The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-15

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Aug. 1i-LoAdcd
with arms and ammunition for the Cuban
Insurgents, tho famous flibuster Three
Friends has been at Lengle's Wharf to
take munitions aboard, but her plans were
intertered with by the arrival Of the United
States revenue cutter Boutwell,, which
dropped snchor alongside the tilibustcr
yesterday afternoon.
However, when the news came that the
tug Duuntless with II tiibustering expc-
dition on board, had left the Satila river,
the cutter put to sea to try to intercept tho
expedition. The departure of the cutter
gave the Three Friends an opportunity,
and last night the munitions were put on
board and covered with coal. 1t Is said
that there are 1000 rifles, 120O,OJo cart
ridges and three cannonS, besides other
war material
Unexpectedly the cutter Boutwell, re-
turned 10 port this afternoon and again
came alongside the Three Friends. CapF.
kilgore, o. the cutter, went aboard the
Three Friends, but he saw nothing, rs the
hold of the tilibustcr seemed to be full of
coal Capt. kilgorc is waiting to dctain
the Three Friends.
Late this afternoon Captain Broward
went TO the Custom House and informed
tho collector that the Three Friends
would leave tonight for the Florida Keys
on Il wrcckling expedition. No clearance
papGls were taken out, as ,Jhcy are not, re-
quired by law. 1t is believed Captain
Broward will easily clude the cutter at the
bar.
Boston, MASS, Aug. A4-Albcrto J.
Diaz, u distinguished Cuban exile, who is
now in this city, has received letter from
General MacCo the insurgert commander.
1t is remarkable chiefly because he Is con-
tldent that the island will attain indcpun-
dtnce without the formal intervention of
the United States. Spain has, it Is said,
offered to recognize the Independence of
Cuba for $500, 10000. Gcnocal MaceO's
reference tC the proposition is typical of
his sympathizcrs. The letter ran in part.
DO not be anxious about the official
recognition of our bclligcrcnV rights.
Recognition might bring trouble to our
American friends, and it would not ac-
complsh much for our cause. firmly be-
licve that we are able to win our indie
pendenCe without the intervention Of the
United States. Wcarc very much obliged
to them. but wo prefer to conquer alone,
like men.
81 believe the effort we arc making will
repay us for all our trouble. Any propo-
sition Spain makes, if it Is not based on
the independence Of our island, we will
not Iccept. And we will not pay single
cent for freedom. We will conquer with
torrents Of blood, if necessary, and you
may be sure this thought is III the minds
of all our COuntrymen.
Il am more than satisfied with the deep
Sympathy shown for our cause by the pc0-
pcOf the United States. We fight for
freedom as they fought themselves. Try
to interest your friends in helping us. We
need arms and ammunition.
DR.. Diaz says the Insurgents have no
fear Of Spain. He knowns the island thor
oughly, and has watched the operations Of
the corps. Gon2z's men, hesuys follow
tho Spanish troops as cat follows
mouse, always ready to jump, but always
patient fer the best opportunity
About lSOOOJ Spanish troops have come
into the island since the rebellion began
and of these only 1900 are left. The
Others have died or joined the Insurgents
The Cuban corps number $1,000, 10000
of them are vol equipped.
DR.. Diaz believes the island will be free
In nine months. 1t was he whom the
Spuniards imprisoned at Havana, and
sentenced to be shot, with his brother,
April H. but through the Intervention OF
the United STATES ;Govcrnment he was re
leased and banshcd.