It is simply impossible to discover the precise truth as
to -tvhat is happening in Cuba. According to a number of tele- grams, the insurgent leaders are slowly closing in upon Havanna, the nearest guerilla bodies having been seen within Ifty miles of the capital, which they propose to attack. On the other hand, it is believed in Spain that Marshal Martinez 'Campos has defeated a large insurgent force, leaving seven hundred of the rebels dead and wounded on the field. Neither of these stories strike observers as true ; and accord- ing to the latest intelligence, the Marshal has just entered Havanna "in order to make his arrangements," and has been received with a great popular ovation, which is obvi- ously intended not so much for him as for Madrid, where his influence is waning day by day. The Spaniards at home do not understand the everlasting delays, and are even inclined, or according to report resolved, to recall their heaven-born -General.
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