The New York herald., 1869-01-08
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CONFEDERATION OR ANNEXATION.
Present Status of the Insur-
recti0n.
Report of the Revolutionary Junta
of Havana.

Report of the Revolutionary Junta
Of Havana.
Tho West India Confeder ufion schcme-Vhat
Is in the Future-Reasons for American
sympathy.
HAVANA, Jan. 2, 1859.
The editorial in The HERALD OF the Goth ult, in re-
ference Cuba and annexation the United states,
has created much interest and comment here. The
annexation and West India confederation schemes
are not considered Incompatible prominent
Cuban and sympathizer with the revolution, in
communication to your correspondent touching this
subject says:-The Cubans are, first OF ALL desirous
OF breaking the Spanish yoke and then to become
free and independent State in the American Union.
They do not sympathze with the tendency towards
Capitalization OF power now manifested there, and
they desire to become part of the great republic under
the system which has existed since its foundation.
They fear the interminable revolutions from which
other Spansh-Amercan countries have suffered, and
so desire annexation, that they may live at peace
under just and equitable laws OF their own making.
Nor Is this annexation incompatible with West
India confederation We believe that the ultimate
absorption OF ali the West India islands by the
United States is ..manifest destiny.- Cuban inde-
pendence must be the first step, and after this con-
federation, which, by its rejecting influence, shall
restore peace TO all of these war-wasted islands, ar
ford them stable government. and so prepare them
for their legitimate position among the free and IN
dependent States which compose the American
Union. There Is not one OF these islands but would
be gratfed could ii be admitted into the Union
without prejudice against Its people and with that
magnanimity which great people should show In
so important matter
The war cry OF the Cubans is Liberty their BAN
ner the .lone STAR with American colors indlcat
ing is Cubas desire and intention to become
OF the American States But the policy OF the people
OF the United states, as represented by Mr. Seward
both in Europe and America Is hostile TO this, and
in such desire the Cubans are compelled to combat
this hostility, may be IN such manner as shall raise
new complications, to the postponement Of the an
nexation scheme in the interest OF nation less
ready TO assist our enemy and less chary OF inter
vention.r In Europe Mr.. Seward is not the friend
OF liberal ideas. but Of Russian despotlsm in America
he Is the beloved OF immoral and tyrannical SPAIN
and inImical 10 Cubans lighting TO be free.
The people OF the United States should not with
hold their sympathy from the Cubans because they
are shareholders who want to be free without libe-
rating their negroes. They are all aboronists.
They would like sudden change in the condition OF
the slaves without the entire ruin of the country, II
possible but ultimate abolition is recognized and
approved by ALL
Permit Inc to add a word. Admiral Farragut re-
Gently visited Europe with large fleet. When the
question has been asked why the American govern
ment directed so expensive trip, 1t has been
responded that 1t was Tor the purpose OF protecting
and advancing liberal ideas. Why has not an Amer
ican fleet been sent here for the purpose Why
s 1t that Admiral Hon is here only to protect the
interests OF few American residents Free thought
and free speech the right OF association the right TO
govern ourselves, now as ever denied 10 u.s. should
ind their legitimate representation in the great
strous anomaly OF great and free people in sympa-
thy with tyranny and furnishing weapons for Its
The Cuban Idea of the Present status of the
Insurrcction.
HAVANA Jan. ., 1859.
The revolution in this island is at present at very
critical point in Its history All the Eastern Depart
ment il in arms against the Spanish government
which has sent there o,oOo men, with many pieces
Of artillery and excellent American arms (Reming-
ton and Peabody rilesl. II the patriots receive
the arms they are expecting via Nassau they win be
able TO oppose successful resistance to the troops
and not unlikely the offensive. If, however,
they are so unhappy as not to receive them, they
will avoid any decisive battle, and dividing into
small bands, will continue the contest through
guerilla warfare until the arrival of the warm sea-
son, when the Spanish soldiers, and especially the
new arrivals, will be unable to make any move.
ments aud will be killed of by the voInito and other
maadies. Volitlto es pGtt7otco has passed into
proverb in this island, and on 1t Cuban patriots
fighting for freedom, depend against spanish sol
diers and American weapons.
1t Is certain that the government will make tn,
greatest efforts to suppress the nsurrecion before
the summer arrives and 1t may succeed II 1t send
to the seat OF war five or six thousand more men
II has no money TO meet such an expense: but the
wealthy Spanish residents viii probably assist it N
the emergency The course OF events win probabl,
be as indicated If the revolution is limited 10 the
Eastern Department But IT, as il very likely the
name OF independence shall extend TO this depart.
ment 1t viii result in the total devastation OF the
country and the downfall OF Spanish dominion in
II Is certain that the revolution would soon be ex.
tended through this part OF the island II the Cubans
had arms The want OF arms mas prevented aIl
movements near the centre OF the Spanish power
where so many thousand Spaniards are well armed
and ready TO suppress any movement against the ma
nSI nna ia a.f
sympathy ~ all Cubans
II Is true that military operations may change all
the probabilities OF the war. In 1915 General Radesky
closed the Italian revolution by his victory Noyara
and It is possible that vamaseda may do the same
here though the guerlllas are not easily van
quished IN q short tine
General Espinar who recently arrived here to take
the place OF Nalmaseda as Segundo Cubo does not
intend to take command OF the troops In the fed,
but remains here playing cards every night in a
gaming house called the "Casino.r
General SIMON de Ia Tore, who recently len here
TO assume command OF the Eastern Department, Is
amember OF the progresista party and Is more de-
cided TO fight than General Espinar. They both re-
marked soon after their arrival here that upon their
departure IRON spain they did NOT know OF the con
dition OF the island. They evidently expected on
their arrival here to lead an easy life drawing Their
large salaries and doing nothing. and the has
caused them much annoyance.
The last mail steamer from Spain brought large
number OF oflcias TO eat out the substance oi
the islands but none OF the promised liberal reforms,
whose first effecs would nave been to do away with
the hungry offceholders which have 40 long pre- ycd
on the Likelihood OF Cuba. Among the hundred who
Manuel Toledo, Auditor de Guerra, one OF the high
est positions under government. This was
six years ago, judge at Puerto Principe and Trni-
dad, and was condemned for some malpfactices by
the court and sentenced to jail for several years. lie
ned to the United states and might have returned
two years since, he being particular friend OF Val
maseda. lie - also friend OF General Prim and
therefore has been appointed to the position men
toned. Don juan Perez Calvo public writer c
extremely questionable antecedents has also arrived
as Consejero de Administration. An honest Spanard
recently remarked that the appointment aud arrival
OF these two persons were OF themselves sufficient u
justify the Cubans In fnaugurating revolution.
General Lersundi has sent TO spain Don Francisco
seller cditor-in-chief OF ~ PAS. condemned TO I'm