The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-13
IAcEo LURED TO A MASSACRE.
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,-a+b are confusing The evidence ad-
- so far is not strong enough to con-
. uu, the people of Maceo's death. Many
snIieve he is still in Pinar del Rio. Others
" his crossing the trocha means defeat
- gives reason for the claim that Gen.
Wevier has pushed him out of the pro-
,ince and pacified the same.
others think II is only a scheme to create
bfg sensation here and in Spain, and d.
'ert attention from the effect of Presi-
sent's Cleveland's message, with the pos
e,hie view of making concessions to the
rebels at once, as the leader of the alleged
eVro movement has disappeared. This
r,e,IId not be possible if Maceo existed. on
sccount of the Spaniard's tremendous ha-
red of Maceo's personality. Many rea-
sons are given for this version. Well
;nformed persons say the palace officials
Rad been predicting great event for Dec.
It is a notable coincidence that Maceo's
Death occurred on the same day that
president Cleveland gave out his mes
cage. 1t is also remarkable that the body
Il still unbound.
snanish sentiment is divided in Havana.
Many still doubt. Maceo has been killed
so often they cannot believe. There has
been no popular demonstration in honor
If the alleged death of Maceo yet.
Opinlon is divided as to the honor of the
event. Some give credit to Weyler, and
. ffh
m Weyler The majority of Spaniards
rdicule the story of Maceo crossing the
trocha in a boat, and say it is told sim
NV TO maintain the integrity of the trocha
and prevent ArolaS committing suicide,
as he threatened if Maceo crossed.
Weyler's arrival was spectacular. All
was prepared to create an impression and
vine out ill-feeling among the Spaniards
of failure in Pinar del Rio. Although
10 in ufr1
was no real enthusiasm. A crowd cheer
cd mostly for Spain and the army, a few
for Weyler and Cirejuda At the palace
there was some excitement when Wey-
Ter spoke from the balcony. Soon the
crowd dissolved, and the city took on the
usual quiet aspect. 1t seems some fears
we're entertained of a demonstration
against the United States consulate, as
soldiers were stationed around the build
ing. but nothing happened.
communication is difficult and no infor-
nation is obtainable of real movements.
There are only rumors. 1t is said Gomez
&c steadily advancing, and is now near
4 AIatanzas province. 1t is also reported
mat large masses of rebels are pouring
\ into Havana province. All the wires are
cut between Matanzas and Havana
The Cubans are elated over President
4Cleve;ands message and the resolution
. presented q
nrompt termination in their favor of the
n terrible war now destroying the island.
The Spanish column continued their
A marching, carrying their wounded with
a them and came upon another party of the
q enemy with whom they had a new en-
gagement resulting in the loss of one man
n killed and eleven wounded. The rebel
II losses we're heavy.
N The Talavera column had combat of
\ two hours duration with a large party of
insurgents, who were entrenched in pas
4 sage along the Maya river. The troops
h forced the passages, and drove the enemy
4 from their positions, from which they re-
treated with heavy losses. The troops
4 lost three killed and thirteen wounded.
In an attack made by the rebels at
\ Mayajlgua, near Remedies, a dynamite
bomb exploded while the rebels were put
ting it into cannon, destroying the gun,
killing two artillery men, both of whom
were Americans. and wounding many
others.
Key West, Fla, Dec. 12.-There was
great excitement on the dock upon the ar
rival Of the Olivette. Passengers claim
there Is absolutely no truth in the report