New-York tribune., 1869-06-24

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM WASHINGTON
WHY RECOGNITION HAS BEEN DENIED
THE SPANISH MINISTER AND THE CUBAN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TO ENFORCE NEU-
TRALITY
WASHINGTON June 29.-Cuban affairs have not as
yet been subject of consultation, although occa-
sionay theme of conversation merely, in the CaDl-
net nor according to present aspects is 1t probable
that any official action will soon be taken with re-
gard TO affairs in that island. The Government has
no information to show that the opposing forces IN
Cuba have ever met in an open field, but that what
little fighting has been done amounts to nothing
more than skirmishing. The operations have been
confined to a few local points, with no marked
political results, and the Cubans have not
yet succeeded in establishing themselves in
single spot Therefore case is presented which
calls for recognition of beligerent rights no member
of the Cabinet has expressed desire for or limited,
action in that direction. 1t is no secret that the
Spanish Minister has been informed that, although
the Government and people of the country sympa-
thize with the Cubans, the Neutrality laws will be
enforced and as proof of the honesty of the Gov
ernment in executing them the Spanish Minister has
been placed in direct communication with United
States Attorneys and Marshals so that he
can furnish them with information,
accompanied by proof, relative to secret military ex-
petitions, in order that they may promptly carry
out the instructions given months ago to inter-
cept the sailing Of hostile vessels. The recent ar
rests in New-York were made on information fur
nished to the Federal officers in New-YOrk through
Spanish sources. The cause Of action was owing to
open boasting by Cubans of their success in landing
men and arms on the island. The Government has
been selling surplus to all parties, without
distinction, asking no questions to their future
use,
RESURRECTION IN PORTO RICO.
Intelligence has been received by commercial
house in this city to the effect that rebellion had
broken out at Arroyo, in the island of Porto Rico
It was deemed, according to the adyices, formidable
Tho news of the event had been received at differ
ent points in the sle and caused profound excite
ment
LOSS OF AN EXPEDITION-sPANIsH TROOPS SUI
FERNG FROM FEvER-DR. wM CLARENCE
THICKER.
HAVANA, June Alt seems to be well as
cerained that dentist who lived for years IN Havana,
and an American by birth, recently killed in fight
with the Spanish troops Mr. Tinker had to leave Havana
on account of the active interest he manifested in the
Government Arriving in Key West, he went to work
actively in the cause, 1t is said at the head OF the
on reaching the soil He about 30 years OF age,
OF great intelligence, and quite popular among the
It's painful to read the fact of the loss of the Pae
vessel which sailed from Philadelphia Tor the Island,
bringing reGnforcements Of and munitions. About
1000 Spencer rifles saved and quantity Of powder
Only succeeded in reaching the shore safely.
The others were lost though the number nave not Deen
able 10 ascertain
Buceta has great number OF sick; those unable to
move are near 400 in number This column suffers very
greatly from yellow fever The climate is very bad for
these men, who mostly recruits He has had 70 shoot
some 80 70 iO order TO prevent general deserOn
considerable number of his forces have left him. and are
reported have joined the Insurgents When last heard
from, Buceta not far from Santiago de Cuba.
STATE OF AFFAIRS AT SANTIAGO AND GUANrA-
NAMo-A GLOOMY PICTURE BY SPANISH
NEWSPAPER.
The BdnderG EspanOIG of the 10th inst,
ono of the official papers Of the Spanish Government
published in Cuba although protesting TO beeye-as in
duty bound to don the eventual triumph Of the Spanish
arms over the patriots gives the following account Of the
condition OF things in the department Of Santiago dc
Cuba and Guantanamo; Rural property is either de-
stroyed entirely or reduced It's production. Town
property without value at least bears but nominal
value Money Is exported In large SUMS credit Is absO
lutely extinct Capital and the circulating medium
main the hands OF the failures, hunger mis
Who for want OF work. nd themselves deprived Of
the OF living The work OF the artisan COM
petey paralyZed only because every is bent
retrenchng his expenses but because will venture
any enterprise. Every one appears bent upon saving
all he from the final catastrophe, aud upon making
as much from possible. Commerce Is suspended,
and every person capable OF realizing funds 20
gain another country where tranquility may be found, is
doing So"