Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
THE WHOLE ISLAND IN ARMS
Word Sent Nun the Insurgents in
Cuba.
Plans and Hopes of the Leaders
What II Said by Cubans in
New York.

Fernandina Ffgueredo, at Tampa, Fla,
yesterday afternoon received the following
telegram from Gonzales Quesada, the Sec
rotary Of the Cuban Revolutionary Club
located at New York: Revolution broke
out on Sunday. The whole island Is in
arms"
The Associated Press correspondent call
ed upon Mr.. Figueredo in West Tampa and
found the whole populace wild with excite
ment. Senior Figueredo was a colonel dur
ing the former revolution, and has been a
prominent agitator in the revolutionary
party for many years. He said: "Jese
Marti, the leader Of the party, left New
York on January % last for San Domingo.
He had planned to meet there Gen. Gomez,
DOMINICAN, and one Of the old leaders Of
the revolutionary party in Cuba. He was
expected to take the initial step in the out
break. The plan was to land in Cuba with
small force Of leaders, to whom the peo-
pie were expected to rally. As the result
Of the Jealous work Of Marti during the
past four years. the entire island is wide
awake and ready for the instruction Dur
ing the last revolution the Havana and
Vuelta Abijo provinces did not participate,
but they have pledged themselves to be the
first to take the field this time.
II therefore think that the first outbreak
must have occurred near Mantanzas. re-
ceived a letter last Sunday from one Of the
prominent generals saying that his next
letter would be written in the field. The
people generally are well armed. I do not
believe that the Spaniards will attack
them, but will rather try conciliatory meas
ures. Gen. Martinez CampoS will probably
be hurried from Spain. It was he who
made him popular with our people, but l
do not think he will be successful In eff
fecting a reconciliation this time.
Promises to Be Serious.
This is a very serious revolution. The
plans are well laid. and even If we are not
thoroughly well equipped and armed we
have learned how to supply ourselves from
the enemy's property. We shall have
drilled army from the start. The plan of
Marti has been to perfectly organize the
clubs and colonies throughout the islands,
SO that harmonious work can be done. I
received a telegram from New York on
Sunday saying that mass meeting of
Cuban sympathizers was held there that
day, and that 1t was enthusiastic and that
large contributions to the cause were made.
also received telegram from Key West
this afternoon, inquirr g as to the fact
of the outbreak. and have replied that it
Is fact
The Cubans in West Tampa held cele-
bration last night. Much enthusiasm Is
being shown. The cigar makers have de-
cided to donate two days pay next week
to the cause.
Inc spanish torpedo boat NueVa ESpana
has gone to San Domingo to watch the
movements Of Martt and his followers.
Excitement in New York City.
At the offices Of the New York papers
aiding the Cuban revolutionary party, there
was a good deal of excitement yesterday.
Enrique Trufllo. the proprietor and editor
of Ell Provenir, journal which is in en-
tire sympathy with the revolutionists. had
q busy time of it. His Office at No. 40
Broadway was thronged with Cuban patri-
OTIS, who awaited the slightest inkling of
news from Havana or any other part Of
Cuba. They were very wary. however, of
giving Information when approached by
q representative Of the Associated Press,
and referred him to Editor Trufillo. who
politely declined to answer any questions
on the. subject Of the revolution.
Il have sent some kilograms to the Is
land today" said he, land until get
reply I cannot tell you anything. Come