Evening Star Newspaper, February 4, 1896, Page 11

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PINAR DEL RIO, Cuba, January 81. ‘This city has now about three iimes the number of people that the census figures of @ year ago would indicate. But it Is not the census that is at fa It is simply the raid of Antonin Macec into the section that has driven about all the loyal population of this, the extreme westerly prevince of the island, into the city for prozeetion. Still the vast majority now acknowiedge that the leaving of their homes apd estates was not only a foolish, but an unnecessary act, and they would like to return, but the governmegt forbids. S It appears to be the policy ‘of the authori- ties to frighten the people as much as pcs- sible, and make them believe, if they can, that the rebel army is a horde of ruthless adventurers and murderers, who would spare none, be they friend or foe. And yet, in this province especially, nothing has oc- curred since the entry of the rebel army that would go to siibstantiate such a theory, No Outrages Committeced. Maceo has marched his men from the east to the west, and from the north to the south, and yet even official reports, those most unreliable of Cuban bulletins, do not charge his men with one single outrage. Perhaps this would not have been so had Maceo failed to summarily punish crimi- nals in his force during the march through Matanzas. In the fourt2en days that elapsed from the fight at Colisee to his entry of Havana province, no less than thirty rebel soldiers were hanged by crder of their commander for committing crimes of one nature or another. At Union de Reyes seven were strung up one morning for criminal assaults upon negresses in the Little village. — And so the lesson evidently well taught ard impressed upon the army not been forgotten in Pinar del Rio, and a war, de- void of the barbaric, has been carried on. The supporters of the revolution, and there are many in this city and province, wrote Gen. Gomez and President Cisreros letters asking them not to invade the prov- ince, fearing that the great tobacco fields would be destroyed by the army of the rebels, or, if uot, by the goverament forces. “We cannot support the movement if this is done,” they wrote, “because the crop now ready to be gathered will be ruined, ard we will have neither funds to support our families nor render material aid*to, the cause.” But the leaders knew what they were do- ing. They wished to demonstrate their ability not only to enter Matanzas and Havana, but the extreme weszern end of the island, and this, despite the thousands of troops Spain had mas3ed against them on the narrow strip of land between Ha- vana and its southera port, Batabano. Spanish Soldiers Seck Safety. As soon as the insurgents broke throvgh the line of troops (walecn must, in ‘his in- stance, be called, like the equator, an imagi- nary line), the Spanish tactics employed at Matanzas were transferred to this city. Although the rebel army was seventy miles away, the city was put in a state of de- fense. Cannon were plac2d on approaching thoroughfares, and a sort of garrison guard-mount and picket duty waa at once instituted. Of course, alarm sprea% among the inhabitants, for it appeared to thein that the soldiers themselves were terrified by the thoughts of approaching rebels. As one citizen of the place says, “It was su- premely ridiculous to see preparations xo- ing on here, and columns of Spanish troops that were out chasing Delgaio and some of the other smaller chiefs coming into town to seek refuge behind the stone walls of the headquarters instead of going out to meet the enemy in the field.” But the excitement has all passed away, and the inhabitants are now quite uccus- tomed to the rattle of musketry and the booming of heavier guns that has con- tinued daily for a fortnight in the country surrounding the city. One would think, from the noise, that each army was anni- hilating the other, but the evening reports that come in indicate that only a dozen Spaniards and eight or ten times as many insurgents have bitten the dust during the day’s excursion. The Battle of Taironas. The monotony was somewhat elleviated when, a few days ago, the battle of Tairo- nas was fought, ,within six miles of the city “On Linden when the sun was low” cannon never boomed more loudly, and the good people of Pinar del Rio prayed fer- yently, for they thought the end of the world, or at least this partteular province of it, was nigh. The priests gathered at the TRUST IN FOOD. Eat Proper Food and See That You Digest It. : ‘Your health and strength depend on the food you eat—ond the way you digest it. Simplicity in diet and looking after your stomach may add several yesrs to your life. 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The latter will probably be used to good advan- tage on the railroad between here and - vana, which, up to this writing, is practi- cally intact. Careful of the Tobacco Crop. But the tobacco crop has not been injured to any great extent. Maceo was careful thut his men marched in single file as much 8s possible in their hurried movements about the province. His command num- bers, as your correspondent learned today from a mest reliable authority, between 8,000 and 9,000 mem. One-quarter are with- out arms of any description. The cavalry numbers only about 750, and there is no ar- tillery. Shelled the Tow At Baha Honda, en the 28th, one of Maceo’s adjutants was killed by a shot from the Spanish gunboat in the harbor. Afterward the gunbcat shelled the town, destroying the church and custom house, although the rebels had some time before departed for the interior. Perico Delgado, who was long a noted bandit In this province, has command of . ly fellows from the “thicket sec- tion,” who are all armed fully and well mounted. Delgado is the man who was. to meet the Calixto Garcia expedition, which expected to effect a landing near Cape San Antonio. Had that expedition been successful there js no doubt but that the city of Pinar del Rio would now be in the hands-of the re- bels, and a well-equipped army of between 15,000 and 20,000 men would be marching to join Gomez before Havana. Poor Markgmen. In Pinar del Rio, as, in fact, in the great- er portion of the Island of Cuba, the people never had any usé for firearms. There is very little game, and this accounts for the wretched marksmanship of the average in- surgent soldier. The leaders fully under- stand this deficiency, and only a small number of cartridges at a time are allowed the men. Gomez, on his march through Matanzas and Havana, gave each soldier three cartridges daily. A standing rule in the rebel army that is laid down to rifle- men fs: “Don’t shoot until the Spaniard is near enough to use the machete upon him, and then—use the machete.” The Mauser rifie, when first heard of by the insurgents, was much feared by them because of the wonderful penetrating pow- er of the ateel_bullet; but since the wer has progressed and the crack of this piece has been heard on every hand, and the effect felt, it is not so much a cause of anxiety. The bullet plows its way through its vic- tim, and perhaps through several additional victims, but the wound is not generally dif- ficult to heal. The hum of the Remington or Springfield is far more unpleasant to rebel ears than the quick hiss of the Mau- ser, for the larger cartridges of the former will tear the flesh and usnally lodge in the body. At Perico a Mauser bullet cut through the heavy brass and leather of Maceo’s saddle, perforated his horse and killed a soldier on the other side. And this after having wnizzed throvgh the air for a distarce of about 700 yzrds. Great Britain’s Overtures. Since President Cleveland and the Amer- ican Congress and nation have taken a stand regarding the Monroe doctrine that cannot be misconstrued in any particular, Great Britain will not, perhaps, make further overtures to Spain for the purchase of Cuba. But that she intends to vbtain, if possibie, some sort of control in the island is plainly demonstrated by recent moves. Spain has found it impossible to secure another Paris loan, and she is in hard financial straits for the maintenance of her army and the prosecution of the war. Only ten days ago she appealed to the Roth- sehilds for an installment of sold, but that house, acting upon the advice of its Havana correspondents, the Uppmanns, declined to make the loan. And aguin Spain fs seeking succor of the Bank of England. That institution, al- ready holding 3200,000,000 in Spanish bonds, will come to the rescue on certain condi- tions. Those conditions are that an in- crease of 200 per cent be added to a part of the custom duties of Cuba, and that its Spanish correspondents, the Bank of Spain, at Madrid, be given sole charge of the col- lection of the same. The Spanish minister of finance has prac- tically agreed to the proposition, but he is as yet undecided upon what goods the ad- ditional tax shall be levied. Prime Minis- ter Canovas says the extra duties must not be placed upon American, English, French or German goods, for in that event, he maintains, the support and neutrality Spain is now receiving from those countries would be lost. He advises that Spanish imports into Cuba be made to pay the additional sum; but here again the ministry dnd gov- ernment is threatened with a loss sup- port from the home manufactures and agents; and, furthermore, the loyal popula- tion of Havana, the majority of whom are interested directly or otherwise in impor- tations from Spain, might become disloyal. Virtually English Control. Said a prominent American banker in Havana to The Evening Star correspond- ent: “I am sure the authorities at Wash- ington must appreciate the fact that a con- trol of the customs of the island by the Bank of Spain, virtually the Bank of Eng- land, would mean British domination and nothing else. It certainly can never mean free Cuba, and still further away would annexation to the United States be. This latter may not be desired by the American government; but during my twenty-seven years of residence in Cuba I have had abundant opportunity to study the island and its people, and I come in daily contact with prominent business men and_politi- cians, and I can assure you that the senti- ment of annexation is preponderating. I believe the American government and peo- ple would be very unwise to take half- hearted interest in or oppose the move- ment. “England is fully alive to the wealth and possibilities of Cuba, and if she could ob- tain control of the customs through her financial agents at Madrid, she would not only wish to have Spain remain in nominal control, but would furnish her the means to stamp out rebellion, or sentiment that was not in accord with their mutual de- sires.” The same banker recalled the visit of Senor Montoro to London several months ago, and said that from that time secret negotiations had been carried on between the British and Spanish governments, Spanish Finances. The Spanish government in its new plan, which it will undoubtedly carry into effect a8 soon as possible, will not permit of the use of custom receipts for the expenditures of the government of the island, but devote them wholly to the payment of the foreign (English) debt. Local taxes, already ex- cessive burdens on the people of Cuba, will be Increased sufficiently to cover the run- ning expenses of the civil administration. The resignation of the Marquis de Apez- tugia, president of the union constitutional party, is considered evidence that Spain ts secretly negotiating with England. The «constitutional party represents the ultra- Spanish element, but it has long been known that Apeztugia was pro-American in his ideas. He is not among those who desire Cuban independence, but he has upon OR.CHASES Blood-Nerve Food Ve eee terone racine lise For Weak and Run-Down People from Childhood to Old Age. WHAT IT IS! The richest of all restorative because st replaces the same substances to the blood and nerves that are exhausted in tes Aa rei ape by disease, aenles — ving, overwork, worry, excesses, abuse, e WHAT IT DORS!” By inaking the blood’ pure and ‘rich, “and the digestion perfect, it crontes solid flesh, muscle and strength. The nerves be- He says that Frenchmen in refusing to loan Spain more money have assisted the revo- lution as much as if they had sent 10,000 soldiers fully armed and equipped. He re- peats his injunction to respect all Ameri- fans and American interests, ‘for if they do not supply us cannon,” he says, “they utter words that cheer our hearts. Cnlvo and Gomes. Senor Calvo, manager of the Spanish Transatlantic Line of steamers, had an in- voluntary interview with the rebel leader a few days ago. He was visiting his planta- tion, some miles south of Havana, when the insurgent army was reported a mile or so away. There was a Spanish garrison of forty men, commanded by a lieutenant, on the estate, and he begged them to leave before the arrival of the rebels..The sol- diers complied, ‘When Gomez came up he said: “Ah, this is Senor Calvo, I believe, manager and prin- cipal stockholder of the Transatlantic Line, that brings soldiers over from Spain to fight us. Well, I am pleased to meet you, Senor Calvo, and, by the way, have you been paid yet by the Spanish government for the transportation of the troops?” Calvo acknowledged that he had not, and ventured the remark that he might not be paid for taking them home, either. “I wouldn't wofry about that,” said Go- mez, “there will not be many to return, as I figure it, for the hot weather will soon be here again, and in the meantime we will attend to a few. “But, Senor Calvo, we haven't burned your plantation don’t you think it about time that we should devote some tention to it? Still, considering that you; as well as ourselves have suffered on Spain’s account, and further that we will give you the contract for taking back what are left of her majesty’s soldiers, we wi'l spare your property. And, by way of in- terest, you may bring us over a few thou- sand rifles.” Gomez was in earnest, and it is said that Calvo agreed to secretly furnish him with a large amount of arms, but this. was, of course, indignantly denied by him upon his return to Havana. Senor Calvo does ac- knowledge, however, that he offered the rebel leader $25,000 in gold, but it was de- clined, Gomez remarking that a Mauser cartridge was of far more value than a Spanish dollar. The Tobacco Growers. ‘The rebel leaders apparently realize the Position their friends, the tobacco growers, are placed in, and it is said that a move- ment of the forces eastward will soon be made, and this despite the fact that Nunez with about 1,000 cavalry succeeded in en- tering the province from Havana last Sun- day. 3 Col. Galbls with a Spanish column of in- fantry and two field pieces was at Quivican when the force under-Nunez passed. He fired several cannon balls after them, and has informed the government here that he will follow in close pursuit tomorrow. In the same dispatch he says his men are tired and in sore need of new shoes. Taking Galbis at his word it may be presumed that the chase of his tired infantrymen after Nunez’s cavalry will not be in the nature of a ‘close pursuit,” and especially as the latter have now a three days’ start. Americans as Fighters. The American Capt. W. E. Wilson of Obio, is making a great record as a fight- er. He landed on the south coast of the province of Santiago de Cuba six weeks ago, with an expedition of seventeen men and 400 rifles. All his band were Ameri- cans’ and ex-members (self-discharged) of the Okio National Guard. Within an hour after landing the party was attacked by forty Spanish regulars, and a hot fight ensued. Twenty-two of the Spaniards were captured, four killed and the remainder routed. Wilson lost two men, Clark and Munson by name, and was himself slightly wounded. Since that time he has been marching about -the country,” pic recruits here and there, un f numbers in the neighborhood of 131 omez has allowed him compl men. e control of his force, and intends making him a major as soon as he can muster 250 men. With his little band, Wilson attacked the village of Banino, a place of 4,000 in- habitants, Saturday morning last. The gar- rison of sixty volunteers fired a coupie of volleys from their shaky wooden barracks and then retreated to the outskirts of the place. The American burned the barracks and remained with his party in the town hall until Tuesday morning. When he marched away he took with him a small, and useless, brass cannon that had for years ornamented the front of the alcalde’s (mayor's) residence. Cuban Girls in Arms. The name of the pretty and patriotic Cuban girl who has been with Gomez since he left Santa Clara was this weck made known in the efficial dispatches from Concepcion del Sur, where, a few days ago, she was severely wounded in the arm. Her name is Marina Gonzales, and her parents live in the outskirts of Sancti Spir- itus. Senorita Gonzales followed her broth- er, not her lover, as stated in former dis- patches, to the army of Gomez. Her in- tention at first was to be near him, and care for him should he be wound But later she began to admire the life of a soldier, and the rebel general appointed her an honorary captain on his staff. ‘When the army was entering Concepcion del Sur a few days ago, after Gomez had advised the people of the place that no harm would be done them or their prop- erties, several shots came from different directions, and the girl was wounded, as stated. This enraged Gomez, and he order- ed that the houses of the entire street be burned to the ground, and ll persons who might resist forthwith shot. Encouraged by the example and heroism of Senorita Gonzales, a number of other Cuban girls have joined the army, and the little company of Amazons, commanded by their capitana, form an interesting fea- ture. They all have horses, ride astride and act as a sort of combination “nurse and sunshine” corps. Maceo’s Popularity. Maceo, the Heutenant general of the Cuban army, is something of a socialist, according to the methods he has employed in certain lines in the province of Pinar del Rio. He has made himself exceed- ingly popular as well, for as soon as he enters = town he orders that the entire contents of all the stores be brought to the public square. Thea he proceeds to take all the articles useful to his army, and the remainder is divided smong the needy townspeople. According to reports today he is march- ing eastward along the north coast with the intention, as stated in some quarters, of again reaching Havana province. Go- mez, who a few days ago left his wounded at the entrance of the Cienaga de Tafata, and there secured a new supply of stores, is now in the southern part of Havana province, bound westward. He will eyi- dently enter Pinar del Rio, following the southern coast line and affording Maceo opportunity of again reaching Havana province. ‘Troops in Pinar del Rio. Gomez himself will experience no great difficulty in getting out of Pinar del Rio, for his ferce, or at least #0 per cent of 4s composed of cavalry. Maceo, on the other hand, -has not. more than 500 horses all told, yet his command at this time must number about 8,000 men. There are at present within the confines of the province of Pinar del Rio about 19,000 government troops, but the continual marching of the past fortnight has ren- dered them ‘comparatively inactive. How- ever, fresh commands are being pushed in that direction, and in a day or two an ad- ditional 1,800 men will leave Havana for the front. The government has not as yet decided just where to send the 1,000 volunteers who recently, by a series of drawings or lottery, were mustered into the regular service. These men constitute the best regiment in Cuba, and they will probably be left in readiness for an emer- gency. An order issued today says that no sol- dier of the Spanish army shall be allowed to send letters to Spain until the same have been read and vised by his command- ing officer. The reason for this action, as claimed by the government, is that “foolish and sensational stories” have been written by soldiers to friends in Spain and that newspapers there have given them WM. F. MANNIX. credence. MEN WHO WORK HARD Teed Horsford’s acid Phosphate. ats ten opt esa runes oan aweet sleep; ‘ts the nerves and brain tissue. It's Baa ne teat, too—take a ttle after meals. Announced. EFFECE ON THE OTHER LEADERS Comment on His Action by Promi- nent Republicans. SOME ARE NOT SURPRISED Capt. John K. Gowtly, chairman of the Indiana republican state central committee, called on Gereral Harrison at Indlanapoils last evening by invitation and the ex-Presi- dent handed him the following explanatory letter: “Hon. John K. Gowdy, Indianapolis, Ind. “In view of the resolutions passed by the state central committee at its recent meet- ing and of the fact that delegates to the raticnal republican convention are soon to be chosen in this state, I have concluded that some statement from me as to my wishes and purposes should now be made to my Indiana friends. “Hitherto I have declined to speak to the public upon this matter, but scores of friends with whom I have talked and many scores more to whom I have written will recognize in this expression the substance et what I have said to them. To every ona who has proposed to promote my nomination I have said ‘Np.’ There never has been an hour since I left the White House that I have felt a wish to return to it. “My Indiana friends have been most de- voted and faithful, and I am their grateful debtor. The republican party has twice in rational convention given me its indorse- ment. and that is enough. I think the voters of our party are now entitled to have a new rame. For the sentiment, great or smail, that has bern manifested for my nomina- tion I am grateful; and of that wide respect and kindness—breaking party lines—which ave been shown m2 in so many ways, I am profoundly appreciative. “I cannot consent thet my name be pre- mted to or be used in the St. Louis con- vention, and must kindly ask my friends to accept this as a sincere and final expression upon the subject. “BENJAMIN HARRISON.” Indianapolis, Ind., February 3, 1896. Gen. New's Views. Mr, John C. New, in an interview in In- dianapolls, said that the letter took General Harrison entirely out of consideration at the St. Louis convention. : “General Harrison,” he said, “is not ac- customed to fight behind disguises, and it would be unjust to General Harrison to sus- pect that there Is offered any opportunity of reading between the lines. The letter says what he has said to me and other of his frienfs for a year. We had hoped that he might be induced ‘to change his mind, but he has evidently made up his mind, and his declaration should be regarded as final.” “Do you think General Harrison will take any hand in the selection of a candidate?” “I do not think he will turn his hand over to forward the chances of any man. The republicans of the state, so far as he is con- cerned, will be perfectly free to exercise their own wishes in the matter. He un- douhtedly has his preferences, but he will not try to influence the vote of any dele- gate “For whom will the vote of the Indiana delegation probably be cast?” “I think that In the great manufacturing districts of the state the sentiment will be for McKinley. In some parts of Indiana Senator Allison has a following. That will probably make him some delegates. I do not take it that Speaker Reed will develop much strength. “The letter of Mr. Harrison is an honest and straightforward expression from him- self of his position as to the presidential candidacy this year, and he should be credit- ed with being sincere in his declarations, When he was a candidate in former cam- paigns he readily took the public into his confidence, and announced his position with- out reserve. Now that he is not a candi- date, he has taken the course so far as can be desired. I think he should be understood when he so freely and unequivocally ex- presses himself. “It has been known to myself and a num- ber of his friends for more than a year that Mr. Harrison did not wish to become a can- didate again for the presidency. He was honest in his expression when he sald so, and we understood it. “I am not authorized to speak for Mr. Harrison, but from his letter of this even- ing I perfectly understand his feelings. What he says in it I have known for some months. “The action of the republican state central committee a few weeks ago in indorsing him for the presidency this year gave him the opportunity to express publicly what he hes indicated privately for some months. He has now made an honest declaration, and T do not see how he can be misunderstood.” Means Whnt It Says. Chairman Gowdy of the state committee, to whom the letter was addressed, said: “I take it that the letter of General Har- rison means just what it says, and that he is not and will not be a candidate. I think the republicans of this state will so take it, and that the vote of the Indiana delegat‘on at the national convention will not be given to Mr. Harrison. I think the strength of Indiana will go for the most part to Me- Kinley, with some following for Allison. Mr. Lauterbach, chairman of the New York county committee, said he thought Gen. Harrison’s strength would go to Mr. Morton. A dispatch from Des Moines, Iowa, says that Allison’s friends belive that a large part of Mr. Harrison’s following will ulti- smately come to the Iowa man. They claim it was the vote of Iowa which turned the tide in the direction of Har- rison in 1888. 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