The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-19

ing a severe defeat on the army of irsur-
gents under MaXimo Gomez. which is un-
thought probable that Weyier will gather
together all the forces he can dispose of
without weakening TO dangerous extent
the garrisons of the large towns and will
push forward into the provinces of Santa
Clara and occupy positions calculated TO
compel General Gomez to fight a pitched
battle.
In connection with reports of the ap-
preaching recall of General Weyler, it is
interesting TO note the manner in which he
received the news of the death of An
tonic Maceo, the circun stances of which
have only just leaked out from the palace.
At first Weyler would not believe the re-
port. and announced his intention of pay
ing no attention TO 1t until he received Of
eIa hf % IN ms es Mas 9roqgnfb gtnbe to
whereupOn General Weyler arose from his
seat, and, raising his eyes heavenward, eN-
claimed, Me buena estrella aun no ha
ecpsado." (My good star fortune, is not
yet eclipsed) This happened at a time
when, as well known TO the captain gen
erals most intimate friends he was dis
posed to resign.
Outside assistance is what the insurgents
stand badly in need of at present. and
without il, it is concluded, they will be re-
duced TO accept the terms of SPAIN al
though this may turn out to be but a tenn
porary arrangement. which will be followed
by another and more successful inSurrec-
ton in due course of time. In any case,
everything depends on the friends OF the
insurgents In the United otdleS. IL tiSy
do not exert Themselves promptly and ef-
fectively in the very ar future, the dream
of independence for Cuba may pass away
for the present. The turning point of the
insurrection, 1t is believed here, has been
reached.
1t is still insisted in Havana that Max
imo Gomez recently wrote TO the New
York Junto informing ii that he must have
additional supplies OF arms and ammunl-
tion shortly or else the insurrecton would
die of consumption" but this is not cred
tied in insurgent circles: and Ii is emphat-
ically denied that he has notified the Junto
that the insurgents who are under arms
are prepared to accept autonomy AS pre-
viously stated in these dispatches, peace
party does exist among the insurgents; this
party, however. is in the minority at pres
ent. The insurgents admit that some
active demonstration on their part will be
they are to retain the sympathy aroused
for them in the United States, and it is for
this purpose that Maximo Gomez was or
dered to advance westward and has fnaliy
consented 10 do so, much against his Will,
as he is fully alive to the difficulties OF
the task. ,
A friend of the insurgent7. who is usually
very well informed, was heard 10 remark
to-day that he did not believe that the
main body of the insurgents would advance
further westward than the city or Colon,
in the western part of the province OF Ma
tanzas as Gomez would be taking too
much risk I'm so doing with the resources
at his command. Nevertheless, the gentle
man quoted added 1t would, perhaps, be
best for him TO do so in any case, as III
would tend TO raise the dropping spirits OF
have lost q number OF other important
leaders. In these conditions really ener-
getic general with $4,000 or 40O00 men
under his command might be able TO make
short work of the insurrection: but Weyler
is not of the class OF men VINO accomplish
anything brilliantly.