The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-02
ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS CT THE CASINO
eSpAh0l.

HAVANA, August 80, 1869.
SR. ID. GoNZALO CASTAN0R:-
The Casino Espahol being defntively established
tho directors understand that 1t Is their principal
duty to send in the name OF all the members a
brotherly salute to their well deserving brothers
those who with patriotism so disinterested and self
abnegation so complete defend the integrity OF the
country.
THIS duty being done the subscr ibers believe they
have to establish with committees, casinos and
other institutions analogous in the island. continu
GUS relations which shall tighten the patriotic union
all Spaniards thus contributing to everlas ting
duration and respect for this name In these regions
To explain plicitly our aspirations, ana to make
them understood by those outside who are working
for the common cause, and that all may know our
thoughts we address this communication to YOU sir.
The scream OF ar given at Yara against the union
OF Cuba ana Sp ain oke all Spanards to the conf
dence which lives In them and gave life and new
ardor to their love OF country They no listed with
energetic action their nag and upset the perfdIous
plans proposed for the ruin OF the country. The
right which Spain has to compel Cuba forever to be-
long TO her and to be Spanish Is unquestonabe, and
mate union between those who feel beating ia their
breasts really true Spanish heart The CITIZEN mi
a the result OF this union and for that Is
secure bulwark TO the Spanish cause. 1t Is our
duty to take care shat we maintain very high the
good spirit OF thus institution and try to augment its
lilies until we have converted every Spanlard into a
vlgilant soldier guarding the national integrity,
Tightening every day the bonds OF brotherhood,
affection and military companionship which unites
the bodies of all the militia with the valiant warriors
OF the army and navy, who fight with so much ardor
and so pure patriotism for the common cause. We
must utilize union 80 that those who suffer
rifices meet In the representatives OF the public
power the assistance and appreciation which they
deserve, and that, by all being united may be Sc
cured more and more every day the indissoluble
bond which ties together Spanish interests.
When the time arrives that peace Is restored 1t
will be duty TO assist with all our efforts and
with influence all the authorities so that there
may be realized easily and promptly the solemn
promise OF our superior Governor to administer the
island with morality, economy and Justice; so shall
all contribute to raise very high the good name OF
Spaniards IN these American countries.
Tine new institutions which Spain has Just given
promises to this province reforms In its political
and administrative organization reforms which
will be made by the union OF representatives as
peace Is restored. IL Is duty to prepare
for this day, remaining united around the national
daQ to make triumph that which Is most convenient
and certain. 1t ID our duty TO study together all
questions, and take care that III the supreme coun
at tended to.
The Casino Espaffo de Ia Habana and its directors
believe that these light indications are sufficient for
you TO understand their thoughts.
The directors hope you Will approve this initia-
tive which they have taken In questions Of so much
interest and that you Will lend them all your ald
thus can you count on the aid which this society
now offers In favor Of its just aspirations. Person
ally those who subscribe have the honor 10 offer you
their respects and TO be your humble servants.
Segundo Rlza President; Jose Maria Avenduno,
Antonio q. Telleria, Lorenzo Pedro, Justo Artez,
Juan Toraya, lsdro Gassol, Tiburcio v. Cuesti
Directors; Jose 3. Bidsguren, Secretary pro tent