The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-08
THE UPRISING IN CUBA.

There are some indications that the
Spanish government regards the present
insurrection in Cuba as likely to assume
formidable proportions if not promptly
met with strong repressive measures.
war Office is pushing preparations to
dispatch considerable force of men
and large munitions of war to the island,
and that Marshal Campos, who won dis
tinction by the speedy suppression of
former outbreak, will be made military
governor until this one shall be sup.
pressed.
1t is natural that Spain shorld desire
to retain possession of Cuba, and from
her point of view she cannot be too
prompt or severe in her measures to put
down the present rebellion, but in the
end her efforts will prove unavailing.
The present outbreak may be suppressed,
but it will be followed by another and
another until Cuban independence shall
be established. Nothing in the future is
more certain than that the days of Span
ish rule in Cuba are numbered. The
probability is that the present insur-
rection is much more formidable than
the dispatches indicate. All news that
comes from Cuba passes through Span
ish hands, and is, of course. doctored.
The most rigid censorship is exercised
over all news. passing out of the coun-
try. sseaiss i2is' fe7
Few persons realize the extent or re-
sources of the Cuban revolutionary party
outside of the island itself The or
ganization was made in 1892 by Jose
Marti and other Cuban exiles with head
quarters in New York and branches in
a number of other cities of the United
States. Central America and Mexico.
The membership in this country num-
bers many thousands. and every man
of them is enthusiastic in the cause of
Cuban independence. They contribute
literally. When Jose Marti left New
York for Cuba to start the present in
surrection it is said he took with him.
to be placed in the treasury of the re-
public which it was proposed to estab-
lish. about $2,5O0,O0O. At a meeting of
Cuban revolutionists in Philadelphia, a
few nights ago, $1,000 was reported in
hand, ready to be forwarded in aid OF
the cause, to be followed soon by
larger sum. The revolutionist clubs in
that city number 200 members, most of
whom are wage earners or in business,
and it was voted to give one days
pay to the revolutionary cause. each
week. as long as the war lasts. Lead
ing Cubans in this country claim that
their organization can and will furnish
100000 week to carry on the war. The
military forces of the insurgents are well
~ -. tee 49,
Maxine Gomez, of whom Won Moltke
once said: There have been two great
generals on the American continent,
Grant and Gomez He has been fight
ing for Cuban independence ever since
he was a boy, and as he is only about
fifty-five years of age, instead of seventy
as has been reported, he is liable to give
the Spanish authorities great deal of
trouble yet before he dies. During the
few years that he lived in exile in st.
Domingo he was offered the presidency
of that republic, but declined, saying:
Cuba Is not free yet; until then. wait"
No drawer man. better soldier or truer
patriot lives than General Gomez. The
capable leaders, including General Roloff.
d fOlISu exile dIlu GutHuSldSL Ill Lie
cause of liberty; General Maseo. mu-
latto who has a great following among
the colored inhabitants of the island;
Generals Moncado and Sanchez, both of
whom served with distinction in the ten
years war. and others of equal note.
The revolutionists claim that they can
raise an army of 100000 men. If they
can raise half this NUMBER they will
throw off Spanish rule. Members of the
revolutionary party in this country say
there, are about 10000 men now in the
field and that they are fairly we'll pro-
vided with arms and ammunition. AL
together. the situation is one of inter-
esting possibilities and calculated to en-
list the liveliest sympathy of Americans
for the brave men who, in spite of former
defeats, have renewed the struggle for
independence. If the present effort does
not succeed a future one will. for in the
progress of events the freedom of Cuba
cannot be much longer delayed.