New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-11
THE Cuban REVOLUTION.


OF RECOGNITION BY MINISTER sICKLEs
LONDON, Sept 1O-The Times to-day has an article
on the subject Of Mr. Sickless note to the Spanish
Government, in which it says 1t is hardly credible
that America contempates the recognition of Cuba.
While Spain has little left to lose except the island
owing to the bad prospects of the war and Its dam
aging effects on her commerce and finance, she must
ultimately consent to abandon Cuba"
The telegraph has an article on the same subject
saying: 1.-The American action with respect to Cuba
is the same that England was SO much blamed for,
though the causes are not precisely parallel.
The Cubans are absolutely without strength,
without a civil or military organization,
and without an established Government.
If the Americans vndicate their action by the pleas
that they cannot remain Indifferent TO the struggles
of friendly people for freedom and independence.
then England, in 1861, acted in manner the Amerl-
cans now emphatically sanction. Looking at the
controversy in its broadcast view, shall scarcely
be displeased to see America take step which the
practical world would regard as conspicuous excul-
patton Of England from responsibility to America.
STRIKING RUMOR AS TO THE PURCHASE OF
CUBA BY THE UNITED STATES. -"
The Daily Necs has an article to-day on the Cuban
question. 1t says: "The rumor is afioat that the
proposed purchase of Cuba by the United States
found powerful friend in the Spanish Adminstra-
tiOn II is difficult to perceive, If the rebellion Is
suppressed in Cuba, how material change can be
effected amid defiant and subjugated population.
If the have any foundation these considera-
tons may possibly incline this powerful leader to
listen fayorably to offer from the United States.
Though his advocacy may obtain great force with
the ether members of the Government and the
people, the interests Of England and France in the
West Indies are scarcely inferior to those of the
United States, and they will have their say before
the settlement be regarded as final.
ESCAPED CUBANs FROM FERNANDO Pc.
QUEENSTOWN, Sept. 1O.--Thirteen Cuban prisoners,
recently confined at Fernando Pc, and who made
their escape, were landed at this port to-day.
THE BATTLE OF LAS TUNAs.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.--Letters from Cuba via
Key West, received yesterday, give the following
account of the battle near Las Tunas: On the 10th
nit. accommodating party was sent out by Gen.
Quesada, numbering 800 On the afternoon of
the same day this force was attacked by largely supe
rior numbers, but succeeded. with loss of IS in
killed wounded, and missing, in reganng the main
body. The commanding general Immediately pre-
pared for an attack which did not take place until
the 18th. On the morning of that day Gen. Yalna-
soda was reported approaching with large force
of cavalry artillery and infantry and preparations
were Immediately made TO receive him Shortly
after sunrise the Spanish forces made their appear
ance and Immediately commenced the fight with
artillery. The artillery made but little impression
upon the Cuban army; when the infantry were
brought up and charge upon the Cuban position was
ordered The Cubans reserved their fire until the
Spanards came within range when the order TO fire
was given and 1t was so effective that the Spanish
line was thrown into disorder and compelled to fail
back under protection of the artillery. After
"a b,ur h.. oil we'd nv ValmQ9pdaS
entire force numbering, as reported by desert
ers over 1900 effective men. more than one-half
regular troops The Cuban force about 6,OO0, of
whom about 1900 were well armed. The contest
lasted five hours when Valmaseda was forced to give
way and fell back his fertilization at Las Tunas
The loss of the Cubans in killed ~ among them
several officers whose names are not given; wounded
severely, 1O7; slightly wounded, $780, missing, A.;
while that of the Spaniards is reported in killed and
wounded overiGO0. Two hundred of their dead and
wounded were left on the field. There were nearly
400 desertsrs and go prisoners captured. The de-
serters report that Gen. Valmaseda had all his
available force in this engagement and bad 81 pieces
of artillery of the most approved character SIX OF
which were 81 Founders, rliled parrot guns, with two
regiments of cavalry and six regiments of infantry
The Cubans had only thirteen pieces of artillery OF
small caliber with effectually equipped cavalry
Importance, since the commencement of the revolu-
ton causes great rejoicing in the Cuban army, and
among those on the Island who sympathize with
their movement.
TELEGRAPH SURVEILLANCE.
A letter from Havana states that the Government
exercises the most rigid surveillance over the tee
graph and mails so thai nothing is permitted TO be
sent by telegraph giving accounts of military opera
tion.. excepting that furnished by the Government.
Every private dispatch passes through the hands OF
Spanish official
DREAD OF THE VOLUNTEERS.
The same letter says: 1.-The Captain-General is in
constant dread of the volunteers, and fears they will
drive him out and seize the government and declare
the Island independent of Spain. Gen. Lesca, who
has been here for some time is known to be in the
interest of the volunteers The outrages increase
fearfuv and are Of character too revolving TO be
believed"
URT-MARTIAL--CoNTRABA STEAMERS.
HAVANA, Sept. lO.-A court martial is now in ses-
sion in this city, engaged in trying Col. Udalta,
who was Lieutenant Governor at the beginning of
the rebellion. La PyeRsd thinks the best plan is to
say less regarding the sailing of cOntraband steamers
from Northern ports but catch them off the coast OF
Cuba
TELEGRAMS FROM THE SPANISH GESERALS-NEW
ADMISSIONS OF FALL VT W.
GROEs AND CHINAMEN JOINING THE INsUR-
GENTS.
HAVANA Sept. 4-COl Araoz, commanding in the
West, telegraphs Rodas:
The negroes and Cinnamon following the deach-
ments OF rebels as they pass the estates. The Chit
namen give the rebels all desirable information regard
ing positions and strength Spanish owners OF cot
ages round the estates who have given up all hope OF
receiving protection from the authorities are also JOIN
ing the gents Spanish owners OF estates would be
disposed their negroes for protection put the lat
ter show so much sympathy for the rebels that they dare
not try it, one OF the rebel scouts who fell INTO our
assured me that they only intended To destroy the
property certain persons and would not proceed until