The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-26
His Lieutenant Arrives In Phil.
adelphia From Camp.
GREETINGS TO AMERICA
Weylsr's Report of Artemisa's 8
Battle Reversed.
MAcEo REDUCED THAT TOWN
Two Dynamite Cannon Did t--Maceo
Says His Troops Are Well and
He Can Hold Out For
Some Time Yet.

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov, Nov. 2J.-The
first authentic news from the mountain
camp OF General Antonio Nacco that
has been received in this country since
General Weyler left Havana for the front
two weeks ago, came to-day by special
messenger, who stopped in this city.
General Maceo sends greetings to his
countrymen in the United States, and in
a few words assures them and the friends
Of Cuba throughout the country that his
gallant band is safe and able for time
at least TO take care OF itself, no matter
what the Spaniards may do.
The message is directed to the New
York Junta, and reads: 1--WE have with
stood the enemy in many encounters, and
we are prepared for any move he may
make. We have rendered him much in
jury and will be able to withstand any of
his attacks for some time to come"
Assure our noble friends in the United
States that the cause of liberty will not
suffer in Pinar del Rio.
ITO those who are friendly to our cause
send greetings.
6Signed) ANTONIO MACEo."
the message was dated at the rebel
army camp, near Las Pozas, on the north
efn coast, at the furthest western end of
the Rubi chain of mountains, along which
are the several camps and strongholds of
Maceo's forces.
Cubans in this city are especially elated
over the receipt OF the message for they
were fearful Of the position occupied by
the Cuban forces during the past month
or six weeks.
The carrier of the message, whose
name is not given out by the Cuban lead
ers, was a witness to the fight at Arte-
misa, which was first reported as n great
Spanish victory, and later as n drawn
battle.
''It was splendid fight" said tie
officer, "and gave great hope and courage
to the entire army. You here who hear
only meagre and untruthful reports can
have no idea Of the nature of things in
Pinar del Rio, but / will speak more
especially Of Artemisa, where one of the
greatest victories was won.
'Maceo did not use his entire force
against the Spaniards, but the latter, who
numbered between 5000 and 5000 were
driven back from the foot Of the hills, aud
many ot LHem were siam upon Ine nara
plateau before the town. AS night came
on, Maceo ordered two batteries to the
brow OF the hill and shelled the town.
Fires began in various places in the city,
and the effect Of the cannonading was
something wonderful. The two dyna-
mite guns did fearful work, some of
which | had chance to witness a few
days ago when passed through the city
on my way to Havana.
"Artemisa was almost destroyed. You
would be surprised at the work of orr
cannon. The walls Of the city were torn
apart, and many Of the big houses were
demolished. / learned that many we re
killed during the four hours lombard
ment The loss of the enemy in the city
alone was in the neighbohod OF 100 eac-
cording to those with whom / talked
while my brief stay lasted"
The bearer Of General Macco's message
will confer with the leaders IN New York,
deliver the message to Estrada Palma,
and then Immediately return to receive
the promotion which is invariably ex-
tended to those who return safely from
a perilous mission
DEATH OF SANCHEZ CONFIRMED
Havana, Nov. 25.-The report of the
death of Serifn Sanchez, the insurgent