The herald., 1896-03-23
THE INSURGENTS DEFEATED
THE SPANISH SOLDIERY INPLIcTS THE
USUAL HEAVY LOSS
The Three Friends Falls to Deliver Her Cargo
Of Arms - Spanish Papers Bitterly De-
nounce the Appointment of q Cuban Com.
misslon-Rioting at Barcelona
Associated Press Special Wire.

insurgents we're dislodged from their posi-
ton, leaving several killed and carrying
off their wounded. The troops had one
soldier killed and two officers and nine
privates wounded. The column of General
Linares assisted, engaging the left flank of
the insurgents, who we're put to flight
General Linares overlook them in the
hills of Rosario, causing them a heavy
loss.
General Barnal attacked the insurgents
in an intrenched position on the coffee
plantation of Estella, near Cienapa. in
Matanzas. By the Use OF artillery and
cavalry he dislodged them. securing fifteen
prisoners, who we're courtmartialed. A
service in advocacy of peace is being con-
Quoted at the cathedral by the bishop.
General Weyler and several gem
eral commanders participated in the SER
vice.
CARGO NOT DELIVERED
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March %. - The
steamer Three Friends arrived today with
the arms and ammunition still on board.
A denial was made by the captain that the
vessel has been anywhere except to Key
West. He says General Colazzo was not
on board.
letter was received here today by an
American from an American on a sugar
plantation in Cuba. telling Of atrocities
committed by Spaniards. 1t states that
since sympathy has been shown by the
president of the United States toward the
Cubans, the feeling OF the Spaniards to-
ward Americans on the island is growing
in bitterness.
OBJECT TO COMMISSION
MADRID, March 22.-The Herald says:
Spain could never officially recognize q
United States commission into Cuban af-
fairs. 1t is impossible that President
Cleveland should have such an idea. War
between Spain and America would be
preferable.
The same paper also says: Spain in
former times has accepted the conse-
quences of more terrible struggles than
would be war with the United States and
we should prefer to risk war to recognz.
ing the commission.
Almost all the newspapers here regard as
unfOunded the rumor that President Cleve-
land will appoint a Cuban commission and
they echo the sentiments of the Heraldo
on the subject. No official intiInation of
such a commission has reached here.
VIRGINIA FILIBUSTERs
CHINOOTEAGUE, Va. March ga body
of strange men are camped on Assateague
beach, and it is believed by residents on
the island that the strangers are a crowd
OF filibusters who are preparing to leave
for Cuba on a steamer that is to call for
them. The men came ashore more than 3
week ago and their actions have
! been 80 mysterious as to cause
considerable comment. The visitors
we're landed in rowboats from a small
steamer which proceeded down the bay.
! When questioned the men said they had
been put ashore while the steamer went
down to Norfolk to coal, and that they are
| waiting the return of the steamer. Resi-
dents of the island believe, however. the
strangers are part of an expedition that
was to go on the Bermuda. The place Sc
lected is isolated and is frequented only by
gunners. 1t is far enough away from the
ocean to escape Spanish cruiser. and a
| United States revenue cutter is seldom
seen.
WILD RIOTERS
| BARCELONA, March GA renewed
manifestation of the emotional spirits OF
the citizens of this town was made last
Monday, though no hostile demonstration
was attempted against the United States
consulate. This is usual on Sunday.
There was promenade of light-hearted
holiday-makers and a concert by the mu-
nicipal band for the enjoyment of the
promenaders.
| A remarkable scene occurred during the
afternoon which seemed to be occasioned
| by spontaneous movement OF the crowd
Cries were raised for the playing of the
national march by the band and the regu-
lar program of the concert had to be inter-
| rupted to satisfy the demands SO importil-
nate were the cries. The crowd then pro-
ceeded in a body to the French consulate,
where a deputation entered to express
sentiments of friendship and esteem for
France. The people here are confident in
their belief that France is pledged to as
sist Spain in possible contest with the
| United States.
Five thousand persons outside were
meanwhile cheering for Spain, Weyler and
| Cuba.
The American consulate and the chief
thoroughfares of the city were guarded by
gendarmes as a precautionary measure,
| Hv,ff ffarn oft mt OF mi
order.
INsURGENT SUPPLIES.
New YORK, March 23.-The Advertiser
this morning says: When the Richard
Peck reached her dock in Peck Slip from
| New Haven. Conn.,, yesterday there was
an unusual scurrying around of officials of
| all kinds. Some were representatives OF
the Cuban junta, some were detectives in
the employ of the Spanish government and
others were there representing the United
States. Notification had been sent from
New Haven thai several thousand Win
ammunition had been stored away in the
steamers hold Yesterday. The arms had
been ordered by the representatives of
! Cuba in this country. There was no se-
crecy observed about the loading of the
munitions of war because it was thought it
| the guns and cartridges were marked with
a "C'' over ~" in a diamond and con-
signed to New York. When the cargo was
unloaded OH the pier yesterday
morning there was no sign OF the
long cases. They had heen carefully
and quietly reshipped on lighter which
had been made fast alongside the Peck and
as soon as they we're all transferred the
lighter was drawn away by tug. whittier.
! only few know. They will be shipped to
Cuba when another expedition is fitted
out. There will be further shipments OF
rifles and ammunition by the New Haven
steamer which reaches this city this
! morning.
A dispatch to World from Madrid says
! IAN exclusive examination of the ac-
counts published by the leading American
newspapers of the debate in congress
shows that. setting aside hypocrisy, the
real issues as some senators point out, is
| whether the United States can take pos
session of Cuba by force or not
"If they can, why let them declare war
! against us; let them set their fleets in mo-
| not doubt we will receive them as it be-
hooves us to do If they cannot declare
war then, as the most honorable men,
bers Of congress have said. let
these debates cease and let Spain govern
herself with tho liberty she is entitled to
and which nobody can limi'.
| "Anything is better than to go on threat
ening and hiding under the veil of jingo-
ism and the no longer fashionable, the
| we'll known intentions of those whose in
spiration is the independence of Cuba IN
or der to obtain its annexation afterward.