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Show latter step is verv suspicious, ana tne public is olamoring for an investigation investiga-tion into the behavior of tho officers. Matters have come to look serious. The insurgents havo shown much vigor and determination, appearing suddenly where least expected. Maxima Gamez in person, is said to be far advanced in the jurisdiction of Colon. Rumors not without foundation founda-tion speak of heavy desertions among the troops, who are exposed to privations priva-tions and misery, whilst a great many officers who walk the streets of Havana appear to be living well. It is said that the government intends not to harass the troops any longer, but will garrison all places and use the soldiers to arrive from Spain to protect all estates during the next crop. 1 his policy would only increase in-crease starvation and strengthen the insurgents, whose cause would gain I immensely by another fruitless winter campaign. |