New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-15


SITUATION OF THE REvoLUTIoNIsTs-RE
MARKABLE MANIFESTO OF THE PRESIDENT
THE AMERICAN MINISTER AT PORT AL
PRINCE.
lRRoM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
PoRT AT PRINCE, July 27.--The star of Sal
nave is once the ascendant strong reaction
airy feeling his favor has been developing itself within
tho last two three weeks in those places where
the insurgent strongest and the discontinue
Of the Rebels is only question Of time AS to the
long threatened attack upon Port au Prince it has not
yet made II likely that 1t viii ever take place
Tho reaction commenced at Jacme and has spread with
great rapdy throughout tho whole OF the the
exception OF the large towns here the revolution
lists have found their principal support but these places
there is every reason 10 believe VIII soon yeid 70 te
powerful tide which has set in in favor of the Govern
nent thus leaving oanaye complete master OF the ned
In that direction. In the North the signs equally IA
vOrble for the Government and number OF dispatches
OF the Rebel chiefs which have fallen into the hands OF
of sauaves Generals show that In that quarter as
we'll In the South the Insurgents are IN the most des
perae straits owing to numerous defeetons from their
r1nks aud 10 the want OF arms, ammunition, aud pro-
Visions In fact u Ia plain nun this intercepted CORE
lost and that they still Old out only because they have
yet found preense for throwing down their arms
Salnave has issued very remarkable manifesto, ad-
dressed to the people aud the army OF Hayt reviewing
the circumstances under which ms election to the Pres
denoy OF the Republic took place, and vindicatng the
he has pursued since his accession TO power Ihe
production is marked by candor. dignity and irmness
aud hardly fail to render great service 90 the Pres
dents cause. In 10 he shows that, having attempted
from motive OF patriotism as ne declares 10 denver 1r DIS
her. aud having failed IN MS attempt III OF
the Teachery OF certain OF those upon whom lie was de-
pending TO aid him In his enterprise he had sought ref
uge exile In foreign land where he had resolved
patiently To support his osracism long as Heaven
wed that no should remain IN Punishment from his ma
tive county. This was ms position when me Ievouton
plaee and opened the way for his return TO
Hayn. on his arrival he was Immediately appointed
by tie Provisional Government Commander of the De
partment OF the North, which capacity lac rendered
good service the OF order in suppressiDg out
breaks that had taken place IN that quarter ON his ar
rival subsequently at POrtauPrince he was named
President by aecanaton Of the people but he declined
that honor and 20 save the country rom ANARCHY ne c
cepted the modest title Of Protector OF the Republic
pending the result OF the laDors OF inc Naton Oolstt
cut Assembly, which Was then engaged III training new
Constitution for the country. The army IN its zeal Tor
his Interests then proclaimed him President but he
again refused, being determined 10 await me action OF
the representatives Of the people At length on tue 4t
Lo Mas unanimously elected President, accepting
tile Constitution ana swearing 10 respect
That auu he "'" had made himself Dictator.
no says that although he had been offered that power
by the army necessary 10 enable him successfully 10
grapple with the Caeos insurTecton he mad declined ths
tits and had continued as much ns the existing state VI
gard 10 the attempts OF what he calls the and
aristrOcrao faction 10 overthrow the government IN
the name OF the Constitution, the address says: " 10
they forget that constitutional PRESIDENT Are they
mat Sol et Noat breanr W oath
aud committing treason 10 the people u whose hahus
hold my pOweri" After calling upon the Hayans To give
him their confidence, Salnaye concluded by assuring
them as their legal defender he wishes no other
powers than those which belong him by right and
wish of his heart Is to see Hayu fulfilling the destiny
marked out for her by Providence and her people
observation-disclosures In spite OF the obstacles before them, the
grand OF progress and civilization as the fruits OF
their liberty aud then independence III tnrthelahce OF
which ends he pledges himself to employ the best
THIS address taken in connection with other facts of his
recent history show sanave 10 be deeply nbued with
Republican principles, and the fact that hc Is will subj
GENTLY explain the sympathy that is felt for InDy Amer
leans here, well the very cordial ressons that
exist at present between the Hayan Governnent ana
the Minister at this place fFofegners no are
Jealous Mr. HOLSTERS influence with the President OF
Hayt have caused several gross misrepresentation or
tile Minister'S conduct during the present crisis TO be
among other things with having heartlessy refused the
shelter OF the United states Consulate ~ tns pace 10
political ed"stcs t bos 1 seeking NJ the Con-
sulat9, and 1t would still be afforded IN any
e w saS nev T9' an pp To SS e.
into "a refuge for traitors plotting against Government
with which the Government OF the United states - on
terms Of cordial friendship The policy pursued ~ pI
HOLSTER strikes very prudent one, presenting
quite that which has been followed by the
English Consul and the good results Of IT, III pronlons
tile cause OF peace order and constitutional freedom in
this Republic, and in Strengthening AMERICAN nuehco
in the Antilles will certainly show themselves before
long AS To Sanave whatever may be thought OF certain
passages OF his history this is certain tba ts Su nc
has taken and so firmly maintained dnring the present
troubes Will have the of preventing IN the future
the repetition of these revolutionary ouDicaks whose
fIrouent occurrence has seriously retarded the
nro,ress of this country IN civilization aud material
prosperity and done 30 much INJURY 10 the cause oi negro
freedom tn. A.. u.u,.. -
board has left this for GoDanes and the Mole at Cape
Nicolas On her way che put INTO 81 MARI WHEN Is SIN
of the PcnObscOt visited Cen Set Ht ST. Mare, but the
result OF their interview with nm not yet known mere
two Chambers, aud number OF REPRESENTATIVES ana
Senators now IN THIS Gly prepared to meet ana pro-
tho Mole 10 the United States on long lease, fOg naval
" IN probably he laid before the Chambers What
Ter las not as yet gene beyond mere rnnior.
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