The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-29
GOMEZ MOVING WEST
To Join Antonio Mace0 in Pinar
del Rio Province.
HE IS SHORT OF AMMUNITION.
The Loss OF Garcia's Steamer . Severe
Blow TO the Patriots. Who We're
Waiting for Him.


has passed the village OF Salud. southwest
Of BeJGcal, in this province, going WEST
ward. apparently TO the assistance OF Gen
Antonio Maceo, who has been reported to
be hard pressed by the Spanish troops in
the province Of Pinar del Rio. The columns
OF troops commanded by Coils. Lirares and
AIdecoa yesterday morning followed Co
meg forces in the direction OF SeborucaL
Arriving at Mount Trujillo. they heard
firing between the insurgents and the col
urnn Of Spanish troops which had preyi-
ously left Guanatay. Gen. Aldecoa at
tackled the right flank OF the insurgents in
the advance toward the plantation
of Santa Lucia There the in
surgents awaited the troops with
confidence. They occupied a strong
position. and In addition they had cane
fields In front OF them, while their rear
was protected by high ground along the
route TO Banes. The Spanish column ad-
vanced in open order, protected by three
pieces of artillery. The insurgents made
good defense, but the Mauser rifles and ar
tIllery fire eventually compelled them 10
retreat. The troops kept up the pursuit
until dark. The insurgent loss was nu-
merous. and the troops captured consid-
cradle quantity OF arms and ammunition.
The swamps OF Arayos protected the re-
treat OF the insurgents, and the Spanish
infantry were unable to wade through
them. The loss OF the troops was small.
Maceo's position continues 10 be regarded
here az critical. and IL is considered GER
tain that Gomez attempt to march west IL
for the purpose of succoring him. The
Spanish columns pursue Gomez closely
and harass his forces. compelling him to
fight daily and IL Is claimed here that they
are becoming demoralized. Grave reports
are circulated OF Gomez sickness. and
this. combined with the stores which his
men attempt TO carry. IS said to make their
advance slower than ii would otherwise be.
Gomez ana Maceos men are far from
home, most OF them beng residents OF
Santiago de Cuba province. They are un-
familiar with the western country. and they
do not dare 10 disband and go among the
people. thus making themselves known IS
individuals As il is. they are recognized
wherever they 20. which is claimed as a
great advantage 10 the government.
Gomez and Maceo are said TO be short Of
ammunition, and they cannot receive
fresh supplies by land. They are daily ex-
pecting an expedition 10 land on the coast
to bring them supplies. but the coast Is
being closely watched by cruisers. which
nave landed detachments at various
points
The mayor Of Havana, who was appoint-
ed by Martinez Campos, has resigned. IL
Is the opinion that his successor In the ner-
nlsinent appointment will be Luis Corrtedo
q conservative. The government has an
pointed numerous officers to serve for
mayors OF towns In place OF civil Officers
as Il is said they inspire more confidence.
The news OF the loss OF the filIbustering
steamer Hawkins was received here with
great satisfaction.
hey West, Fla, Jan. 2s.-Asfyices rece,v-
cd here from Havana indicate that since
me resignation OF Martinez Campos the
spanish authorities are acting In a high
handed manner toward American citizens
suspected Of being in sympathy with the
insurgents. Recently Henry Riso, who
claims 10 be naturallzed citizen of the
United States, was arrested at Puerto
Principe as political suspect. Rlso was
thrown into dungeon, although proclaim
ing his American citizenship His request
that Consul General Williams be Informed
or his plight was denied. and when the last
steamer left for ceuta, the Spanish penal
setuement In Africa, Rlso was placed on
board. The unfortunate man attempted 10
make scene as he was placed on the yes
sci. but he was Knocked down by the Spau-
ism guards and hurried below decks Riso
had no trial. bat IL IS understood the au-
thor'ties ordered him confined at Ceuta
Tor life. Transportation 10 Ceuta now
means death. as cholera IS raging there
FL Cculerc.o in an editorial SAYS: Marin
is too tender with these Yankees Everv
one or them AT all implicated in the revo-
luton should be summarily dealt With
But for American money and American
sympathy. there would he no revolution
and the Yankees have no right to expect
mercy from Spain"
Financiers in Havana are evidently fear-
fui about the outcome OF the revolution.
for they are shipping large sums OF silver
and gold by every steamer that leaves for
New York. Cpmann & Co. who represent
the Rothschilds, are taking the lead IN
these shipments. II IS understood that
Cpmanr 3 Co. have Informed their de-
positors that moeny Is no longer safe IN
Havana. II Is reported that Upmann &.
Co are acting under orders from the
Rothschiids. who have declined the new
spanish loan. on the ground that Cuba Is
lost 20 the Madrid government.
Philadelphia. Jan 2s-Slnce the acruit-
tai Of Capt Samuel Hughes. Of the steam
or i.aurad8, Of the j. u. Hart rne Of this
city. charged In the United States district
court ~ South Carolina with violation OF
The neutrality laws IN carving arms and
ammunt!ons AMI men 10 Cuba, there has
been developing here a more active deter
mination among the Cubans and their SYM
pathizers than NJ any time during the last
ten months. As 4 result 81 the verdict Il
has been decided by the leading Cuhans
here that another series OF expeditions
shall be undertaken. and further II IS an
nounced that the recruiting Of men TO serve
In the Cuban army viii az once begin m the
South and Southwest especially IN Texas
from which state ~ e expected rnd men wifi
hc enrolled before March & Most Of these
VIII b. picked r.femen. accustomed 10 the
sort ~ guerrilla life they may 10 called
upon 10 endure In Cuba. They are 20 he
gwen. 10 IS said. \ bounty Of 500 with
WAGES OF so a month ard a guaranty Of
n heavy reward In money ~ the close OF
the war n the Island should gain Sc indie
pendence. II IS also sad that here N Phla-
delphts some 81 the Young men connected