New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-19

Al q mass-mceting in Mitchell. s. D.. fifty men
sgnifed their Willingness to fight against Spanish
troops At Charlton. Iowa. Company II. % Regi-
ment Iowa National Guard pledged its services If
action is taken against Spain. Eleven citizens OF
English Ind it is expected. will soon embark from
Tampa for Cuba ready 10 fight
AN UNARMED ARMY IN CUBA.
4 secret meeting OF the loca, Cuban Relief Com
mittee OF One Hundred held this afternoon a.
the Union League Club The Attendance was small.
but those present made vigorous speeches in favor
of Congress Immediately recognizing the independ-
ence of the Republic Of Cuba over the Presidents
veto Senator Cul.om was congratulated for MS
recent pro-Cuban speech in Congress.
A resolution was adopted urging al overs OF
liberty to raise funds Immediately for the purchase
Of hospital supplies for the Cuban armies. and the
press OF the country was requested to assist III
receiving and forwarding contributions. conf
mi,tee of five was appointed 10 take charge OF the
money raising work.
Chairman Cragin read a .ettcr he had received
from President Palma of the Cuban Junia saying:
Il am sorry to say that at present we DO not See
our way clear to send physicians there but should
circumstances change shall be CAD to avail
ourselves OF services OF American trained nurses
and physicians . - .,,,,, ,.,o,,s,
Spain is TO furnish money to purchase war mate
rias to send TO our armies IN oupa ao,,,, palm.
The chairman also reported thai president rama
had told him during his last con' ersation thit ihey
had besides an army OF ioOD men, from o"n 10
5000 Cubans who have no arms. but VINO are heht-
Ing for their home ife and families. These men
can live sugar cane and other proaucis o. the
island and stay in the s"amps without detrimeh'
TO their health but Americans were more apt TO
find it necessary to go to the hospitals; 49, ,,.
The Cubans cannot buy quinne. drugs or any
medicine on the island death being the penalty lot
those who suppy the bera WIN tn s mgd'c a.
New-York with the specification that II Is Intended
9r the prrehase o. ow nSS by aw but the Cuban
Junta uses the for other purposes there VIII
be no disposition here to investigate or criticise
FINDING TRANSPORT FOR RECRUITS.
Omaha. Neb. Dec ls-The Western roads have
received request from Denver to furnish rates on
n party Of 200 men from Denver to Gulf oil Mexico
port This party of men has been gathered In Colo
RADIO and Is destined for Cuba where IT Will assis!
the Insurgents In fighting under Gomez for Cuba
Libre.
Orc of the Omaha roads refused to give rate
saving that it is business that ii does not care TO
handle for the that it might lead to trouble
with the Government. The cheapes; rate from Den
yer to a Gulf port Is s3l u, to Galveston IN" re-
quest for the rate says that the party desires 10
leave Denver at once There Is considerable specu-
laton whether OF not the Government would
permit a body of 200 men to traverse the country
without interruption when it was destined for an
other country with the avowed intention OF night
ing. The men who have gone TO Cuba previously
have gone in threes or fours, so as not to attract
Pocate;lo Idaho. Dec ia company Of yolyn.
I. y.
to 90 TO Cuba 70 join the insurgents. Fifty men.
fully armed and equipped. will be ready TO leave for
Sr 6ra o" osenby to work in he mines but
in roality 10 be landed on the island Of Cuba.
and Of unquestioned courage He viii head the
band and that he is in possession OF author
ity from prominent Cubans In the East to organize
company Of trustworthy men TO fight for Cuban
independence.
CALIFORNIA TO HELP TIE REBELS.
San Francisco. Dec ls.-The first organized move
ment In this city looking toward the freedom OF
Cuba from the Spanish yoke has been started. and
already 10 citizens. who were thrilled with the
counts OF Maceos death have enrolled themselves
for the cause. The object present Is not to raise
a force of armed men TO to Cuba to fight for It's
freedom, but aher TO give financial and moral sup
port TO the patriots who are battling against the
Overwhelming armies OF General Weyler Later, If
rnent that expected number Of picked men
may be sent 10 Join one Of me numerous bands
Of from Eastern States.
In order to give the matter all the prominence
possible ss-meeting IN one Of the big halls in
this city will be he'd in the near future. and we'll
known speakers who ore known 10 be In sympathy
After that plans for raising funds will lie formua-
ed and every possible means taken 10 keep the
Cuban Iunta and the patriots OF the island in
formed OF the feelings Of the people Of California
Des Moines Iowa Dec Ex-Governor F NJ Drake
an interview yesterday says he thinks II Is time
for the United States recognize the independence
OF Cuba The Governor speaks warmly OF the Gu
ban cause, and Is anxious 10 aid the pa triots Ad-
jutani- General Wright is flooded with letters from
who want arms to 20 10 the front. Governor
CAPTAIN George p Guoyot. his Chief Engineer who
is raising a regiment TO go TO Cuba.
SENIOR DE LONE WON'T DISCUSS IT
Washington. Dec. ls.-In regard TO the Cameron
resolution in the Senate. the Spanish Minister