New-York tribune., 1906-08-25

hl Can xuds and San Juan MARTINEZ He said
s3ha4 Pho Guerra's following in Pinar del Rio
~ certainly from 1900 70 1000 men. He said
Ans idea OF hts not having sufficient ammunition
w. ridiculous, and that he ahundantly
Uupptisd with every possible necessity. The be-
Aav1or Of bis forces IS excellent
All the tobacco plantations owned by Anert-
csns and other American properties flying
ths American Rag, and not being molested.
He sa.d the Insurgents had eight mules, loaded
with dynamite, and that lately they had received
sspplies from unknown sources.
He positively declared that fully hundred
members OF the rural guard had deserted and
soined the insurgents since the trouble began.
and that practically ail cubans in Western Cuba
now were syrnpathizers with the movement.
Word has been received here from Santiago
that General Jesus Rabi. with 1000 veterans.
win come 10 the vuelta Abajo TO help put down
The :nsurrection. This however. is not con-
s-ned.
Az Sen Antonio De los Banos. IN Havana Prov
froe situated twenty-one miles southwest OK
Havana, detachment of rural guards to-day
encountered a band Of insurgents. OF the latter
two were killed. their comrades dispensing.
The first encounter IN Santa Clara Province
occurred this morning A detachment OF rural
guards attacked an insurgent band, commanded
by Manuel Gonzales, between Santo Domingo
and Colon. The insurgents were scattered and
some ot their arms and ammunition were capt.
ured.
The governments extra expenses since August
70 have been s21ooo0
The critics OF the government privately rids-
cule the plans Of the government TO bring rapid
fire guns TO the island asserting that the ex-
periences OF the spaniards with these guns In
cuba proved their uselessness In the field. They
xyalaic the protection OF
cities and highways.
In an interview to-day, Alfredo Zayas. vice.
president OF the Senate and leader Of the Liberal
party. said:
The Liberals will take no action and make no
official statement with regard TO the present re-
volt unless the Independence OF Cubs should be
Eaenaced by actions OF the revolutionists or
the government. which would be likely to bring
outside interference.
Senator zayas admitted that 81 was true that
the majority Of the insurgents were Liberals,
but said that there were also Moderates and
Nunestas among the insurgents.
The Liberals he said always had been opposed
70 resort 20 arms, and DID not countenance the
present method OF protest against the manner OF,
the holding Of the last elections.
The government # IS understood. has sent
10 Texas 20 buy 1900 horses for the army. The
government already has bought 800 horses here.
The government has cabled 10 General Rus
Rivera. Minister 10 Central and South American
countries. TO return Immediately TO Cuba.
The reported arrest Of Orestes Ferrara is de-
MED, but il is admitted that he is under sur
veillance.
General Jose Miguel Gomez. at his formal ar
raignment to-day, denied the allegation that he
had engaged in conspiracy against the govern
ment.
There is no foundation in fact for the rumor
begun negotiations with Pine Guerra
More troops VIII be forwarded TO the western
districts Tomorrow
While the troops were being conveyed by rail-
road train from Pinar del Rio to San Juan Y
Martinez ordinary traffic the railroad was
suspended. There has been no interruption OF
railroad communication by insurgents
There is grave doubt whether the force Of
government troops now at San Juan Martinez
would be able TO Withstand an attack by the
forces of Pino Guerra.
Aside from slight encounters in the provinces
OF Havana and Santa Clara. nothing OF impor-
fance has transpired to-day. The enlistment Of
rural guards and volunteers is going on slowly
in the provinces. but in the city Of Havana en-
lstments are somewhat better. The City Coun-
ell appropriated $4,000 this afternoon for the
support Of the city militia. of which there are
two divisions. the interior and the exterior
under command of General Sanchez Agramonte
The government expects that the steamer
Mexico. which win SAN from New York on Sat
urday. viii bring eighteen rapid fire guns. ten
million cartridges and twelve thousand Lee
rifles
Tomas Estrada Palma, jr. Joined the Havana
City Militia to-day.
The insurgents have been absent from San
Luis since early this morning. but no troops
have Yet occupied the place.
The disturbed situation of the country is inter.
fering greatly with commerce The transporta-
tion of merchandise by railroad has practically
ceased. shippers fearing the seizure of theil
goods