The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-06
SPATN'S SOLDIERS DiELTKE SHEEP
Latest News From Cuba by the Norwegian
NienIn. hln Nnrinrer.

According to the crew Of the Nor
wegian steamship Moringen, which ar
rived yesterday from Baracoa cuba,
with acargo Of bananas and cocoanuts.
the fever ravages are killing of the
Spanish soldiers in that locality at a
lively rate. The soldiers stationed around
BaracOd not long since arrived from
Spain, and, not having become accl-
mated. are suffering terribly and dying
IKE sneey.
The Moringen is the first vessel which
has come direct from BaracOa TOR some
time. Captain Oien, the master OF the
MOrngen, was much sought after yes
teTday by the Spanish sympathlzers here.
who are anxious for tldings from THIS
quarter, as the late sklrmishes have
nearly all taken place between the span
iar1s and insurgents about this locality.
Captain Oien absolutely refused 10 he
interviewed II was learned, however,
that the SDaniards had had their sus-
DiciOns OF the MOringen when last she
left Philadelphia. ana that the Spanish
consul here communicated with General
Campos 10 have the Moringen closely
watched upon her arrival at Baracoa.
At the time she left here II was Whis-
pered about that she had on boarf munl-
lions OF var. and some limited that she
had an expedition on board. The result
OF this was that two Spanish cruisers
We're dispatched 10 watch the snip, ana
they cruised about The Anvil high
mountain WNlcl HitLtH up bDlulN OIL AllN
entrance 10 Baracoa harbor. and IS the
first point of land picked up by yes
sells bound into that port from the north-
ward. Captain Oien was on the brldBe
Of the ship when the lana was nrsl
sighted and soon afterwards he observed
the Spanish gunboafs coming off for him
under a full head OF steam. All on
board the MOrlngen became greatly
alarmed lest. their vessel should be blown
up by the gunbOats. but Captain Olen
assured them they had nothing TO fear, as
there were 40 GODS cOntraband OF war on
board. on getting alongside the NORM
gen. the gunboats escorted her INTO the
larDor and after her anchor was let
20 they sent on board and Instituted
most thorough search for arms or pas
sen4ers.
The vessel wss searched throughout.
as were also the oficers and crew. FIND
Ing nothing on board except d fpal "l .a,.n
was duly manifested, the olhceis gave
Captain Oien permission 10 go ashore
and transact his business.
After taking on board 2t9,92S cocoahuis,
the NOringen proceeded down the coast
TO Alata. a small settlement situated on
the north side OF the island. midway be-
tween Baracoa and Numurl TO TINS
place she carried 100 Spanish fiooDS.
These troops had been ordered by General
CampOs to proceed TO Malta, 10 guard
against any trouble there. The men
seemed wearied and worn out ana from
appearances were little able TO enter
into any serious conflict. JDon heT ar
rival there and after landing the troops,
the Moringen took on board 5000 punches
of bananas and proceeded back 20 Phila-
delphia, making the run IN nVe ana one
half days.
The condition Of affairs at Baracoa 10
those on board the Moringen, seemed un,
changed. Business was at standsull
I'm the old town, and the condition OF
the people is about as miserable as ever.
The cafes are deserted I'm the evenings
and the streets are guarded by soldier
from shutdown until sunrise. There Is
scarcity Of fruit throughout the Baracod
districts The natives say that no recent
conflicts have taken place
Captain Oien brought with him a letter
from the officers Of the men-of-WAr
who searched his vessel. addressed 10 the
Spanish consul, the Durport Of which Is
said TO be that more thorough lnFestls@-
lions should he made here in the iutufe
before sending down TO Cuba news that
will tend TO place suspicion upon vessels
whose masters have no intention OF Nio-
lating the neutrality laws.-Philadelphla
Press