The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-29
IN HONOR OF CAMP0S.
IGRAND PARADE IN HAFANA CON-
POSED or LEADING MEN.
Several engagements In which the Gov
eminent Troops are said to Have
won-verv Penetrating Bullets

erai Martinez Campos.
The procession. which was very i'm
pos,ns. was headed by representatives Of
the various political parties. who maroh-
ed together In a most fraternal manner.
The civil corporations and municipal ue-
partmcn;s. the clubs. the University, ana
Economical Society, and In fact' every
orpanization were represented, ana the
enthusiasm manifested throusho"t ""0
city was unbOundcd.
In the evening the procession carried
torches.
There was also music in the Central
Park and at the Obspo palace The
streets were profuscly and beautifully
decorated.
Enormous crowds Of people lined the
streets. shouting their trust in the tri-
umph OF the plan OF campaign ana the
politics OF General Martinez Campos.
An important meeting was held here
to-day in support Of Spanish rule in
Cuba. Speeches were made by a num-
Der OF prominot Conservatives. Auiono-
misis. and Reformists, all Of whom de-
olared that Cuba's destiny could be
achieved only under the flag Of Spain.
Senator Santos Guzman declared that
the Conservatives gave the fun adhesion
of the party 10 the Government.
The meeting Of the several political
parties proved that Cuba equally with
Spain was willing To make sacrifices TO
save the island from destruction.
Senior MontcrOs. leader OF the Autono-
mist party. declared that the party sub
scribe to the sentiments expressed by
Senior Guzman. lie expressed the hope
that the rebellion would be speedily put
down, constitutional rights restored, and
the public liberties safcguarded. Inc
meeting he added. proved the unity OF
sentiment existing among those who had
the best interests OF the island az heart
The Cuban people generally. he SAID
were determined TO rem ain under thc'
Spanish banner
sonor Corrae. speaking fer the Re
formists. said that the members Of that
party were willing TO lay down ther
lives and sacrifice their property 10 save
Cuba TO the Spanish crown.
They would make any rccompense 10
Spain for the sacrifices she had MADE
The success OF the rebels would not only
cause the ruin OF the Islands, but would
destroy It's civilization.
Captain General Campos also addressed
the meeting. His appearance was the
signal for tumultuous applause and cries
Of Long live the King Long i've
SPAIN
lie said that the circumstances OF
the present revolt were more snowy
than terrible. The unanimitN OF senti-
inent displayed 10y those present would
induce foreign countries 10 open their
eyes to the true feeling Of the island. lie
declared that he did not intend 10 resign
or abandon Cuba while any one was IN
arms against the government The fact
that those widely separated IN iher
political faiths could hold meeting
where the only sentiment voiced was
loyalty To Spain must make a deep inn
preston on the rebels. and he expressed
the hope that such "a manifestation OF
devotion TO the crown would prove TO
the insurgents the futility OF their hope
10 cause a general Cuban rising. leading
them TO return to their homes when
they would again be greeted as broth
ers.
A Spanish column has dispersed two
parties of rebels at Rival.
Advices from Sagua are TO the effect
that Government troops have had an
engagement with and defeated force
of loco rebels. commanded by Gortina. at
Viana Calabasara. The insurgents loss
was II killed and many wounded.
Information received here Is TO the ef-
feet that Gomez and Maceo have failed
10 secure many accessions TO their ranks
I'm the province Of Santa Clara. They eN-
pected many Of the laborers on the sugar
estates to join them once they reached
the province but in this they have been
disappointed.
A dispatch from Santiago de CUBA
states that General Pando' VINO recently
assumed command there. announces that
Colonel Teiedo has dispersed the rebels
under Maceo.
Government force operating from
several points i'm the Oriental Province
have had three days fighting wild the
rebels The Spanish loss was one Killed
and six wounded.
Tot
killed During the fighting the rebels
consumed all their ammunition.
An attack was made on the insufgent
Damn Mt Altagracia. and the rebels re-
treted after slight resistance.
General Pando. In command OF the
military i'm the Department OF the East
reports from Santiago de Cuba that the
eneage,nents of General Canncla and
Colonel Pacuero. AT Palmarito and Ton
t,no prove TO have been Of Importance
II was a victory for their columns.
The rebel dead number seventy and the
wounded 2O0. General Martinez 'ampos
has recommended that General tannelo
be decorated with the military cross OF
San Fernando for his distinguished
bravery at the places named
The Island press warmly approves
General Campos' action.
Following the several engagements
named a number o. dcserters surren-
dered and claimed amnesty Inc ltuti
camps are fun of wounded. As they con-
stantly shift their quarters transporting
the wounded is matter of great labor
10 the men and of great pain TO the
wounded
While many rumors were circulated OF
the capture Of Maxine Gomez. no one
could give any definite Information lie
was reported 10 be In Cienfugoes Paine
no, and on the same Gay he was reported
20 be retrcating.
The presentation of an armed steam
cutter by the Spanish citizens of New
York to the Government of Spain has
given great satisfaction here. She IS
American built. length ninetynine feet
on the water line. cighty-nine feet.
breadth seventeen feet. draft. seven feet.
coal capacity. twelve TO fifteen tons con-
sumption. one-half 10 two tons per day;
ordinary speed. eleven 20 twelve miles.
under forced draft. fourteen miles.
II Is reported that Maxine Gomez was
wounded In the foot II the rumor is
true. ~ may be a serious matter for him.
as such wounds I'm the trOpic often lead
10 lockjaw and death.
Advices from Crucez Of the 10th gave a
total under the joint command Of Meximo
Gomez and Antonio OF 5000 70 5000 The
battalions OF Merida and Espana. recent
~ sent 10 Sancti Spiritus and armed with
American Remingtons. have abandoned
the latter for the new Mauscr Both bat
tal!ons are now practicine with the new
arms. Soon 10000 new MauSers will be in