The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-03
CUBA To BE FREE.
Her Sons Are in Deadly
Earnest.
FIGHTING FOR LIFE NOW.
A Ctieftain Has Come to Lead the
Patriots of the Fair Island
to Liberty.
FIGHTING FOR LIFE NOW.
Special to TIE MoRNINs CALL

KEY WEST, May 2-The Cubans of Key
West are astir, and arc brimful of enthusi-
asm. Senior MART arrived on the Mascotte
from Tampa at o'clock this afternoon,
and by the time the steamer reached her
dock nearly every residence and business
house occupied by Cubans was gay with
bunting and Cuban flags. Theirs is ban
ner of red and white stripes. On triaUgu-
lar field of blue is single white star.
Representatives of sixty revolutionary
lodges, carrying banners and flags and
headed by brass band, marched TO the
dock. Marti had landed, and was awaiting
the arrival Of the procession. He was sur
rounded by thousands OF enthusiasts wav-
ing hats and shouting "Viva Cuba Libra !"
When the procession OF mole than 900
started lie marched with the delegation who
had received him. behind the band, 10 the
residence of Teodoro Perez, his host. There
the crowd trod over each otber for sight
or hand-clasp from the man in whom they
have put their trust for leadership.
The crowd was soon dispersed. and the
leaders embraced and kissed Marti, after
the manner of CubanS. Marti is not very
well and expects TO remain here but few
days.
He attended the council with the j un ia,
and addresses will be made a a mass-meet-
ing in jackson square tomorrow night.
Marti addressed the largest crowd Of
Cubans in Tampa last night that was ever
gathered there. 1t was not noticed that
many Spaniards were in the audience,
despite the -Mayday demonstration being
held in Spanish.
In an interview Marti was cautious ard
guarded n his expressions, but he says the
time Of the uprising surprised him. He be-
lieves 1t was accelerated by Cuban impetu-
osty or Spanish stupidity.
Full details of the uprising are still lack
ing on account of the Spanish censorship of
the press and cable. Marti says: "Cuba
is ripe for rebellion. Every new
day the heart OF the revo!utionst
throbs more eagerly. Neither the old genera
ton which was experienced in war and
was exiled.. nor the new one which has
been crossed in all lis natural aspirations,
Is in mood TO suffer longer its uubearable
situation"
He does not pretend to prOphesy the out
come OF the movement Much depends on
Spain. But lie evidently believes it will
spread all over the island, having begun in
the most uconquerable portion.
He insists that the revolutionists will re-
spect the rights of this Government, and
that it is certain that the mistakes made in
former expeditions will not be repeated.
Anxiety among United States officials is
quieting little as the Cubans show no dis
position to filibuster. News has been re-
eeived that the insurgen Mt forces number not
less than 2OO0 well-armed men
who have had previous experience and
are operating in the mountainous
region, the recesses of which are
we'll known to them. Even considering the
suddenness of the outbreak, it does not
seem possible that the revolution can be
easily quelled.
The leaders meeting to-day was very har-
monious, and all were ready to face any
difficulties It is not known here that Gen
eral Gomez is in Cuba, as has been reported.