Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-28
GOMEZ AND MACEO.
They Are Widely Separated, But May
Soon Get Together Again.
THEY 10 Not FIGHT BATTLES.
They Haven't the Arms and the AM
muni:ion for This-They Are Use"
IN Deing "Disperscd." hut They
Done Stay So.

Don'i Stay So.
HABANA. via TAMPA. FLA, jan
uary 27.-Gomez and Maceo are now
widely separated. The former is ope-
rating i'm this province. and when last
heard from was about twenty-five miles
southeast Of this city. He is await
ing the arrival Of Joseph Maceo and
his forces from the Eastern District
They may join him before this is print
ed. or within a day or two afterward.
Antonio Macco did not turn back to
the eastward after reaching the province
of Pinar del Rio and meeting Della
goa. the ex-bandit who led the first
rising at the western end of the island.
They destroyed telegraph communica-
ton. but did no injury to crops or
towns so Ear as can be learned. The
Cubans say that all towns in the pro-
vince hoistod the white flag at once, and
that is why no towns were burned
there. while in Habana and Matanzas
provinces many were laid in ashes.
The city OF Pinar del Rio, capital Of the
province. did not surrender. as it was
garrisOned by Spanish troops under
General Luque No news of its being
attacked has been received.
Maceo has had two engagements. one
was on the nth. when ne surrounded
forty soldiers and twenty guerllas under
Colonel Sanchez. who were on their way
TO the coast to meet the Governor
Of the province. who was returning from
Habana. and escort him across the coun-
try to the capital. Maceo had 1900
men. armed and mounted. The little
band under Sanchez would probably
have been wiped out but for the oppor-
tune arrival or about 300 regulars. who
heard the firing and went to their aid
The new arrivals attacked MaceO's men
from the rear. and rescued what was
left Of the sixty. As all the wires to
Pinar del Rio are down no detailed ac-
count Of the fight and the losses is to be
had, except that given out by the au-
thorities, which says that Maceo's band
was defeated.
Two days later Maceo was attacked at
\. " while in camp not more than five
miles from whore the first fight occurred.
The troops used artillery. and claim TO
have completely dispersed the rebels. and
won great victory.
THEY AVOID BATTLES.
As the columns Of Maceo and Gomez
have been dispersed a hundred times since
they began their march through the
provinces Of Camaguey. Santa Clara, and
Matanzas 10 the eastern end Of the
island. il IS believed that they will get
together again. The truth Of the matter
is that the insurgents have not the arms
and ammunition. even if they have the
nerve to fight pitched battles and no
real battles are fought. The Spanish Off
cers In the field, who. after days OF march
Ing their weary troops succeed in coming
up with the rear guard, or with meeting
a small detachment OF the enemy and
exchanging a few shots. report a battle.
and glorify the bravery and heroism Of
their men. The number OF their enemies
Is exaggerated, and the loss on the Cuban
side overstated, while that on the Spanish
side is reduced 10 almost nothing.
There Is some talk here Of MaceO's jOin-
ing the united forces Of Gomez near San
Felipe south Of Habana, and fighting a
big battle near there. The insurgents
have gained many recruits, and captured
arms and a good deal OF
ammunition since invading this province.
but Gomez does not want 10 expend am
In a prolonged battle. He and
Maceo both are said to be anxious for a
iHHlf anu AH'it u no question ludl lHtE
have upwards Of $500 men, but it is not
the fight will come until more
is obtained.
SPANISH SUCCESSES.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. January 27-The
Spanish has received the following dis
patches:
HABANA. January 26.-Gereral Con
.ales MunJs oVercame the united bands Of
Francisco Rabi and Rios. who were try
ng TO recross the Cauto river by the
'iula pass. i'm the province Of Santiago
le Cuba. forcing them to retreat and
iisband. The spanish troops had one
killed and sixteen wounded. The enemy
suffered severe losses.
Lieutenant Colonel Padron. OF the Cuban
Provisional Battalion of the Spanish army,
iefcated the enemy al Neweva Pass. cap
uring some arms.
Lieutenant Paglei with company of
he Civil Guard and others Of the San
quentin Battalion. and forty guards OF
he fort column, defeated in Santa Rosa
he band of EuZebio Vega, capturing nine
loIses. with their saddles. and a number
Il arms Lieutenant Feijo took one
prisoner with his arms and horse.
Lieutenant Colonel Carisco defeated the
nemy at the Celeste cattle ranch. kill
ng four and woundng six.
Captain Sosa, OF the Lativro Regiment,
defeated the band Of Delgao in the plains
4 Maysi. Santiago de Cuba. The enemy
ost six killed and nine horses.
(signed) MARIN.
MORE CUBAN DEFEATS.
HABANA. January 2.-The columns of
he Zamora Regiment and the Cuban Pro-
isional Battalion defeated on the Sierra
attle ranch the band Of Octavio Her |
andez.
Major Perze Blanco defeated the day |
efore yesterday in Boluia, Santiago de |
'uba. an insurgent band. and yesterday |
'aptain ManzellO defeated the enemy in |
AN Marcos. Camaguy.
Yesterday Colonel Molina had an en- /
agement on the coffee plantation Cal /
eron with the band of Bienvenido, num- /
ering about coo men. taking his encamp- |
lent. killing four and capturing horses I
nd arms
The column Martin. OF the Aizpurua /
'rieade. which was conducting a convoy /
0 Cabaguna. in the District OF Las Villas. |
ad an engagement with a band OF 2O0 /
hen, capturing the encampment of Iona /
'.mienta, killing four and Wounding seve- /
al OF the insurgents, and taking seve-
al prisoners.
signed MARIN.
A CUBAN VICTORY.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA. January ls.
ia TAMPA. FLA. January PA gen.
leman who arrived here lately from
'uerto Principe brings the following de- |
ais OF a severe encounter near Gas
orra on the 9Th Instant. The Cuban
Government. with its president. the Mar
luis of Santa Lucia at its head. was en-
amped in the pasture ground at Mexico.
protected by 20O rebels Near the camp /
vas the Cuban General Maya Roderi-