The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-04
CUBANs CON0UERING.
Insurgents Victorious i'm "a Number
of EngnGcments.


of Engngcments.
Havana, March S.--Advices received
here show that the rebels have been dis
playing great activity, and in several en-
counters sustained with the Spanish
troops have obtained signal victories.
Incomplete details received from Man
zanillo state that Gen. Garcia, with 5000
men and three pieces of artillery, met
Gen. Rey, with 1900 men and three pieces
OF artillery, at Costomada. A fierce
fight resulted. Garcia with his superior
force and better position, easily routed
the spaniards, inhicting heavy losses. es-
timated at 600, IL not over.
Another report comes from Matanzas of
severe engagement on Feb. "a. Caobilas,
Mayia, Rodriguez and Garlic, met Gen.
Molinas' forces and obtained a complete
victory. Details are lacking, but IL Is only
known that seventy-four wounded Span
iards were brought into Neuvtas on
stretchers. Many dead were left on the
field.
Col. Gonzales. commanding the rebel
forces In Rehedios district, raided the fort
protecting the estate of Dolores. He fired
cannon shots at the garrison. The civil
guards fed ana abandoned their arms and
munitions, taking refuge In the building of
the estate.
Gen. Alexandra Rodriguez, now COM
manding the rebels in Havana province,
attacked two cavalry squadrons belonging
In the Pizarre regiment, near Pozoredondo.
He made vigorous charge, and few Span
iards escaped. II is positively known that
q were buried by Pozoredondo and the
rest were left dead in the field.
Many rumors are circulating regarding
Gomez's whereabouts. Some state that
he is still In Santa Clara province arrang-
ing the organization of the rebel forces.
Others say that he has returned to Puerto
Principe in consequence of President Cis-
neros' death to settle any difficulties that
may arise on that account In state af-
fairs.
No doubt exists that 6OOO insurgents
crossed near Lajas two weeks ago,
marching west They succeeded in enter
ing Matanzas province, and on its bor-
ders sustained the encounter referred 70
above.
This body of men, all cavalry, were
commanded by Maj. Rodriguez, recently
appointed in command of the three. western
Provinces taking Gen. Maceos place.
Gen. Carrillo has assumed command OF
the forces In Matanzas province.
1t Is fnmOfed that the cowboys expedi-
| tion, which left Dallas, Tex, landed In
Pinar del Rio safely.
Gonzalo Jarrin, a prominent sugar
planter. commissioned by Jean Ramirez
the ex-rebei leader of the last war TO ex-
pore and report on the condition OF the
rebels IN Pinar del Rio. and see If they
are willing 10 accept Premier Canovas re-
forms, says that he was held a prisoner
and court martialed by Rivera, but after
ward released. Gen. Ruis Rivera would
hear nothing of the reforms, not ever to
hear them mentioned.
Jarrin describes the organization of the
rebels in that province as perfect Gen.
| Rivera has 5000 men, wen armed, thor
| oughly munitioned and equipped, distrib-
uted in groups of 100 men or more
| throughout the province. He personally
| commands 800 men. His ranks are con
stantly increasing from desertions from
the Spanish army, and The terror~stricken
pacificos, who are seeking his protection.
Since Gen. Weyler retired the bulk OF
the Spanish forces. Rivera has been able
TO move with more freedom, and he Is
now reorganlzing fre province.
Many rumors are floating about as 10
Gen. Weyler's resignation on account OF
Sanguillys release. Some discredit the
story, as they say no general can resign
| in the front of an enemy, or less criti-
| else the action of his queen. The cur
rent belief Is that he has been recaned
In obedience to the clamm of the Spanish
people, who are enraged at his complete
failure. Gen. Weyler is daily expected at
Havana, The transport vessel Legazpl
has left for Caibarien TO bring him 70
Havana. Some indication of his return is
shown by the fact that he has left Sancti
Spirltus and returned 20 Placetas. He
has made a new distribution of the Span
ish forces In that section In view of the
fact that Gomez has returned to Puerto
Principe, II report Is true.