The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-09-03
CUBA.
The Present SItuation-Tbe spanish VOlun-
tecrs Refuse TO 40 to the Field-Thcir Latest
nut

U1yANA, Aug. 2S.--The reception of General
de Rodas at Matanzas, upon his recent visit was
cold and chilling. One company only OF yolun-
teers came out to welcome him. Soon after
arriving he harangued the troops and told the
volunteers that the time had come for them to go
TO the field. He conjured them by the memories
of past glores to rally once more around the flag
of CASTLE and Arragon. The troops seemed
somewhat inclined TO carry out the Governor
Generals wishes, and he left for Havana under
the impression that 500 men of the battalion
would set out within few days under the Gov
ernor of Matanzas. As soon as DE ROdas how
ever had arrived at Havana, the troops refused
positively to go, declaring that they were here
TO protect the town of Mntanzas. This conduct
has had an unfayorabe effect upon the spirits of
the Governor-Gencral, who is greatly annoyed
at it.
A fight is reported to have occurred on the
45th at Jaguey Grande. The Chapel gorris and
volunteers were badly beaten by the insurgents.
The loss of the Spaniards was considerable.
The sailing of ID. &. MaZa de Arredondo for
New York. in the steamer Missouri, carrying as
he did large amount of funds belonging to the
escaped Fernando Pc prisoners, and former
administrator of the Gaia de Ahorros Bank, has
caused good deal of feeling in the city. Are
dondo was, since the departure of Castillo, the
manager of the institution, and the Government
hat cenlscated (upon paper all that Castillo
possessed,
The discomfort among the volunteers is on the
increase. On Monday last the disturbances
reached high point. A battalion of artillery
had been disarmed because the men had threat
encd to shoot their Colonel. Some of the
leaders were about being tried for the offeuse,
and also general insubordination. The discon-
teut is said to have been excited by the manner
in which De Rodas has treated political pri-
soners. Many little printed papers, hand-bills
full of abuse of the Governor were found yester-
day morning and the day before posted upon
the corners of the streets. Those who desire to
see these prisoners shot say they will carry out
their wishes, though all the world oppose. The
( 'pt,t ,tOin in-(,n lpg no nf
whichever way he turns he is sure to be pricked.
What the French Papers Say.
The Paris Pdtrie, Aug. 20, concludes rs fol-
lows an article on the Cuban question: in which
il maintains that Spain should acknowledge the
independence of Cuba:-
But how can there be hope of conquerng the in
surrecOn if it is sustained, not by the Government
but by the people of the United States ? Now, the
sympathes ef all Americans are with the Cubans
1t is with great difficulty that the Washington Cabi-
net has resisted the enormous pressure exercised to
force il to accord belligerent rights to them. II the
United States Government has resisted up TO the
present. it is precisely because it has calculated that
Spain encouraged by proofs of impartality which
it has given her would consent to an arrangement
which would protect both Spanish honor and interests
If nothing is seen in this at Madrid, they may
be certain that as Congress reasscmbes and
perhaps sooner, the Washington Cabinet will be
forced to accord beigerent rights to the Cubans,
and then no power in the world will he able to re-
tain the island under the domination of Spain. All
Spanish Government believe that the insurrecton
will be at an end in sixty days, az the official jour
Rodas? If it does, we suppose that it will Goa 1tinue
the conflict; II not IL would be better to make
immediate arraI cement which will the honor OF
SPAN and her interests in Cuba, ut the same time
that 1t would stop the enusion OF blood Id the An
TILES"
Referring to the arrival in Paris of ''three of
the most conspicuous men in american politics
and diplomacy"-General Banks, Senators Ram
sey and Fenton--the same journal says of Gene
raj Banks that he will remain probably four to
five weeks in Paris, where his presence and dip
lDmatip T.
Ting the Cuban question:"
a French Journal Declares % the Island Is Lost
The Paris France of August 20 has an article
on the independence of Cuba. 1t considers that
that island is now irrevOcably lost by Spain. At
Madrid a last attempt is spoken of as likely to
be made by the mother country to retain this
valuable possession. When the healthy season
sets in, it is alleged that Spanish army of
PC. 600 men will be sent out to oppose the insur-
gents. vain project The France says:-
sit is known that the American Government has
instructed its representative, General Stckles,
TO proceed to Madrid We are, however, we believe,
justified in asserting that the object OF his dipU
matte mission is not to neg ,tate purchase of Cuba
by the United States. The object OF the mission is
TO offer TO mediate between the mother country and
the colony The plan TO be proposed will embrace
on the one hand the remuneration by Spain Of her
sovereignty over the island; and on the other
provide for payment by the Cubans of such a
sum of money as will enable Spain TO pay the inte-
rest OF the loans raised on Cuban securities. The
United States will he parties TO the contract to the
extent OF guaranteeing JEe 1ulnlmeuL OF tDe
proposed reciprocal engagements However painful
1t may be for the Spanish Government to accept
this suggested solution OF the difficulty, we hold
that no other is possible in the circumstances,
and that it is the only plan by which Spain can
save some fragments Of the wreck. The value and
the duration of Cuban independence under the pro-
tcctloh OF America is quite another question. The
desire to absorb and the greed of territory which
CharacteriZes the United States, we admit qualities
them very badly to perform the part of a fatonic
protectOrate In fact it is very probable that behind
the compromise which they are now trying to bring
| "a bon hapn lng a nl
history OF Texas
Work on the spanish GunbOntS.
Translated from III NdcionGL
The construction of the Spanish gunboats re-
Gently seized blythe Government has been pushed
forward with uneXampled energy during tue
past few weeks. There are 800 men employed
| in the Delamatcr Iron Works, hall ol whom are
| engaged upon the machinery oil the ooats' vi
| the whole number, - have ALREADY ocen SCI
aloat and the other five will soon be launched
Eleven of those building in TINS Guy nave re-
| Ceiyed their machinery, ana VIII SUM pc Ie'u2
| for sea. One of them, the Erlcssoh' was ABOUT
| 10 sail, when Marshal barlow anu SullltL3l St
authorities here that none OF the Ooats VIII be
allowed to put to sea. None OF the Mystlc Doats
| have been sent to New York but some OF them
are expected here shortly TO take theT machinery
ON board.
| The Decree of Jose Balta, Prs :ident of Peru.
| DFpAnTNrNT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS. s.-Con-
| sdcring that after the declaration made by the
| Government recognizing as peilScrcnts the
| Cubans who are struggling LOT tnelr lhdepen-
dCnce, the insurTecton aSUlusl VnV oltuiSh uoN-
| n nolitIcaI organization, the evidences OF which
| are Congress and Government WIN shlilclent
| material means to carry on INC stIusSic, anu III
| virtue of the Justice I'd the hoiy cause OF In
dependence which gives them tne righ' 10 con-
| Quer:-- rDo., h,,i,,o 40 IL,