New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-28

their ultimate prosperity can be assured.
Our position, however, during this short period of
easy deness has not been such as to soothe us into
any feeling of false security. We know very well
what sort of work is laid out for us and we are free
to wish that the aid we know has been promised,
and which we are eagerly awaiting would exhibit
itself in some more practical form than empty
pledges and congratulations upon the successes we
have thus far attained. A good American brigade,
especially if differed as an American brigade should
be, would be most welcome addition to our force.
In the present temper of our men, the labors
Of the campaign will be undertaken with
all the requisite pluck and determination
but we look for achievements to make our task
quicker of accomplishment and less desperate in its
character. The principal weakness among us at
present is in the subordinate officers. The men are
always ready to follow efficient leaders but it is
disagreeable fact that, in the few cases where we
have been brought to temporary grief the disasters
were occasiOned by the misbehavior Of certain sub
aterns. As 70 the spirit Of the population at large,
there can be no question. They will abandon their
homes and property, spread themselves over the
island and live for years they best may or die if
die they must, among the forests and mountains,
sooner than again submit themselves to the
detestabIe DOMINION OF the Spaniards. Whatever
may be the result of the struggle Spain will never
have the satisfaction of holding the Cubans as con-
qucred people.
send this not without misgivings, as many of our
recent messengers have returned to us after vain en-
deavors to reach a safe point of departure. At the
latest moment report, apparently we'll authenti-
Gated is running through the camp. that an imme-
date march on Holguin is decided upon, and is
stirring the troops TO the most cheering demonstra-
uOnS OF ei thuslaSin' A.H.K.
NATIONAL LAW AND THE CUBAM
To the EdttOr Of The Tribune.
SIR: There is a question of public law arising be-
tween the Cubans and the present Government of
Spain that seems hitherto to have been over
looked. Cuba was a colony or possession of
the Spanish Crown. If the Cubans owed
allegiance to anything Spanish, it was to the
Spanish Monarchy, ard was governed by 1t
exclusively. The Spanish Monarchy was subverted
Ivy conquest, and the hnrd Of Cuban allegiance
broken. The Spanish iusnTection ovcrtbro>v the
legal Gov rnmeui in precisely the way and with the
same cons queAro5 DIS II it had been overcome by a
FOREIGN conga H. 20 far as the outside Spanish pos
sessions are CON eTn,d. Cuba freed from its bond
acct the Spanish Monarchy. had perfect right to
adhere 70 nc fortunes of the fallen dynasty, cast
its fortunes with tho new Government or set up
for itscn Ii las chosen the latter. The Spanish
Crowl was CyerthIOwn September -, and the Cuban
declare. ou was made October 9, following
The present Spanish sO-called Government has
precisely the same and no other right 10 enforce it's
power over the Cubans that any other invader
would have who should attempt 10 conquer them;
and if il succeeds IN their subjugalOn IT viii hold
them BY conquest alone, and not by any old Spanish
right. . 49,,
lnore, of the latest of the generally recognized
authorities upon National law. See title-COnqucst,
Vol g. 1t will be found that he rests some of ms con-
illusions upon the old decisions of our Supreme
Court.
il is one thing to interfere between parent ana
child and something different to rescue struggling
"P HasF 1G% See Sept fl5n 1861 ''u'' 'A i'''
ISLANDERS UPON TIE PATRIOT LEApERs-TuE
NEW sen MI FOR GOVERNING CUBA.
To ne razor Of me Tribune
SIR. 4 late letter from the Havana CORE
sp,lsnt 0: ono OF the morning papers, INDUCES In
str,n Of comment on Cuban affairs which should not
pas, without robuke. The letter says Ihe Cubans are
devoid Of industry, economy. prudence morality, yalor,
religion science literature. republic cannot be
.ainel by such people" | should think not, indeed.
Potter all Spain Ia blowing up the island. and sink this
worthless gmCut Of nation into the depths OF the
IS not worth sayng OF one thing you must be con-
vino d. Where the people do not form the Govern.
ment, the Government forms the people. The rule
Of English aristocracy is q rope OF sand COM
pared TO tie despotlsm Of the Spanish Govern
mert in Cuba, and yet the result OF British
institutions nation Of snobs and shOpkecpers. I'M
port a spGnh monarchy into this country and see how
bravery and thrift and integence would flourish, They
would be strong sand grass selfrcantas reeds As to
Cuban bravery ard yaCr IL Is year since since Tie rev
ton broke ut at Nara, with what tie Spauiards
called hand nj Of cats" THIS army OF cats i now
The letter itself declares that Spain cannot suppress the
usurrccOn. The acceptance OF mediation means every
thing with the haulcur Of the SmnlaId. UndfcPllhed
troops enthusiastic bols, ehei Ndted spurious na'G
forced the attention Of SPAIN towards have done tins
This writer saws that Cubans are not economical 10
because they have always been lleh lGrp!c ana nhI
Aced 10 learn the value OF economy Tine industry oi
thelslaud has been monOpOliZcd by spain. Censorship
has crushed literature. Education has been neglected not
only for want Of encouragement but from decided Opp
st0n on the part OF authorities. For example jose dc
Ia Luz Cahallcro, the father Of instruction IN Cuba
all literary and scientific student, Of note have endured
the suspicion and haIassment of those N power The
il Wien ho speaks of "an oppression which with
deyish ingenuity has siiIven TO Undue them with
coursc Of instruction by a vicious priesthood"
Morality ia Cuba has been corrupted by a gOvernaent
which maintains Slavery among its people. The two
Of Slavery ana the priesthood have lain for
the sncots Of Cuban courage and virtue. iii II u no
wonder they frail and yellow. Let New England
morality feel these two strong hands Of corrupt gov
crnmen., and if It fourishes under their weight
The writer says: or all the iusurccut leaders thee Is
hut one upright and honest" Spoken Ike feld
Furthcr he dcnOunces Gen. Ccspedes the Cuban chie
a man destitute OF particle Of honor. THIS Is the
who set free all his slaves at the opening Of the reyou
ton, who burned his own plantation 20 save IL nIn
CnrIcing the Spaniards, aud when their 1aucs were
smoking AT end OF his rich territory after pillgcsct
fire other end 10 meet them, aud who sacrifcedhis
entire fortune aid the instruction. Men without honor
do not make such entire sacrifices for the cause OF fee
dom They take care OF themselves whatever they do
The correspondent says that class Of Cubals who rep
resent the wealth aud intelligence OF the island desrc
neither annexation TO the Union nor dictator choen
tho insurgeut chiefs Annexation to them Is another
Tor anplatlOn by the rcsstess energy and actv
ity OF the North American. They desire the dppOntmmt
Of American executive head Of the nation, wth
nearly absolute power for term OF ten years. 10 lcd
them NJ TO helcVo Of SelfgOvernment. Were Ccspchs
proclaimed dictator, they ray, Quesada would take lis
IN three more The possibility is an unhappy one bur to
mi Ia
American ruler should lie sent out specially under
control OF laws free and liberal a. those OF the United
States To prevent the possibility OF personal govern
like that OF Napoleon Ia France, the term OF Olc
should be less than three more tan i've yeuK.
Here "A significant question presents itself