The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-08
Arrival and Reception Of General de
ROdaS in Havana.
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HIS ADDRESS AND PROBABLE POLICY.
Progress Of the War for In
dependence.
Heavy Losses Of the Spanish
Forces.
HIS ADDRESS AND PROBABLE Policy
Spanish Accounts from All Parts
vi the Island.


yana, July 3. arrived at this port yesterday with
humber OF passengers and large cargo, We ar,
indebted to rurser Wiham ID. Hampstead for thu
prompt delivery OF our correspondence and ex
changes
srrivaI and Reception of CnbailcrO dc RO
das-Fes,ivities on the 0ccasion-TIis Address,
TO the Inhabitnnts-AJvice OF a Volunteer
Evidences Of n Conciliatory POlicy-Ths
General Denies that he Il Sanguaary-He
Desires the Least Hoodshed Possibic-Hi,
Preparations for an Active CampaiEn-Ru.
nors OF Martha, I4nw--News from the Insur.
'nctiou-sprcesse, by Observation-Disclosures
Items.
HAVANA July 3, 1902
The new Captain General, Don Antonio Fernandez
CaOaierO de Rotas, Is among OF HIM the
D}0Tio &c In Marina, semi-ofcIa journal OF this
cy, recently found 1t necessary to say, "He is dis
tinguished Spanish general sent by the government
of the nation establish peace in Cuba and preserve
Nj all costs the integrity OF the national territory
Tue Captains General who have heretofore reigned
IN cuba have been wen known to both peninsuiars
aud colonists IN their civl and military careers.
Nlth the present this is the He
has some, though no very great, reputation as a
soldier, very cruel and sangu1ary, without honor
as q statesman. Thus, all uutrIed IN essentials, he
comes 10 grapple With question in which one OF
the Oldest, most eSpesenced and why OF soldiers
ana statesmen disastrously failed.
Early on the morning of Monday. the 2sth, arrived
the Cadiz mail steamer Antonio Lopez, having on
board his EXceliency, three or four of his near
relations, Colonel Augustine Araoz, three Ieuten-
ant colone seven commandments, two cap
.llns, one Lieutenant several officers of infe-
for rank, 500 troops and fresh supply
Of the inevitable employees. The steamer anchored
close TO the guardship when the troops landed
and marched INTO the fortiacations where they have
remained. Soon after, General Espinar, with
Official or two, repaired board 10 welcome In
unofficial manner and have q conference with his
successor. The British Commodore Phlllimore
with quite number OF officers from the various
vessels OF that nationality In port, also paid visit
20 MS Exceilency on board.
Meanwhile preparations for the landing, an
nounced for ten O'Clock, were taking place. One
company from each battalion Of volunteers, a
squadron OF cavalry and volunteer battery were
detailed for part IN the reception. These were
formed in line each side OF the street. extending
iroin the right OF the palace. duwn 0bispo street.
In front OF the Plaza de Armas and 10 the wharf
facing inwards. shortly before eleven General Esp-
issued from the place. followed by the city gov
erment the members OF the municipality and other
officials, aud preceded By two lines OF black coated
gentry and two three stout looking fellows bearing
ponderous maces, something else, and dressed In
the OF old century in which purple vel
vet, gilt feathers and breechcs prevailed. They met
mis- Excelency at the wharf when terrific explosion
OF artillery took place, amid when the cortege
menced It's return, preceded by the gentleman OF
troops, backed by large cOncourse OF people, with
m easy. graceful and dgnifed air, glanclng con-
tinuaIy toward the balconies. from Which no ladies
greeted him, but only rough bearded men, at
intervals raising his chapeau and holding 1t
very Ike the monarch OF all he surveyed"
A physiO2nomst would not for moment consider
him great man. There IL, however. in his
face evidences of great energy and determination
Of character. Possibly these might lead him to the
commission or those excuses ana crueltles Of which
he Is accused, but from an excellent standpoint,
confess falling 10 lind those evidences OF barbarons
and blooIthrsty nature OF winch others have
spoken. lie Is darS like his race, eyes intense
~ back and Rlterinv, nose retrouse, aud ihdica-
1--WE that little pebeian blood has lowed ia among
the lineage OF the gentlemen OF Rhodes" he "a
quite bald the TOP Of his head and upon side
may be plainly seen evidences OF what must have
been CHASTITY wound, received, believe, II Africa.
e is about ave feet six inches Ia height and therein
contrasted curioGslY vita the tai, athletic form or
Espinar, waiking by his side.
There was little OF enthusiasm In the reception.
few hats were waved from the balconies aud an
occasional rtrd was heard, hut nothing Indicative OF
hopeful antieipations IRON the new arrival. Enter
ing the palace the oath, win the customary formal
ties was administered TO tue Captain General.
and at twelve O'Clock salute from tne Cabsnas
noHnced 70 tue people that q new representative
OF the Spanish nation reigned IN Cuba. The soldiers
tben died before the Palace and his EXceiency ap-
pearing on The balcony. shouted "kivs Espana
Vivian los Nountariosr
Scarce were these ceremonies over when there ap-
peaTed on the streets OF the CITY, IN The government
imprint, the new Captain Generals address 10 The
Inhabitants OF the Isle OF Cuba TO the volunteers
70 the so diers and marines copy Of which ap
pend. Tue sudden appearance OF this evidently nl.
printed In the city, has caused certain OF the dls
loyal" to intimate that It was prepared for hum here
before his arrival, while others insist that he
wrote IL before his arrival and with only
such knowledge OF the coldition OF AFFAIRS
In the familiar discourse which took place In the
palace, General dc Rodas remarked that IL was nigh
which no one present seemed mciined TO dispute.
He added that should the suppression OF IL Hnaiiy
him his lie he hoped to due IN the embrace OF
volunteer. An explanation vi This remark would
have been an ACT Of charity az there has ever since
been much ANXIOUS speculation az 30 whether his
ExcelencJ wished 10 Indicate his love Tor the yoiui''
teers or the propriety Oi their gong 10 she Held.
IN the evening, according 10 the usual CUSTOM the
retiring Captain General, Espinaf entertained hls
successor Mt banquet, which was well attended by
the civil, military and naval iunctionaFies and tie
representatives oi the press. During tue entertain
Inent tho bands Of the First and second battaiObs
NJ volunteers played se.eet pieces OF muslc IN the
courtyard. over tue wine General Espuar tnads 4
short speech. ~ which he alluded to tue constant
support extended him during ns brief command In
las efforts 20 MAINTAIN order ny the yOluD
teer commanders. genera dc EOdas, who tOi
lowed expressed his confidence that he would
DC equally fortunate In HIS reliance on The
volume, rs throughout the island u maintain public
order, defend tue national integrity and combat th'
resurrection until 1t entIrey suppressed The
aulidugs and stores Of the span. sh residents were
illuminated aud bedcckcd with the coOrs OF CASTLE
op tue following evening. also, in accordance viii
custom, the new Captain General rccipTocatei ID,
compliment Of his predecessor " splendid ban
me- RMS was attended by even a more uumerou
aud brilliant company than the Oiher Meanwhile gh
volunteers gave him magnificent serenade, whic
attracted large numbers Of families 10 he PlSz3 III
streets and houses were auOIned ~ before ana, 81
lowing the dinner, the General was prevailed upO
stroll through Gale de Mnrana, which wac pe
dccbed sucn manner ~ to present the eree' 81
Islty scene.
nave omitted 10 mention in its proper place tina
anlOn1 those who called 10 pay their respects In III
new captain General were the C0nsnls Of the vsrtOi
nafonaliHcs resident In this city. They were ~
dfrsseu ~ lew words OF courtesy by his ENcccnc'
committees from the volunteers of maisn2as An
'ardcnas also called 70 lellcitate him soon alter ST.
arrival.
simultaneously with the distribution of III
CAPTAIN Generals address was hawked about "a
streets circular, purpOIunR To be letter ifOf
"Yclunieer," making certain suggestions 10 hi
excelency rs D stranger I'm the sland. II aliudes
Lhe nine InoDiis' duration OF the resurrection,
having been commenced by cuGfTO autOs -four cats
AZ the Spanish expression s. ana hints as THO mh
,oapoograput of nnntra gtnca. AZ fbp uuderhao