The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

II RtdA&aD ttt&. jan IA THrftttu-
story Is told Of the Cuban revolution hy
party that arrived from Havana today.
Last September three men started fer
Cuba to join the forces OF the belIixer-
enis. and arrived on September q. They
fell in with Jose Ruiz. Cuban patriot.
and companion. who volunteered to
guide them 10 "a retreat occupied by the
Cuban commanders. They headed for the
Pinar del Rio district. and when near
MarleL in the GuanaJay district. were sur
pFlsed by q body Of about sfty Spaniartls
Fney were taken prisoners and searched
and binding papers confirming their sus-
picions OF Ruiz, the officers held A con-
sE4tation and decided TO Kill all the pris-
onsrs. The conversation was carried on
in Spanish. but Ruiz interpreted their re-
marks for his friends
hecognizing ths desperate situation in
which they were placed, the five men de-
cided To risk their lives in an effort 10
escape rather shan TO wait and be shot
DlFlng the night Mcguire rolled over 10
RulZ and the young Cuban used his teeth
Win sacn success that ne soon had Ma
guires : hand loose. Mcguire then took a
knife and liberated his companions. II
was dark, but the moon shed light suffl-
Client 10 illuminate the ground for some
distance. With a rush the five men ran
10 the spot where they saw some machetes
and guns. They armed themselves. each
with machete. revolver and belts full OF
ammunition. As they were getting away
the SpaDiards fred volley after their
escaping prisoners. Ruiz's companion fell
shot Through the heart. and one OF the
others had his right arm perforated by a
ball
The four succeeded In outdistancing their
puTsuers, but were compelled 10 make their
way further into the mountainous regions
OF Pinar del Rio. and after wearisome
journey they arrived in the region OF San
Cristohai A few days after@ard they
were recaptured by a bard of Spanish pa
troilers. Their hands were tied behind
their backs and they were compelled TO
march for a distance OF over ten miles.
when they were thrown into prison.
The next day they were forced TO march
again until late in the afternoon, when
they were put in another prison. and so
they were marched from prison 10 prison
until Havana was reached. Here they
were thrawn into a well-guarded prison,
where they were separated.
On December three Americans were
brought before some commanding officer
whose name they did not learn. but IL Is
presumed by them that IL was Gen. wey-
Ter. They were told that Reiz the young
Cuban, had committed suicide by shoot
ing himself with revolver which he had
snatched from one OF the guards. The
ed the suicide story and were firmly con-
WINGED that the young Cuban had been ex-
ccuted.
The three Americans were offered their
liberty and passage home If they signed a
paper swearing allegiance to the queen of
Spain. and promising on oath TO DO all-cney
could against the Cuban cause in the Uni
ted States. This they agreed 10 do and
were liberated.
HAVANA. Jan. i0.-There was a notable
demonstration of sympathy for the Mar
quis of Apezetugia today, on the occasion
of his departure for Spain. The marquis
embarked al O'Clock. Capt. Gen. Weyler.
on account OF the immense crowds made
his way 10 and from the wharf OF La Ma
CHA from the marine palace on foot
Upon the arrival of Gen. Weyler at the
wharf the band played the royal march
and the crowd cheered for Spain. for Gen.
Weyler and for tho marquis The military
governor, Generals Ahumada and Prais.
the generals OF artillery and OF the engi-
neers the government secretary the Mar
quis PalmeTada and governor PERU, with
the national committee of defense. the
chiefs and directors OF the political par
ties. the mayor. bade farewell 20 tho mar
outs after he had gone on board.
There we're three stea merS accompanying
the san Augustine out OF the harbor. one
Of them having on board the battalion OF
volunteer artillery. and nine tugbuats, all
OF the vessels being decorated With han
ners and having on board bands cf music
and being crowded With people OF al class
es shooting off fire crackers. This fiotilia
accompanied the San Augustine far out
side The harbor.
The Marquis Of Apezetugia Is accom-
panied TO Spain ny his family.
MADRID. Jan fA-The Epoca officially
confirms the report that Maxlmo Gomez
has informed the Cuban tuuta ln the
United states that the Insurgents are de-
rnoralized. their supply OF munitions Of
war being exhausted. and shat they are
unable TO continue the struggle
Tho Correspondence hspana asserts
that Maxine Gomez, the inaurFent leader.
IS disposed TO negotiate for peace.