The herald., 1896-03-10
Senor Gomez Now En- Route for
Chicago
THE INSURGENTS SUCCESS
Depends Upon Their Recognition by the
United States
Reports Of Spanish Commercial Retaliation.
The Insurgents Suffer Many Defeats
According to Spanish Report
Associated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
ST. LOUIS, March 9.-Senor Gomez,
nephew of General Maxine Gomez, head
of the Cuban revolutionary party. passed
through the city today en- route to Chicago.
He arrived direct from havana. The OBJ
ject of his visit to this country ia to learn
the exact situation regarding the granting
of bellgerent rights to the rebels. He will
visit the principal cities in the east, urging
the wealthy Cubans to redouble their ener-
eies for the insurgents.
Speaking of the result OF the war he
said: "If the United States recognize us we
will win. But we will loEe all we have
gained if they fail. Spain is sending addi.
tional forces to Cuba every day. We could
meet this increase if the United States
would recognize us as republic"
SPANISH RRPRIsAL
GALVESTON, Tex, March 9.-The Texas
Star -four mills on Saturday last loaded
the steamship Gyller for Cienfuegos and
other Spanish American ports. Before she
sailed her agent at Havana cabled: "Great
excitement prevails, Don't ship -four"
In response to an inquiry another cable
came: "Reprisals action congress-"
From this the exporters inferred Ameri-
can -four is to be excluded from Cuba on
account Of the recent action Of congress.
The ships destination was changed to
other West Indian ports and the cargo sold.
Then this cable was received: "Have no
other news. Can you proceed?''
The inference is that the local authorities
resolved to retaliate against American
commerce and the Madrid government in
terposed
INsURGENT MOVEMENTS.
HAVANA, March 9.--The insurgent bands,
commanded by Napoies, Alberta Rojas,
Machado and Aleman, in obedience to
orders from General Gomez, have lett the
district of Placetas, province of Santa
Clara, and have moved into the province
of Matanzas. Other insurgsnt forces will
assemble at Iuazo and near Placetas, in
order, it is said, to protect the passage of
insurgents under Gomez and Maceo through
the Quernado Grande on their way east
ward. The insurgents have burned the
plantation and buildings at Caraiban, in
the Trinidad district of Santa Clara.
The revolutionary government, with the
main forces under Jose Maceo, Rabi and
Ruen Tedula, after attacking Zagua de
Tanamo, marched toward Niagara, PROV
ince of Santiago de Cuba. The insurgents
have burned the plantation of Arco de
Iris with Its buildings. province of Havana,
and hanged three peaceable countrymen.
General Arola is continuing his ;dvance
through the province of Santa Clara in pur-
suit of Gomez. His vanguard at Santiago,
under the command of Colonel Frances
had skirmish with the insurgents rear
guard, and Colonel Hernandez is believed
to have cut off the retreat of the insurgents
back into the province of Matanzas. The
column of troops under Colonel Galbis is
going in the direction of Psngo.
The guerilla forces Of Calabazar, in the
district Of SappIIa la Cropio hay, haa,,
engaged with the insurgents under Del
gado. They left one killed OH the field
and the guerillas. in pursuing the enemy,
met near the plantation of Orents the in
sureent band commanded by Ruperto Her
nandeZ. The insurgents left five killed be-
hind them. General Prats, while on his
way from Boquernos to Asuada, has been
engaged with a numerous band of insur-
gents under Quintln Bandera. The troops
had two wounded and pursued the enemy
in the direction of Banos, Colorado and
GARLIC. The military governor of Matan-
zas repvrts that there exists at the planta-
ton OF Saratoga and on the banks of the
river Aura many small bands of insurgents
belonging to the forces of Maceo, which
we're fought by Colonel Vicuna day or SO
ago. These bands are reported to be in a
demoralized condition and without ammu-
milton.
The columns of troops commanded by
Colonel Molina. coming from Palma met
the Insurgent scouts near the river Aura.
The main force OF the enemy was said to
Lacrete. Zeitas. Garcia and Acebea, the
insurgent leaders, are said to be with
Maceo. Colonel Lopez, at the head of
eight companies of the infantry, advanced
upon the left flank of the enemy. Major
Lopez, with two companies, moved upon
the right flank and Colonel Molina adj
vanced upon the enemy's front, captured
the insurgent positions in Vista Hermosa
and the plantations of trinidad, San Jose
and Revido. The insurgents retreated
and the firing was kept up for six hours
with great loss to the enemy. The troops
had four seriously wounded and several
men slightly wounded. Near Guanajay in
The provicce of Pinar del Rio, the insur-
gents have attacked a mixed train which
@ was guarded by detachment of soldiers
Inc insurgents were repulsed with loss
of seven killed.
The military governor of San Cristobal,
in the province of Pinar del Rio, reports
that the insurgent leader, Perico del Mado,
vita oOO men, has overrun that district,
burning everything in his path. He was
pursued oy ne troops and two of the en-
emy were killed, among them being the in.
surgent lieutenant of the band.
Several more bands of insurgents IN this
province are negotiating to surrender, in
accordance with the circular of the captain
general.
person. A storekeeper at Cebrian has been
plundered of $40O, and orders issued to
burn his store.
General Weyler will remove his head.
quarters to the city of Matanzas i'm order to
facilitate his direction of operations. The
main force of the insurgents has passed
into Santa Clara.
The Spanish Casino (paper) has pub
lished a manifesto signed by the president
of the chamber of commerce, the politica
parties. the Importers league, the Clerks
association. the produce exchange. the
Casino Calico, the Planters Union
club, the editors of the leading papers
ne Royal Society of Fellow Countrymen
ana the cigar manufacturers expressing to
General Weyler the Indignation felt by all
classes Of society without distinction, over
the resolutions of the United States con.
Rress granting. without regard to interna.
Monal law, the rights of bell
neerency to undisciplined bands,
composed of adventurers of ali
races foreigners and bandits who are in no
sense representatives of the Cubans who,
all OF whom have any intelligence, protest
against ana condemn the rebellion, which
Is strong only in hanging pesceful citizens.