New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-23
REPORTS ENCOURAGING
TO CUBAN GOVERNMENT
Rebellion Said to Have Been
Crushed in All Provinces
Except 0riente.
CRUISER NOT DISPATCHED
Secretary of Interior Hopes to
Announce To day Whole Insur
rection Has Been Quelled-
Fear for Women Teachers.

Havana. May PIN consequence of the
vague and conflicting character of the re-
ports from Orente Province, the main
focus Of revolutionary activity in the re-
public. it is almost impossible to form more
than mere conjectures regarding the
strength of the movement. Estimates from
Oriente relative to the strength of the in
surgents vary from 1000 TO 5000 One dis
trict alone, that of Guantanamo. is cred
tied with 1850 by some. The first figure
probably is nearest correct
The Secretary of the Interior. Senior Bru,
said tonight that the government 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 that the
number of insurgents in the province did
not exceed 400.
The first troop train arrived at San Luis
junction this afternoon. This force will pro-
coed to Guantanamo and the others which
have been dispatched will go to Santiago,
with the intention of sweeping the region
between the two cities in which the rebel
generals Estenoz and lvonet are reported
to be operating.
Only Two Killed.
Secretary Bru said that the government
hoped to announce tomorrow that the re-
bellion in Orente had been crushed. All
the rebel bands, he added. in the remain
ing provinces had already been dispersed
and order completely restored. Apparently
the only loss Of life automatically estab-
lished is the killing OF two leaders of
negro band by rural guards in an encoun-
ter near Holguin. No destruction of prop
erty is reported in any part OF the island
beyond the burning Of one bridge, the
stealing of some horses and the footing of
a small railway station and country stores.
No attempt has been made TO cut the gov
eminent wires.
The government intended to dispatch to-
night the new cruiser Patrla 10 Guanta-
namo with a contingent of veteran volun-
teers, but in view Of the amelioration of
conditions il was decided that the volun-
teer forces we're not necessary. The Patria
may leave tomorrow with regulars.
Condition Of Panic Prevails.
Throughout Oriente a condition of panic
prevails. The white planters and store
keepers and their families are taking refuge
I'm the cities Governor Manduley of ORR
ente Province has sent a message TO Ha-
vana that there is much apprehension ie-
garding the safety Of the women school
teachers scattered throughout the province.
He recommended that all be ordered to
take refuge in the nearest town
President Gomez has issued an order TO
reouistion Immediately three thousand
horses for army use. one thousand each in
the provinces Of Havana, Santa Clara and
Oriente The President has also issued
stirring patriotic proclamation, officially in
forming the people Of the peril threatening
the nation, declaring the governments de-
termination to crush the nsurrection as
speedily as possible, and appealing to all
Cubans TO stand Loyalty by the govern
n1ent.
Hundreds of responses have been re-
ceived from all parts OF the island, from
clubs commercial bodies and politicians
Of all parties. as we'll as from a large
number Of the better class negroes, de-
nouncing the revolution, approving the
action CT the government and pledging the
fullest support. In many towns the vet
Grams and others are organizing volunteer
corps to place at the disposal Of the gov
eminent.
Rumors of New Uprising.
one that a negro conspiracy has been
uncovered in the town OF Regla across the
harbor from Havana. and there are re-
ports that strong armed bands are now in
the vicinity of Cruces and Cienfuegos. 1t
is now we'll known that the conspiracy was
planned months ago. According 10 some
close students OF Cuban affairs the present
danger lies in a possible outbreak IN the
western end of the island, which they say
is in accordance with the plans of the
conspiratOrs TO lure most Of the, govern
men; forces 10 Oriente by pretending that
therein is be found the main strength or
the insurgents; then cut the railway ana ana
start most formidable reVoluuoh n lne
provinces of Matanzas. Havana and Pinar
del Rio. , -,
Fifty negroes mounted and well armed
are at the Daiquir mines, the property
Of the Spanish- American Iron Company.
As vet they have committed no depreda-
tons force of rural guards Is now on
the way to the mines.