New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-21
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION,

representations 10 the Madrid Government IN favor
| Of the reasonable demands Of the Cubans. 1t Is
| probable that Napoleon suggested to the Regency
| that Spain should act considerably toward Cuba,
and 80 dsarm American influence
WHAT THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT FAvORs.
The French Government favors conciliatory
policy at Madrid, and nonintervention at Washing
| PRIM's ATTEMPT TO SECURE A PRoTECToRATR
FOR CUBA.
The Standard says, Prim's attempt to induce En-.
gland and France to join in protectOrate for Cuba
has totally failed.
VIEWS OF THE FRENCH PRESS.
BRUSSELS, Sept. 20.-The Independence Beige thinks
1t improbable that Gen. PIim would claim the good
offices of England and France to prevent the recog
milton Of the Cuban insurgents belligerans by the
United States. If he should make such demand he
certainly would receive q negative answer. But
should the of either country be favorable the
intervention Of third party would be sure to lessen
the chances Of success for Spain. The Washington
Administration will follow policy based on the pub
lie opinion of the country, with prudence and con-
sderation. Should that course lead to the recogn-
ton of the Cubans suggestion from Europe could
have any effect.
PARIS, Sept. 20-The Journal ds Debats believes
that France and England are disposed to support
Spain with their counsel. but the menacing charac
ter of affairs has considerably diminished, and there
is reason to hope that the misunderstanding with
the United States has been brought to satisfactory
termination.
EFFORTS OF THE REGENCY TO EXCITE HOSTILITY
AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.
WASHINGTON, Sept 20.-Letters have been received
here recently from an active Spanish republican
nected with the Madrid Press which speak at some
length Of the efforts made by the regency to excite
hostility against the United States on account of
Cuban affairs The object is really, according 10 the
writer 10 enable Gen. Prim and his coadutOr TO put
some foreign prince upon the throne, and thus bar
the forward progress Of the Democratic party. 1t is
asserted IN the letters that the Republicans have
been growing moro formidable daily, and at any
opportune moment they would be ready to assume
the initiative. They according to this writer, would
be perfectly ready TO accept Cuban independence.
The Government are encouraging war spirit against
the American Republic. because it is really the best
way out of its internal difficulties. The Republican
leaders are determined TO oppose this outburst, but
from the indications manifested at the date OF
the correspondence IL would be difficult to keep
even their followers intact the Cuban issue. The
Democratic party have lost ell confidence In Prlm,
and think that his visit to France Is designed only to
arrange for some regal candidate OF whom Napoleon
will approve. and he, Prm, control There is no
friendship lost these letters assert between serrano
not be unwilling to accept the mediation proposed
by Gen. sickles on the part of his Government
TIE FICTITIOUS vICToRY-oFFICIAL MAIL-RoB
BISG.
HAVANA, Sept. lion the 9Th inst. the Spanish
journals published the private and official accounts
of the battle of Las Tunas They put the number of
the insurgent forces at 5000 men, while their own,
they say did not amount TO many az 49, counting
veterans, volunteers. and fremen. The Spaniards
i,, 4h.H nlf htA
seems strange for Boniche the telegraph operator,
the Commissary of War. the Health Physician, and
tho Postmaster, all from Las Tunas are now in our
city. part Of the garrison Of Las Tunas is here
and the remainder with Benegas These facts be-
ing true, how could it happen that the victory was
gained by the 6paniardsf
The Government Is at present playing an extraor
binary card. When the Columbia, on her last trip
was ready to leave here, many persons as Is always
the case. went to the house of Drain q Co., the con-
signees with their hands full Of letters for New
York, France England, Germany and other ior-
eign parts Arriving at the door, they encountered
the police, who took in hand every letter; and as
there were Downstairs and upstairs in the office,
many brokers and collectors also. these latter were
examined for letters and many were compelled to
open their purses and pocketboOks, In order that
hidden treasure might be discovered Many OF the
letters were written In languages very dlnerent
from the Castilian; and. perhaps not one OF the
police could read anything but Spanish, you can
readily understand what sort OF confusion was
brought about. The consequence was, that very
short mail was taken by the Columbia, and Doubt
less the same will happen with the Missouri wmch
leaves at O'Clock to-day for Nassau ana New-iork'
The Mariposa, which bears this to you will carry
large mart of the Columbia's mails. This Is not the
only difficulty In the way; for letters from
No,y yorL and abroad TO Havana people are
freouently detained at the Post-Oce, and sometimes
never reach the persons addressed The feeling
against foreigners particularly Americans Is grow
inc more and more bitter each day. foreigner here
Mt present has no safety other than in well-seaed
mouth.
The Galatians have subscribed 10000 toward pro-
y;a;no the battalion of Catalan Volunteers, now
being raised, with Remington rifles Inc Spahiarus
are determined TO spend all their money 10 see tne
war end favorably to their arms. According 10 tneir
report q telegram has been received from Madriu
which says. Between the LIST and JUN Oh oc'ope,
there will arrive In Havana 1900 men, There VIII
no others dispatched, up to the number Of 10000"
PORTO RICO-THE CUBAN LoAN-iNGENioos
TAXATION
sr. THOMAS. Sept. I.--From Porto Rico we nave
news that n loan Of 5000 s being raised NJ that
capital Having stated publicly that this sum was
,eeded. another order was thereafter expedited ny
tba Captain.G General which order stated that the
loan would not lie longer in the market for the rea
con that Cuba had sent over $4,000 OF the dept
dine from that island to Porto Rico. But TINS was
deception. The money had been actually ralsea
h.r from certain capitalists before the order was
published retiring the loan and instead vi 10
Rodas having sent the amount here, he
,yas really begging that IL might be forwarded to
Havana at once general effort is'now being made
q. o;s. all the money possible Every one must have