The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-10-12

to those with whom he talked that there
had been any new developments Of i'm
portance. Under these circumstances,
the minister's associates doubt that any
such radical steps as the cable indicate
have been taken by the United States
They say such q move is Of such supreme
Importance that it would be quicly
known to all those interested in the sub
iect.
Whatever may have been the inspiring
cause to Spanish activity against the in
surgents, it is known officially that Spain
is about to open a campaign Of far great
er energy than any thus far taken. The
wet season has prevented the movement
Of troops and the maintenance of an ag
gressive campaign. But the dry season
begins about three weeks hence, and this
will be the signal, it is said, for extreme
movements. A Gordon consisting of a
double line of gunboats will surround
the island to prevent the landing of arms
or ammunition for the insurgents, aud
without arms from outside it is believed
they will soon be helpless. The new
boats about to arrive in Cuba
will not be far short of twenty.
Several of them were recently sent
from the United States About twelve
were built in England, and are now on
their way. Several more were constructed
in Spain. They are very small, not much
larger than a steam yacht, but are well
armed and are of such light draught that
they can run in the keys that surround
Cuba. They will form the inner Gordon
around the island. Outside will be the
second Gordon, made up of the Conde De
Vendito and other large ships which
Spain has in Cuban waters. With the
island thus cut off from without, General
Campos will push the fighting from
within. 1t is expected by Spanish officials
that this forward movement will change
the entire aspect of the conflict from one
of minor skirmishes to extensive battles.
The sentiment among Spanish authorities
is that decisive forward movement is
essential, and the coming campaign is
relied on to meet fully the requirements
of the situation.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct. 11.-SenOr
de LONE was seen to-day by a reporter
for the Associated Press at the Bryn
Mawr Hotel, where he has been stopping
for some time, but the Spanish repre-
sentative emphaticaliy declined to be in
| terviewed on the matter. He admitted
having spoken with Secretary Olney yes
terday, but added thai it was during the
regular Thursday reception by the Sec
retary of the foreign diplomats. He
would neither affirm nor deny the story,
L,,A 4Lo
both from Washington and the seat of
war were inspired by certain persons
who were interested in having them sent
| broadcast.
The Insurgents Play Thunder.
HAVANA, Oct. 11.-Further details re-
ceived from La Resbalosa, near which a
mixed train of passenger and freight
cars was attacked by insurgents, who
threw a dynamite shell between the cars,
seriously injuring five of the passengers
and more or less injuring all the others,
show that two of the passengers each
| lost leg and both hands; the leg of
another one has been amputated and
three others are in danger Of death.
| Two wounded passengers have already
| succumbed to their injuries.
The greatest Indignation prevails
against the insurgents who have been
guilty of this inhuman act.
The insurgents have also partially de-
stroyed with dynamite and iron the rail
road bridge at Oamajuani and another
at Tuinicu, Province Of Santa Clara.
AN American Made Prisoner.
! HAVANA, Oct. i1-Alberto Bezabe-
row, an American citizen, has been made
political prisoner at Lihertad.
A son of the Earl of Carlisle who has
| been visiting in Cuba, has joined the in
surgents in the interior.
Capt. Gen. De Oampos has left Santa
Clara for Santiago De Cuba.
MADRID, Oct. 1.-THE government is
about to ship supply of torpedoes to
Cuba, for the purpose of forming lines of
defense to prevent the landing of tilibus,
tering expeditions of the island.