The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-10
THE CUBANS AWAKE AGAIN.
The Last Of the GOicoura Expedition Tho
Conduct ofthe ar---ReorganizatiOn Of the
Jnnta-.-New Men and a New Policy
United States Ships Taking Army
Supplies on BOard---Getting
Ready for Sea.

manner OF fighting which has characterized the 0pe-
ratIons the island since the outbreak Yara is no
longer suited to the exgences or the situation, and
the mobilization OF the insurgent troops into brgades
and divisions, under capable commanders, Ia
rightly considered Indispensable to success. The
patriots are no longer inexperienced. The severe
work OF the last year has 1tted the loose bands
which commended against the Spanish regulars ana
volunteers for more vigorous Efforts The want OF
experienced American officers to command the In
surgents ana give better direction TO the aims OF tho
patriotic government Is acknowledged to be one OF
the principal causes OF the feebeness displayed SO
far IN the prosecution or the war. The bungling
inenciency Of those who have hitherto acted
for the youthful reHublic In this coun-
try checked instead OF advanced the cause.
Expeditions that would have greatly aided tire
patriots in the field were fitted out at much ex-
pense only to be stopped at their departure or cap
tured before reaching their destination, merely
through mismanagement and that Dane OF all revo-
lutionists the anxiety OF incapable persons TO
obtain prominent command aud consequent dis
tinctIon.
the Cubans are now aroused to these facts, and
already has the work OF reorganization commenced.
The ablest and best OF the leaders are actively
engaged in clearing away the wrecks OF their former
hopes ana preparing FOR more active, more sensi-
Die ana determined efforts to furnish material aid
to the army in the field. The Fabian policy viii not
observed for the future In the conduct OF the
on the island; but vigorous and determined assaults
VIII be made upon tue Spanish POSITIONS Colonel
Cristo who, II left alone, would have made the last
(Llllianl expedition success, has returned this
city, defeated but not discouraged. He will soon DO
heard from again in the cause Of CUBA. The men OF
his expedition were released by the British authors
es In ana Na nsas sn on ba ae asd r cast last
mel Cristo gives some information concerning
the capture or the Lillian and the collapse Of the
vuhi nnt hon nrlflii no
steamer was released from custody on the 18th ut,
ana Captain Harrls-who Is now here on waiting
but was refused the necessary coal. Under these
circumstances he was compelled to use part OF the
When his fuel was nearly exhausted he met two
schoonerS, sent with coal to the Lillian, ana had
them to his bunkers about twenty tons OF anthra-
cite, when the English gunb0at Lapwtng appeared
and immediately opened IRE with round shot on INC
defenceless Lillian None Of the shot-about twenty
in at0ck effect, but the work or transferring the
coal had to be abandoned Captain harris had
therefore no other course left than TO put into Mas
sau, which he did, and had tue modification to wit
ness the seizure Of his vessel. The officers aud
were sent ashore and then the thrifty British
ers piilaged and ransacked the ship from stem To
STERN Presents for resident Cespedes, worth 5000
in gold, aud all baggage OF Colonel Crsto val
ued at $780, and that OF the other officers stolen.
The thieves were masters of the situation. Previous
to the arrival OF the Lillian at Nassau the first time
the $50 men VINO formed the expeditlonary force
were landed at Criedero Key. and thitner the Lap
wing went and captured them while they were on
board schOoners sent to their aid The schooners,
with their living freight, were towed into Nassau.
After some delay in the harbor the men were landed
points on this coast and wen cared for
BY the J J =. Colonel Cristo lett Nassau ass
evident that the expedition had failed. Whatever
blame attaches to other parties concerned for the
Lillian hasco nothing can be said against Crlslo.
Until that unlucky ana presumptuous patriot Col
couria interfered with him ne managed the expedi-
ton with admirable tact and AFFINITY. The Lillian IS
| still In the harbor OF Nassau under embargo Dy the
| British.
expeditions and more en1stments OF men, but they
are without any foundation. There Is nothing OF the
kind going on just now. Should any such move
ment take place the readers OF the HERALD Will
be the first TO be informed OF II. These
sensation rumors arose. In all probability, IN conse-
quence OF the change In the personnel OF the Cuban
Junta and the arrival OF q number OF prominent
patriot Officers. The most important event which
has occurred In some time ls the reorganization Of
the Junta, winch took place on sunday last. In
order TO concentrate the Efforts OF all the Cuban
management OF their Affairs in the future the fol-
lowing named gentlemen have been appointed to
direct the energies of the friends OF the infant repub-
lie In the United States.
President or the J,.ata-higuel ALBANIA.
Vtce P,estdent-HilarIo Csneros
TredsuTel-Carlos del Castillo.
Com DtT'Otef-FranCsco FeS5en.
Ways ana Means tC7loi,D,d,O-T. NJ. Mora.
Supplies and CoBafa,ssarfat (CadEDiaft)-M Mar
Sec,,etarv-T. NJ Mertres.
This strong Cabinet is assisted by such prominent
Cuban citizens as J. Gonzales A. Arrange j. Armas,
]. .. Zenea I. Nallente, j. Ryramonte, Il. Queruda
and Others NJ gassora remains IN his old
portant mission. This settlement does NOT
Interfere with the official representation Of this
republican government IN this country, no change
being contemplated in that respect az least for tha
present. the new Treasurer OF the Junta was for
merry director OF the Havana savings Bank. His
palace was seized by the Spanish, and he himself
was sent prisoner to Fernando 20, from which ne
escaped with many others. he Is said to be very
wealthy. The president was q wealthy planter, and
stu retains goody supply OF gold. the COMP
m
Of wealth and ability. The Cubans in this city
are mncn pleased Win tne cnan0s ana LOOK forward
determined effort to place the entire Cuban forces
on a par with their antagonists 10 the matter or
arms and equipments Will soon be made under the
direction OF the Junta. In fact, 1t IL evident
that the CUBAN question is approaching solution.
whether favorable to the patriots or spanish remains
to be seen; but the indications are that something
more than moral pressure viii be brought to bear
upon the Dons to compel mem to leave the Ever
Faithful Isle'' In hurry.
The last batch OF five gunboats built at Mystic
street y yesterday iiey w With the entire ae
be ready for within three weeks at the furthest.
Those RON Mystic have not yet received their ma
chinery, fnasts and propeers The Navy Departs
ment has them under surveillance and Is Keeping
close watch. That the chances OF ther ever leaving
our harbor on their Inurderous errand ara
extremely slim may be seen In the haste
with which several vessels OF the Unltep
states navy are being made ready for sea. Tha
Miantonomoh at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, is now
ready, her officers having joined ner. She VIII sail
IN few days for Cuban waters. The SwataCa, at
and taking ON board rapidly possible.
The Tallapoosa arrived at thus port on Monday even
ing, and, anchorng alongside the Albany, winch haa
been lying for some time in the stream at once be-
gan to take stores. IL very significant that these
stores are not for the navy, but army supplies
The Albany was under orders to sail for Cuba.
last nisht. 1t Ii whispered In naval circles
that the administration intends to send land
force to Cuba and certainly these movements
point that way One thing Is evident, and that Ia
That some decided action has been determined on by
President Grant, ana that the country viii ba
electrified By a declaration OF Cabinet policy IN ac-
cordance with the wishes III the people.
Baron Maurice de Munagetta, ex-Captain on the
stan OF General jordan Who was taken by the Span
Iards Ia the late engagement. but released through
the interference OF the Austrian Minister at Madrid
arrived Yesterday in the DE soto from Havana. The
late commander of the Cuba, Captain Higgins arr
rived from Washington last night and Is stopping aE
the PioIrepont House. Brooklyn.