A we believe that the overriding result has been the avoidance of massive bloodshed and perhaps an extended period of occupation a the former president said. Clinton acknowledged during questions that Public opinion polls showed Little support among americans for an invasion. But he said that the Public rarely supports military action initially unless . Forces Are directly attacked. A
