Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-05-24
FRIDAY, MAY az, 1912.
NEGRO UPRISING IN CUBA.
Dispatches Bring information That
Looks Serious.


In consequence of the vague and
conflicting character of reports from
Oriente province, says an Havana dis
patch, the main focus of revolutionary
activity it is almost impossible to form
more than mere conJectures regarding
the strength of the movement Est-
mates from Oriente relative to the
strength of the insurgents vary from
1000 to 5000. One district alone, that
of Guantanamo, is credited with 1000
by some. The first probably is near
est correct.
The secretary of the interior, Senor
Bru, said Wednesday night the govern
ment was greatly encouraged by the
news from Oriente. From the reports
received from prominent plantation
owners and officers Of the rural guard
he felt assured the number or insur-
gents in the province did not exceed
400.
The first troop train arrived at San
Luis junction Wednesday afternoon
The force will proceed to Guantanamo
and the others which have been dls-
patched will go to Santiago with the
intention of sweeping the region be-
tween the two cities in which the rebel
generals, Stenoz and Ivonet, are re-
ported to be operating.
Secretary Bru said the government
hoped to announce yesterday that the
rebellion in Oriente had been crusned.
All the rebel bands, he added, IN the
remaining provinces had already oeen
dispersed and order restored: AppaI-
emily the only loss Of life authentlcaliy
established is the killing Of two lead
ers of a negro band Of rural guards In
an encounter near Holguin.
No destruction Of property Is re-
ported in any part OF the island pc
yond the burning OF one brloge, tne
stealing Of some horses and the loot
ing of a small railway station ana
country stores. No attempt mas peen
made to cut the government wires:
The government intended to dls-
match tonight the new cruiser Patrta
to Guantanamo with a contingent OF
veteran volunteers but in view OF the
amelioration Of conditions 1t was de-
cided that the volunteer forces were
not necessary The Patria may leave
tomorrow with regulars.
Throughout Oriente condition OF
panic prevails. The white planters
and store keepers and their families
are taking refuge in the cities. Gov
telegraphs that there is apprehension
regarding the safety Of the women
school teachers scattered throughout
the province and recommends that tney
take refuge in the nearest towns.
President Gomez has issued an or
der to requisition Immediately 3,Ooo
horses for army use. He also has pro-
mulgated a patriotic proclamation IN
forming the people of the peril threat
ching the nation, announcing the gov
ernments determination to crush the
insurrection as speedily as possible
and appealing to all Cubans to stand
LOYALTY by the government.
Hundreds of responses have been re-
ceived from all parts Of the island de-
nouncing the revolution and pledslhs
fullest support to the government.
Among rumors current tonight is one
to the effect that a negro conspiracy
has been uncovered in the town or
Regla, across the harbor Of Havana,
and there are reports that strong arm
ed bands are now in the vicinity OF
Cruces and Cierfuegos.
It is now well known that the con-
spiracy was planned months ago. Close
students of Cuban affairs say the
present danger lies in a possible out
break in the western end Of the island
which they say is in accordance with
the plans Of the conspirators to lure
most of the government forces to ORR
ente by pretending that there Is to be
the main strength Of the insurgents,
then to cut the railway and start a
most formidable revolution in the
provinces Of Mantanzas, Havana and
Pinar Del Rio.