The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-26
HEAVY SPANISH LOSSES.
TROOPS AMB USHED AND ROUTED
BY CUBAN REBELS.
A Belief That Cuban Residents In Phila-
deiphia are Sending Their Compa-,
triots Armss and Ammunition.

TAMPA, FLA, March 25.-The steam
ship Olvette arrived last night from Ha-
vana, bringing a number CT passengers
from the eastern end of the island. These
were able to give more authentic accounts
OF the Cuban insurrectlon than any yet re-
ceived. Among them was gentleman
who was at Manzanillo from January 3 10
March 18th, excepting occasional visits TO
the interior. He states that the uprising
occurred simultaneously throughout the
Province of Santiago February 2ith. The
chief of the rebels around Guantanahamo
is Henry Brooks nephew of Rich BROOKS
of Santiago and Guahtananamo. some
state that he is insane, but all concede MS
bravery. He has no Americans with MIN.
Since the first outbreak he mas Deeh JONI
ed by Periquo Perez, good sololer' IHey
have six hundred men at Guantananamo.
In Santiago province there are six thou
sard men under arms. The opinion Is,
should Porto Prircipe rise, as plannei,
upon his departure, this would WIN
strong force of determined men, lncreaS-
ing the Insurgents to about one thousand.
About thirty miles from Santiago, near
ElcObre. four hundred Spanish troops
were, on March 18th, ambushed by an IN
clio The Spamiards' loss was exceedingly
heavy. They were routed, and CubanS
notified the Spanish authorities to send
for the dead and wounded. The number
Of the Cuban band is unknown. Cutler
mon, who has a band In the vicinity or
Cristo, is a leader of strength, and the
gON 6rnment forces fear and watch him.
Guerra, under command Of Masso, IS con-
sldered the bravest insurgent leader. lie
l.. a ND
hundred well-armed cavalry. About
March 18th he ransaclxed Champuegla VIII
lage, which consists of about seven hun
dred inhabitants, and which was guarded
by fifty Spanish soldiers. The command
ing lieutenant was captured while absent
from the garrison, but refused to give up
the arms OF the fortifcation, which was
surrounded, and, upon the promise OF life
being spared, the arms Of the barracks
were surrendered This happened I'm mid
day. That night, after the insurgents had
gone, fresh Spanish troops arrived, the
surrendered lieutenant was arrested by
them and sent TO prison.
A great many eX Spanish soldiers are
with Guerra and Masso. -Four miles from
ManZanllo, Guerra captured all the arms
from the plantations. In ManZ5nillo the
volunteers and citizens are constantly
fearing capture. The entrances to it are
the gates at night. Those entering dur
ing the day are compelled to surrender
their machettes or other arms to guards.
The streets are constantly patroled at
night. some Of the richer stores have
erected opposite their stands small tur-
reted towers, with their round bodies pro-
Jecting into the streets from corners, so
that looph0les command the four direc-
tions on the streets These towers are
af gfa h
feet high, and twelve feet diameter. Four
have been erected in Manzanillo, where
six cid turrets OF the former revolution
have been repaired and several inn
promptu towers of timber have been con-
structed.
The latest reports are that the insurgent
forces have withdrawn into the interior,
TO plan an attack, it is thought upon
Santiago.
Colonel Santocilda has arrived AZ Man
zanilo from Santiago, and is I'm command
OF tho NanZanillo section of Snauisa
troops, as Aiasso Is Of the Cuban forces.
SanlOcilda was IN command Of one hum
dred soldiers, who after a hpht at Baire
started Tor ManzanillO. When passing
Biyamo and about five miles distant
ne was ambushed by nearly four hundred
insurgents. The fire was so fierce that
they were compelled TO form a hollow
square TO protect themselves from each
direction. The Spanish ranks were fear
fully moved down, while the Cuban losses
were not Insignificant. Among the lat
ter, Rodriguez, an aide of AIasso. was
Killed. Had it not been for the timely
arrival OF Spanish troops from Bavamo.
the Dand OF Spanish would have been a
total loss. This assertion was made I'm
person by SantOcilda 10 passenger inter
viewed. This conflict was the one seen
from the housetOps of Bayamo. and oc-
CURED ABOUT March 10. At the battle of
Los Negros the government reports thew
deieated the insurgents. This is not ga
as the battle was an even draw.
Fighting IN Cubn.
HAVANA. March 5.-CoioneI S,r,os
CHlIdeS' VINO commands the Govarn-
Iueut iorce al Manzanillo reports mat
ycSteludy troops Inder AuraOe attacked
g a.g dispersed rebel bands a Jura Guiana
ahi Cayo Camancho The bands were aGl
hIoHt! ana were commanded by Guerra
HudIiia Rector Fifteen rebels were kill
81 ana many others wounded. The Gov
cIhhent force lost one officer Killed and
Two pfVates Woun led. The rebels ieft
pchlhd large quantity Of ammunition
ana small arms. The same Government
troops have also dispersed a party OF
ing one officer killed and three privates
wounded. report from Holquin saws the
Insurgents, under Masso Mira Mirana are
approaching the place. The force is 300
strong, and well armed