New-York tribune., 1906-08-23
CUBAN REVOLT GROWS.
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Gel Rio are smaller than reported and are
poorly led.
The enlistmeats of recruits fo- the Rural
Guards in Havana are proceeding rapidly Ihe
people in the towns continue TO ask for arms III
order to defend the government. but the impos-
sibility Of accurately gauging the dominant mo-
tives in the Cuban character adds another eie-
ment TO the uncertainty Of the situation.
The government has received a report that eN-
Congressman Carlos Mendieta. leading citizen
OF Santa Clara, has taken up arms with large
force A late dispatch from Rancho Veloz'
province Of Santa Clara, says that band OF
insurgents has been organized there under
Colonel Reinos, and it is believed that Mendieta
Is with them.
Luis Perez, the last Liberal Governor Of the
province Of Pinar del Rio. has Joined the insur-
gent forces
The Secretary OF the Treasury. Font Sterling,
said this afternoon that the government had
been definitely informed that most of the insur-
gents in Santa Clara Province had only ma
chetes and revOlvers.
Practically all the inhabitants of the town
OF Aguacate. In Havana Province. have, with
the Mayor. declared themselves in insurFection.
A new party of fifty insurgents appeared to-
day at Santa Cruz del Norte. Havana Province.
Governor Nunez OF this province says that the
organization of his loyal bands has begun here.
Special precautions are being taken 70 pro-
tect the reservoir at vento and the pumping
station at Palatino Parties Of insurgents have
been seen in the neighborhood Of both those
places.
American dealers have been commissioned 20
buy hundreds of horses for the use Of the Rural
Guards being recruited.
A telegram 70 the government late tonight
said that Major Laurent. with his detachment OF
Rural Guards. fought Guerra and his three hun
drad men for three hours this aFfarnOOU cOu1-
pletely defeating him. killing or wounding many
insurgents and taking three prisoners. The dis
patch adds that the rebels dispersed in all direc-
tiOns. being pursued long distances. None OF the
Rural Guards were hurt Another part of the
| insurgent forces continues in occupation OF san
Luis
There is an unconfrmed report from Pinar del
Rio that Lieutenant Azcuy was captured and
! that only nine OF his detachment reached Pinar
del Rio.
| General Jose Miguel Gomez, who was arrested
on Tuesday was formerly Governor OF Santa
| Clara, and the Liberal candidate for the
Presidency last year. He is expected to arrive
IN Havana early tomorrow. He is accused OF
plotting. Gomez was living quietly at home
when he was arrested. No attempt 10 rescue
him was made. The arrest Of General Gomez
was made on the complaint Of the governments
chief detective. Had General Gomez taken the
| field, it would have had an immense influence
as he is a strong military leader
| orestes Ferrera, who was General Gomez's
campaign secretary and manager, and who was
with him in New York several months ago. after
Gomez gave UP his presidential campaign. ar
rived from New York to-day. warrant is out
| for bis arrest on the charge OF conspiracy Fer
rara is suspected OF trying TO procure arms and
munitions in the United States for the insur-
gents.