The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-27


TO her exchequ.r by the change Of policy.
The merchsn,., generally Spaniards, most
them favor the present restricted policy, dreadins
competition from the American and other capita
| and enterprise that would be invited under NOR.
liberal policy. The agricchuralists wish for that
which is clearly for their interest
Now, after what has been said, one is tempted
10 excaim in their hearing, d. ye not see, Q, Ca.
er are yours? Learn TO unite your interests to-
gether seek calmly from Spain those ameliora-
lions which she can justly grant, and, by granting,
can avoid that day Of revolution that would injure
all interests, should its fury burst over this lovely
island" This policy would also prevent another
consequence OF the present tendency Of things, OF
which shall treat hereafter.
A proposition, understand, is to DO made to the
government here. TO the effect, that coin Of the
United States and Great Britain be received with
the currency of Spanish and American coin. But
doubt II any measures so liberal as this, will at
present be adopted by the government here.
The opera is quite thnly attended, except on the
Ravel nights, when, usual, the house is ahmed.
by the by, that was witty revenge OF Marlni's,
In I" Puritani, the original words, /" Beno arors-
tar Ia morte gr,gando hberta"-" 1t is glorious to
meet death with the cry Of liberty" are always
rendered here, by order of the government, with
substitution of ieoifd for hberta-loyalty for lib
erty. 1t seems that Marini had been accustomed,
among the European governments, without any
check to render the original words Of the opera.
Thence it was from effect Of habit that he acct.
recollecting himself, he substituted lealta. For
this slip of the tongue he was imprisoned. Upon
egaining his liberty after apologies. was his for
p HsnSe . sE beta He has ' sold
his liberty 10 become soldier" In this case, too,
the witty Marin (probaby thinking it good OPP
portu pity TO teach them that t is poor rule that
will not work both ways), substituted leaito-roy
atty, for liberia. Singing it thus" He sold his
loyalty TO become soldier" You will perceive
the full force OF this. LION.
HAVANA. Feb IL, 1851.
illustrations of Sugar F1stertng-IdriG Folies-
Suicidal Policy of Spaia-D depreciation in Talse
Of the Agicss,turat Inteest-EGcct of Military
Expenditures Sole net Revenue from Sue Of
Offices Corcha-Hs Puyposes-The uants of
Cabans-Inteliigsnce among Cubans-Want of
Accommodation IN Cuba for Trareliers-Propos,-
tiow for a Hotel Compamy-Engt,sh Steamers
drTiral.
In illustration OF a subject touched upon in my
last letter, viz, how sugar is fostered by the
government here, will give you one or two cut of
my budget of anecdotes, that will be in point. In
1916, an enterprisnR sugar planter made an impor-
ta,ion Of animal charcoal, which has been success.
FULLY employed in the Qualification of cane juice.
There was no such article enumerated in the tariff
but coal stsoi there at IS cents per 100 pounds
drawn up, and presented to the government by a
planter setting forth the facts of the importance Of
the sugar interest, that steam machinery used in
the making of sugar admitted free Of duty, that
as the interest and policy of government was TO
foster the growth and successful production OF the
great staple, il was thought this article OF animal
charcoal should be admitted free. The sagaci0us
rulers of the island took the affair into consdera-
ton. and after due Investigation and elaboration,
returned fer answer that all which had been
urged as TO the wisdom of the policy OF aiding
the developement of the great staple of sugar
wac true; that had these facts existed, this
article should be permitted to enter the coun-
try free OF duty But they had ascertained
that a mandatory of this arucle of animal
charcoal was in oper alton in Cuba, and as it
was necessary protect the industry of the island,
duty OF 10 cents per 100 pounds must be paid upon
animal charcoal. The Solons' How has II re-
suited The duty drove each planter to making
his own animal charcoal, the manufacturer
failed, aud his works were stopped. ct more
to illustrate the truth Of the free exchange prin :i
ples-if the importation was permitted Tree OF duty,
the planters say they could import it cheaper than
they can themselves manufacture 1t. Ii such ma
rural course Of things was permitted, would not the
sugar interest and the interest government clearly
be promoted through the purchases OF sugar, the
foreigners would make 10 return for the animal
charcoal taken Of them! Protect the industry OF
the island, forsooIh This sort OF thing would be
amusing, were it not depsorabe. Again, the hrst
Importation of gutta percha has been made during
my present stay here. A planter had purchased
some oft for tubes used in his sugar house Upon
its arrival at the Custom House 1t was found pro.
peIly 10 belong among the non enumerated articles
that are charged with duty VI 81 per cent. Bat
the Soions Of the Custom House, taking the in
voice where in set forth the actual cost ia Eng
lsn0, mutplied that sum by eight, and then laid
The leg al 80 per cent duty thereon, thus imposing
actually, duty Of 26O per cent on the cost Of tie
article. Well, this planter and others must row
diefense with the use of guta percha, which they
mis- hi have made available 10 their proht.
What is that other consequence of the present
tendency OF things to which | promised, near the
close OF my last letter TO refer again IL peasant
has COW, upon the milk of which his family, IN a
great measure, suhsist, he will permit 1t such free
renge OF the commons as will enable II 10 procure
an abandant supply OF food, by means of which
alone II can yield him milk The consequence
of the impolitic treatment ct this island by Spin
may he n failure Ut the milk. Not coffee estate
now pays profit. Not over two thirds OF the su.
gar estates even, az this moment, yield enough
over and above what the hire Of the negroes would
bring, to pay more than the interest on real estate
| in short on capital invested. Labor, under all
\ circumstances, IL high negroes are scarce. The
returns Of 1871 ard 1871 show a decrease In the
interval of l20, 600. The Importation, meantime,
| had probably been 40 or 1000, aking en- actual
! decrease of not less than l60, COO IN 6ytars
Owing TO the military force with which Spain
| has Of late sought 10 awe the island into sub
mission, the transmission OF revenue 10 the
/ mother country has ct late ceased. The
/ only actual money profit Spain at this moment
derives, is that receives ia the questionable man.
| ncr of premium, for the Offices cold to those whom
| che sends here This ia too vile me thod, and
too much excites the contempt, not only Of Cubsns,
/ but Of oil civilized nations, to he enduring. IL
/ places too great moral weapon in the hands oI
| Cubsns and their friends, and into the hands Of
/ SPANS enemies, 10 admit Of her long sustaining
1 the system. Indeed, Spain, in too many ways, Il
/ pursuing such a policy; one whose effect Is to
/ create moral weapons that may be used 10 her dc.
/ triment.
Cuba feels the burden Of despotic military GO
vemment OF one that imposes oncrous taxes
| upon unrepresented interests; and those who com.
| pose these Interests require such an amount oil
commercial freedom a. shall promote their welfare
\ in enlsrging the market tor their produce. They
4 want the markets Of the world: not n restricted
one, favored only Ia one quarter, that Of pain.
have said that IL is felt that the presence OF
lib, raj Governor here is owing 10 the good fortune
oil Cubans, not 20 the manuer IN which Spain GO
the Island If so, what power Is his Tor the
ercisc of tyranny. Toe Captain Generals power ID