New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-06-29
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.
ARRIVAL OF THE NEW cAPrAN-GENERAL. /.

| HAVANA June pa M.-Gen. Caballero de hOdaS
arrived in the harbor this morning He brings with
him force of 900 regular troops. The volunteers
have assembled and are making preparations to re-
ceye the new Captain-General. He will land at
| noon.
PROCLAMATION OF GEN. CABALLERO DE RoDAs.
| HAVANA, June 2S-EvENNG.-As soon.as the Cap
tan-Genera was installed in the Palace he issued
proclamation. In this he says the platform of his
line Of conduct is embraced in three words: Spain.
justice, and morality. lie thanks the volunteers for
the services they have rendered in the cause Of ORDER
justice, and public rights and tells them they ought
to feel proud OF their past action. He closes with an
allocuton to the army and navy.
| COMMENTS OF THE PRESS.
! The Diario publishes an article full of the
| usual compliments for a new Captain General. 1h
Prensa mentions the fact of General De Rodass arr
val in a brief article. The Zoe de Cuba approves Of
the proclamation in every respect and hopes De Ro
das will act here as he did at Malaga and Cadiz.
EPDEMo-NAvAL AFFAIRS.
| KEY WEST, Fla. June 2S.-The United States
steamship Narragansett arrived here yesterday with
several cases of yellow fever on board, which were
contracted abroad The yellow fever is not an
epidemic in Key West and the shipping is not
threatened by it. This may be considered reliable
The Narragansett sailed from Key West to-day, for
the North. The Fleet Surgeon recommends change
of climate for the Contoocook in order that her Of
fcers and crew may escape all danger Of the fever
American interests require the immediate reinforce
ment of the squadron in the vicinity of Cuba
NO UNITED STATES VESSEL IN CUBAN WATERS.
HAVANA, June o. via Key West, June @.-There
is now no United States vessel of war in Cuban wa
tiers. The Yantic is at Aspinwal the Gettysburg at
Hayti and the Nipsc has been detached; thus the
North Atlantic squadron has dwinded. Most of the
vessels have gone home.
THE INSURGENTS AGAIN sUCCEssFUL-THEY DE-
SIONS,
The insurgents, 1000 strong, attacked an encamp-
ment containing the garrison of Sabana Nueve, near
Puerto Principe on the Goth inst and captured the
entire force some so men. Gen. Letona sailed from
Puerto Principe to their succor, but arrived too late
He found that the Rebels had destroyed the encampT
ment and left four Spanish soldiers dead on the
ground. Gen. Letona returned TO Puerto Principe
on the 2lst. The PreBSa to-day Acknowledges
that the news lately received from Puerto Prin-
cipe, Nueyitas and Gbara, is unsatisfactory.
FILIBUsTERs EXECUTED.
Advices of the 21st have been received from Santi-
ago de Cuba number of hlibusters who landed
from the schooner Grapeshot, and subsequently fell
into the hands of the troops, had been executed
there among them were Charles Speakman Of Au-
rora, Ind Albert Wyeth of New-York, Carlos Quin-
one, Martin Justiz, and HaYanez Esterez. Three
fhbusters, named Pedro Valdes Jose PeHa, and
Gregorlo Rodriguez, were shot on the 18th instr
near Guantanamo. f'|| .a.'
SPANISH RE- ENFoRcEMENTs-QUEs WHERE
vain. .'. ABOUTs. -
Regnforcements left Nuevitas, on the oath, for
Puerto Principe. Gen. Escalente is sick. The gem
eral headquarters of the insurgents are established
OH the FL CercadO plantation, and it is reported that
the Cuban Gems. Quesada. Valdes Castillo and Benz
beta have met there. and united their forces.
THE CHOLERA IN THE MISUNDERSTANDING
Col Benegassi has arrived here IN bad health. The
cholera continues in the towns of TIE interior Re-
port saws q majority of the who landed from the
Perit and from other vessels have either been killed
by the troops have died from disease. Gen. Ferrer
remains at Puerto del Padre. The insurgents have
burned the Atalaya Plantation, owned by Col
Albear Several skirmishes reported in various
parts of the island resulting fayorably for the
Government troops.
LOSSES OF THE SPANISH TROoPs-FEvER AND
CHoLERA--RECENr ENGAGEMENTS.
WASHINGTON June 2s.-Cubans here this morning
received advices up TO the 2Sth inst. which confirm
previous reports of the prevalence of cholera and
fever among the Spanish troops The mortality is
said to be very great in several portions Of the
Island Their line of communication is cut off, and
they are suffering for want of food and medicine.
The Spanish army has lost since the commencement
of the revolution than half their force in battle
and by disease and desertion. The Spaniards have
been concentrating in the Cinco Villas District and
collisions are of almost daily occurrence. The re
endorsements which were sent from Camaguey
attacked the Cubans and were defeated. They were
compelled to retreat with loss of over 300 killed
and wounded The loss Of the Cubans was less than
lOO The Cuban force from Jaugey Grande attacked
the Spaniards near Pamedas, defeated large force
of regulars and volunteers and captured that town
with the provisions and arms which were stored
there.
THE NUEvAs-GRANDEs EXPEDITION
The expedition which landed at Nueyas Grandes
succeeded in Joining the main body Of the Cuban
army with but little difficulty. 1t numbered COO
men. all in good health and spirits They were re-
ceyed with great rejoicing. The Cuban army Is said
to be in good fighting condition, and the leaders are
determined to follow up their recent victories, and
are confident of success. They have yet suffered
but little from disease they occupy elevated and
healthy positions some distance from the coast
IMPORTANT NAVAL ORDER.
Admiral Porter has directed Admiral Hof TO re-
sist the seizure of any American vessels not actually
engaged in landing troops or munitions Of war on
the Cuban coast
THE CUBAN RECRUITS.
Parties who claim that they are posted re-
gardng the movements Of the Cuban hlibusters state
that the First NewYork Regiment actually sailed Sat
urday evening last and had little difficulty in eludng the
United States officials who the lookout for them
The various places of assembly last evening de-
serted It reported that Friday evening Col Ryan
and number Of officers were at TayOrs Hotel 10 jersey
bOfhood watching for his arrival The propeller CatheE
Inc Whiting is still snder the charge OF MaISna baiow
.~K,a. that alaE