The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-10
Cuban Rebels Start Fight With
Uncle Sans Men.
They Are Repulsed Without
Loss After Much Firing.
WARSHIPS SENT TO HAVANA
Washington and Rhode Island
Anchor in the HarbOr.
Exchange Salutes With the
Fortress of Cabana.

Santiago, June 1O.-United States
marines, commanded by Captain Ed
ward NJ. Manwaring, engaged in
guarding Ell Cuero mines, were at
tackled today by insurgents, who were
repulsed after much firing. There
were no casualties among the marines
and the loss of the insurgents is un-
known.
A force of insurgents last night
| burned a cane field on the sugar plan
| tations of Hatillo.
A detachment of volunteers was at
tackled by insurgents last night three
| miles from Santiago. Several rebels
are reported to have been wounded.
Gen. Juan Mario Menocal former
president of the Veterans association,
with four other generals who fought
| in the war of independence, arrived
! here last night and offered General
| Monteagudo, the commander-in-chief
| of the Cuban army, to furnish 1000
men for active service. General Mon
teagudo replied that he considered
that aid was unnecessary at present,
but may accept it later.
| Havana, June 10.-The U. S. ar
mored cruiser Washington entered
Havana harbor at 1925 o'clock this
afternoon and exchanged salutes with
the fortress of Cabana. Fifteen min
utes later the Rhode Island passed
into the harbor. The arrival of the
warship attracted little attention at
the capital.
More Marines Land.
Caimanera, June 10.-Two further
companies of United States marines
were dispatched from here today to
Guantanamo City. A company of
marines from the battleship Missouri
under Captain Meade is on the way to
Baracoa on board the Culagoa.
Gomez May Resign:
Key West, June 10.-The collier
Mars followed the Rhode Island and
Washington just before noon. She
may be used as dispatch boat, it is re-
ported
Threats of resignation by President
Gomez as a result of sending American
warshtps to the island is rumored
among Cubans here.
Carry Extra Marines.
Washington, June 10.-American ma
ripes will be available for service in
Havana before noon today. The cruiser,
Washington, and the battleship, Rhode
Island which steamed out from Key
West early this morning under orders
sent from Washington late last night,
are expected to make the run across
tie straits of Florida to the Cuban cap
ital in about six hours.
Each of these ships in addition to her
regular complement of 65 marines, car
ries an extra complement of 125, includ-
ing officers They would only be landed
in the Cuban capital, Of course, in a
ca sc of dire emergency in which event
the blue jackets of both ships also
would be available.
The gravity with which this govern
ment regards the situation is indicated
by the fact that Rear Admiral Oster-
haus, commander of the Atlantic fleet
is aboard his flagship, the Washington.
The remainder of the third division of
~. i1,C o% Il GU NnGfo md
jcin the flagship in a few hours. The
mine planter, San Francisco, leaves
Anna polls today with a complement of
midshipmen aboard and will join the
ships at Key West. The first division
of the Atlantic fleet, the Massachu-
setts, Utah, North Dakota, Florida and
Delaware, also leave Annapolis today
with midshipmen aboard. While their
destination is now Cape Cod, there is
no assurance that the navy department
may not order these ships to join those
near Cuba at any moment.
Speaker Farrerra of the Cuban house
Of representatives and one of the first
Iieutenants of President Gomez, will
have conference today with Secretary
Knox at which the situation will be
thoroughly canvassed. The speaker is
noncommunicative about his mission.
1t has been reported that his visit is in
connection with a loan of the Cuban
government for use in putting down
the insurrection.
In government circles here the devel-
opment on the island and the Cuban
speakers conference with Secretary
Knox and perhaps with President Taft.
are being watched with the greatest
interest. 1t seems the events of this
week probably will decide If the mill
tsry forces of 5000 men now waiting to
move to Cuba shall be ordered on.
Look for Speedy Intervention.
Havana, June 10.-The publication
in todays papers here of the news of
the dispatch of United States warships
from Key West to Havana under the
command of Admiral Hugo Osterhaus
created profound impression. The
popular impression is that the coming
of the American ships means speedy
Intervention by the United States. Off
idea and regard the sending of the
WarShfps as friendly act by the
United States. They declare they de-
plore thPt Washington has been mis-
led by exaggerated reports into the
belief that racial war is about to break
out. The officials assert that the riot
ing here on Saturday night was not
significant of race hatred, but they do
not explain the reason for the exten-
sive military preparations which were
taken to prevent a breach of the peace
in the capital last night. All parts of
the city were patrolled until daylight
by detac ~ments of regular troops and
home guards. The aspect of the city
today 10 normal. There is little popu-
lar disposition to discuss the coming
many expressions of relief are heard
owing to the assurance of security the
presen se of the war vessels will give.
The wdrships are expected to arrive
shortly before noon.
Reports from the various provinces