The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-23

Cuban. When the war OF 1S6S broke out he
entered the Cuban army as a common SOL
der. His military abilities soon secured
for him promotion and advancement.
When peace was restored he left the island
and went to live In San Domingo. He kept
a watchful eye on the events of Cuban poll
tics and held himself In constant readiness
TO offer his sword to the patriotic cause
whenever 1t might be needed His recent
triumphs speak eloQuently Of his military
genius.
Antonio Maceo was born in Santiago de
Cuba in 1s4s. He was brought up in the
country and was an humble peasant when
the revolution of 1s6S-7S broke out. He also
Joined the ranks as a common soldier. His
courage and military abilities soon
brought him to the front. At the end of
the struggle he was a major general. On
the restoration of peace he LETT the island
and went TO live in Costa Rica. Although
he had no educational opportunities dur
ing his youth, he was endowed by nature
with such good parts that in after years
he was able to improve himself and today
is a man of general information and sound
judgment. Mai Gen. Jose Maceo. although
not so well endowed by nature as his
brother, is an able leader and a man of
great personal courage.
Maj. Gen. Serafn Sanchez was born In
Sancti Spiritus in 1886. He fought in the
war OF IsbS-ah, ana was pTOmottu iuF MS
military talents through successive ranks
from lieutenant to brigadier general.
Brig. Gen. Jesus Rabi, who Is In COM
mand OF the forces in the province of San
tiago, Is also an old soldier. He fought in
the war of ls6s-7s. He has given many
proofs of his abilities in the present revo-
luton.
strength of the Patriot Armies.
At the present time the Cuban army In
the field numbers about 10000 men. OF
whom some %. 90 are toleraby we'll armed.
The rest, as a rule. have only a machete-
Gomez and Maceo are believed to have
15.ooo men in the provinces of Matanzas,
Havana and Pinar del Rio. In the prov
ince of Puerto Principe there are 1900. and
the remainder hold the province of Santi-
ago. Cuha's sole ambition at the present
time Is to become free and independent.
No one talks of annexation to the United
States. It would be premature TO do so
now Independence must come first.
Tho part played by those cooperating
abroad with the rsvolUtionists has been
twofod--to collect money and send arms
and ammunition TO the island; 10 eniisht-
en- public opinion in this country upon all
matters relating 10 Cuba. The first duty
has been performed. so far SIS limited re-
sources have allowed. Sixteen expeditions
have been sent TO Cuba. Twice the NUM-
Der have been sent with the money todt
has been expended. but seizures by he
United States have entGiled great ex-
penditure upsn the CDbans. with the re-
suit sometimes OF TRIPPING the cost OF eN-
petitions. The bulk of the money exnena-
ed has been contributed by the Cnbans re-
siding in the United States. and chicfiy
by those working fer wages
Although Spain has had forty-iiVe war
vessels pctrolling the coasts of Cuba no
trouble has been experis need In isnIing
expeditions Not one has been captured
rs the Spaniards. The one difficulty fas
been 10 get the arms and ammunition out
side the jurisdiction OF tho United states
At the beginning Of the revolution 50
much weight seemed 10 be attached 10 the
information furnished by the repres MA
tive of Spain. 50 little attention was paio
TO thu provisions Of the Federal LAYS, ana
SO fearful were the officials OF mourning
responsibility in the matter OF shipments
OF arms that they went beyond the law
in making seizures Ia every case. as
soon a. the matter was carried 10 TIE
courts for adjudication the arms were or
dered 10 be returned. These seizures. he-
sides ent2iling very heavy expenses,
cansed delay in the transport OF the rms
Of which Cuha vas greatly in need IN
many cases the shipment had TO be given
up altogether. or for COZ siderable period
OF time
The sums expended have not been large
however Every dollar has been made 10
60 its full duty. Mono Of the men CO.
operating with the active revoiu-senisis
receives any pay for his services