The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-13
4 REVOLUTION IN Cuba.
insurgents Start a Movement to Throw
OFF the Spanish Yoke.
SYMPATHIZERS IN FLORIDA,

Government Troops Rout the Patriots in
| An Engagement Near Santa Cecilia---
| Demonstrations Among Friends of the
| Cause in This Country.
News has been received OF the attempt OF
the insurgents to overthrow the Government
of Cuba. The rebels at Guantanamo, under
the leadership of Henry Brooks, who Is the
| wealthiest resident of Santiago de Cuba, he'd
| an encounter with the Spanish troops ne a
Santa Cecilia. Three prisoners were csp-
tured, and the rest Of the insurgent force fed
| to the woods.
In the engagement at Ybarra, near Mataa-
Ias, two Of the rebels were killed and manly
wounded They also lost fourteen rifles aitd
q large amount of ammunition. They were
surrounded in the woods, near the Igna'ta
plantation.
Manuel Garcia, the noted revolutionary
leader, was in the vicinity Of Agaacate, with
sixteen adherents, and was said to be le-
cruiting men by force. Arms for the revo-
lutionists were found on a plantation
near Matanzas and seized. In addition four
trunks containing arms and cavalry equip
ments were found among the baggage pas
sengerS on the steamer City OF Washing :on
and conflsoated.
Many persons implicated in the revolu-
tionary movement have been arrested.
Others, who, it is said, came from New York.
arrived and were presented to the Governor
General.
Spanish gunboats keep close watch along
the coast. Public opinion is almost unani-
mously opposed to the uprising.
reside, hundred reyolvers were fred
upon receipt of the news. Flags
are raised, and the children joined in the
shouting and enthusiasm. The cigar
makers decided to donate two days
work to the cause. The latest ad-
vices from Cuba confirm the reports Of a
general uprising of the patriots there. The
movement was simultaneous at seven differ
ent points on the island, and the insurgents
attacked eight or ten interior towns. At Ma
tanzas a Spanish army officer was danger
ously wounded. Generals Marti and Gomez
are at the head of the revolution They
reached the island from Vera Cruz, Mexico.
Secretary Gresham received cablegram
from Consul-General Ramon Williams at
Havana, announcing that state OF affairs
practically amounting to martial law had
been proclaimed in Cuba. 1t appears
of the Governor-General has caused great e1.
citement throughout the island, where no
general revolution exists, as 1t was the first
notice the people had that the Government
was taking action to prevent disturbances in
some sections from spreading.
Fernando Figueredo, of Tampa, Fla, who
was Colonel in the former revolution and
prominent legislator In the revolutionary
party made this statement:
"This is q very serious revolution. The
plans are well laid. The difference between
tho former and this revolution Is that now We
have chiefs and soldiers. Even If we are not
thoroughly equipped in arms, we know how
take them from the enemy. We can raise
drilled army from the start. The
policy Of Marti has been such as to perfectly
organize the clubs and colonies through
out the exterior so that the most harmoni-
Gus and efficient work can be done In accord
with those in actual battle. have Just re-
ceived q telegram from New York. saying
that mass meeting was held there few
days ago and that it was enthusiastic, and
large contributions were made"