Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31
CUBAN RESOLUTION.
The President viii Probably Transmit
Il 10 Madrid Without Comment.
RECOGNITION or BELLIeERENcy.
What IL Would Mean II Granted by
spain or by the United states or
by Both Couptrics-Thc Dihicui-
ties.


WASHINGTON. January So-State-
Department oncials do not doubt that
the President will have no hesitation III
transmitting 10 the Spanish Government
the Cuban resolution without other COM
Inent than THAI he Is requested 10 do
50 by action OF Congress. 1t Is believed
he will not take upon himself any re-
sponsiblity I'm the matter. but will Jet
The responsibility for the reply, which
Spain can be relied upon TO make, rest
wholly with Congress.
Secretary Olney and the President are
thought TO have fully informed them
selves Of the difficulties which would arise
IL beiligerency were recognized by either
ghe United States or Spain. or by both.
with such recognition, Spain would al
once be absoved from responsibility Tor
loss by foreigners, or for destruction OF
property or loss of trade. while II is not
seen that the insurgents could gain any
thing by it, They also kcenly appreciate
that while IT might be possible 10 COM
pei the Spaniards 10 conduct Their war
versally recognized by civilized nations
it would be impossible TO undertake the
responsibility Of guaranteeing the same
line Of action by the insurgents.
This difficulty is heightened by the fdct
that the Cubans have no uniforms 10
distinguish them from lawless banas
which are prohting by the general de-
moralization of the island 10 plllase ana
plumber broadcast. In the franco-Germah
war the Germans shot all the franc
tireurs they could eaten, without trlal or
Investigation. and among the so-cdAeu
belligorent rights in the compact Of those
two bighly-ciyilizcd nations, either had
the right. and exercised H. 10 XII all
spies, dynamiters, and others without
uniforms on sight
Unless the United states can prevent
the Cubans themselves from carrying on
barbarous warfare. the State-Department
officials declare that an attempt To COM
pei Spain to act humanely VIII consul
tute a direct interference with Spanish
sovereignty, which is certainly not con-
templated.
GOMEZ AND MACEO.
From information received here 10 is
known That Gomez Is moving west near
the northern coast of the Province OF
Pinar del Rio. The latest trustworthy
information placed MaceO in the western
part Of the province. but II may be that
he has since marched eastward, with the
intention of meeting Gomez.
The military authorities are confident
that the troops will be able to pen both
rebel leaders IN Pinar del Rio, and force
them - a pitched battle They hope that
once they are able to compel the rebels
to stand, they will crush them. Cuban
sympathizcrs here point 10 both Gomez's
and MaceO's success heretofore IN avoid
ing the Spanish troops when it has suited
them to do so. and contend that their
generalship is of such nigh order that
they will delude the Spanish commanders
as TO their whereabouts. and will leave
the province when they are inclined
to do so. The scarcity of ammunition
among the rebels will prevent them from
attempting q decisive cnsa cement with
the Spanish troops.
Five hundred volunteers. recruited in
lIabana. have been sent south 10
strengthen the military line between
Habana and Batabano.
The train on which General Marin and
his force travelled proceeded for Guiana
jay, the terminus of the railway.
SPANISH CAVALRY.
The cavalry force was augmented by
I.IFt Ml'U. WHO WIFI Abtll ii'A@fr We
taken from Rincon. thus making the
column strong IN this branch Of arms,
and placing it on more equal terms with
tho rebel forces, most OF whom are
mounted.
Several small engagements between
Spanish troops and bands Of insurgents
are reported 10 have taken place al
Manzanllo, in the province Of Santa /
Clara. No importance IS attached TO
them. however.
MARIN TAKES THE FIELD.
HABANA. January 3O-General Sabas |
Marin. acting captain-general, left this |
city this morning on a special train. II /
was stated that he had gone on a trip of /
along the line, thirty-hve miles /
southwest Of the capital, but 1t later he /
came known that he had gone 10 the /
field, presumably TO attempt TO prevent /
Gomez from cifectinS a Junction with Ma /
Geo I'm the province Of Pinar del Rio. I
Whatever his destination may be. IL Is 4
certain that he was accompanied by his /
entire staff, company OF infantry, /
battery Of artillery, a detachment Of cav
airy, a hospital corps, a chaplain. and |
two guides. who are familiar with the /
Vuelto Abajo. the great tobacco district.
The presence Of these guides renders II
pTtkIN ttIAdlU lldA drAtidl MAI III -
bound for Pinar del Rio.
The train, which was a very long one.
was preceded by a plot engine. for the
purpose Of seeing that the track. bridges.
and culverts had not been tempered with
by the insurgents
The artillery included one rapd-fire gun.
1t Is believed here that General Marin
intends TO conduct the field operations
personally until General Weyler, the new
y-appointed captain-general, arrives,
.hen he will probably return to Habana
o consult with him as to the campaign
o be followed.
General Marin left General Suarez Val
Iez in command here.
SPANIARDS DERlDE Us.
MADRID, January 3o.-In official circles
10 importance is attached TO the resolu-
lin reported 10 the United States Senate
~ its Committee on Foreign Relations, in
egard to Cuba, nor Is any particular
Intention paid to II by the public in gem
raj. a special dispatch from Washing
on TO the impartial describes ii as laugh
bic.
WANTS WOMEN POLICE.