The herald., 1896-02-08
THE REBELLION IN CUBA
Jose MaceO Suffers From q
Wounded Leg
THE INSURGENTS ADVANCE
Checked by the Active Movements Of
General Marin
A Buffalo Filibuster Expresses the Firm
Belief thst Cuba's Independence Will
Ultimately Be Achieved

Associated Press Special Wire.
HAVANA, Feb. News was received
here today confirming the report that Jose
Maceo, the insurgeant leader, is suffering
from a wound in the leg.
Dispatches received from Santiago de
Cuba are of a more reassuring nature than
for some time past. They state the plant
ers are able to continue their grinding of
cane without molestation, and that the in-
surgents are not making any efforts of im-
portance in that portion of the island.
1t is reported that General Gomez is go.
ing to establish d seat of government at
announced to be on the move between Bat
abano, San Felipe. Salud and Mariel, this
province.
Gen. Antonio Maceo is still in the vicini-
ty of the military line drawn across the
province of Pinar del Rio, but up to the
present time has not been able to pass it.
Upon learning OF the whereabouts of
General Marin, Antonio Maceo besieged
and attacked the town of Candelaria in
Pinar del Rio.
When the news of this was received by
the Spanish troops along the Trocha from
Mariel to Guanajay, they were oroered to
redouble their vigilance in case it should
happen that the attack on Candelaria was
only diversion and the enemy should try
in the meantime TO pass the line. The
volunteers defending Candelaria have al
ready made heroic defense for twenty
six hours. Their ammunition is growing
scarce and their position difficult.
Gen. Canella attacked and had battle
with the numerous bands under Naceo,
Nunez and Bermudez. The artillery
opened fire upon the insurgents, who were
forced to retreat. They left 26 killed and
II prisoners, and retired with numerous
wounded. The troops report five killed
and four officers and SO soldiers and vol.
unteers wounded.
WILL ATTACK HAVANA
BUFFALO, N. Y. Feb. 6.-Alex. f. Hamil-
ton, formerly a.resident of this city. now a
captain of the third division of the insur-
gent army under General Garcia in Cuba,
gave a graphic account last night of the
methods of warfare in Cuba's struggle for
independence. Said he
II think Gen. Gomez will attempt to
capture Havana. He will bring up all his
forces for grand attack and that will set
tie it. This will De a difficult task and it
should have been done at first"
Are there many Americans in the in
surgent forces?"
perhaps two-thirds of them are Ameri-
cans, great many of whom are southern
ers from New Orleans and other cities OF
louisiana"
s.What truth is there in the reports of
depredations and assaults by insurgents?"
"Unfortunathly we have on our side
several bandits who are desperate fighters,
but unprincipled. Besides this there are
about 400 Ohio filibusters who sieze any
thing they can lay their hands on, no
matter whether they be Spanish or Cuban
forces.'
What made General Garcia leave his
army:"
"Weil, he came over to the United States
for ammunition. He was in Philadelphia
two weeks ago but by this time he is back
among his men with gatling guns, sabres,
etc. |, myself, hope TO be back in two or
three weeks with a few little things.
Il am convinced the insurgents will
never rest until they drive the Spaniards
clean out of the island and Cuba declares
her independence under the United States
protectorate."