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A Glorious Victory over. Insurgents
THE EVENIN
Reported Via Madrid.
. PARTICULARS OF THE FIGHT.
Spanish Troops. Suddenly Found Them-
selves Hemmed 111, but of Course \Von
the Usual Victory “Via Mad-
rid”———Losses on Both Sides.
MADRID, Feb. 13.—A§d1spatch received.
here from Santa'Clara, capital of the prov-
ince of that name, from General Oliver,
announces a serious defeat of the insur-
gents under Serefin Sanchez and Mirabel.
The following details of the engagement
are given:
General Oliver, hearing that Sanchez and
Mirabel were moving on Camajuani, or-
dered Colonel Lopez, at the head of 800
cavalry and infantry, to-' leave Remedies
and to engage the enemy. The Spanish
troops arrived at Camajuani at 8 o’clock
at night, and Were .aroused at an early
hour the next morning and left for Pale
Prieto, where the advance guard of the in-
surgents was stationed. The latter open-
ed fire as soon as the soldiers were within
range. When the Spanish column was in
battle formation, Colonel Lopez ordered
the attack to commence. This was done
with effect, a sharp fire being kept up un-
til the advance guard of the insurgents
retreated upon its main body, after having
replied vigorously. The Spaniards contin-
ued to advance over diflicult ground, the
insurgent sharpshooters keeping up a har-
rass-ing fire as they retreated.
Insurgent Strategy.
But when the troops reached a large
open space of territory having high ground
to the right and left front, the insurgents
suddenly appeared in strong force to the
right and left of the troops and another
body of theenemy, afterward ascertained
to be a strong re-enforcement of insur-
gents under Vidal and Betancourt, moved
upor Colonel Lopez’s force in the center.
Cmonel Lopez ordered the troops to
form a. square. This was done with great
coolness under the fire of the enemy, and
eventually' the insurgents charged upon
the square from three sides with machetes,
the rear of the Spanish column being
semewhat protected by a stone wall and
natural defenses in tl‘ e shape of thick
bushwood and a ravine difficult to cross.
The insurgents charged with the great-
est courage. Their first attack was re-
pulsed, but they were not long in return-
ing to the charge. This time the insur-
gents reached almost up to the Spanish
square. But once more they were driven
back, this time in disorder. The insurgent
leaders made another attempt to rally
their forces, and a small body of insurgent
cavalry was led to the attack for the third
time. But when their horses had been
shot down, throwing the whole force into
confusion, the insurgents retreated for
good, after, however, keeping up for near-
ly an hour a scattering fire, which was
severe enough to prevent the troops from
pursuing. .
The Killed and \Vounded.
It was not until 5 o’clock in the after-
noon that firing ceased and fatigue parties
were sent out to gather up the insurgent
dead and wounded. The soldiers found 438
dead insurgents on the field, and it was
estimated by fairly accurate count that
the enemy carried away 130 wounded men,
in additiion to a number of their wound-
ed who fell too close to the Spanish square
to permit of their friends carrying them
off.
The Spanish cavalry in pursuing the in-
surgents captured a number of country
people, supposing them to have informa-
tion regarding the movements of the ene-
my. The prisoners, after having been
questioned by Colonel Lopez, were released.
They say that the insurgent loss is much
greater than estimated by the Spanish of-
ficers, as they saw a number of dead insur-
gents, apparently men of importance, be-
ing carried away by the insurgent cavalry-
men, and the country people also assert
that the number of wounded carried off by
the enemy was quite 200.
The Spanish troops behaved throughout
with the greatest coolness, and, owing to
the admirable position selected by Colonel
Lopez for the formation of the square, the
loss sustained by the troops was slight in
view of the fact that the fighting lasted
over six hours. The troops lost, Major
Tomas, Sergeant Otero and 4 soldiers
killed and had 1 lieutenant. 1 sergeant
and 50 soldiers wounded.
The ravine behind the spot where the
Spanish square formed turned out to be an
admirable field hospital, for there the
army surgeons were enabled to care for the
wounded while the bullets of the enemy
were whistling harmlessly over them.
Spanish Soldiers Praised.
General Oliver has complimented Colo-
nel Lopez upon the admirable manner ii;
which he has relieved Camajuani. The
troops, when last heard from, were occu-
pying that place and no danger was ap.
prehended of any further movement of the
insurgents upon the town. which, by the
way, is not far from Santa Clara.
Colonel Lopez reports that he cannm
speak too highly of the discipline of his
troops throughout the engagement. They
stood the enemy’s fire unfiinchingly and
laughed as they repulsed the insurgents.
The insurgents in this province yester-
day made a daring attack upon a body 01
40 recently mobilized troops who were or
their way from San Nicolas’to Havana. The
insurgents were under the leadership 01
Perez and Martinez, but they were com
pelled to retreat when a detachment of a
battalion of volunteers of the neighbor
hood was sent against them.
AIDS TO WBYLBR.
"The Terrible” Appoints Bis Provincian
Commanders—Rebels Move \Vestward.
HAVANA, Feb. 13.—Captain Genera
Weyler has announced the following ap.
pointments:
Lieutenant general, Segundo Cabo.
To command the provinces of Plnar do:
Rio, Matanzas and Havana, Marques de
Ahumada.
Acting military governor, Suarez Val-
dez.
Chief of stafi, Federico Ochando.
To command the First corps in Santiagc
ide‘Cuba, General Barges.
To command the Second corps in Puertc
Principe and Santa Clara, General Pando.
The insurgent bands of Quintin Bandere,
hiachado, Aleman, Leon cio Vidal and
Bello, which were encamped on Feb. 8
near Guaracabulla and N ueces, in the dis-
trict of Placetas, in Santa Clara, have
moved westward,
W. a L. E.’s New President. '
MASSILLON. 0., Feb. 13.—The directors
of the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad
have elected Mr. A. G. Blair of Toledc
president or that "company.
— Advertise in the “Gazette.”
RDGDR WANTED AID
. ‘fm'ouestion Brought up by John-Dillon,“
Germany and France Were Both Ap-
pealed to Against England.
REPUDIATION OF JAMESON.
Chamberlain‘s Prompt Action Prevented
the Landing of German Troops.
The Correspondence Published
19 London and Berlin.
LONDON, Feb. 8. —A blue book upon the
~ Transvaal troubles was issued today.
It shows the promptness with which the
secretary of state for the colonies, Mr. J o
seph Chamberlain, acted. He telegraphed
to the governor of Cape Colony, Sir Her
cules Robinson, to neglect no measures to
prevent trouble. .
The British agent at Pretoria, the blue
book demonstrates, telegraphed on Dec.
31 that in consequence of Dr. Jameson’ 5.
invasion, With the British flag fiyin g, Pres-
ident Kruger had asked for the interven-
tion of Germany and France.
On the same day Mr. Chamberlain
cabled to Governor Robinson to represent
to the premier of Cape Colony, Mr. Cecil
Rhodes, that Dr. Jameson had been guilty
of filibustering, and that if it was proved
that the Chartered company was privy to
his intentions the government would be
confronted with a demand for the revoca
tion of its charter, and that in any case
the company Would have to pay an indem-
nity.
Governor Robinson replied that Mr.
Rhodes had declared to him that Dr.
Jameson acted without authority.
Mr. Chamberlain replied that he was
glad Mr. Rhodes disavowed Dr. Jameson,
who, the secretary of state for the colonies
added, must be mad. Mr. Chamberlain
also said he could see no need that Mr.
Rhodes should resign the premiership of
Cape Colony.
On Jan. 1 Mr. Chamberlain telegraph-
ed Governor Robinson, in reply to an
inquiry from President Kruger as to the
destination of the flying squadron, that
the government had no present intention
of sending the squadron to South Africa,
as three British warships had already been
ordered to Delagoa bay, where the foreign
warships were 1y mg.
Monroe Doctrine In Africa.
Mr. Chamberlain on_Jan. 31 telegraphed
Governor Robinson that there was a possi-
bility President Kruger might be induced
to rely upon the support of a foreign power
in resisting to grant reforms or in making
demands on Great Britain.
Continuing, Mr. Chamberlain said: ”In
view of this I beg to inform you that Great
Britain will resist at all costs the inter—
ference of any foreign power in the afi‘airs
of the Transvaal. The suggestion that
Germany meditated interference has been
met in Great Britain by an unprecedented
~ and unanimous outburst of public feeling.
The government has no reason at present
to anticipate a conflict of interests with
foreign powers, but Great Britain will not
tolerate any change in her relations with
the Transvaal. While she will loyally' re-
spect its independence on the subject of
conventions, she will maintain her posi-
tion as a paramount power.”
Mr. Chamberlain telegraphed on Jan. 13
that the government of the United States
had been informed that Mr. John Hays
Hammond, a citizen of the United States,
was a prisoner charged with treason. Mr.
Chamberlain added: . ,
“I ask you to take on his behalf the
same measures as on behalf of British sub-
jects, and to extend to any other United
States citizens involved similar protec-
tion. ”
In later dispatches Mr. Chamberlain re-
peated the foregoing instructions in regard
to protecting the interests of Americans.
Germany’s Side of the Case.
BERLIN, Feb. 12.—A white book was
issued today on the Transvaal develop-
ments.
In it is published the first dispatch sent
by Baron Marschall von Bieberstein, the
minister for foreign affairs, to Count von
Hat-zfeldt-Wildenburg, the German embas-
sador at London, dated February, 1895,
with reference to the remarks of the Earl
of Kimberly, then secretary for foreign
affairs, upon President Kruger’s toast in
honor of Emperor William upon the occa-
sion-of the latter’s birthday. ‘
In this message Baron Marschall von
Bieberstein declares that German ma-
terial interests require the maintenance of
the Transvaal as an independent state in
the sense of the treaty of 1884 and the up-
holding of the status quo regarding the
railways and harbor of Delagoa bay.
He added that Dr. J ameson’s idea that
Rhodesia was to become a commercial un-
ion or a federation of all the South Afri-
can states was antagonistic to German in- -
terests.
The German embassador at London re-
plied, saying that the Marquis of Salis-
bury had stated to him that he concurred.
with Germany in the wish that the status
quo in the Transvaal should be main-
tained.
In December, 1895, the Germans of
Pretoria telegraphed to Emperor William,
imploring him to intervene in order to
avert misery and bloodshed.
Baron Marschall von Bieberstein, on
the folowing day, telegraphed to the Ger-
man consul at Pretoria, saying that in
case of emergency, after consulting with
President Kruger, and for the purpose of
protecting the German consulate and the
lives and property of Germans, he was at
liberty to requisition a landing party from
the German cruiser'See-Adler so long as
the disturbances continued.
At the same time the German minister
at Lisbon was directed to acquaint Portu-
gal that Germany intended to serve on]
humane purposes and counted confidentgr
upon the assent of Portugal to land at
Delagoa bay a detachment of sailors not
to exceed 50 men.
Count von Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg tele-
graphed on Jan. 1 that it was his
impression that Dr. Jameson’ s expedition
was in every way distasteful to the Brit-
ish government.
On the same day the .German consul at
Pretoria telegraphed that all danger was
over.
The white book concludes with a dis-
patch from Baron Marschall von Bieber-
stein to Count von Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg
protesting against the view taken by the
English press that Emperor William’s
telegram to President Kruger was an act
.of hostilityto Great Britain or an en-
croachment upon British rights.
To limit the Term of Licences.
ALBANY, Feb. 13.—The senate taxation ‘
and retrenchment committee reported fa-
vorably to the senate today an amendment
to the present excise law providing that
excise boards in cities shall not issue or
renew licenses for a period longer than one
year.
—Advertise in the Guerra.
, roe IRISH Housil'fuuts.
In the House of Commons.
Loxnox, Feb. 13 ——.In the house of com-
- mons today the debate on the address in
reply to the queen's speech was resumed.
John Dillon, member for East Mayo, anti-
Parnellite, said he would be surprised if
the “beggarly character of the‘references
to Ireland in the speech” didnot fix more
firmly in the mindset Irishmen the cons
viction that nothing could be obtained
from England except by violent agitation
He contrasted the treatment of Dr. Jame-
son’s force andthe treatment of Irish po-
litical prisoners and said he would oppose
the additional expenditures proposed for
the navy unless part of the surplus was
devoted to Ireland.
Mr. Dillon also announced an amend-
ment to the address censuring the govern-
ment for not proposing self government for
Ireland. They were taunted by the gov-
ing lost control of the Irish National-
ists in America He’ regretted this loss of
they had received therefrom for many
years, but no English statesman who was
anxious to solve the Irish question would
rejoice that the Irish inAmerica had lost
faith in constitutional agitation.
talk about British ships blowing up Amer-
ican cities. Such language had happily
ceased. and the English people had learned
not an election dodge. but spoke the voice
of the American nation, which was net
afraid to face the arbitrmnent of war if the
English refused arbitration. But arbitrm
tion was to be accepted now, after America
had been forced to threaten. 1t wduld
have been more decent 1f Great Britain had
accepted arbitration when Secretary Olney
suggested it. He warned the government,
in conclusiOn, that the Irish party would
resist to the utmost anyidea of war be-
tween Great Britain and the United States.
John Redmond, Parnellite member for
Waterford. combated the Marquis of Salis-
'bury’s declaration that home rule was
dead, and wanted to know what was the
present attitude of the Liberal leaders to-
ward homc rule—whether they Were still
in alliance with the Nationalists, and what
were the terms of the alliance.
The “Grand Old Man" Is Mad. .
_ GLASGOW, Feb. 13.—-The Herald of this
city says it learns that Mr. Gladstone is
greatly inclined to stand again for parlia-
ment at the first available opportunity, in
order to support the Armenians. The
' Herald adds that Mr. Gladstone does not
conceal his conviction that both political
parties in Great B1 itain have betrayed Ar-
menia.
Seizure of Diamonds.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. -13. —One of the
largest diamond seizures ever known 1n
the United States custon s service was
made by special agents of the treasury on
board the Red Star steamship Rhynland,
lying at pier 53, south wharves. -A- box
containing $20, 000 worth of valuable gems
was taken from Captain Losewitze the
master of the vessel, and locked .updn the
seizure room of the appraiser’s; stores.
They were assigned to Herman Keck&
Co. of Cincinnati. Captain Losewitz de-
clares that he did not know the contents
of the box and that he is innocent of in-
tention to smuggle the diamonds. He
has been arrested. 1- , .
Pennsylvania. Democratic Convéntion‘.
* HARRISBURG, Feb. 13.—-The Pattison
boom for the presidency was launched to-
day at the meeting of the state Democratic
committee to arrange for the next state
convention. A resolution was adopted in
favor of the nomination of ex-Governor
Robert E. Pattison for president bythe
national convention. - The committee‘de-
lentown, April 29, to nominate twocandi-
dates for congress at large, eight electors at
large and eight delegates at large to the
national convention.
Destructive Fire and Explosion.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Feb. 13.—-—Another
destructive fire has occurred in the lumber
districts. An explosion from unknown
causes started a fire in the big 250 by 60
street, owned by the Cambridge Improve-
ment company and leased by the Boston
Woven Hose company as a storage ware-
house. A gale was blowing, and soon the
building was a raging furnace.
Important Documents Stolen.
FRANKFORT, Ky., Feb. l3.—There is a
good deal of excitement in this city over
the mysterious disappearance from the safe
in the governor’s office of the papers and
depositions of Jerry Porter, Republican,
who is contesting the election of Fletcher
Dempsey as railroad commissioner from
the First district. The papers were to have
been used in the case.
Buffalo Police Bill.
ALBANY, Feb. 13.-—Senator Lamy in-
troduced a bill today to create in the Buf-
falo police department two inspection dis-
tricts and two inspectors of police, a su-
perintendent 0f horses and to allow $200
extra to patrolman when detailed as detect-
ives, to give them the rank and pay of ser-
geants and to call them detective sergeants.
Bargain Sales '
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ernment, Mr. Dillon continued, with had“... .. , ‘ . ’
110w to ' buy and sell our gecds.
control and the withholding of the support J .
Not long ago there was a great deal of
that President Cleveland's message was-
cided to hold the state convention at Al—*
foot four story brick building on Albany;
Have Caused Death
(1‘: To‘ Dull Times.
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An Infant Fatally Burned.
COHASSET, Mass, Feb. 13.—The 2-year-
old child of William Fitch was fatally
burned today as a result of playing with
matches. The mother, who was sick in
bed, hearing the screams, managed to
reach the little one and put out the flames,
and she was also badly burned.
The Zeitun Compromise.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 13.—It was an-
nounced today that the foreign consuls at
Zeitun have induced the insurgents of
that place to accept the conditions of the
porte. Therefore the revolutionary
Hyntchakists, now living at Zeitun, are
to be expelled from the town.
Stove Works Burned.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Feb. 13.-—Tl1e
Somerset Stove Foundry company’s works
in Somerset, five miles north of Fall River,
Were totally destroyed by fire today. The
fire was incendiary, and a recently dis-
charged workman is suspected of setting
it. The loss is $25, 000.
Found Dead on the Track.
MALONE, N. Y., Feb. 18.—Martin
Tracey, a track walker on the Adirondack
and St. Lawrence railroad between Ma-
lone and Owl’s Head, was found dead to-
day beside the track. Whether he perished
in the storm or was struck by a snow-
plow is unknown.
A Rap at Telegraph Companies.
ALBANY, Feb. 13.—Mr. Mittnecht has
introduced a bill prohibiting telegraph
companies doing business in this state
from collecting any charges for delivering
a message sent over their lines, except
when such delivery is made outside of city
limits.
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