New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-24

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be elected to the Cortes That these should demand IN
Congress II they wished the Independence OF the Island
and the Government would support their petition TO that
end with its influence In order TINT these proportions
Mr. Leus who explained TO the former the evident and
palpable motives which had Inspired the opposition OF
Spain in accepting the good offices the United States
motives that were doublefaced and treacherous. In
this view OF the matter the Secretary conceded and
variations which had been forwarded 10 him
by the same means Of communication. Thereupon;
note which so much excited the Spanish Journals and
after few days, the Spanish thst repse
sckes then withdrew the propositions. In Cabinet
meeting which was held at Washington about the lst OF
question was discussed At that time Spain had not de-
cned mediation. but the result had ben foreseen In
time longer within which to accept use, and in
that she did refuse as was probable, was decided on
Cuba as a oeifgerent Mr. Fish and Mr. Hoar opposed,
while Mr. Rawllns in favor OF this cton The latter
conclude he said to the President: Excuse me for
speaking with so much warmth, bat smetimes feel as
tle" The President heard the whole discussion with his
accustomed calmness and ended the meeting by handing
writing s and which Contained the wGds The precia
nation the 3Oh" To these the Executive had added:
"That is my decision In the matter"
This occurred the LIST day OF SEPTEMBER. The end OF
that month came; then October and Nyember, when on
the 9Th Of December the President sd in his Message
On last Monday Mr. Fish presented 70 the Senate all
OF Cuba but said not word, did 10 transmit docu-
ment with respect this curious and remarkable trans
fui as lie was to the negative whic he had already
given 70 the House OF Representatives, this particular
To-day the people OF the United state have the truth
before them. ... .
THE SPANISH GUNBoTs. ..
FORTRESS MONROE. Dec. 23-Twelve of the
Spanish gunboats up 10 the Roadsat O'Clock tins
morning and anchored but shorty after signaled
from below, and went out again.
THE SPANISH GUYBoAts.
The non-arrival of one of the caIioneras at
Lynn Haven Bay has led to variety OF surmlses as to
her whereabouts 1t certain thatneither the ram
Triumph the Anna nor in fact any craft designs to
trouble the fleet but they by no mans safe yet and
there are Of people, OF intelligence. who Will
be surprised II onehaf Of the II ever arve at Havana
As far as the boats are concerned then doubt but
they can stand any ordinary weather. bt the trouble LES
in the personnel In the first place then are but two OF
the entire number Of engineers who either speak OF
understand the Spanish languages therefore, In case OF
emergency there would 90 lust grounu LOT aat as
officer In charge TO make his orders understood IN
event of meeting q passing vessel TIN chance for
collision would be considerable II the agineers should
be called upon TO make changes In TN movements OF
the machinery IL Is strange and unprecedented fact
in history that Of the 1et OF II vessels
thus hurredy sent only one hada trial trip. III
will be marine wonder II All OF these oo.ts reach Duos
well all classes OF men interested IN shipping are com
menng largely upon this unprecedented movement OF
so many vessels without this almost vital requirement
being complied with. Very many OF the engineers VINO
went OF In these boats never saw marine engine. much
less handled one. They were picked up IN hurry and
had no opportunity OF studying the workings OF the
novel machinery aud II the feet does all reach Cuba IL
may be down that something unparalleled has been
accomplished.
ARRIVAL OF THE ISABEL Ia CAToLICA.
The Spanish steam frigate Isabel la Catolica,
Commander Don Luis Regalodo, from Havana in i've
days arrived at this port last evening She is Sohorse
mower carries l6 guns aud has a complement OF SO Off
GERS and so men. portion Of whom Will be- assigned 10
duty the guDboats still remaining here. lbo Isabel
will convoy the boats TO Havana