Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 May 1898 — Preparing to Defend Havana. [ARTICLE]

Preparing to Defend Havana.

London, May 2. —The Havana correspondent of the Daily Mail, telegraphing on April 26, says Capt. Gen. Blanco has determined upon a desperate defense of Havana. In Matanzas 10,000 soldiers are engaged day and night In throwing up earthworks and encompassing the entire city In a segment of a great circle.