El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-30
j. s. BATTLEsHIPS
GOING TO CUBA
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ola-which would mean its division
into two parts
Guerilla Warfare Expected.

Guerilla Warfare Expected.
Washington. D. c., May 3O.-Desul-
tory and destructive guerilla warfare
IS expected to follow the mobilization
Of Cuban government troops in Guam
IanamO, where the negro revolt is
strongest, according TO advices here.
American consular officers expressed
the opinion that the rebels, 10 avoid
pitched battle would force an extend
ed campaign before the government
days dispatches indicate that serious
damage TO foreign property may be
expected.
The situation is beginning to resem-
bic that existing in Maxico. in that the
criminal soldiers are beginning to take
advantage Of the disturbed conditions
for robbery.
The government military leaders ap-
pear TO have reached the conclusion
that the rebel leaders will not stand
up for pitched battle. Therefore.
instead of attempting TO surround the
rebels they are dividing their forces
TO guard foreign properties.
May Clash with americans.
naval officer who has had much
experience in Cuban methods express
ed the belief that the Cuban insur-
rectOs are planning a clash with the
American marines near Guantanamo.
their purpose being to induce the
American marine or naval officers to
accept their SURRENDER so that they
might not be forced TO yield to the
Cuban government forces and be tried
for treason and perhaps summarily
executed. The suggestion has been an
nOunced to make the authorities even
more determined than before to do
nothing that might be construed as a
recognition of belligerency OF the
rebels.
Eight Ships Arrive at Key West.
Key West Fla, May 30-Eight bat
Atlantic 81
rived here at 6 o'clock this morning and
anchored in the harbOr. They form part
Of the fleet despatched here to await
eTentualities in Cuba
Movement Not Racial, Says Leader.
Havana, Cuba, May 30--General Eva
ristO Estenpz one Of the rebel leaders
in the province Of Oriente, in an in
terview in the FL Dia on the negro re-
belliOn, says:
The primary cause of the uprising
is the failure Of the government to re-
peal the law which provides that there
shall be no recognition of political par
ties in racial lines and is offensive to
the negroes Another cause IS the &C
ton of the government and the law
courts in denying their civil and pOliti-
cal rights.
The movement is not a racial one.
We have no hostility to the white peO-
pie ] have given orders that no Tlo-
lence shall be committed against whites
under pain of death. One Of our SOL
diers has been hanged for violating
this order.
IF the Americans intervene they
VIII recognize me and my followers as
a political party. We are prepared to
continue fighting whatever happens.
All the responsibilities for inter-
Vention must rest on president Gomez
and the government"
The rebel forces are reported TO have
organized a regiment in Havana and
the standard they are using is that
which was displayed by Carlos Manuel
de CeSpedes, who in 1858 headed an
armed revolution against the Spaniards.
At the government offices. it is still
declared that no news has been received
from the front.
Movement Becoming Worse.
Washington, d. c. May 3O.-DOubt is
ment will have 5000 troops and vOlun-
teers in Oriente province within the
next few days 1t is admitted here the
movement is becoming worse in ORR
ente with the probability that the flame
Of insurrectiOn may burst out again
in other provinces
1t is said at the state department that
there is now no intention Of increas-
ing the American naval force in Cuban
waters.
If it becomes needful 20 send some
Of the vessels 70 Cuban ports such an
intention of this government viii not
be communicated % president Gomez
The notification that the United States
Is to rendezvous the second squadron
at Key West as precautionary meas
ure Tor the protection OF American and
foreign lives in Cuba should that gov
eminent be unable TO 40 so. is deemed
sufficient
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