The New York herald., 1869-09-05
WASHINGTON.
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CUBA'S ULTlMATUM TO SPAIN.
TextOf the Propositions for the Pur-
chase Of the Island.
SECRETARY RAwLINs IMPROVING.

WASHINGTON, sept. A. 1862
The Cuban Ultimatum-Text Of Minister
Sickles' Proposition and the Proposition of
Spain-TimidIty OF the Regency.
There has been great deal published lately con-
cerning the negotiations rnaugurated by Minister
sickes with the spanish government for the settle
ment Of the Cuban difficulty, but it appears from
0frcial documents on file in the state Department
that very much OF it is mere speculation and most
OF 1t wide OF the mark. The original proposition
presented to Regent Serrano and his Cabinet sets
forth that "whereas there is now prevailing in the
island OF Cuba devastating war, destructive OF life
and property and inimical TO the interests OF
trade and commerce, the United States in the In
terests of humanity and with view to bring the
sanguinary struggle to close offer their services
as mediator" The propositions ubmitted by Gen.
eral Sickles was in the following terms:-
Ftrst-The Spanish government Is to acknowledge
the independence OF Cuba without conditions.
SecO,td-The Cubans are TO indemnify Spain for the
Spanish property on the island, such as castles
arseDals, forts, custom houses and other pubic
buildings The aggregate amount OF indemnifica-
ton, however, is not TO exceed Slooo0o,ooo
Thfu-Slavery Is to be abolished on the island.
F0ulUt-As soon as these propositions ac-
cepted by both parties hostities are to cease and
the United states government will guarantee the
fulflment Of the agreement to both parties.
About two weeks ago secretary Fish received
despatch by cable from General Sickles which was
the reply OF the Spanish government to the above
propositions After stating that Spain accepted the
mediation OF the United States, and thanking our
government for the interposton OF its good Offices
for the settlement OF the difficulty between Spain
and the Ever Faithful Isle,' the despatch goes on
to say that IN lieu of the basis OF settlement pro-
posed by the United States Spain offers the follow
ing
Farst-The Cubans to lay down their arms.
SecohG-Spaln to grant general amnesty to the
insurgents.
perty on the island and for all the property Of loyal
Spanards destroyed by the insurgents
fonth-Sutrage to be granted to all the .popula-
ton of the island, 80 that the people may lave an
opportunity to decide whether they will remain with
Spain, or whether they prefer to be separate and in
dependent.
FUth-Span will guarantee Iul protection to such
OF the insurgents as may be selected TO through
treating with the representatives of the Spanish
government Mt Tor settlement on the basis OF these
Si1M-Tne United States to guarantee to Spain
the payment OF Cuba's propOrtiOn OF the public
deDt.
In reply to the above Secretary Fish sent de-
spach by cable stating that the government of the
United States was glad to know that Spain &C.
Cepted Its mediation In the difficulty which had
arisen between Spain and Cuba. lnasmuch as the
attempt at negotiation for a settlement had been
thus far successful he trusted the spanish govern
ment would deem 1t to be for its best interests to ac
Fish In this despatch made no aluson to the substi
tute presented by Spain, which may be regarded as
refusal on the part OF our government to
accept 1t indeed to take any notice
OF 1t. The representatives of the Cubans
In this country have already sgnifled to Mr.. Fish
that under no circumstances will they accept the
proposition Of Spain. SO rar az they are concerned
the basis OF settlement submitted by General cKles
is their utimatum. since the reception of Spains
substitute and the reply of Secretary Fish thereto
about half dozen teegrams have passed between
Minister Sickles and Secretary Fish. They are
merely advisory Of the situation, however, and re-
port no material progress. Judging from their con-
tents Mr. Fish is Of opinion that Spain will ulti-
mately accept the original proposition offered by
the United States 1t appears that recently
Serrano, well as a majority OF his Cabinet,
are convinced that the wisest and best thing for
them TO do is to take the Cubans al their word and
get the hundred millions, of which poor Spain
stands so much in need. The trouble is, however,
that heretofore the Spanish people have been kept
in profound ignorance as to the true proportions
and condition of the insurrectlon in Cuba They
have been led to believe through their press which
Is controlled by the government that the re-
belhon was INSIGNIFICANT, and that in
short time everything would be quiet and
Cuba would become once more the "faith-
fu ise." SerranO and his counselors are
In reality afraid to reveal the true state of affairs
winch the acceptance Of the proposition OF the
United States would do. 1t Is thought, therefore,
that already stated in these dispatches, final
tion will be postponed until king is selected.
Condition Of Secretary Rawlins.
The condition Of Secretary RawlIns' health this
morning is improved. Although he has been very
low his physicians think he will soon be able to at
tend to his official duties DIR. Bliss, OF his ply
sicans says the Secretary is improving, but feels
restlve under his confinement to bed and insists that
he will go out tomorrow.
Improving Condition of the Internal Revenue.
comparative statement OF the receipts from in
ternal revenue sources for the months OF July and
August, 1868 and 1862 shows that during the latter
the receipts exceeded the former S5,103,996.
Duty Ground t'annister.
Acting secretary Richardson has decided that
ground gannister is liable to duty Of five dollars
per ton. Gannster mixed with clay Is used for lining
iron furnaces
The Indian Peace Commissioners.
The Commissioner OF Indian Affairs has received
q despatch from Commissioners Bruno, Dodge and
Bishop stating that they had held a council with the
Kiowas ana Comanches at Fort sill, which was very
satisfactory. They report more OF the Kiowas and
COmanches are coming in and quietly locating upon
the reservations
Weekly Currency Statement.
The receipts OF fractional currency for the week
ending to-day amount to s27 l,ooo.
Shipments to the Assistant Treasurer at
New York.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SO, 600
Shipments to the Assistant Treasurer at
New Orleans. ................-......... ~ 900
To national banks and others ............ 3s, 600
The Treasurer holds security FOR ma
tiona bank circulation n............ .3s2 Se2, 900
And for public deposits. 20Oii, 900
Mutiated bank notes burned during the
......................... liz, 500
Total amount burned ....:... .......... 1928, "a
Currency Issued for bills destroyed during
me week. .................. 146,77O
Total amount issued therefor. To- 16Q 3S5
Balance due for mutilated notes. ....... 1853, 75q
Bank circulation outstanding at this date 299 37 600
Fractional currency redeemed and de-
stroyed during the week. 2is, 200
New Workers to Return Home to Vote.
The citizens OF New York State resident here