The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-13

A~r,v., or Disriuxslshod Amcricans-vis0 70
President Baez-A Pleasant Tour Good
Dl.uer and Midnight OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Of Cabral-Apnexatlon Idens and Union 60
the United states.
ST. DOMINGO, August ?, 1889.
Tho steamer Tybee arrived here on the 25th OF
July being the second trip of the new hne between
New York and St. Domingo city. Puerto Plata,
SANTANA and eventually Porto Rico, or st. Thomas
are included in the rutd; but for the present o
monthly trip to New YORK anu pacA ID accep'eu NO
filing the contract
Among the passengers were General BaDcock, Of
washington, and senator Cole. Of California, both Of
whom speak OF their visit here as pleasant little ex
cursiop without any special object Nevertheless the
day succeeding her arrival the Tybee steamed down
TO Aqua where President Baez ia passing week
or TWO In the expectation OF closing up the Cabral
forays along the despoblado ldepOpulated border
belt and also of opening system OF free trade with
Rayti. The Hon. NJ. NJ. Gautier, secretary Of State
and Minister Faoens went down TO Aqua, on the
Tybee, In company with General Babcock and Sena.
tor Cole and they all had nice time at Aqua. Baez
was at home so to speak, for the vast estates OF his
inheritance spread miles upon miles to the north
and west Of Aqua, and include the great oil wells or
petroleum basin, lately discovered. His guests by
the Tybee were cordially welcomed. The steamer
left ST. Domingo early In the morning, and
gliding swiftly along the coast In full view
OF the bold shore line covered with green
woodlands with bright sky above and smooth
sea below, they made their port by noon. The gov
eminent coast guard Lapotea was leaving for Aqua
with supplies Tor the frontier regiments when the
Tybee entered the Ozama, and she flew down before
fair wind with the news or her arrival. She was
but an hour ahead after all, yet In that time horses
were waiting with an escort to convey the visitors
to Baez, who had his temporary quarters lew miles
back, on the site OF the town sacked and burned by
the Spaniards when they had to evacuate. 1t was
cheerful ride, ana the reception by PRESIDENT Baez
was graceful and unaffected; About thirty sat
| the party gradually broke up into little knots
with their cigars out under the cool evening SKY.
| Presently General Babc0ck aud the President re-
tired from the saa, and the Secretary Of State Joined
| them In a long interview. They then emerged into
the general circle, With an air great satisfaction
| not at all pronounced, but unmlstakabe to close
observer. Alter circulating round Tor half an hour
more the President disappeared for the night So did
General b., did Senator O., so did Secretary OF
State G., so did Commissioner f., OF the Mining Sur.
vey. did everybody in fact; but while the every
beds Hospitality prepared for their reception, the
aforesaid gentlemen OF the initials were collected IN
| the Presidents sanctum tO-discuss last cigar, let
us say-wnich was so very Interesting that they did
| not finish till two O'Clock In the morning.
After eaiy ooee the party returned to the ryoee
| While at Aqua the Tybee landed about 200 barrels
and boxes Of provisions for the army and on her
last trip she brought 500 first class Eneds Tor Gen.
| eral Camineros ride brigade, now on duty on the
1 frontier.
! General Caminero asked attention to two letters
one IN American papers In which this town OF Aqua
was reported be In state OF revolt against Baez
"And this Is but one fasehOod" he added, tout Of
more than twenty similar ones which have been
| published IN New York as coming from here "
| ''Recoect, General" said one near MIN, 'sha.
the press Is always on the strain to obtain
the latest as well as the most accurate news. |"
"Well, l will give to whom II may concern
the latest and the surest news from tue desilnd3.
General Oabral Is very sick, perhaps dying with Z
proraeted fever at ittie town, where his $50 ioi.
levers ex.a. ~ rimn.sslng :s1c ro6f Inhabitants
Our detachments are closing round him, aud he Will
De dead or fugitive within month do not
doubt this. Every appearance about us justiies the
conviction; but will the Cabral party die with their
chlelf Eyes. There Is nothing to sustain fresh
bnations, and most OF the old enemies OF BaeS have
come over to him or scattered" This Is very nearly
the truth 5odss ! Ga2e TeM 81 :.!ensss r1r,san
D la "ny 1ns uUpe OF annexht,Un nave snOtnered
Wv ~ leaders and the elements OF opposition Tor
this year at least.
II my conjecture is at all near the mark the pro.
gramme for the annexation Of st. Domingo is well
under way. President Grant wanted certain doubts
resolved In the quickest, most concise mode and
the surest way to effect would be to SEND reliable
man to ask the questions in his name directly from
Baez. General Babcock, the confidential secretary
or President Grant, comes here and closeted three
hours with President Baez. This interview Ia fol-
Of the officers around Baez and openly expressed
wishes that the starry nag' may be raised without
delay.
The Seminole, United States steamer, which has
looked into SANTANA for the pirate steamer TELEGRAPH,
but found her not, Is expected soon. 1t Will be the
first United states vesselofwar seen at st. Domingo
In year and q half