The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-27
CAMPOS AT HAVANA
SPANS "PACIFIER- WELCOMED TO
THE CUBAN CAPITAL.
HIS Reply to a Speech of Greeting
Battles Near Puerto Principe Re-
ported by Pennsylvnnian.

HAVANA, April 26. = Captan-general
Martinez de Campos arrived here at $50
o'clock p. M yesterday. Immediately after
his arrival became known Generals Arde-
RUS. Barraquer, Suero and Molins with
their aids-de-camp and number of
officers of all grades, delegates from
the various political parties and friends of
those taking part in the reception, went
board the steamer villaverde in order to
greet DE Campos. The news of the arrival
of the Captain-general spread rapidly, and
immense crowds of people soon filed the
streets, and on the principal thoroughfares
the national colors and patriotic embems
were everywhere displayed. After being
taken ashore in a felucca the Captain
general went to the palace and Immediately
afterwards began giving orders concerning
the conduct of the campaign against the
insurgents. He says the rainy season has
retarded the advance of the troops, but
nevertheless the military operations will be
pushed as the rebellion must be subdued
promptly and effectively. He expressed
the belief that this will soon be accom-
plished. adding that he relies on the pa
triotic support of all classes of people.
From 0 o'clock until noon to-day the
Captain-genera1 received visits from all
who were desirous of greeting him. He
General Ards, brother-n-law of Marshal
De Campos. gave the new captan-general
an affectionate welcome in the name OF the
army. the volunteers, the army and the
firemen. He reiterated in strong terms the
adhesion to the captain-general of those
whose motto is discipline and love of nation
and king. In reply Marshal De Campos said
he knew the difficulties with which he had
to contend, but declared that the insurrec-
tion would soon be brought to an end. He
stated the Oper1tlOnS against the rebels
would not be suspended under any circum-
stances. He had given strict orders to the
they were not to retire before the rebels
unless the latter should be In strongly SUI
perior force and oblige them to do so. He
would reward those who performed meri-
torious actions, but he would demand the
not do their duty would be punished. Con-
tinuing, Marshal De Campos declared thht
he nsd come t1 carry K Sna on the ys war s as h
ders that noncombatants and their families
must be treated with respect and further
DE treated kindly. Outrages on women and
other immoral actions would meet with
speedy and severe retribution. He did not
want any one to ever be able to say that
he had consented to such actions In Spain
ii was hoped that all the loyal people OF
Cuba would support each other and himself
In order that the insurrection should be
speedily queiled. His only. desire was to
The press and all the political parties
manifest great confidence In the elevated
spirit in which De campos is carrying out
his delicate mission.
The insurgents In the Mazanillo district
have adopted the tactics followed in previ-
Gus revolutions, and are ievying on the own
crs of plantations for contributions of mon
ey and arms. Threats are made by the In
surgents that II their demands are not CON-
piled with, the torch will be applied to the
fields OF standing cane and the plantation
buildings.
1t IL reported here that two negro bands
have risen In Banes, near Gihara, I'm the
northern part of the province OF Santiago
lie Cuba.