Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-31
Federal Forces Halt 0W-
ing to Weakness of
Main Body.
IVONET HAS 1000 MEN
Latter a Leader Under Garcia
and Well VerSed in War
Game

washington, May 31.-The arrival
Of General Monteagudo at the front
as commander-in-chief Of the Cuban
federal forces is being closely watch
ed here. His successor failed in the
expected forecast OF the ability of the
federal government to cope with the
situation. Should the rebel bands
continue TO attack foreign property it
is possible the United States will send
a feet OF small vessels to various
points bordering the rebel zones and
have marines on hand for immediate
action.
INTERVENTION AUTHORITY.
The fact that rebel leaders in the
present revolution are giving receipts
for property taken in the name Of Este
noz Is believed here TO indicate the
movement is organized as an earnest
one. President Taft holds the view
that the executive. without further legis-
lation OF congress, has ample authority
for intervention in Cuba when nCces-
sary. lie so advised the Cuban rgla-
tons committee OF the senate.
SITUATION MORE SERIOUS.
Havana. May 3l.-The government
forces at the front in the district in
Orlente. bounded by Guantanamo.
San Luis and Santiago. have been
compelled 10 hslt IN consequence OF
the weakening of the main body by
the dispatch of detachments TO guard
b. Plantations in the fcutiying Towns.
General MOnteagudo, the commander
in-chief OF the Cuban army, who
started from Santiago with 500 re-
Inducements, has delayed the for
ward movement In order TO give his
troops "a hours rest.
There have been numerous out
post skirmishes without definite re-
suits.
The most serious news Of the day
was the report Of the destruction by
insurgents OF the property of the
Spanish-American mining company a
Daiquiri.
The insurgents are recruiting rap
idly 10y the enlistment Of plantation
laborers.
Apparently there is small prospec
OF greatly augmenting the govern
ment forces. the only visible rein
forcements being a corps of 700 vol
unteers now being organized. Heav.
rains through OTiente have had tn
effect OF halting the military move
ment and also checking the burning
h.. 49, h, To-
HAS 40OO MEN.
President Gomez has received a let
ter from General Iyouet in which III
insurgent leader says that he ha
1000 men.
Il wish that you, my old conrad
in arms. and now president of the Re
public" General Iyoner writes, "coul
visit my camp and have ocular proc
OF the truth OF these statements"
According 20 a Cuban army officel
the forces OF General Estonez ar
composed OF the same men VIII
fought under Garcia. Estonez an
Ivouet themselves were officers unde
Garcia, and both are excellent fgh
ers.
IL dppedIs lAAlNSSlAle NAdl SUI
or 5000 inexperienced troops" sal
this officer. of which the officers al
mostly city bred men with only II
rudiments Of a military education
can have the faintest hope of su
ceeding where 10000 Spanish We
erans failed in the Cuban war fC
independence"
IL MORE CRITICAL.
Calmanera. Cuba, May 31.-Tf
situation in this district is becomir
more critical The insurgents al
burning large quantities OF cane, 1
we'll as houses.
Santiago. Cuba. May 31.-A sc
ious engagement is reported at Ma
ala, near Palma Soriano. The Cubs
troops, the report says, infiict,
heavy losses on the Insurgents.