New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-09


who ESCAPED from the Jail at that pla"e
a few days ago. Rural guards and citi-
zcns sailed forth in pursuit of the band.
The opinion is becoming general that
II is hopeless 10 expect tho government
tp crush the insurgcut forces in Orientc,
despite General Montcagudo's assurance
that hc is satisfied with the military sit
uation and expects 10 end the rebellion
I'm three weeks. General Nunel has Of
f,r.d 10 the government d corps of LOO
Veterans to reinforce Mntedgudo. but
they must await the arrival Of arms from
the United states.
General Mario Mcuocal sent a mes
sage t. tn, President that he was ready
10 raise "a brigade OF 1900 men at his
own expense and lead them against the
rebels. under the direction of General
Moutcagudo The offer was accepted
Arms for the volunteers are expected
To- arrive from the United States on
Monday.
Preliminary steps are now being taken
10 effect the organization OF the vctcr-
ans. There has been a rush Of citizens
to obtain permits To bear arms. but the
authorities are becoming more careful in
the issuance of such papers. as they are
calculated To- increase the danger Of
popular disorder.
The question most frequently heard in
the Gales. clubs and other gathering
places was: "Who viii bc the American
I., INN, inn =
tlEt iu the event of such an appoint
mcnt becoming necessary, 1t probably
would fall to General Wood, who Is said
To- be- most acceptable To the better class
Of CUbans.
As indicative Of the bitter feeling OF
the whites against the negroes. the
editors Of several ot the most prominent
papcrs have agreed not 10 publish any
news Of the negro clubs associations or
social gatherings.
Troops Rout Rebel Bands.
From, the seat of war come brief dis
matches uf minor encounters IN which
tL, Government troops appear 10 have
been successful IN dispensing various in
yurg"nt bands and in taking som" pris
ou.rs Tho gravity Of tho situation in
pr,rut. is indicated 10y the necessity Of
.,dJitionaI marines t. guard the foreign
rrnp.rtirs. the rebels committing dcpre-
| datinus almost within sight Of detach-
! u,nts of marines. II IL rumorod that
| General E,struo2 has been badly wound
ed brl this is without confirmation.
Colonel Lucas. in command "f TIA"
limited STATES marines. has decided tia;
tou more companies ar" needed 10 pro-
feet the foreign interests between Guam
tnn,mo and san Luis. These properties
are owned 10y French. British and span
ish cumuanies. IT also will hc necessary
,o Mac, Il guard along the Guantanamo
Western Railroad.
Tho Insurgents are becoming more ac-
tivc i'm that region They cut the wires
and Lurn,d several buildings to-day y
Zoo. miles from Guantanamo aud only
.I,,r, one miic distant from 4 dctach-
Imcut uf marines
ruimoucra. cuba, June \. The fourth
diyision of the United States Atlantic
..ot - NOW off the Guantanamo naval
station. the hattleships Missouri and
Niseissippi having Joined the ohio an
u-o Minnesota during the night.
santiago Jun" $.--tieneral Montea
guido. TN" cuban commander in chief TO-
richt d,rlar"d himself satisfied with the
,rce.ut military situation in Oriente. lie
',,,ossod the belief that he had the en-
,irc situltion under control aud that he