The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-28

States. Thousands of men are reported to
be eniisting i'm the volunteer battalions
men have served in the Spanish regular
army they are expected to prove very va, a
able to the defense of the island.
The following order has been issued by tie
general in command of the forces for the
defense of Havana
in the event of an attack on Havana
ton Of organized forces for its defense, at
the points already marked out, II will be-
come necessary that signals be made 10 am
nounce the fact to the city and to call to
arms with the greatest rapidity the gar
rison. volunteers and firemen With this
object in view and taking into consideration
the favorable positions occupied by some
OF the regular observatories established by
the artillery corps, and also considering the
troops, it is natural that those points are
the best fitted TO give the first signal 10
the governor general and general COM
mandant, as well to the chiefs of the
divisions of the defense, the military tele-
phones being utilized for that purpose.
When the alarm is given all troops. voiun-
teers and firemen will assemble quietly at
their posts and await the orders OF their
chiefs. If the alarm comes at night Prin-
cipe, Cabanas and MORO Castle, instead Of
hosting red flags, as viii be the if the
alarm occurs in the daytime, viii display
red lights. The vigilants and forces of the
public order, policemen and police agents, if
the red lights are hoisted, will promptly
notify the inhabitants in the city in the
best manner possible to bring about the
eQ.
give great assistance in the rapid concen-
tration Of troops at threatened points and
they will periodically facilitate the work in
every manner possible"
The commission of the colonial government
which went to confer with the insurgent
government has not returned and even in
government and political circles here it is
admitted that the efforts Of the commits
sion to bring about settlement of peace
have proved failure.
Jose del Vale, the proprietor Of a magnifi-
cent central plantation at Mapos in the dis
trict of Sancti Spiritus, province of Santa
Clara; Modesto Ulloa, railroad employe,
and Arthuro Chalu and Jose Merille. prom
nent citizens of Sancti Spiritus, with some
Spanish artillery captains and various other
people OF that district, have Joined the IN
surgents. Senior Vale has been appointed
a colonel in the insurgent army.
The life of foreign newspaper correspond
erts IN this city at present is far from beng
enviabie. The recent expulsion or Mr.
Ackers, the correspondent of the London
Times, has caused more and more III reel
ing against correspondents among the
masses. IL not in the more enlightened cir
cles However. it is generally admitted that
the government is doing everything possible
to protect the foreigners who remain here,
Americans included but the authorities may
not pe aDie on 10 cprsai nsrsnns NE
ment caused by the recent developments in
the political situation is very great. though
Of the Subdued kind. In other words, the
people may not be doing much but they
are thinking a great deal and determined to
make as slim fight as possible and they
feel very bitterly towards the foreign news
paper men in consequence. Correspondents
are denied knowledge regarding the military
and naval movements and it is not wise
for them to ask any questions. -'he quiet
maintained by the people under the circum-
stances is astonishing all those who under
stand the Spanish character and the only
explanation which they can furnish is that
the Spaniards are saving up their anger and
hate for an explosion which will occur when
the United States troops. land. The Span
iards have do doubt of the result OF the
fighting. They are dreaming day and night
Of victory and are waiting anxiously for the
news of defeat of the United States naval
force by a Spanish fleet.
News from Mexico and Spanish American
republics is also awaited here, it being be-
lieved in certain quarters that assistance is
coming from those directions in some shape
or other. On the other hand the Americans
here are looking forward TO the day when
Spanish, misrule on this island will be ended
forever; when the stars and stripes float
over this unhappy land and the red flag of
Spain be hauled down forever.