THE INVASION OF CUBA.
THE ADVANCE TO BE MADE ON SUNDAY. AN ARMY OP 61,000. Washington, May 10. The Cuban programme has been alterei Sixty-one thousand troops are to for e first instalment, including 16,0( gulars, 14,000 volunteers and 25,0( lunteer reserves. General Miles is to be in command <
AN ARMY OF 61,000,
Washington, May 10.
The Cuban programme has been altered Sixty-one thousand troops are to form the first instalment, including 16,000 regulars, 14,000 volunteers and 25,000 volunteer reserves. General Miles is to be in command of the invading army, and he will land the forces at several points and sweep the Spaniards from the provinces, and relieve the distress amongst the Cubans.
The attack on Havana will be reserved until later.
Congress has authorised the Cubans being supplied with food and arms. London, May 10.
The Standard's New York correspondent says that General Miles leaves Florida with the first division on Sunday.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1367, 12 May 1898, Page 28
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