The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-08-23
The London Times Thinks Campos's
Mission Has Failed and Suggests
the Giving Of Autonomy.
FILIBUsTERs ORGANIZING
KANSAS CITY PREPARING TO SEND
AN EXPEDITION TO CUBA.
Ameer of Afghanistan Rebumed In His
Efforts to Deal Directly with the
Empress OF India.

LONDON, aug. lille havana cOrre-
spondent of the Times. writing of the
gravity of the situation there. urges the
necessity of large concessions in the direc-
tion of autonomy or also even loyal Gu
bans will drift into disloyalty. The only
alternative is costly campaign.
In an editorial on the foregoing the
Times also says: 'srhe failure of Campos
to suppress the rebellion has caused bit
ter disappointment in Madrid. We sympa-
thize heartily with Spain's patriotic de-
termination to hold Cuba at any sacrifice,
and we admire her energy, however mis-
directed. in resisting projects for further
disintegration and plots concocted in for
eign countries to foment rebellion among
her subjects. At the same time it is sui
cidal folly for nation obstinately to re-
fuse to look facts in the face. English
men have no desire to see Cuba separated
from Spain. The movement for annexa-
ton to America is opposed by most intelli-
gent and independent Americans of all
parties, and for obvious political reasons
annexation to America would be regarded
With little favor by British statesmen. We
should be we'll pleased If Spain were able
to arrive at practical settlement with her
rebellious subjects. but that demands
quality Of craftsmanship far higher than
has yet been displayed, and If General
Campos is to gain victory he must show
greater energy and ingenuity than hither-
to. General Campos only opened his eyes
after the fight at Bayamo on July II to
the fact that the insurgents were armed.
Without the havoc which yellow fever and
dysentery have played and will play with
the troops arriving at this sickly season,
the constant and aimleSS marching and
countermarching Of the last three months
would itself have sufficed to invalid them
by wholesale without help from epidemic
disease.
"a remarkable characteristic I'm the
| spread of the rebellion is the higher strata
Of society now joining the insurgens f ranks ks
| rebels and has failed; ne has tried to sup
press them and has failed; he has tried to
failed failed + The e rebels have been quick to
| profit by his. mistakes. three years
| campaign will cost Spain 30.0Oo,Ooo pounds
autonomy will be a bitter pill. but unless
| it is swallowed the embryo movement for
annexation to America may strengthen
The correspondent says: .I am unable
| authenticaly to discover the sources of
the rebels funds Very little is obtained
| sources that the Cuban colonies at Key
| West. Fla subscribe $1,000 to $4,000 weekly
York. but l doubt whether it is paid with
| regularity"
organizing to Free Cuba.
| KANSAS CITY. No., Aug. PA local
paper prints the following: Headquarters
| were opened in this city this afternoon
| locking toward the success of an expedi-
ton already partially organized in behalf
| of the freedom of Cuba. The nucleus of
| the expedition consists of 100 picked men,
who are ready to go at any time. The
| method of procedure is secret, but the
| leaders, all of whom are prominent, say
there exists no doubt about the transfer
| of the men to the island. Orville Shelby,
| son of Fighting" Gen. Joe Shelby, is said
to be at the head OF nest tne mofeme frands M is
| learned held a meeting last night lasting
| until 80 this morning, at which plans. for
| carrying out the expedition were earnestly
| discussed The following named gentlemen
| are said to have been present. and to have
| participated in the conference: Ex,Assist-
B. G. Crosby, Of Butler, Mo-, son of Rear
| Admiral Crosby. of the United States
Navy; j. Russell Lincoln. distantly re-
lated to the late President; {: Breckin-
ridge, of Palmyra. Mo-. related to the dis
| tinguished confederate general of that
name, and others. Every effort was made
meeting Just what transpired could not
| be fully ascertained, but it is shown that
the organization scheme was fully ma
| tured. Diagrams and maps of the island
| and telegrams and letters showing direct
communication with Thomas Estrada
Palma, who is in charge OF Cuban head
| Quarters for this country in New York
city, were submitted. Mr.. 0ryiile a shelby, by.
| expedition is being organized. and says the
| party will soon leave for the seat OF war.
Masso to BE President.
TAMPA, Fla, Aug. 2.-Passensers arriy-
| ing from Cuba tonight report the return to
Havana of eighty-four wounded firemen
who had gone with detachment to Santa
Clara, where the insurgents gave battle
When the steamer left Havana prepara-
tions were completed for meeting of rep
| resentatiyes of districts to assemble at Ma
CASA, in Puerto Principe province. for the
| purpose of establishing a provincial govern
| ment. Reports say that General Bartola
| Masso will be President, General Maxine
Gomez commander-in-chief of the army ano
| Marquis De La Satanta Lucia Secretary OF
| the Interior. Immediately after the election
| by district delegates to the Cabinet. appoint
| ments will be made. Passengers report the
| revolution progressing most favorably anC