It is, however, a futile effort. Years…

It is, however, a futile effort.

Years of bloodshed and war have left the Cuban forces exhausted.

Aid from exiles decreases, and Maceo now faces the bulk of the Spanish forces alone.

Realizing the hopeless situation, he leaves for Jamaica.

From there he travels to New York to raise money and weapons necessary to continue fighting.

He soon joins he activities of Major General Calixto Garcia, now organizing a new rebellion.

This uprising in 1879-80, known as the Little War (La Guerra Chiquita), will also end in disaster.

Maceo is kept in exile for fear of antagonizing the conservative elements in Cuba, and Garcia is captured soon after he lands on the island.

Exhausted and disillusioned after the long, bitter strug-gle and faced with a powerful and determined Spain, the Cubans ae in no mood to join this new and ill-prepared attempt.