New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.
ALLEGED DEFEAT OF THE INsURGENTs-INCEN-
DIARY PROCLAMATION.


DIARY PROCLAMATION.
HAVANA, Sept. Col Canizal's forces have had
an engagement with the insurgents near Contrama-
estre River, and killed 10 of Them Eighty men, III
Guiding 20 armed, presented themselves before COL
Canizal and asked for pardon and protection An In
cendiary proclamation was yesterday posted through
out the City of Havana. 1t is reported to be the
work of insurgent sympathizers.
IMPORTANT ARREST OF CUBAN EXPEDITION
IN GEoRGIA-UNITED STATES OFFICERS JUST
IN TIME-GREAT EXCITEMENT.
MACON, Ga, Sept. 2-To-day a large party OF men
enlisted in all parts of the country for the Cuban
army, gathered at and near Fort Gaines, Ga, and
took possession of the place. Deputy Marshal Cox
has just received telegaphic dispatches from citi-
zens there, saying that they are unable to cope
with the party, and asking the assistance
OF troops Dispatches have been sent to Gen.
Terry asking for company of soldiers to be sent by
special train tonight. District Attorney Milledge
sends word that he will be here in the morning and
that the U. S. Marshal at Savannah will accompany
him. Some revenue-cutters have been ordered to
cruise off the coast to intercept the expedition in
case it should be able to get away. Great excite.
meht here, many who have joined the filibusters
arc young men under age. The Office of the
u. S. Commissioner has been crowded all
day by the parents of young men belonging to the
expedition, anxious to learn particulars. The expe-
dition had special boat engaged to take them down
the Apalachicoa River. 1t is believed they under
tho command of Major Bridgeman, formerly men,
Der of Gen. Lees staff.
THE PRESENT SITUATION THE VOLUNTEERS
REFUSE TO GO TO THE FIELD-ATTEMPTED
ROBBERY OF THE GAIA DE AHoRRos.
HAVANA. Aug. 28.-The reception of Gen.
DE Rodas at Matanzas upon his recent visit cold and
chilling One company only Of volunteers came out to
well laranCleQ
troops and told the volunteers that the time had come
for them go to the field He coBjured them by the
memories OF past glories TO rally once more around
the flag Of Castillo and Arragen. The troops seemed
somewhat inclined to carry out the Governor
Generals wishes and he left for Havana under
the impression that 500 men OF the battalion
would set out within few days under the Governor OF
Mstanzas. As DoRodas however had arrived at
that hsy were I here TO protect the town q Maanza
THIS conduct has had unfavOrable effect upon the
at stit'' O' TIC 'O''f"0''ene'' WHO Is S0"'''
Three volunteers yesterday attempted to rob Of our
leading banks, the Gaia de AhOrrOs negro servant In
the plot gave notice OF IT, and the whole party we're sur
prised one OF them was sergeant On the night OF inc
took therefrom two Cubans, against whom nothing IN
particular had been alleged and at shot mem
A fight reported 10 have occurred on the 2oth AT
Jaguey Grande The chapel gorris and volunteers were
badly beaten by the Insurgents The loss Oh the span
The sailing OF d. G Maza dc Arredondo for New-York.
I'm tbe Steamer Missouri carving as he did large
amount Of funds belonging to the escaped Fernando Pc
prisoners and former administrator the Gaia de Ahcr
Arredondo was since the departure Of Castillo the man
ager OF the Institution, and the Government had conhs
The discomfort among the volunteers the increase
on Monday last, the disturbances reached q high
disarmed because the men had threatened TO
shoot their Colonel Some OF the Leaders were about
ton The discomfort is said to have been excited by the
IN @ RH psP Sns a Of abuse
Governor. found yesterday morning and the
who desire TO these prisoners shot say they viii carry
GU, their wishes, though all the world oppose The
way he turns, he is sure TO be prIckcd.
ARRIVAL OF col. TINKER AND FRANCISCO
XAVIER CISNEROs.
A TRIBUNE reporter met, last evening, Col
William Clarence Tinker, who arrived yesterday this
city in company with the distinguished Cuban patriot
Cisneros. Col Tinker Is Ia native Of NewYork but has
lived many years in Cuba his wife Is OF the
daughters OF the soil. He is gentleman OF fine cultiya
ton and at early period of the present struggle his
sympaties became warmly enlisted IN the cause. Col T.
gives very interesting account OF the manner in which
he left the island whence he sent bearer OF i'm
portant dispatches from President Cespedes Mr. Csneros
was charged at the same time with bringing large
Of money New York The two, accompanied by
B armed aud the necessary wagons and horses LEFT
the camp Abundaneia the headquarters OF Gen Fgu'
redo, opposite sos, the goth OF July. The first even
ing, about IL O'Clock, while the moon was shining
brightly they deserted short distance off, on hill top,
Spanhsentinel One Of their own men became excited
and cried out "Quon viyei" e. Who liyes), but happily
none the spanards heard the The spandards, as
IL was asceraned had $50 posted on this route for
the special purpose OF preventing any communication or
passing Of persons from within the insurgents lines into
Santiago dc Cuba. To make q diversion favorable TO
their march, early next morning few men were sent
out 10 the right Of the Government troops with
orders TO make attack Whether the eint was actually
| made or not, Col. T. does not know. but he
| and hia party determined 10 move on by the main
| road toward Cobre Arrived at q small village on the
way inhabitants begged them 10 20 back as the
spanlards would beisure to capture them Inc ehped
ton and party however passed The Spanards had
probably directed 10 the right or were out on some
excursion Had they been met tho travellers were de-
tcrmiucd show fight That night IL became necessary
10 pass through three lines OF the Government forces
BY taking by path the Cubans managed luckily to pass
santiago tio Cuba and the evening drum was beat
I'm the OF Santiago de Cuba, Col Tinker ana MS
friends arrived the outskirts OF the town. 10 had been
arranged that vessel In the harbor should take them on
board They accordingly sent 10 the city 10 ascertain
how 10 move, and reply was received that at certain
hour they should small boat, which would be In
readiness The moment thrilling one There were
the guards by there the fort ready TO belch
forth fire and ball upon them; there we're war ships IN
| the hsrbor looking out for all suspicious movements
| Yet at late hour. safe and unmoosted
Tinker, Cisnero,. aud pilot, gO' into the
the TREASURED and of they moved TO snip lying IN the
stream. The captain was ready TO receive them every
had gone but short distance when the wind died out
and there In the bay OF Santiago do Cuba the vessel
moments notice 10 be seized by the Spanish officials AT
last light breeze sprung up and the ship again got I'M
aeL Say 9 hs matter ony to Tinker and
Clsneros. They gave assent other passengers we're
aboard but were not consulted. =, Before them
| stored. Unfortunately the wind again gave OUT
! at about hyo leagues from shore. Tinker
and Csneros Ito Igo ashore and getting into
Tho their