The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-18
Cuba is brought by a passenger ON the
steamer Mocotte.

Cuba is brought by passenger on the
steamer Mocotte.
Il have travelled through the mountain.
Gus district constantly since the trouble
began" said he. land matters are now
in much worse condition than at the be-
ginning. The fighting started in a des-
ultory and scattered fashion, but the
forces gradually became crystallized and
there are now fully 5000 insurgents under
arms. They are in dozen or more de-
tachments, but are giving the govern
ment no end of trouble. In many cases
the Spanish troops have been beaten
back with heavy losses. The most deplor-
able feature of the warfare is the pillag-
ing and burning. The insurgents have
gained confidence since the beginning
of the trouble and matters in the eastern
district are in almost as bad a condition
as during the war of 1868.
New leaders are springing up to
replace Manuel Garcia and by force
OF their intellect and ability they
have induced the insurgents not to hold
Off any longer for the arrival of the lead
ers. The general opinion in Santiago is
that IL the insurgents can hold out until
summer, the yellow fever will help them
greatly.
g 1t is said that both Rabi and Masso
are confident of taking Santiago before
October. The Spanish troops are guard
ing every road and nobody is allowed to
pass without giving the strictest account
OF himself. 1t is as much as mans life
is worth in Santiago to talk in favor of
the Cubans or tell the truth. Several per-
sons have been shot on account of this.
"Instances where Spanards were de-
feated have been published as govern
M xyiptnrios Snorich
were in the harbor of Santiago one week
ago; now there are but two guarding the
eastern coast and one on the southern"
The passenger also said the revolt
would kill business III Cuba for two years.
Money is already scarce and prices are
high. A panic is feared 1t seems to be
the general impression among the
Spaniards that the United States feels bit
terly toward the Spanish government and
would like nothing better than an excuse
to seize the island, hence their hatred of
the Americans.
Nothing official has been received of the
report of the Spanish cruiser firing on
the Alliancia. 1t is understood that the
Spanish officials in Havana claim the AL
liancia was within three miles of the shore
and that the cruiser had right to sink
her ON her refusal to halt.
Tampa, Fla, March 1.-THE reports of
the Progresso, a Cuban steamer that ar
iiNCt toiiiSut, SiFc CicuchCo W tue up
rising in the Eastern department and
state that much activity exists among
the Spanish troops OF the entire island
Thirteen prisoners are reported in the
prison of Havana. Sanguilly and Aguire
are being tried by civil court as required
by Consul Williams and it is believed
they will be freed altogether, although it
is asserted that should Sanguilly be re-
leased his life would be in peril.
The Cubans had a recent engagement
with Spanish troops on the outskirts of
Bayamo. 1t is sand citizens saw the fight
ing from the housetops. The ARRAY last
ed two hours and 300 Spaniards were
killed and wounded.
The Cubans gave an entertainment in
Y Dor City, the proceeds to go to the trea-
sury of the revolutionary party.
jacksonville, Fla, Marcn 17.-Extracts
from a special to the Citizen from Kew
West say:
With Marti, Gomez and Czollaz in the
east; with the insurrectionists already in
power in Yleta Abajade district of Cuba,
Spain is confronted by turbulence which
she knows from experience must result in
the death of many faithful followers and
the loss of large treasure. The forces
now at work have been gathering strength
for twenty five years. On the defeat of
the rising in 1868 the insurgents fed from
the island and made their homes in the
United States. and the Spanish speaking
republics of Central and South America.
In these homes OF exile revolutionary
funds were opened and regular contribu-