The San Francisco call., 1895-10-18
No LONGER TO WAIT FOR ACTION
UPON THE PART OF THE
UNITED STATES.
ENGAGEMENTS WITH SPANISH.
IN SEVERAL IMPORTANT BATTLES
THE INSURGENTS WERE BADLY
DEFEATED.

BOSTON, Mass, Oct. 17.-At last the
initiative has been taken in the recogni-
tion of the Cuban insurgents. A dispatch
to q morning paper states authoritatively
that within the week the Government OF
Brazil will issue proclamation an
nouncing this intention. This statement
is given out by a member very high in the
Brazilian Government, and there can be
no doubt as to its import.
For some time past Brazil has been
trying 10 secure the cooperation of the
United States in jointly recognizing the
struggling patriots, but as her efforts
have been unsuccessful she resolved to go
ahead on her own responsibility. At a
special meeting of the Cabinet, which was
held on the 14th, the members composing
it unanimously agreed to support the
Government in any such action.
The Spanish Minister at Rio Janeiro has
made the strongest protest against any
such action, but without avail. He has
communicated with the home Govern
ment and it is xpected that he will be re-
called at any moment. The special meet
ing of the Cabinet which has been called
for the 2Sd inst. is thought to be for the
express purpose of putting the question
before the Government, so that the recog-
milton CT the insurgents may take place
before the end of the month.
Dispatches from Santiago de Cuba re-
ceived to-day dated the 14th bring inteIli-
gence of two large battles fought on the
18th and 18th near Sabinica. The in
surgents had established their field head
quarters in the mountain passes to the east
OF the River Cantos.
They numbered nearly 1000 men, under
General Maceo. On the afternoon of the
11th large Spanish force under General
Navarro, from Santiago de Cuba, made an
advance on the rebel lines and were re-
pulsed with heavy slaughter, 300 men be-
ing lost in the skirmish. On the 18th thev
were REINFORCED by two regiments of
Grintas, from the garrison al Dos Caminos,
and once more made an attack on the in
surgents lines.
The Spanish troops had with them a
field battery, which created havoc among
the insurgents, forcing them to retreat.
The entire field hospital and large guam
tity of stores fell into the hands of the
regulars. The rebel loss was unknown,
but it must have been very heavy. The
Spanish lost $50 men.
On the 14th a small body of rebels were
overtaken by superior body of Spanish
cavalry near Puerto Principe. During the
day both sides received re- endorsements,
resulting in pitched battle. The rebels
were defeated, their loss being light. The
Spanish loss was about 200 men. General
Navarro claims that the whole of the in
surgents in the eastern part of the island
are practically defeated and that they can
not hold out much longer. In spite of this
fact, preparations are being made for an
extensive fall campaign.
MADRID, SPAIN Oct 17.-Queen Isabel
II, now in Paris, has sent the following
cablegram to General Martinez Campos, in
reply to cablegram sent her on her birth
day: more than ever I thank you for
your kind congratulations. You know that
my heart accompanies you. l ask God to
protect you and give you victory. Ever
your sincere and grateful friend, Isabel
On the 30th inst. the Duke of Tamames
sails for Cuba. One report says that he
will take command of a regiment of vol
unteers. Another that he goes on an i'm
portant political mission.
Several Cabinet meetings have been held
at the residence of the Premier, Senol
Canovas del Castillo. They were devoted
TO the Cuban question.
1t is announced that 1900 troops will
start for Cuba October %.