The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-22
The Spanish-Morocco War.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

Every now and then the Havana papers indulge in
glowing accounts of the national feeling evinced by
people of Cuba while taking steps 70 raae funds for the
furtherance of the Spanish Morocco This is tanta
mount to say that such Is popular in Cuba, that
the people there anxious about the OF Spain
that war But it seems not 10 be from the fact tina,
the government appealing TO those people for funds to
help the present Spanish struggle against the Hoors The
following address Of the Governor Of MAanzas and CON-
nuncaton Of the COMMITTEES appointed there to rass
funds for the Spanish war curious specimens
OF the Cuban government appeals the subject both
regards language and sentiments
Inhabitants OF Matanzas! The illustrious Ayntamsno
OF this city Municipality Of Ma.anzas) and tn. commit
We appointed by the supreme governm OF island
70 raise funds for the African war address themselves to
you through me- with that sweet Confidence which
spired BY civilized and loyal people who failed
their patriotic warmth, in their enthusiasm for all
that 10 noble and worthy
arises from the stock Of men that twice checked the
rush OF Isamism and saved Christianity we'll cvili-
zaton Europe feeling prompted by the holy wish to
defend her honor which caused her to fight among the
smoking ruins Of ZaragoZa and perish two thousand years
before at SaguDto Casually SAgunto makes Span:ards
speak nonsense ~ In this passage and which feeling Is
earnestly cherished within her chdrens bosoms, has
taken Al heart determination to Offer and facilitate
TO her naesys government TO carry the declared
to the Morocco empire order Obtain redress for re-
peeted grievances TO our national honor
o, this Wealthy and fruitful s ns peOp p. Ss metropolis Is
raise funds TO forward the noble pulses the generous
and patriotic action OF brethren OF the Peninsula
Doubtless you will not be last 10 follow such great cx.
ample, but viii BY positive demonstration prove yosr
spirit Of nationality and ardcnt wish contribute slso 70
the expenses Of the bloody struggle which aresiv be
gun by brave army who under the lead OF bold
and smart chiefs and must achieve the triumph attendant
Ill great and Just causes.
PEDRO EsTEBAN, Governor President.
NATASzAs, Jan. %. 1860.
or the allocution which his Exceiency the Governor
presiding the iusrous AyuntaDento here and the
committee appointed to funds for the war in Africa
address the inhabitants q this city, hand YOU here
with copy that you be pleased TO subscribe an amount
equal of the taxes which ysu pay yearly 70 this or
any other municipality the Island you are Wiling
or To subscribe such another amount your psresis
nay prompt you TO- And whatever should bs you will
state 10 writing the margin Of this communication
which you viii return To the undersigned committee
Nay God save you many years.
JOSE R. DE FUEyrEs,
JAYNE FoNRoDoNA
NATANxAs, Jan. %, 1880.
The above faithful translation OF the original dozen.
ments which but few any persons will a 70 honor duly
in Cuba Such failure would subject the parties concerned
TO renewed suspicion OF what there termed nbuserism
for dsafecton to the government Let this borne In
mind with regard 10 the statements OF the Havana press
about voluntary contributions Of the Cuban people for the
spanis Morocco and that appeals from government
countries governed ike Cuba equivalent TO compul
son whilst people generally need no other promptnEs
carry out national movement than those Of their Own
! hearts.