The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-18
A Meworiu, from Cuban Prisoners.

A translation of u document has been for
warded to the Department OF State by one OF
the United States consular officers in Cuba
The persons whose names are appended to the
paper were among those'who were atterWard
Shot at Jiguari. The petition was addressed to
the Consuls of England, France, Prussia and
the United States. IL commences thus:-
person in citizens dress, who, as he said
was an adtutant this day verbally directed us to
prepare to go as prisoners to Manzanilo, in
accordance with previous orders This an
nouncement surprised us because according to
the circular of General Caballero de ROdas, no
one can be arrested on mere suspicion, and in
case of there being sufficient cause the arrest
shall be made after due verbal process by placing
the presumptiye offenders at the disposal of the
Captain -General-that is, is cases of political
offenses
Several of us were put upon trial some days
since on the supposition that we were guilty OF
the crime of high treason, and due proceedings
having been instituted, the Government attorney
was of the opinion that they ought to be quashed,
with which the Associate Judge, who in Spanish
courts is the responsible one, agreed; thereupon,
the Governor-General OF this department., al
though complying with the letter of this deci-
sion demanded bail of the accused, thereby
showing an inconsistency which can be justified
neither by the keenest reason nor by any sophls-
try or subtety of Interpretation.
Others were yesterday morning placed in soil
tary confinement, without any reason for their
arrest being assigned or grounds stated Tor the
order OF their departure, and even without due
done by the attorney OF the government, and not
bv a person in citizens dress. The person de-
lVering the message presented il as polite and
delicate mark Of attention on the part OF the
Governor.
After q further statement of the case, they say
to the Regent, through the cOnsuls:-
Strive are dragged from our homes, we are
led to prison; we are mysterlously exposed to
the pers of journey in contrayention of all
law. without any regard to the effect produced
by these measures on the public opinion; with
out any regard to the groans, the tears, the sor-
rows Of distinguished families, and OF the peo-
pie at large. Deign to graut US justice, as the
illustrious victor Of Alcaba would grant IT. be
would not expose us TO the perlis OF a Journey,
nor would he be deaf TO our prayers. lie Is a
generous and great son OF the people, and inc
Tepresentatiye of a democratic nation, and
would severely punish the upholders OF sucl
despotism, which is n canker-Worm 10 the span
ish influence in this island of Cuba. what VIC
do fear is. to speak frankly and plainly that We
shall perish on the road, either by the bullets OF
the soldiers of one or the other party by the
prevailing epidemic, or by the deep, horrible
and indescribable horrors and apprehensionf
which have assailed us since the history OF GER
tain deeds has been made known to us.
We therefore appeal to you, worthy represen
tatiyes of powerful nations Visit the Governor
of the Departments tell him of our fears; use
your influence with him; demand OF him thu
security Of our lives or in case any calamity
beiall us, report TO your Governments what ha
been done. You will thereby render service
to the cause of civilization, TO your own nation
and to Spain herself, who cannot suffer sucl
acts to be committed.
Receive, Messrs. Consuls, the assurance o
our highest consideration.
Prison of Santiago de Cuba July 20, 1860
81 p M.
rerez Y; Fernandez, Salvador Benitez
faiael Fsnon, Jose Antonio COllazO,
Afureh Eulasana, Bruno COllazo,
Joaquin nos, lAseTcio de Aseneu.
We, Tue hndeTsignsd Consuls, certify 10 til