The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-17
THEY DO NOT WANT PEACE
Cuban insurgents Will Not Accep'
Any Proposals of Autonomy.
BuTCHERED BY THE sPANIARDs
Rebel chief Killed After He Had
been Wounded ana surrendered.
PandO Wants Help.

New York. December ia dispatch to
the Herald from Havana says; Much anx
iety is felt for the safety of Lieutenant
Colonel joaquin Ruiz. aide de camp to
General Blanco, who, it is feared, Ihas met
death as the penalty for bearing PROPOSE
ton for surrender to a rebel camp.
1t seems that Colonel Ruiz is personal
friend Of Colonel Aranguren, who was en-
ployed by him before the war, when Colo
mel Ruiz WAS the engineer in charge Of the
Vento water works Recently, under orders
from General Blunco. Colonel Ruiz opened
correspondence with Colonel Aranguren
with the object Of arranging an interview
Colonel Aranguren wrote that he would
NEST the colonel ii the latter only desired
to talk OF personal affairs. to which the
colonel replied that he wished to talk about
political affairs. Colonel Aranguren wrote
that he would absolutely refuse to see
him On these affairs and called his atten-
ton earnestly to General Gomez's words
that all persons entering ineurgent camts
to offer terms Of surrender should be put
to death. He assured Colonel Ruiz that he
WAS prepared to carry out the order 10
highly as an old friend he would hang
him ii he neglected the warning.
In spite OF this Ruiz started alone on
sunday for Colonel Arrangements camp, DO
termined TO risk all in the attempt. in
leaving he said if he had not returned by
Tuesday night he might be given up as
dead So far iuthing has been heard OF
him, and there is little room for doubt that
the insureent leader has put his threat
into execution with a Spartan resolution.
II this he true much regret will be felt
even IN Cnbau circles in Havana, where
colonel Ruiz Wes well known as gallant
soldier and an accomplished gentleman
1t is pointed out that his death would have
good effect, as showing the indomitable
spirit animating the insurgents.
Major Fernandez better known as
Fitirre, the insurgent leader, who Accord
ing 10 the official reports was slain In n
combat with Spanish troops. was really
Killed while i'll and helpless. awaiting an
opportunity to surrender to the auton-
omist al aide OF Guines. Pitirre heina
dangerously i'll, applied TO an cid friend
to arrange terms for his surrender Senior
Garcia caused pitirre 10 be taken to inc
Cancio estate. near Guines. where he
made him comfortable and arranged to
nave a detail O, Spanish troops sent 10
pHhg MIN to the hospital in the town
instead the TROOPS went to the estate and
hucnered the sick man in his bed
senior Garcia is Infatuated at this breach
CT iaith and has declared his intention OF
Clnihg to Havana 10 lay the natter before
General Blanco and demand the punish
rent Of the officer responsible for the muir.
The capture of Guisa appears now "a No
a more important insurgelt success than
Wis at hrst supposed. Advices received
by the lunta state that the Insurgents can
tured Z'o winchesters, 100000 cartridges
and ll6 prisoners.
General CaliXto Garcia sent word 70
GeneraI fando that he would only release
ths prisoners under solemn pledge s.anod
by General Blanco that they would no c-nt
n''k tc spain, He complains that after
tle capture of Las Lunas the prisoners uE-
der parole We're sent back 10 the ranks
ne insurgents in Matanzas have ,ncre
man 5000 men, well armed, and are con-
Huent OF ultimate success They are also
Wen provided with medicine and other nee
.ssifieS. General Gomez is mt La Re-
lorna. where he has been for nearly
year. "
Within the last four DAYS two largo
hiihustering expeditions have safely
reached Cuba, one landing in Matanzas
pi vince and the others at Baracoa. orly
hyc leagues from Havana. They consisted
chiefly Of clothing, medicines 1nl dina
mite The rebels are now using large
quantities OF dynamite with considerable
effect.
General Pando, who is operating III the
east against General Garcia, has asked for
reinlorcements, which have been sent, the
hattalions being withdrawn from Pnar del
RIO, General Bernal with five battalions
mas started across Plnar del Rio TO Cape
san Antonio. where a large body OF rebels |
is congregated.
Reports from Guirra de Melena state that |
inc rebels fire on the town almost every |
night. Rebels under Colonel Cola 20 End |
General Rodriguez surrounded a Spanish |
column in Havana province. Spanish rom
fcrcements arrived from f,uines End a |
fierce engagement occurred The details |
are suppressed, but the loss Is a1mt't to |
be heavy on both sides. Anorbn engage
ment is reported 10 have occurred on Io-
cember IA near Guia de Mela totweaa Cen
aral Moro and Colonel Aralgo's for' es.
AFRAID OF WENLER.
Government Taking Precautions Ia |