Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
CUBANS ARE JUB|LANT The Resolution to Recognize
 the Cuban Rebels STAGGERED THE SPANIARDS The Newspapers Call Attention to Spans Ad-
 ditions to the Navy. THEY MAKE OTHER DIRE THREATS The News Reached the Island in Such Round About Way That They Fail
 to Understand That Final Ac-
 ton Has Not Been Taken.
STAGGERED THE SPANIARDS
THEY MAKE OTHER DIRE THREATS

Havana, Feb. 1.-The news of the ac- tion of the foreign relations committee of the senate was like a bombshell here. The Spaniards had relied on assurances that the United States would refuse to recognize the belligerency of the Cubans All cables intimating the committees probable action were suppressed. Ere quent cables from Madrid were published stating that there was no probability of favorable action. The Spaniards felt se- cure, and the Cubans had lost hope of recognition. The first step created a tre- mendous sensation. The government re- fused to permit the papers to publish New York cables but allowed the Madrid cables stating that the cabinet held a session to consider the action of the con- mittee in favor of the recognition of bel ligerency. The Spaniards are highly in- dignant. The newspaper organs of the conservatives and reform parties de- nounce the action and refuse to believe that congress and the president will ap- prove. They declare if the United States took such action they would lose more than Spain. They called atten- ton to Spain's additions to the navy and increase of defenses for Cuban ports, saying Spain is prepared for any emer- gency The Cubans went wild with joy. Many failed to understand that final ac- tion has not yet been taken. The Cu- bans declared that all they wanted was an opportunity to buy ships, arms and ammunition. They said the adoption Of the report meant victory for the Cuban cause. The feeling against Americans in Spanish circles is increasing. There Is little doubt that further action by the United States will make their position here uncomfortable. The American res ntc fnn op fa p were here. The moral effect alone would be great. Germany is the only foreign nation represented here now. She has three school ships in the harbor. The French fleet Is said to be coming The Americans declare that keeping the war ships away is an outrage.
 General Marin took charge of the ac- tive field operations In hope of decisive battle with Gomez. He has a great op- portunity before the arrival of Weyler. More troops are massed in the center Of Havana province than ever before. There are strong Qualifications at every station, armored cars are moving along the rail- road between stations and all points are connected by telegraph. Yet Gomez crosses when he pleases. Marin started west for Guanajay Thursday morning and stopped over night at San Antonio, owing to tracks being removed and wires cut west. Marin believed both Gomez and Maceo were penned up in Pnar pro-
  ing Guanajay the base of operations. Gomez, instead of continuing his march westward to meet Maceo, moved around Guanajay, brushed against Marin's pick cts Thursday at San Antonio, passed east through Banos struck the railroad line between Bejucal and Quivican. twenty miles south of Havana, crossing to the vicinity of Bedujal last week, supposing there was only small band Of rebels, ordered the troops to attack, and found himself surrounded by Gomez and his party In danger of being wiped out. The troops were saved by the arrival of endorsements after losing many men. The government refuses to furnish any information The other sources place the Spanish loss at 200 men. It Is believed this Is exaggerated. General Marin learned of Cannello's fight Friday morn ing, and changed his plan upon nnding Gomez behind him and moved back to Rnion, then south toward San Felipe, where strong defenses have been erected. Maceo when last reported, was near Center Pinar province moving east. Ills force Is now estimated at 5000 men. La Cret, Castillo, Cespedes and other parties of insurgents are causing much trouble in MatanZas province. Frequent engage ments are reported, but none important. The Insurgents continue to gain strength in all provinces. There are repeated an nouncements that the estates intend to begin grinding cane, but only one Is posi- lively in active operation Toledo under the shadow of Havana's walls. Eighteen thousand additional troops are expected from Spain early this month. Marin slept at Quivican last night. Now that Gomez Is east and Maceo west, the line is being strengthened to keep the leaders apart Bianoa, a railroad station fifteen miles east of Havana, was burned last night There was no injury to other buildings and no fighting.