Show I WAS DELIBERATE Spaniards Awaiting n Chance to Fire on tux American Ship New York March lTe Ward lie steamer Seguranca arrived in port today to-day three days out from Havana Cuba speaking of thf Alllanca mater one of the passengers sid he herd a Spanish official say the Spaniards had been waiting a chance to fire upon American vessels as they believe the Americans are aiding the Insurgents He furthermore said all Spaniards felt unfriendly towards Americans for the same reason As to the revolution the provinces engaged consist of Manzan illo Santiago de Cub Holguin Guan tanage and Veuguetia The rebel forces consit of about 6000 men familiar with the country and all determined The government force consist of about 8000 regulars and S500 more are now en route from Span There are about 50000 volunteers who will take up arms for Spain but the Cubans seem to think little of them as fighters Tie rebels are marching towards Puerto Principe which is the seat of the revolution revo-lution The Cubans say that the rebels have things all their own way in the eastern part of the island but are committing no depredations They frequently in yade towns for supplies but always pay for what they get |