The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-11

the new financial estimates he had axed and IN rem
every obstacle which could on that side be made
standings and discussions which had hitherto occurred
the otLer side.
patriots, the first accomplished even beyond
the cemand Not thus the second which depended on
and whatever its efforts the Junta could control it,
must be here observed that all the and
accumulated for the enterprise were in the ha tho
Lutte delivery OF these effects to him
condition Of the renewed contract for realizing the en-
te.prise
The Junta Is obliged TO declare that for one reason O,
another through want OF good mutual understanding
Sometimes from an excess Of susceptibility arising out
and verbal and from other causes-ths condition was
not fulfilled in the form and manner expected the chief
From this arose unconccaed disageements, with
slant dstrusts and Ieclamaons which the sing
enori OF the Jnna nor even the concilaory
which were frequently renewed between the parties
could ex,nguish although the treasurer was then in
many ways rendering the cause frequent and eminent
Most difficult indeed was the position of the conserya-
ii, portion Of the Junta, cndeavoring it believed
10 be It's duty to smooth away these difficulties avoid
rupture either with the chief with the Others which
in any must be pernicious to the enterprise.
Near three months passed away in this painful
penc, for the Junia could exact nothing chief
who at every appeal referred to the nonument of one
OF the most essential conditions of the and
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him to meet this requisition without giving more room
and excuse for the naccn and delay of which the chief
frank, loyal and sincere conduct would at the
least have lesscned the magnitude Of the disaster in
then more exisedof the depreciation which from GER
tain quarters, falling upon the chief and his plans
wond an enlightened patriotism counsel the indefinite
OF state OF things from which nothing but
evil C, ud emanate?
Why did not the opposition at put itself in the
right and not open the field for delays and at last
when there was remedy, for the abandonment the
enterpriseS The ample correspondence these points,
preserved in the Secretary's archives win some day
a1 ifs
to conciate affairs and to what extent it carried its alb
negation and endurance when believed 1t demanded
Tor the realization Of the enterprise 1t does belong
to 1t TO express opinions but it asserts and demon
sate by authentic documents that the system of media
and recommended by an imperous necessityas well
It's Jealous cxertions to maintain the original plan in
htegrity and to urge it to successful conclu on
ell the apl rotation Of all tho friends of Cuban liberty
Besides, could this be doubted when the unta was re-
ceiving the most nneuvoca evidence OF the
It's constituents in the aiuence of material aid which
they were placing at its disposaY
There was a moment Of doubt-a single moment-that
endangered the good intelligence which regncd bet
the patriots OF Cuba and their representatives here but
even then when tho facts explained, the Cubans
more than assured that the ority OF tie
Juna was aborng to carry out their views and Wishes
and confidence was perfectly re-established.
1t part OF the plan adopted by the chief and by
Cuoa mat the hitter should not pronounce before the
arrival Of The auxiliary forces and that the interior
gniza should be the charge of those who we're at
ihe head of the revolutionary labors in the country. In
an evil hour the nnta at the suggestion of member
the minority consented to accept the services of
Cuban PATRIOTS about to return to their country
ohered to introduce arms and even to raise in those
places in which organizations not yet established
This consent however, was accompanied by express
prohibition to the parties oinsurroctonary attempts or
any Whatever of that class until they should
receive ecions from here in Cuba With this I'M
Outstanding five Or Six commissions sgned-eaying
blanks Tor the namesto be intrusted only to nlvi-
duas possessing the guarantees of prudence dscre
ton Indispensable to tine safe issue of the project The
author Of the motion had charge of filling up the blanks
and Of mpessng upon the persons he selected the ne
cessary instructions Whether these were not given in
,ne spirit and letter OF the as some of the
not under stoodwhch Is difficult to belevet l. certa
that on their arrival in Cuba, Of them gave such
publicity to their mission that tear discomfort and m
fusion were scattered among the PATRIOTS weakening the
prestige of tho Junta, and disturbing the concert
which had hitherto attended all its relations
with its co-laborers in Cuba. A communication
10 The Junta couced in the clear feeling and ener
getc terms. was the f,uit of this measure, in which,
through spirit OF conciaton itch the
to demand the Junta had the settled
De eiminaton not to take step independence the
iverted turn that would be given 10 its acquescence
and s' less the advantage which would lie taken Of il to
IL all their nnkednes The Junta had not long wait
the confirmation OF its fears, and to repent still
deeply its want Of prevision for while it was sta
toned at the South II heard wi asonshmcnt that the
young and heroic on Francisco Esrampes had sailed
fom New York 70 Faracoa, charged not only with arms
to Introduce but with mission to collect what force ne
could and provoke premature and i'll I'D Used nsurrec-
ton. HIS nomination, his instructions and the
.tia 'Sility Of the tragic end Of this daring
this idea in the face of the world, even though
i Is super, Indany denied by the explicit and reiterat-
ed declarations Of the lamen,el victim Never If 1t had
known 1t, would the Junta have sanctioned an elect ton
which ofse was violation Of the terms and intent Of
the agreement never would Il knowingly have I'd
TO bis departure; would have subscribed for Ian
OF any one the instructions and projects inrusted to
Linn in such contradiction to the established contract
ana tLe breach OF which was spreading dsmay through
out Cuba and arousing the then specng
to increased precautions. 1he daring decision and
.h nm oil the unfortsnate Es'rampes were too
Al. I,,x.la A.. Tn salar
nun LOT nhe dscharc Of mission In It's very patYe
,neonpa.e.s ~,th Mese brilliant erScwn,sn;s Ga
others then but not the lunta rests the response
bity of this melancholy sacffce and Of the evils which
d, we'd from II to the cause,
But to return TO the OPERATIONS here, oil the effective
means which Tho phci In his final roqustion had nli
ell indspen able to undertaking the desired
ment ready and the Junta had full right TO insist
that every should fulfil his respective engage
ments II t. just to say the chief not deaf 10 this
call, and the preparations lie arranged the important
contracts he made aud all the springs he put in motion
for the enterpie ovinced determination 70 act with
prom ttude. But must also say that what occurred
after this period bears heavily the chief for even
though acts which had previously excited distrus
again repeated IL Il equally true that had
the other party manifested better DISPOSE ion taken
more effective measures to every Of dis
pue. Unless secure OF this would the CHEZ have
traced tosc large responsibilities which afterwards alb
sorbed considerable portion Of the Of the
revolution Does f. not prove that he consi cred him
self completely tho master Of affairs when he made these
immense sacrifices?
In truth he did not always give suitable directions
ihe execution and these persons frequently oblg
ed 70 have 20 the treasurer Of the Juna for
counsel assistance and personal leans although he had
resigned his Office and withdrawn from that body Thus
IN default OF active and competent agents the chief him
sell erpeuatea that intervention, direct Indirect IN
the control OF the materials and effects the enterprise
which had been the constant Of the past suspcons
and discords
The Juna, however, could not tel,eyo-nor even
tinkthat the head Of the enterprise lacked in
tls particular The capacity ami resolution which dsn
guished all his other operations desire concate-
10 which the Junfa It's part Away iuclinedand
the necessity convenience OF ssaiing nim If the
opei alton OF who rendering valuable services.
sufficiently explains what would otherwise culpable
negligence an Intentional abandonment
The lime Gxed for the movement had arrived az last
ard necessary to IL suffer loscs,
thu ough the contracts before alluded when the mean
choly rdings came from Havana, which
veted Into the bloody facts Of the rocions tyranny of
the Spanish COVE nment. In trvadilg this delicate
ground tue Junta trusts 10 the pene ration of every
Cuban 10 comIr, bend the obligation Of their Representa-
tives here Ia observe the mot prudent the
aud tlings tina, prepared and cons those
/ fatal cl ents.