Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-12
AND SEEKS THE BRITISH FLAG
Tough Esoerieace of Frank Woodward. News
 :; 1er Correspondent, in Cuba.
: INSULT IS ADDED TO INJURY.
onfirms the Death of Marti, Who Was Killed While Leading Q Gallant Charge, Breaking Alone Into
 the Square.

New York. July 1.-The British steam CT Ardandhu arrived at quarantine early this morning from Cuban ports. Captain Walker says that while the Ardandhu lay at Gibara, on June 10, Mir. Francis R. E. Woodward, claiming to be an Ameri- can citizen, and a correspondent of the New York Morning Journal. came on board his vessel and placed himself un- der the protection of the British flag He explained that he had been in the noun tains with the rebel army for the pur- pose of obtaining information in the pursuance of his duty as a newspaper correspondent. He was twice captured by the Spanish soldiers. but escaped. When he attempted to leave the rebel cafnp General Maceo detained him and endeavored 10 have him remain as an officer.
 After several attempts he finally es- capped and made his way to the little town of Banes. There he parted with his horse and took passage in a Spanish steamer for Gibara. He had been de- prived of all funds and papers. On his arrival at Ghbara he appealed to the United States consular agent, Jose H. Beola, a Spanish merchant and an officer in the Spanish army. He explained his connection and asked protection as an
 
 New York, fearing immediate imprison- ment. The consul refused to recognize him as an American citizen. He de- clined to investigate MT. Woodward's story by communication with Santiago de Cuba, where Woodward stated his papers had been filed with Consul Hyatt. and insultingly declared all American reporters were hired by the Cubans to write lies.
 He strongly recommended MT Wood- ward to give himself up to the Spaniards, which would have meant close confine- ment at that time. Captain Walker says he promised him protection under the British flag, in the face of all obstacles, and took him away.
 Francis R. E. Woodward, when seen this morning at quarantine, said that the captains statement was true and that he could add nothing to it. He complained bitterly of his treatment by the United States consul at Gibara, Jose H. Beola, who, he claims, holds a commission in the Spanish army. Woodward says that Marti was killed in charge about thirty five miles from Gibara. Marti's party, consisting of about 200 Cubans, were re- connoitering the country and fell in with force of 2000 Spaniards who were drawn up alongside of a small river with an unpronounceable name.
 The Cuban videttes were falling back when Marti, who was a fiery little fel- low ordered a charge. Marti was in actual command of the party, although another officer was the military com mander. He was mounted on large gray stallion, which he goaded furiously, until it broke into 9 gallop, carrying Marti down upon the Spaniards, who were formed into a hollow square. The stall lion dashed into the square, breaking down the ranks and plunged in every direction, goaded and pierced by bayo- nets Marti was dragged from his saddle and shot Woodward was not present at this engagement, but was connected with the force from which Marti's force was detached. He said there was no question of Marti's death.