New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-16
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.
ARRESTS AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AT PU-
ERTO PRINCIPE.


ERTO PRINCIPE.
HAVANA, July 15.-Gen. Echaverra, President of
the Havana Railroad, has been arrested, and will
sail for Spain tomorrow. Notaries have received
orders not to record the sales of cOnscated property
in certain districts as precautionary measure to
prevent it's destruction by the rebels. The volun-
teers last night serenaded Gems. Ferrer Canto and
Lescar. Three recent engagements arereported. in
which the rebels defeated. No particulars
given There is scarcity of provisions at Puerto
Principe and the authorities distributing food to
the inhabitants.
ORGANIZATION OF THE PATRIOT ARMY.
HAVANA July 10, via Key West, July l5.-Advices
from Nuevitas to the 1Oheport that the cholera was
diminishing but that the yomito had appeared
among the troops. According to the new organiza-
ton of the patriot forces there to be only two
major generals in the army, of which Gen. Jordan is
one, and holds command of the entire Eastern or
Bayamo Department, while Gen. Ignacio Agramonte
is the other in command Of the Central Department.
RETALIATION.
The SpanIards endeavoring to ignore the man
ner in which their detachment Of soldiers was re-
Gently captured at Sabana Nueva 1t is rumOred that
Gen. Quesada has ordered the officers shot in retalia
ton for the execution of patriot prisoners.
THE FIGHT NEAR BAGA.
Further particulars of the fight near Baga have
been received. The Spanish force numbered 500
marines, who surprised by 20 insurgents under
Francisco Castillo, ambuscaded behind palm groves
Both sides sustained spirited fire for half an hour.
The marines being afraid of the machetes carried
by the Cubans refused to obey an order to charge
bayonets, and the insurgents despite the superior
numbers Of the enemy retired across open field in
perfect order, firing in full view of the Spanards
and inlicting severe loss upon them. But one pa
triot was wounded. The marines fell back to Nue.
ytas so exhausted by the effects of the climate that
many of them were carried into the city stretchers
Gen. Letona has ordered Lieut. Medina to be shot at
Puerto Principe.
PUERTO PRINCIPE.
In the woods surrounding Puerto Principe thou
sands of insurgents are concentrating and only
waiting to be armed with the Peabody breech-load-
ing rifles with bayonets to assume offensive opera
TONS Col W. G. Tinker is alive. Holdquin, one o.
the insurgent leaders, intends to go to the United
States for the purpose of bringing back force Of
Americans.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA.
Intelligence from Santiago de Cuba to the Sth insty
reports fighting going at point 80 miles distant
from that city. The patriots were strongly in
trenched Major-Gen Jordan had joined the Cubans
under Gen. Figueredo, and now commands a large
force. The Governor of Baracoa was actively en-
gagged in burningproperty and killing all who fell into
his hands.
DEATH OF GEN. POELLo.
Gen. Poelo at the head of 300 Spanish marines,
was attacked by force of patriots near Baga, a
small town situated on the same bay as Nueyitas,
and not far from that city, The marines were forced
to fall back upon Nuevtas, with loss of So includ'
ing Gen. Poello killed.
A STRINGENT ORDER FROM THE GOVERNMENT
FOR TIE ENFORCEMENT OF NEUTRALITY.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. July l5.-The District-Attor-
ney and the Marshal Of New-York have severally
been instructed at any and all hazards. to enforce
the Neutrality laws, and break up the expeditions
against Cuba For this purpose they have each been
empowered by commission from the President
under the great SEAL authorizing them to call on
Gen. Mcdowell for such troops as they may require
and the Admiral in command of the Navy-Yard for
such vessels and forces they deem necessary to
prevent the departure of any hostile expedition and
they are also directed to pursue any such expedition
and capture on the high seas if necessary Gen. Nc
Dowel and the Admiral have each received orders
TO respond to any call that may be made upon them
in pursuance of the powers conferred.
THE LONDON TIMES ON THE SALE OF CUBA.
LONDON, July 15.-The Times in an article on the
Cuban question, says: The progress of Spain
toward an enlightened commercial policy will soon
become a necessity; and. with a more liberal tariff
system il will be difficult for her home produce to
compete with American, and she will be
unable any longer to monopOlize the mar
kets Of the Antilles. Under these circum-
stances Cuba will become useless to SPAIN and pride
alone can lead her to hold to a dominion which is
disputed in the teeth of the best Spanish troops.
Gen. Prim and other statesmen are convinced that
the separation of Cuba is only question of time.
National honor prevents Spain from taking such a
step as long as instruction prevails; but when the
island is paced the natural dictates of reason ought
TO be listened to- Cuba is valuable. Spain wants
cash. and a purchaser is at hand Should the island
be canvassed plebscitum would result in favor OF
annexation to the United States. The only serious
question is can the Americans at this moment afford
the 1t is for the advantage OF both
hemspheres that each should follow its own course
nntrammeled by the interference OF the other.
Spain. like Russia and Denmark, may well consent
to sell the remainder of her transatlantic possessions
II is only fortunate that she has anything left to SELL
ORDER BY THE CAPTAIN-GENERAL'
AS the instruction has been reduced to a
few individuals who are bent upon determination, and
are daily committing crimes without example in civilized
countries individual security which is so TO speak the
law OF Justice and first guaranty OF person ana prop
erty demands imperatvely that this should be assured
without regard to those persons who have placed them
selves without the pale OF the law. The accused VIII not
be In want OF guarantees OF impartaty and he Will be
able II Innocent, TO prove himself SO without delay
This Is as important IN normal times so that the
Judgment OF tho law may be speedily given Custodian
G am OF the integrity territory protector OF the
honorable man aud pacific etiSen fulfilling the duties OF
my position, aud using the faculties invested III me ny
First That the circulars issued from the Governor
Generals office the l2th and 18Th OF February last DC
fully carried out. , ,...,. - a..
Sseond Tho crimes OF intentional destruction by fire.
NJ and robbery by fire. shall be Judged by
Tkird The tribunals Of justice will continue In the ex
ecise OF their functions without the necessity OF calling
INV attention TO causes which for special reasons might
require IT, CAbALLEho DS N"D"''
G0rana July 6. 1869