The New York herald., 1869-01-27

The abrogaton o. rne censorship In Cuba by Gen.
ersi Duice has not only produced remarkable
change in OF The old nais published In Ha-
vala, but has given rise to an entirely new crop OF
newspapers which, doubtless, represent the state oil
the popular mind in that city much more faithfully
than can be expected from those which existed un-
der the old system. With these the change has been
more In the tone than in the matter The Diarso
de IN Martha has descended from It's for
mer arrogant and dogmatic position and
Is now quite moderate affair. 1t may
be classed as the Montpensier among the Bourbons
OF the press willing to wear any cap that may fit
the time. The Preasdt claims however, the rank Of
the legitimate Bourbon, and still breaches fire and
sword and no surrender 70 the modern ideas. while
the ocsa 0aciai pods the quiet tenor OF its ancient
way.
Some OF the new journals are more worthy Of
notice. ana at the head OF these we place La Verddo,
OF which tie first number lies before us. 1t Is
quarto sheet, OF handsome typographical appear
aace, something after the style OF the smaller New
York weeklies, ana evidently is conducted with
ability. It's sea posed mission Is TO proclaim ''tilc
uuGll,n which Its name signifies, and IN Is leading
article Oh the situation IL gives very truthful sketch
OF the crisis tnat now ATTENDS the political Status OF
views and feelings of the men OF substance and
practical hope IN the island we translate the prlnci
pa points OF It's lrst leader which Will be found In
continuation.
The Yo< ia Cs.ba is another new journal, which
from the fact OF being edited by native Spaniard IS
look ed upon with suspicion BY both parties, Cubans
ami Spaniards; and we do not lind anything very
noteworthy in its contents. The ESDeciador It.
otfai, which was formerly weekly review OF the
stage. has taken to politics since the new freedom
granted to the press, and does not seem TO
know now TO handle itsef In lis new sphere. ON the
other hand the Boetia RepaOtican0 Is lively little
sheet OF fo0scap SIZE, proclaming as Its creed lab.
soute Independence; down with the Spanish govern
l; freedom for ALL universal fraternity; free Cuba
for al freenen, without distinction OF Nationality or
rce It's columns are largely occurred with extracts
ffom the Official paper OF the Insurgents published NJ
Bayamo. We notics the names OF other journals
cised IN our Havana exchanges, but no copies have
reached us.
PLATFORM or THE HAvANERos-IN THE
ONLY POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT.
Translated from La verdad OF January 1871
We have reached the moment OF the greatest
crisis. At this moment we are deciding or have to
decide not only the future OF Cuba but that OF spain
in America We must then take vigorous measures
and clearly defiped resolves for one Is ignorant
OF the grave circumstances lii which we are placed,
however much the government has, until recently,
endeayored to disg use them. We believe that tile
hour has when all men of true patriotism
should endeavor even at the cost OF their lives 70
save the country IL Is now no more a secret that
more tnan third or the territorial extent OF Cuba
IL III state OF nsurrectlon; that this insurrecton
deeply agitated and discontented Commerce is COM
peteiy parayzed the present state OF business affairs
IS ntoleiaDe, aud any revolution. however serious
ana sanguinaTy, cannot more prejudice the country
II it Is indefinitely prolonged. The revolution Is
daily gaining strength and passion, which Is a natural
result, because thc principles on which the outbreak
1, founded but too ust, even should the adopted
pain which y has chosen be erroneous, not so much
by Its own viii as on accounu of the circumstances
previously mentioned Many thousands OF men
have already grasped arms, and by contraband
means sufficient can be obtained fer those who are
not yet provided, and the revolution must either
conquer or be suppressed by iorce OF arms. TO OBJ
tain either result mucn time Is required and many
millions or dollars and many lives must be sacri-
nced, and those who survive the decision will only
meet ruin and graves.
How can We avoid auch calamitles? The condt-
ton OF affairs clearly indicates the only possible
means:-Prove to the country that II Is not intended
tn ftn fnftr Inv no.
siderati0ns Of egotism ana unfounded pride; re.
noance and repair former errors; establish guaran-
tees Tor the future, and, in one word, treat openly
and frankly, without deception or double Intentions
with the revolutionary government and let them
aspire to as an independent nation. and thereby
avoid the shedding OF torrents OF brothers. blood
and sacriegioas struggle.
What inducement could move the insurgents to
place themselves again under the nationality OF
spain. or, rather, TO become Spanisha For we
Cubans aud pennsnlar residents in Cuba, although
Spanards by birth by race, are not SO politically,
having been, until lately deprived OF all the rights
OF Spanish citizens We reply the most just govern.
ment the most equitable the soundest In principle,
that Is now beng established I'm Spain--the govern
ing OF tue country by the country-automony;
government composed OF Governor appointed by
the nation: colonial council with all its employees
absolutely all-elected by the country, which must
also determine the political organization best
adapted to its necessities ana convenience, treating
Cuba the same as any other province, towards sup
porting the general expenses or the nation, in due
proportion to ITS wealth. and declaring at once the
immediate establishment OF free trade between Cuba
already proposed by the Commissioners named by
Cuba for the inrorInacion; tie government did not
reject IT, and 1t has been recognized by all the Cap
talns General who took part ia AZ that II s absurd and
impossible to govern Cuba from Spain. AL excepting
two Senores Serrano and Dulcc, admitted that TO
obvate this difficulty more ample faculty OF govern
niens must be allo we'd 10 them and especially In
the alteration OF dispositions arranged in the penin
sula, II considered inconyenient which clearly
proves the defects OF the centralizing government
IL is requisite, therefore, that the country make
own laws, for IL knows ts requirements best, ana u
I
appoint its own servants and impose its con
| tTiDutions IN the most appropriate FORM These
| Ideas that present only In the rough and
are disposed 10 treat IN detail Ii necessary are the
more aiiainablc " notice be taken OF the opinions
expressed by dessfs. Serrano and Duce In their re.
specuye reports. III these. above ALL IN the very
full report OF the present President o. the pro.
tslonai government may be recognized, clearly aud
definitely seen, the justice OF our aspirations
There - no time 10 be lost VAN illusions 10 be
indulged IN. The last decree OF amnesty IL useru,
more than ussiui, because u explicitly recognizes
the injustice hitherto shown 70 the country: because
i accepts the Grand AM leg.maie principle OF gov
eIning the country ~ the country and, above ALT hc
cause u shows the intentions the aspirations of the
ustrious chief who signs 1t. THIS. however, IS
ntue, very Ntie. u i not enough 70 proclaim TO
the country lorgeudlncss FOR the past IL Il not the
government that has Injuries to forgive, IL Is The
country. u does not ASK for pardon--let this be
clearly understanding asks justice, ana asks Il not
hgmbly, bat demands Il, basing itself on the same
principles "a those proclaimed m the decree Of ami
Each new decree issued by General Dulce increases
our aopes OF attaining ar honorable ana useful con.
CiliatiCn. We can bat subscribe and support by
what We have aready manifested tne following par
aEraph Of the decree Of amnesty. in which the 10y
aity that chaFaceTNes Is proves that General Duce
recognizes the original cause Of lie movement nc
lnra and Goes lnsuce % the sentiments oi those VINO
promoted II.
" by inpalsc ha WI ~ due time DC judged by his.
sha Fsasel on ~ one OF 's s s,e ~ teso, ~
Y. o. 20 few AM the I'm, enee @ o. 'ae sny
t, -lI!ts e ut Nafa wan created ard fsaS, hh "t
Qailiy nj; seapis prorfae ives dsir. - ~ violent
aasre-slons, p ilps u eoeloy all The p0ss. means %
e.aaele ~ order 2 ~ an egd q 50 many and % -
laentablc occurrence ~ % importance vii fihef H.
ttandhr % rcheio - raised ~ the eastern poi
ii0s 81 Tits integral portion o. the Spanish nationality
here 70 in1ssrl dtculi,a Of administration and aov.
ercrt by means " free lpalal judgment mi shail
low hnt path un liberty Is Developed n most me- essary
man stations ueu the government OF .fe country BY ihe
country is sfuuuacd on sound basis,
let tho country be pccei in such position that
10 political change tl.r may frauspire in spain can
wrench ~ nbegees Irom 1t; give u real autonomy.
arrange matters M this manner ana the memory OF
General Dulce wil be handed down 20 posteTiy as
one Uf the wgclt henrractorg Of hi2 and