The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-24
CUBA'S MURDERED GENERAL
THE FALLEN LEADER LED INTO A
TRAP ny his DOCTOR.

ana Had Many Soldiers Lying I'm
Ambush-The Spnniards Unable to
Secure the Fallen Leaders Corpse
Owing TO n Furious Charge Made
by the Cubans.
Havana, Dec. 2S.-Tne Cubans In this
city, who have been incredulous concern
ing the death Of Gen. Antonio Maceo are
now convinced Of the sad truth, and be-
heve that he is really dead. All fully
realize the great loss the cause has sus.
talned, but they are unable to express
their sentiments. save only in hushed ex-
pressions of deep rage at the cowardly
manner in which he was killed.
There is no longer any doubt that Dr..
Zertucha treacherously led Maceo into
trap which had been prepared for him in
advance. New evidence is received daily
that goes to prove the fact that there was
treachery Maj. CiruJeda, in a speech
made to party of excursionists, went
so far as to compliment DIR. Zertucha,
and Punto Brano said that the unmerited
honor all belonged to Gen. Weyler. He
said that Marquis Ahumada had prepared
the encounter In a private conversation
Marquis Ahumada admitted that he knew
that Maceo was coming his way. He
said that many soldiers were lying in am
bush but after Maceo was shot down,
they were unable to carry away his body
on account of the furious charge made
by the Cubans. They were forced to re-
treat, and left the body where 1t fell.
Although mourning their great loss in
the death Of Gen. Maceo, the Cubans are
elated at the sentiment against the Span
iards aroused in the, United States, and
over the whole world. They realize that
their cause will be materially assisted,
There Is a growing conviction here that
the situation is approaching a climax,
and should the United States adopt the
resolutions recognizing the Independence
of Cuba, thousands would at once throw
their efforts and force OF arms in favor
of the Cubans.
Feverish excitement prevails In this city
among Cubans and Spaniards as well as
Americans, to know what is happening in
the United States. Nothing Is allowed to
be printed but there are various rumors
atloat as to the action of the Senate COM
mittee.
The government has ordered that the
use of all private cables be suspended.
The only news from the United States Is
that contained in the American newspa-
pers. The mail Is anxiously looked for
and the news is read ioyfully by the Gu
bans, but il has a depressing effect upon
the SDaniards.
1t is now generally acknowledged by the
Spaniards that If the United States inter-
island of Cuba to Spain.
The indignation OF the Spanlards to-
wards. Capt Gen. Weyler Increases daily.
The planters are almost ready to take up
arms because they are not allowed to
grind their sugar cane. They are furious
because II is known that estates In the
Cienfugos district belonging to the Crom-
bert brothers and John Fowler, American
citizens, are grinding cane In defiance Of
Capt. Gen. Weylers orders. 1t is sad
that Spanish planters have sent private
mpgGqNnE IN &nain nlatnfpo nf thta
fact. 1t Is believed that orders have been
given the Spanish troops to burn the
fields of the Americans, kill the cattle and
imprison their laborers to prevent the con-
tinuance of grinding. Only secret orders
have been given to the local commanders
IN the district: The planters contend that
been printed prohibiting the grinding of
cane.
1t is known here positively that the fill
clustering steamer Three Friends has
landed an expedition near Jaruco, on the
northern coast of the Havana province
1t IS reported that Ralph ID. Paine, a
newspaper correspondent who was on the
Three Friends, has been captured by the
Spaniards. The report Is that as the Gu
bans were going back into the country
with the arms and ammunition, they were
attacked by body OF Spaniards and dur
ing the skirmish the American and two
Cubans We're captured. The prisoners were
not brought to Havana, and nothing has
been heard Of the capture at the American
consulate.
The trial Of Sanguilly shows the bitter
hatred OF the Spaniards, and they now fear
that they have released the lion from his
cage. No evidence has been given to prove
that Sanguilly was guilty
The prisoner has shown a naughty con-
tempt for his captors and even the prose-
cutting attorney has admitted that he
could not refrain from expressing admira-
tion for Sanguillys reckless courage, dar-
ing spirit and naughty defiance Even in
court he showed that had pure Castlllan
blood In his veins.
Nothing has been heard from the SPAN
ish army in the field. 1t Is evidently the
purpose OF the government to show that
the rebels are demorallzed since the death
or Antonio hlaceo. To the direct contrary,
however, there appears 70 be considerable
activity shown In the Cuban ranks,
There are many rumors OF severe en-
counters between the Cubans and Span
iards, but nothing is allowed to be print
winning.
1t is said that the Cubans have com
pletely. routed Col Melgu.zo In the prov
Cubans, and the pickets around the city
are frequently fired upon. A great expe-
dition is said TO have been landed BY a
large steamer In Manzanlllo.
IT iR said that In pursuance Of his plan
declaring that the rebels in the province
Of Pinar del Rio have been .paclficated.
capt. Gen Weyler at stated date ordered
the trocha, leaving the same UNPROTECTED
The object OF this was to allow the rebels
70 cross tue TOcna unmOleSted and then
when they are In the province Of Havana
to strengthen the line to prevent their re-
turn to Pinar del Rio
Gen. Weyler has for the first time all
lowed an American newspaper cOrrespond-
en- 10 accompany the Spanish troops 10 tre
held presumably with the intention OF
showing that the troops commit no out
RACES, destroy no property and make only
humane warfare. II is believed that the
correspondents are carried along simply to
deceive the American public.
The -etrial OF Saneri'ly was continued
to-day. Counsel for the defense continued
his addrsss, bis remarks occupying near
ly two nours. At the conclusion OF the
argument for the defense, the tribunal ad-
Journed without announcing It's decision.
judgment m the case will, however, be
rendered e an early date. In accordance
with tho law
The Havana newspapers publish arti-
cles expressing approval Of the attitude
on the cuban question taken by President
Cleveland and Secretary Olney, both OF
whom are highly praised for their firm
stand IN the face Of the action Of the for
eisn relations committee Of the Senate.
cen. Hernandez Nelasco and Col. san
Martin are still carrying on operations
against the Insurgents IN and around tho
hills near San CristODal, Pinar del Rio,
and several minor engagements have oc-
CURED, resulting In the capture by the
government troops Of ten prisoners. Sew