The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-05
REVOLUTI0NISTS STRONGER
Cubans Fighting for Freedom and
Gaining Ground,
IMPORTANT SPANISH CAPTiVES.
Cuban Affairs at Key West Reaching
Crisis. lmportan, Expedition q
Looked 10 Sail Soon. Forces
Sent From Spain. New
Penal Code Approved.
BY Southern Assoc,atoi Pre- ~.

New loRK, April I.-The uerald's
Ismpn, Fla. special snys pnssengers
from Havana bring the news that Pu-
erto Padre is occupied by the insur
gents. a business mun OF Havana snys
thht Spanish General with 600 troups
on board the steamer Mexico. ATTEMPT
ell to land ut Puerto Principe, anu
we're attacked by the insurgents. The
opunlsh forces returned To tho steamer
aud were landed instead ut Gibaro.
lhey are operating III that viciuiiy
now. 1t Is officially announced III Cuba
that Gen. MnrlInez Compos will land
with 10, marines in Sauiingo De
Cuba nbout Aprll 18th. II is expected
he Will lend vigorous campaign the
moment he touches Cuba.
Every revoiutionist who has arrived
from Bayamu SAYS tho Insurgents un.
der Amerdor Guerrar occupied Man.
HliIo two days after the victory Mt
Chmprchueia and TINT heavy battle
was reported somo days ago at Bay
amo. Colonel Arcos, who led j60 Spun.
iards. and four of his officers were
taken prisoners by Gullerwon Nor
cada. They are still held prisoners OF
wnr. The news TINT the Iusurgent
forces III Puerto Principe nre grown
is stu confirmed, ana their leaders are
sad TO tie Marquis De La Suntu Lucia
nnd Scnor Moln, OF Camaruquey.
EEACuING CRISIS.
a Herald special from Key West.
tln., says: Cubnn Rilnirs Mt this point
are evidently reaching IA crisis. An
important muve may he looked for
soon. Judging from the activity dis
played by tae Cuban leaders, the iudl-
ca'ions point To an expedition ready to
sail at any moment. The Resident
Spanish tonsni visited various Federal
officers yesterday, ana also hnd IL con
terence with the commander of the
revenue steamer McLnur. The Consul
appeared worried over the Information
received of The tilibusters aud eXpress.
ed annoyance that the Mci4ane will sail
for Tnmpn, Fla
II ls stated on the best authority that
:he Consul verbally requested tue cap
tam OF the Mclnne to remuiu at least
three days longer, rs he had Information
to the effect of au expedition organizing
IN this vicinity. The Cousul also tele.
graphed his Government, but the Nc.
Lane viii leave tor Tampa to day, IN.
less INSTRUCTIONS are received from the
Treasury Department..
LEFT roK CUDA.
MADRID, April 4.-Gen. Martinez
de Cnmpos started from here last even
ing en- romte for Cuba. The members
OF tho Cabinet and large lumber oi
Deputies. Senators Generals and other
distinguished persons bade h!m fare
we'll at the station, the platform O.
which WAS packed with enthusiastic
people. WHO cheered for Campos and
Spanish Cuba. The General VIII sail
from CadiZ tins afternoon.
The Chamber of Deputies has ap-
proved Il reform of the penal code for
Cnha. changes in: which hnve been
made with the view of inhlcting severe
punishment upon the promoters OF re
belllon and separation.
HAVASNA, April 1.-The Spanish
steamer lgnnncio Deloyol, conveying
100 Spanish soldiers to reinforce the
Government troops IN the island OF
Cuba, arrived here to-day.
See 'vh"t "lhn rub'' has 10 say 10.
day on pa.c:;.