The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-03-20
Cuba.

has been going on for some time in
Cuba The following is interesting, as
showing the feeling of the Admin
istration in reference to Cuban indie
pendence.
An impression prevails that with the
confirmation of the report of the estab-
lishment of a provisional government
by the Cuban insurgents, President
Grant will recommend its immediate
recognition, and certainly the recogni-
ton of their belligerent rights. His
frank and bold declarations on this sub
ject leave no doubt as to his opinions
and wishes, and corresponding action
may be confidently anticipated. The
Spanish minister has addressed an
earnest remonstrance against the
course of this Government in reference
to Cuban affairs The minister refers
particularly to the resolution of Mr..
Banks, in the House, looking towards
the recognition of the independence of
that people, as altogether premature
He also alleges that aid in men, money,
and arms is being despatched to the
Insurgents from the United States,
through the connivance of its officers.
A correspondent writes to the Phila-
delphia Press: 1--WE are glad to read
and kear of the advancement of the
cause The Henry Burden, which left
the shores of the United States, has
successfully accomplished her voyage
and landed her cargo of war munitions,
of which the Cubans have been greatly
N need.
1.-THE Peruvian iron-clads still hover
around the Gem, and remain in
mysterious position. AS they have no
commercial property or citizens to
protect in Cuba, it is not likely
they came all the way around the
Cape for pleasure trip. Spain and
Peru are not on the most friendly terms
now. Consequently Spain sees that
they are after no good-FoR HER AT
LEAST.
1.-The barbarity of the volunteers is
most horrible. We, here in land of
peace, cannot conceive what it must be
for those who have Cuban sympathies.
We will just give an illustration that
was seen by an eyewitness, who re-
ported it to us: A young Cuban boy,
about thirteen Years of age, was pass
ing through one of the streets of Glen
fuegos, and met by some Spanish vol
unteers, who hailed him thus: VIVA
EsPANA! The young man replied
No! VIVA CUBAn This had hardly
been uttered before he was assaulted
by these rufians and killed. Now,
this is an everyday occurrence chill
dren are not safe. The Cuban generals
and officers who are captured are not
treated as prisoners of war, but as out
laws, and are quietly shot. Should
this be allowed? Why does not the
United States, even if she will not
acknowledge them, put stop to this,
even for humanity? A very prominent
gentleman from this city, Senior Emelio
Cabada, has been taken for no appar-
ent offence, and sent to Spain as pris-
oner. He, it is said, is citizen of this
country. Are the American citizens to
be insulted, and not only people, but
| the FLAG? Has not the time come vet
| for Congress to do something? Will
they adjourn without taking some
action? The time is approaching for
it to dissolve, and Cuba needs their
aid. We see propositions nearly every
day offered to give them the rights of
belligerents, but it goes no further
| Our friend, Colonel -, of whom
we spoke some few weeks ago, is wait
ing patiently for Congress, so that he
can assist us. He has no desire to in
fringe upon neutrality laws, and conse-
quently remains in a quiet position
He is anxious to be off before the voM-
ITO does his work for him. Let the
people not forget the action Spain took
so soon after the fall of Sumptcr Re-
member July II, 1861, and con-
slider the relative positions of the
two countries in their respective strug-
giles No country has ever had to bear
what Cuba has suffered from the iron
hand of Spain a CUBAN"