New-York tribune., 1895-08-13

GENERAL CAMPOS IN NEED OF TROOPS.
HE ORDERS THE TRANSFER OF A NUMBER OF
THE RESERVES TO THE REGULAR ARMY
HOPES OF THE INSURGENTS.
r,. seneca ~ the New-York and Cuba Mail
Line which arrived here yesterday from Mexican
and Cuban ports had several passengers aooaro
who had late news from the seat OF war. ohe VI
these who for obvious reasons. did not want MS
name mentioned, said that on the day peiore the
Seneca sailed from Havana General Campos
me, the officers Of the Spanish volunteer organiza-
t,ons and demanded the transfer OF 100 men from
each Of these organizati tons to the regular army
This apparently signiied that Campos was IN neeo
of reinforcements. Much dissatisfaction anu III
dienation prevailed at the sucden demand OF uen-
erai Campos, but there was little doubt that 'ne
ord.r would be enforced In Havana little was
known as to the existing condition OF tnnes a' 'o
seat Of war Much discomfort prevailed however
and II was the general opinion among those wei
informed that Captain-Generll Campos was IN
somewhat harassed condition. while the reoeis were
active and aggressive. Many residents OF 'he
island" continued the passenger. were IN IaVor vi
annexation or the establishment OF protectorate
hy the United States Government Many others
w.rs IN favor Of home rule for Cuba from the
mother country However. large portion OF tne
Inhabitants looked for concessions from spain III
nreference TO independence. The possibility OF
Cuban republic with negro domination IS neitner
desirable nor anticipated
An officer OF the Seneca reports the recent arrest
IN Havana Of the Editor Of La Discusion
morning newspaper A heavy fine was imposed on
him for publishing news OF the defeat OF Spanish
troops. Several reporters connected with the same
publication were also arrested. but were suose-
Quently discharged.
Rafael Cabrera. a wealthy sugar planter was
passenger on the Seneca. He is staying at the
Hotel Espagnol. in Fourteenth-st. but said ne
knew little Of the revolution. as all news was sup
pressed by the Spanish Government
One of the passengers on the steamer toid oenoF
Estrada Palma the delegate Of the Cuban ReVo-
,u,ionarv Party In New-York. that the demand OF
General Carnpos for militiamen caused an OUT
burst of indignation. and many have declared tnal
they will run the risk of punishment for insuooro-
nation rather than serve. This controversy "A'
going on when the steamer left Havana.
Sefor Palma says that the citizens OF havana
know little about the movements oi IN se nnrppssed
reports General sympathy. ne says ~ iei. ior he se
insurgents in the capital. and the citizens OF Iha'
town are contributing literally to the cause. zen, @
oral Campos is badly frightened by the succe Ina @
Speaking Of the operations in the field IN Cuba
se6or Palma added. confidently; We have over
thirty thousand armed men In the neid we have
the advantage Of being accllrnGted ana khow'ns ons
oouny co account of yellow FEVER and battle great No
less Than 600 men have died In Cuba IN the last
four months either from the ravages OF iever or
fallen in battle Ninety per sn cen, ., o,cais % nare
fuv guard their death roll. but we are informed
of their actual loss. We are Keeping up tne hgnt:
aim honing for recognition from some Power. but
IL we do not get that We Will win any way