The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-30
Previous Reports About Their Having
Left Province Of Matanxas APP
pear Incorrect.
SPANISH CIRCLES UNEASY
GENERAL CAMPOS GETS UP A BIG
DEMONSTRATION IN HAVANA.
Badly Frightened a Few Days Ago
but Says He Is Now Himself
Again-Skirmishes.

HAVANA, Dec. 29.-In spite of the reports
received here yesterday that the main body
of the insurgents had retreated from the
province of Matanzas and was once more
in Santa Clara, reports continue to come
in of damage done at various points in
Matanzas and of threatening movements of
bodies OF insurgents. Whether these are
wandering and isolated bands cannot be
estimated accurately. An engagement with
an insurgent band is also reported to-day
from the province of Pinar del Dio, the
westernmost on the island.
Uneasiness is also caused in official circles
by reports that come from the province of
Santiago De Cuba, the Oriental province.
The report of Jose Maceo's flight, which was
received here yesterday. seems to have been
without foundation, as there are renewed
evidences of his activity in that province and
the troops stationed there are finding abun-
dant occupation. The Spanish authorities
have reason to suspect that a movement is
contemplated in the Oriental province 10
bring about a junction OF the insurgent
bands there, and troops are actively en-
gagged trying to prevent the coming to-
gether of Jose Maceo and Rabi, whose
combined forces will afford means for a
diversion and prevent the withdrawal of
Spanish troops to reinforce those acting
against Gomez, Antonio Maceo and Ban
dera in Matanzas and Santa Clara prov
inces.
Nothing authentic is known of the imme-
diate whereabouts and doings of Gomez
and his forces, who are said to be threat
ening Cienfuegos Nothing has been heard
mishes are said to have occurred in Santa
Clara province. with the result that fifteen
insurgents were killed and nine taken pris-
oners. The insurgents seem to be still in
considerable force in the neighborhood of
Cardenas and Cimarrones. The bands of
Pancho and Perez. who were said TO be
retreating. burned the station at Murga
and destroyed several houses at La Gunil-
las. They also plundered the stores at
Contreras. The bands of Lacret and Roloff
were last evening discovered to be NOV
ing in the immediate vicinity or Cardenas,
just east of Matanzas, and the news ere
ated great deal of excitement at that
place. and it was suspected that an at
tempt was about to be made to capture
the town, in pursuance of the earnest de-
sire of the insurgents to hold seaport.
haste, and waited long in expectation Of
an attack, while the volunteer forces OF
the business men of the place were also
put under arms, manifesting enthusiasm in
the service. The band of Rovau was also
reported to be moving upon Cimarrones.
The authorities here continue to claim
with jubiation that the insurgents are
powerless to effect the capture or any
towns or seaports. .
The skirmish in Pinar del Rio occurred IL
the district of Gushajav, the city of tina,
name capital of the district being abou'
twenty miles southwest of Havana. A col.
umn of troops attacked a band led by the
famous insurgent bandit leader. Perico Del
gado who is said to have been seriously
wounded one of his men being killed anc
three taken prisoners. An expedition num-
bering eighteen men, led by brother OF
the leader Magyar Rodriguez, has landed a.
Fstero Junio, province of Puerto Principe
The plantations in Puerto Principe have
commenced grinding their cane.
The guerilla chief, Lolo Benitez. slr
prised a band of twenty in the district o.
Manzanillo province of Santiago de Cuba
among them being several insurgent leaders
who were celebrating Christmas night. an'
four of them were killed and three takei
prisoners A column COZ manded by Gen
Teieda has had an engagement at Lomi
Ciegos, and has taken strong positions hell
by the insurgents at San Prudencio in tn
province of Santiago de Cuba. Insurgent
left on the field nine killed and carried ava,
numerous wounded. OF the troops three
| were killed and ten wounded.