The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-11-10

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sui gents under Antonio Maceo In the
province Of Pinar del Rio. Reliable news
received from the front indicates that the
Spanish columns are approaching close TO
the enemy. Gen. Weyier left Havana on
the cruiser LesaSpy this morning for Ma
riel. From Mariel. it n understood. he
win 20 southward BY the highway to
Artemisia. along the line Of the trccha.
Strong reinforcements are being embarked
70 the support Of the captain general IN
his operations against the insurgents.
Marquis de Ahunada remains In charge OF
the captain generals office here. with Col.
Ramon Domingues - chief OF STAN. The
committee on national defense has passed
4 resolution requesting the government to
finish the rebellion by the use Of the army
and without political interference. Gen.
Weyier arrived at Mariei at o'clock this
morning and left shortly afterward. going
In the direction OF Ganajay. on the mill
tary line and about half way to Artemisia.
Advices from Pinar del Rio announce
the surrender Of the insurgent leaders
Filomeno Cimino, Domingo PARA and
Alexandra Rubio and eight Of his follow
ers.
The insurgents have attacked the VIII
lagos of San vincente and Dos Bocas, on
the railroad between cristo and Santiago
de Cuba. from which place Cristo Is not
far distant. Geographic communication
with Cristo II interrupted.
Heavy firing was heard In the direction
OF Zayorro and Maya. Near Jaguey La
Grande an electrical battery and fifty-six
dynamite cartridges have been found
buried.
In the province Of Santa Clara there has
been an increase of pernicious fever and
yellow fever. principally the latter. but
only natives have been attacked
The committee on national defense will
tomorrow publish manifesto to the loyal
Inhabitants OF Cuba. calling upon them TO
Join together to secure peace by the tri-
umph of the Spanish arms, with the Sc
curity that Spain win do Justice to all po-
iitical parties who have united to sustain
the national sovereignty.
Filibusters without Fear.
Jacksonville. Fla. Nov. 9.--The steamer
Dauntless, which has already landed three
large cargo OF arms, ammunition, meti-
cines and supplies for the insurgents. The
Dauntless was released from custody Sat
urday morning by the collector or GUS
toms of Fernandina. She at once took a
supply of coal. but not enough to attract
the attention Of the revenue officials. She
then went to Nassau sound, where she
lay to until shutdown. Three yawl boats,
manned by seven Cubans each and towing
two fiatboats, boarded the Dauntless at
o'clock. The Three Friends and Kate
Spencer Joined the Dauntless. and num-
Der OF boxes and packages were trans
ferred to her. The steamer, with Capt.
John Myers on board, then headed SOUTH
east.
The Kate Spencer and Three Friends re-
turned to ST. Johns bar. but had hardly
gotten inside when the revenue cutter
seized the Three Friends on n charge of
aiding an expedition against Spain. Lieut..
Hildrich, Of the Boutwell,. was placed on
board. and the vessel brought to Jack
sonville. This expedition is the most dar-
ing OF any undertaken by the fllibusters.
as the Window. Boutwell, and Colfax have
been stationed In the st. Johns river to
prevent any expeditions leaving. and the
Raleigh arrived off ST. Johns bar last
night from Key West to watch filibusters.
No Respect for Americans.
Key West Nov. 9.--Advices received
from Havana last night per steamer Oil
vette give details Of an outrage on an
American citizen and the butchery by
Spanish soldiers Of nineteen non-combat-
ant Cubans. including four women. The
massacre occurred Thursday near the
town Of San Jose de Las Layas. Havana
province. A detachment of Spanish SOL
diers surprised six insurgents who, how
ever, made their escape. This angered
the Spanish. and they began to raid the
houses in the neighborhood. alleging that
the inhabitants wdre In sympathy with
the rebels.
The Spaniards went to the sugar estate
of Frederick l.. Craycroft. who car.-o here
from India about three years ago. Some
of the soldiers entered the house and two
of them seized Mrs Craycroft and as
saulted her. The husband In desperation
rushed to his wife's aid, but was struck
down by sword in the hands OF an OFF,
Ger. Two terrible gashes were made In
his back and his right arm was nearly
severed. The Spaniards looted the house.
took $3.50 In cash, and then raided otnef
houses on the estate. They burned eight
buildings and shot nineteen inmates. four
of whom were women. Craycroft. when
he had recovered sufficiently. wrote to
Vice-ConSul Springer at Havana. II Is
understood that the vice-consul cabied an
account OF the outrage TO Secretary Oh
ney.
The Spanish authorities in Havana are
and insurgents from Corners army have
entered Matanzas province. So serious
does Weyler consider the situation that
he has Withdrawn 60o0 troops from Pinar
del Rio. and dispatched them into Matan-
zas TO stay the advance.
During the siege and subsequent cap
ture OF Guaynara City By the insurgents
the SpaEl2rCS 1851 I'D Killed ana WOUNDED,
and go Spaniards surrendered to Garcia,
commanding the 5esieging forces. Garcia
has sent word TO Gen. Castesianos that
they would be exchanged for Cubans held
by the Spaniards.
The story Denied.
Washington City, Nov. s.-The state de-
partment officials say that the story pub
l.shed today that Ramon Williams, ex-
United States consul general to Cuba, was
sent 10 Spain as a secret agent Of the gov
eminent to endeavor to secure the con-
sent OF the Spanish government to pro-
ject to sell Cuba to the insurgents, ths
United Ssates TO guarantee the bonds In
payment therefor. Is a pure invention.
Williams has no connection with the state
department. either openly or secretly.
There In also said TO be = lack OF 4oun-
dalton for the story shat the Spanish min
lister promised the president that IL the