The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-21
CUBA FAR FROM CONQUERED.
THE PATRIOTS STILL OUTwITTING
THE SPANISH TROOPS.

The spanish Government Alleged to
Have offered sI5.O0o for the Assn--
sinution of Maru and Corrc-
spOndcnt of the Cincinnati En-
duircr-A Woman Forced To strip
before Male Customs Inspectors at
Havana - Great Military Genius
Displayed by Gen. Gomez.
Key West. Fla. June 2o.-Among the
passengers last night from Havana was
Mrs. Caridado Aguero. widow OF the late
DR. Cayetano Piehardo. one OF the most
prominent physicians on the island OF
Cuba. who reports an outrage perpetrated
on her by Spanish inspectors Of customs on
her arrival at Havana on the 9th instant
from Puerto Principe. Immediately on
her arrival az the docks Aquiles Solano an
inspector arrested her and took her to the
house Of inspection. where she was carried
to room guarded by Spanish soldiers ana
subjected 10 a strict examination and
search. Mrs. Aguero was commanded to
remove all her clothing. even her shoes
and stockings. by the inspectors, which
she at first refused 10 do and only when
she found that resistance would avail her
nothing. did she consent The inspectors
finally agreed TO allow her a sheet to
cover her nakedness
Mrs. Aguero also reports that Marti ana
a reporter Of the Cincinnati Enquirer were
assassinated by DIVA at the instigation OF
the Spanish government In consideration
Of $4,000. II Is also reported that Olivia
was also assassinated by Spanish spies to
avoid the payment Of the reward.
The latest advices to this city state that
Gen. Gomez is IN Camaguey. and his PRES
ence there has caused Gen Campos much
neasiness. The flower OF the population
are nocking to his ranks. On the 18th he
was at Altagracias. twelve miles from
Puerto Principe. lie destroyed the station
OF Neuvitas and the Puerto Pincipe Rail-
road Company at Altagracias and dis
perscd the Spanish troops and burned five
or six of the finest buildings In the city,
His arrival in Camaguoy is considered Of
great Importance TO the rebellion. as Gen.
Campos had been assured that the people
OF that district were loyal to the govern
ment. Camaguey, being central, Is con-
sidered the most important position for the
insurgent forces.
Roloff and Sanchez landed at Santa
Clara province, territory OF Las Villas
In Trinidad. Aramburo, Llorobi Payral and
Queris, consisting of 1880 men. Cana
Juani is In possession of Rolon and the
Spanish guerilla bands stationed to defend
the town have gone over to him, including
their leaders. one Of whom IS Cayetaga
Great military genius was displayed by
Gen. Gomez IN forcing his way
into Camaguey. He ordered Maceo.
with the main body OF the
insurgents, to the north Of the river
Contramaestre, and he, with only fifteen
men, marched to the southwark OF the
same river and. crossing the Cauto river.
near Bayamo, entered the province Of
Camaguey, Rear Santa Cruz Del Sur, tho
frontier being guarded by the flower Of
the Spanish army. At Sierra Najava he
was Joined by 1900 men.
The landing Of expedition OF forty
men at Camasi, near Matanzas, has been
confirmed by the Spanish papers. The
men were commanded by Perico Torres.
An uprising is reported in the Vueita
Abaja district, in the city Of Pinar Del
Rio. The insurgents are commanded by
one Munoz, who fought In the last war.
The condition of the Spanish troops in
Bayamo is bad They are without food
and have hardly clothes sufficient to cover
them. They have one suit, and accordf
ing to the Spanish papers, when they ara
being washed the soldiers stand naked un-
til they are dried. These conditions are
causing great discomfort among the troops
and many are deserting and going over
to the insurgents. A great many have
committed suicide.
At public banquet rendered Gen. SAM
tocildes, one Of the leaders OF the conserv{
ative party stated the worst enemies I'd
the Spanish government are the foreigna
ers and negroes. At the same banduet
Gen. Santocildes stated that unless Spaiu
sends $4,000 troops in batch Cuba would
be lost to her The official organ of tho
fa uffa
of the 18th instant. in making a compari3
son between the statesmen of the United
States and Spain, states that the former
are monied men and are without patriots
ism, who are elected not for intelligences
but for political influence, while the Span-
ish are men of brains and overfiowlne
with patriotism.
Tampa, Fla, June 20.-Passengers by
the Mascotte bring important news, if
true. 1t Is currently reported in Havana
that Martinez Campos has been shot by
a Cuban spy by the name Of Puerta Sanv
chez who afterward jumped overheard
and swan ashore amid a shower oE
bullets from the man-of-war. They furS
ther state that there are 1900 insurgents
in the field armed and equipped and thas
these forces have been divided up into
different squads and sent to occupy van
tage points from Santiago across to Came
aguey. 1t is further stated by passengers
that another expedition has landed from
South America, bringing to Maxine Co
mez $4,000 in cash and large stores OF
guns and ammunition. Spain is alarmed
at the situation and is massing her forces
on the island to quell the swelling tide OF
the insurrection-
Madrid, June 20.-The Impartial pub
fishes a dispatch from Havana, stating
that in the fighting which occurred at
Albacrocia only a small detachment Of
Spanish troops were engaged. On the
other hand COO rebels mounted and on
foot, poured a hot fire into the ranks
Of the Spanish troops, who, being so
greatly outnumbered were ordered to mako
their escape from the town. Accordingly,
a supply Of amEluaiti3o was distributed
among the men, the stores, ETC.. whteo
could not be removed. were destroyed aE@
the troops dashed out. taking the tsaels
by surprise, and succeeded in getting o..
Of danger.
RACE TRACK WAGERs.