The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-08
CUBA.

FrOcioniattous-Tho Situation.
We sy the arrival Of the steamship Eagle at New York
correspondent of the New York Times gives the par
O"pIAh-Seneral, as follows:--
Reception of CabalIero de Rodas.
Monlay last at II O'Clock saluo OF artillery fred
nVan rVrI CaDanas announced that the new Captain
General, Caballero de Rodas, had left the steamer
which brought him hlther TO assume the government
OF the "ever-faithiul isle" carelessness amount
pressbe volunteers characterized the rst stages OF
@ tne ceremony, which was in itself an exceedingly
cool, unenthusastic affair." got through with in the
most sloveny manner.
AS the cortege passed slowly along, various COM
menIs were made by group Of volunteers I'm mill
tary undress, who were of duty, and consequently
were spectators of the pageant. The appearance OF
especially excited their irasciblity OF temper and
called forth, on the part of the aforesaid group,
ChOce number OF expressions much more forclble
Than polite The Spanish badge on their hats
formed the talisman OF their personal safety, and
opinions, which would have cost Cuban perhaps his
life, had he dared to give ut5erance to them were
freely vented by these true blue patriots. There,"
exclaimed one with the badge of lieutenant on his
uniform; 'look at those vultures who come here to
rob and get rich, getting their salaries for doing
ndderp
SdngulfUetdS QeeChes) is fast drawing to close.
Wen soon send these fellows to Keep company
with Dulce, Peaez, and Buceta, and some of them
funeral at the public expense ITO the devil with
the whole gang of them,' cries third, and the
whole party, wrought up to a considerable pitch of
excitement, joins in chorus of maedictons and
epthets which refrain from rendering into Anglo
Saxon. a straw shows etc.
De Rodas entered the Gnbernatorial palace-bya
curious coincidence, as he entered the island OF
bad condition and undergoing repairs. He also
found the colonial structure which Spain had been
rearing for centuries in tottering state, and its
chief pillars Of support, the volunteers in a very
shaky condition. Into both edifces-the substantial
one and the metaphorical-he was compelled to
enter by a flank movement and through side por-
tails q little we-timed nattery to the volun-
teers on his part making them willing gateopeners
at least. Espinar, in his interview with De Rodas-
who by-the-way is said to be an admirable strate-
gist-informed him previous to his landing of the
real state of affairs on the island in general and in
Havana especially thereby giving De Rodas time to
action. Thus, while the new Captain-G General was
engaged in planning his campaign and writing
his proclamations, the volunteers were pre-
%afOu Sgte IN their
by circumstances or by their own ungovernable in
stincts. The general expectation formed concerning
Rodas was to the effect that he would enforce dis
cipine and exact obedience to the mandates of the
Government of Serrano and Prim, his friends and
co-workers in the overthrow of Isabella and the sue
cess OF the Spanish revolution. This view at ole
time seemed to bear the impress of correctness,
owing to the fact of the issue of an order for the 900
troops he brought with him from Spain to go into
garrison at Fort Cabanas without any differentiation
taking place between them and the famous Moyili-
zados of Havana. His reputation suppressor
OF revolutionary movements in Spain at CadiZ and
other points caused considerable apprehension to
be felt here, and great many believed that he
would adopt strong measures a la Cddiz, with re-
gard to both classes of insurgents, namely, the
volunteers and the followers OF Cespedes. These
reasons caused, doubtless, the delay in hanging out
| the paraphernalia of ultra-Spanolism from early
Rodas into the palace, the draping and festoonng
of the principal thoroughfares not having been COM
menced by the Ultramontanes until an inkling was
had OF Caballeros policy.
What that InlsIing is.
| One of the most philosophical aXoms eXtant is
"that to overcome force 1t is necessary to employ
| greater than strength. Although flowing river
may not be damned up, still 1t is possible to turn
| 1t into another channel The new Captain General
| decided on the latter policy as being most expe-
dient either from lack of resources to carry out
stream into channel of Spanish loyalty,
and thereby use it in the interests OF the mother
| country AS soon as THIS became known all the
soon Havana once more wore her gala suit to do
| honor to Cabaero de Rodas. Should some incredu-
lous party express surprise at this sudden gush OF
loyalty and patriotism the part of the penlnsuar
residents of Havana and wish to be informed of the
reason, he will have trouble in ascertaning it If
he will have the patience to read the following dOcu
| ments:-
| Proclamation of General de ROdas.
| INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF CUBA For nine
months this island has been afflicted by the most
terrible scourge that can atct humanity-civil war.
| period, you have beheld commerce languishing in
dustry ruined, and the weathest estates disappear
ing at the impulse of the revolutionary breeze
| and at the touch of the incendiary torch.
You see, moreover, a progressive emlgratiop,
| which dimlnlSheS rapidly the elements or wealth,
and, what is worse, you behold brothers decimated
by the fratrcida lead or the treacherous ponard OF
| the assassin
| self with the causes that have conduced to the
actual situation. Taking for granted the present
state OF things my mission is to re-establish calm
| ness and confidence; to end the civil war at all
| hazards and to study afterwards your necessities
and all that may conduce to the prosperity OF the
country, in order to propose to the Government OF
the nation all the reforms that may enable this pearl
| of the Antilles to reach the grade OF culture and
felicity TO which, without doubt her destiny calls
! comprehend all the difficulties with which have
10 contend on assuming the arduous task with which
| the Executive power has been pleased TO honor me;
| but am animated by the hope that will be aided
in my undertaking not only by this valorous and dis
ciplined army, but also by the armed volunteers to
whose decision and efforts is due in great measure
| the salvation OF the island.
Il is natural that you should desire to know what
my line of conduct will be. 1t is contained in three
| words-Spain, justice, and morality. Spain, who will
| draw from her immense fund Of patriotism mex
| haustble resources for the preservation OF the in
| tegry Of her territory, inside and outside OF the
peninsula. Morality and strict economy VIII rule in
| all-the same for the man OF wealth and the high
| functiOnary as for the humble artisan.
| With this simple programme, which adopt with
| immutable faith and firm win. hope to Obliterate
the footprints OF determination aud destruction
which civil war leaves behind it; eXtIngush rancor
TO heal the wounds and dry up so many tears. be-
seech of you generosity worthy OF the noble Spanish
blood to forget ohenses, and If we arrive at the end
propose, be yours the glory and felicity and mine
| the satisfaction OF having contributed towards 1t.
| CABELLERO DE RODAS
Volunteers with your energetic and decided
attitude you have rendered eminent services TO the
| cause Of order, Justice, and right. For them You
| merit well OF the country throughout whose extern
| sion resounds unanimous cry OF praise for those
| who, abandoning their habitual occupations, have
| become soldiers defending the national honor
| You ought TO be proud OF your conduct am Us
| much, because myself am at your head 10 sustain
| the good cause as because have the good fortune
to return thanks being the faithful interpreter