The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-20
Our Havana correspondence.

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HAVANA, March II, 1854.
S. Domingo Fresh Instructions from Spain-A Pretended
NeU Feature o. the War misGrss in Casta- Grogin2
Unsas,nes-SpoaisA Prlsos<rs Surrendered BY ne DO
mincaas, dc. &c.
Tho rumors which reported 70 you o couple OF days
since have given me much to do, and find
that the truth regard 10 them amounts 10 ths-hers
had been a determination 70 suspend operations un.a
further instructions should be received from the home
government appears that General Gandaras reports,
made by him hero person, dscouragiDg to
induce this action the part OF superior authorities
who had resolved that General Gandara should At
proceed Spain lay bis before Queens
ministers. In the meantime however, Dominican gene
raj, Don Felipe Ahau, brother OF EXPRESSIONS Abad
Afau arrived from Spain with fresh Instructions which
order the vigorous prosecution Of the under any cir
cumstances and TO the last dsposabe man. necessary
This therefore, changes tho programme once more, md
the expedition Monte Cis will accordingly depart
der the command Of General Gandara But this obedience
government will not prevent the sending
Gen Gandaras report, which may have the effect Of
inducing the government OF her Majesty TO alter its
views once more the side Of peace and ecouomy
mail steamer will leave for Spain Tomorrow and will,
no doubt carry most important dispatches from
u there be IN the Spanish Cores opposition as cour
ageous as that In the French Chambers which poured
such vigorous FIRE Of eloquence the Empevors Mexi
policy, there is splendid opportunity TO mako
capital out Of this Dominican question. Every man who
understands the welfare Of SPAN must be in favor OF
early abandonment Of that burdensome colony which
will 60 swallowing up The flower OF the Spanish army
and all the at The disposal o! the government with
out the slightest hope OF an adequate return II
with the enlightenment and sound practical Of
General Prm Tor instance. 10 head such oppoei.
ton, the good Of Spain would PROFESSIONALLY triumph.
Another curious report, which ! get from reliable
No
against Santana than the Spanish government
and say thai IL Bacs, formerly popular President, be
sent 10 govern them IN the name OF spain they will
lay down their and submit This borders on the
Incredible yet am assured u s true and give u 70 you
ORDINARY rep.Tt is se declaration made b. lie suds o.
Santana that Baez sent they will not recognize him,
but will rise 10 revolt acting the same part for Santana
as the insurgents are now doing for Baez f these ro
ports be true, changes the whole complexion OF the
war, and from struggle for Independence reduces 1t 70
paty !acti nal war But they cannot be true for the
remedy would be within easy reach Of The Spanish gov.
ernmcnt-by removing both favortes from The island
thus giving offence 70 the friends Of either s,de by
strict importantly Besides the story 70
expect find believers even among the most creduous
II is Santana has enemies who would naturally
seek his destruction BY taking up with the
gents among whom there NAV also be many friends Of
against other Of those individuals cannot be
credited
But really the question Is much more serious than the
home government appears TO consider There is no know
ing what may happen in Cuba There deep and grow
OF be we asosrned acs that ocepsaIy emssres
Ut work, while the deencce OF the island are being
continually weakened by the constant drain upon the
order 10 keep up the net result OF which
can be summed up in the word "de!eat.n Suppose the
negroes IN Cuba TO leave You 10 imagine the
ss scenes XII would Be enacted The ssnd might
he lost to Spain More unlikely things have occurred
THIS is powerful arsumen! against continuing Tie war,
and politicians TO the same IN regard 10 which they
take The trouble to inform themselves thoroughly, they
will find great deal more truth than have cared
TO TELL Let the local government here he called upon for