New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-11

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the hight of madness to carry on hOstlties frauRht
with ruin to either side" After reviewing the reVo-
luton in Spain the writer continues: improvement
and HELPLESS as Marshal Prim's government may De-
| it can safely be proclaimed the best SPAN
could have under the present circumstances.
! Its chances of improvement lie in the power OF
directing its energies to domestic organization and
REFORM undisturbed by foreign colonial compDca-
TONS Strip the Government of its best troops for
distant expeditions; drain the of the coun-
try for an internecine struggle with kindred race;
then tell us whether any amount of genius charac-
ter or good viii can raise members of the Govern
ment to level with the difficulties of tho situation
After inquirine into the of the rising in Cuba
GRS Times says the most fanatical of the Opposition
are well aware that Spain only temporarily crush
the rebelliOus spirit in the colony. Were Spain quit
of the colony without compensation, thanksgivings
for happy radiance might well be sung throughout
the Peninsula. But, if large sum of money is re-
ceived into the bargain, Spaniards cannot be too
thankful. The last French campaign in Mexico
ought to have made ii manifest that there is neither
honor or profit to gain for the powers Of the Old
continent by meddling with the affairs of the New
NEWS FROM PUERTO PRINCIPE
HAVANA, Aug. 1O.-Intelligence received from Pu-
ero Principe is to the effect that the rebels destroyed
however, by the Spanish troops the next day.
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND MINIS
TER sICKLESS NRGoTIATI0Ns--THE PLEA OF
MR.. MORALES LEMUs FOR THE CUBAN CAUSE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.--The return of the President
and Cabinet ostensbly for the purpose Of settling
the definite policy Of the Administration regarding
the Cuban question. brought to Washington, yester-
day. number Of persons interested in Cuban affairs
including Mr. Lemus, the Envoy of the insurgents
and his suite. The latter is unusually communica-
tive and evidently expects very to receive news
from home, as we'll as from the Government of the
United States, favorable to his cause. he insists
that our Government cannot retract from the posi-
ton it has assumed by opening negotiations
through Gen. Sickles at Madrid, but, having
commenced the work. 1t cannot pursue any
course but one calculated to bring the matter to
a final issue. He is of the opinion that Spain will
finally reject the propositions submitted by Gen.
Sickles. but will in the mean time present diplomatic
expedients for delay for the purpose of gaining time
during which the war on the island will be carried
with undated vigor. He insists that the revolu
tionary Government in Cuba is in a condition now
exactly similar to that of the United States during
the early periods of our rebellion against Great
Britain, except that the rapidity of modern commu
nication gives Spain greater power over the Cnbans
than England had over her American colonies, and
that Spain is if possible cruel in her exactions
than England He consequently claims
that the Cuban insurgents are naturally entitled to
the sympathy Of the American people and hopes that
our Government will accord to them more consider
alton than they would be entitled to- ifthey were
merely mob or an assemblage of rioters. He argues
that they deserve the encouragement due TO patriots
who are struggling for the of Republcanism IN
the New World he declares that Spain is really the
enemy Of the United States and, TO support his as
sertion cites the fact that the people, well the
Government of that country, during our late Re
bellion, did everything in their power to aid the
South, while on the contrary. the Cubans earnestly
sympathized with the Union cause and hoped for its
success because they believed the United States TO
be the natural protector of republican institutions
in the western world. He admits that the Cubans
have no seaport but hopes they soon viii have, and
claims that then no one legally dispute their de-
demands Tor belgerent rights in the present condi-
ton of the island. He also claims that the insur-
gents are entitled to recognition OF those rights Tor
the reason that they have organized perfect form
of republican government, have control of the inte-
ror of the island have maintained themselves as an
independent power for nearly ayear and are contnu
ing TO gain strength day. He cites the TACT that
there are many Governments in the world who have
no seaports. as an argument that the Government
which he represents is entitled to distinguished con-
sideration so long it maintains its present lnde
pendence He speaks of the Spaniards as foreigners
who are striving to force upon the native Cubans an
obnoxious Government and insists that the struggle
now progressing on the island is virtually the effort
of foreign power TO subdue an independent people.
REJECTION OF THE sIcKlEs PROPOSITION.
II is rumored in diplomatic circles. tonight that
Minister sickes has teleGraphed to Secretary Fish
news of the rejection of his proposition to the Span
ish Government for settlement of the Cuban diff
entities. The truth of the cannot at this late
hour be ascertained.
THE CUBAN FILIBUsTERs IN CANADA
NIAGARA FALLS, Aug. 9.-The fugitive fill
busters Coils Ryan and Currer whose espOusal Of tile
Cuban cause in NeWYork recently gave such uneasness
20 The Spanish authorities in that city and certain United
States officials still at their retreat In Clifton, and
from the appearance Of things are actively at work Re
turning here yesterday from Western trip, found
RYAN at the Clifton House in sangune spirits He 10
constantly beset by visitors and from the many calls
daily made upon him. and q somewhat extensive CORE
snondenee his time and attention fully taken up.
Patriotic Cubans and American and English sympathizers
with the Cuban cause, visit him and loudly applaud MS
course Some little excitement was raised here yester
day Sunday, by the appearance in town in full UNIFORM
OF the redoubtable Ryan. Accompanied by John Nc
Croue OF Washington he started from the Clifton House
AT about o'clock D. m. driving open buggy aud Pro-
ceeded over the old Suspension Bridge He there made
few calls stopping short time at the MoneaRle House.
and thence went to the Falls driving past the Interna
t,onal and Cataract Hotels, where he was recog'
nized by the guests and villagers. After spend;
ing half hour or moro drying around
on this side Of the line he returned over the new suspe
son Bridge The officials Of the Custom House recog'
niEed him he passed. but Ryan apprenensve OF arrest
quickly proceeded TO the other side Athough the gave
feeper where crossed advised that ne would re-
turn over Suspension Bridge and ample tne was
Afforded United States officers TO cause ms
no effort in that direction appears 10 have been MADE CO
pm has learned from New York that Presdent GIanI