Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-01

Havana-The surrender Wednesday,
of some OF the more vigorous insur-
gent leaders in the provinces Of Ma
tanzas and Santa Clara and the COM
ing in of a scattering few insurgents
In response to the government prof.
fer of amnesty, Is vastly more than
offset by the insurgent sentiment loom
Ing stronger daily in the country dis
trlcts or the provinces or Havana, PIN
ar del Rio and Santa Clara, and now
reported to be gaining headway in
Santiago, from which province, how
ever, there are as yet no reports Of
the existence of organized bands.
The testimony of persons arriving
here from the country is unanimous to
the effect that the people are restless
and becoming more and more excited.
The talk of the towns Is about those
who have gone out to join the insur-
gents and the chances of winning
against the government.
There are grave doubts Of the loyal
~ of recruits, and especially Of negro
cecruits, who are suspected in many
other side, with which many of their
people are identified. The undeniable
evidences of the growth of insurrec-
ZIONIST sentiment is causing increasing
doubt as to whether the government
will after all be able to cope promptly
and successfully with the movement
and there is much discussion of the
possibilities Of a peaceful settlement.
In the centers it Is projected to hold
a meeting of Cuban veterans and 9th
or prominent men to consider the
question of approaching Pine Guerra
and other insurgent commanders, as
we'll as leaders of the liberal party
and members Of the government, with
view to ascertain whether the diff
dculty cannot be settled through some
compromise.
At the present stage of affairs, how
ever, compromise would appear to
De out of the question, as the govern
uent continues confident that it will
soon be able to suppress the move
ment.
Many Cubans feel that patriotism
demands that some effort be made to
end the war and avoid the possibility
Of intervention by the United States
There is no question that foreigners
would welcome Intervention to restore
peace and many Cubans would do like
wise were 1t not for the sentiment of
pride in making it appear that Cuba
IS able to maintain order within her
own boundaries and an unwillingness
20 have the world regard her as the
ward of the United States.
Government officials while not deny
ng that many people, and especially
he more ignorant classes, are uneasy,
predict that matters will become quiet
after a few heavy blows have been
lealt the rebels. They characterize
he stories of disaffection among the
government forces as inventions Of
the opposition newspapers and not
worthy of denial.
Meanwhile a rapid fire artillery
sorps is being organized under Ameri-
IAN officers; ammunition and guns are
,eing unpacked, and the historic cas-
lilo de La Punta, fronting on the har-
oor entrance, is the scene of the great
est activity.
The insurrection in the province of
Pinar del Rio has spread across the
Mountains to the north coast, and the
own Of Cabanas is now in the hands
If the insurgents, who are reported
Ilso to have gone in the direction OF
Bahia Honda. The latter place is the
'ite Of one Of the United States naval
stations, but 1t has not yet been oc-
,upied for that purpose.