The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-05
GEN. MACE0 In MOTION
Great Patriot Easily Breaks
the Spanish Gordon.
ON THE WAY TO SANTA CLARA.
Campos' Men I'm Pursuit-The insur-
gent- In Light Order. Having sent
Their baggage by Water.

Havana Dec. 3-Tne reports that nave
been current for several days thai Antonio
gaceo had crossed the military line OF Ia
r4r0cna on November - are CONFIRMED here
lie was accompanied by the bands OF
Mlros cebreco and Quinttn Ba2sieras Inc
crossing was effected between the forts %
La Sanchez and Ia Kedonda, noTtn OF
clego DE- AvIla- Upon crossing the line
force OF the insurgents Was detached 70
make an assault on la ReGo50a foFl, tn1s
creating a diversion TO prevent pursuit
while the main force pushed on f9%ari NJ
borders % Santa Clara province. Whlch u
As proposed 20 invade Maeso's forces are
closely pursued BY Gems AlaaFe ana Aioe-
Goa and Gems. Suarez, valdez and Navarro
have also been sent 20 attack him. An
important engagement IS imminent, the
Spanish object being 20 divert Maeeo's adj
vance upon Santa Clara and TO prevent his
junction with the forces OF Gomez
The munitions and baggage belonging 10
Maceo's forces have been carried on
schooners from the Manzanilo coast to
the Santa Clara province. IN order 10 sna-
BILE the insurgents TO 90 unincumbered and
move more rapidly. An attack upon for
near Santa Clara has been made by 500
insurgents. A column Of 80 troops was
cent 10 the relief OF the fort. and the In
surRents we're dispersed.
Havana Dec 4-9en. Gonzales, an In
furgent convicted OF taking up arms
against the government. was today sen
fenced 10 be shot and later he Was exc
cutea at Matanzas.
Macea's advance moved ranidly scFoss
the country from the neighborhood Of Cas-
zorro, and reached a p0!nt Ave miles from
riege de Avila on the evening or Novem-
her q The main BODY was then between
Horininguera and socorro. on the 2sth
the sound Of firing was clearsY heard a.
ciege de AviIa. in the direction Of Fort
Redonda, on the Trocha. ~ ~ o'clock
Maceo's advance guard. 90 strong. At
tackled Fort Redonda and VAS repelled.
Ills entire following then passed 90 the
westward, across the Troeha, between
Forts Redonda and Sanchez. which are on
the military line Of Clege De Avia. Four
separate Spanish columns are In the Vi
cinity OF Maceo's force. endeaworine to
prevent his entrance into Santa Clara,
which is his present object. SuarcZ VAL
dez with 1900 soldiers. and Navarro, with
q 600 are I'm his front. and Mella and Al
dave are In bis rear and on his left Hank
with 400 men. There Is expectation in
official circles here of an important en-
gagement. and IL Is likely TO occur at any
moment. News from Santa Clara Is looked
for with intense interest
Kingston, Jamaica, Dec. Cuban resi-
dents and sympathzers In Jamaica have
been particularly active OF late. and have
who were on the lookout for departing ex-
petitions OF ilibusters. The Spanish con-
sui at Kingston, leaving the southern
coast free from all espionage, has offered
safe embarkation of men and ammunition
destined for Cuba. on the night OF the
18th an expedition fully armed and
equipped set sail from the north coast.
and carrier pigeons have Just arrived
bringing news OF It's safe arrival on Cuban
off.
New York. Dec. 4-The portion OF Pres
ident Cleveland's message that refers to
the Cuban question evoked lively comment
yesterday at the headquarters OF the rev
olutionary iunta In this city. Delegate Es-
trada Palma objected 30 the president
describing American sympathy with the
Cuhans az sentimental Mr.. Palma felt
that the presidents views on the Cuban
subject were possibly Influenced by the
Spanish minister at Washington City anC
the United States consul general at Has
vsna. Mr.. Cleveland's neutrality r. all
We can hope for" he continued "and W.
are thankful that he did not see III q
bring up the precedent OF Gen. Grants
position and utterances." Mr. Palma
added that the hopes OF Cuhans every.
where were centered upon the favorable
action OF the new American congress.
Horace Rubens. counsel for the Cuban
party. considered the presidents attitude
as not only sympathetic, but as indicating
that he realizes the Importance OF the !n-
surrection and is ready 10 act In the mat
ter when the proper moment arrives I'm
The manner most favorable to the Cuban
cause.
Managua. Nicaragua. Dee. 4-The COM
rrIssioners sent here IN behalf Of tho Cuban
insurgents 10 induce President Zelaya 10
recognize Cuha's helligercut rights have
been thus far unsuccessful Spanish In
fluence IS strong here. and the president
-
that II might lead to a violation OF inter
national law