New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-27
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.
PROBABLE RECOGNITION OF CUBAN BELLIGER-
ENCY BY THE ADMINIsTRATION--AN IMPORT


reference to Cuba from such well-lntormed and
usually trustworthy source that your correspondent
does not feel al liberty to disregard it, although it is
40 important and unlocked for that he does not feel
at liberty to credit it, 1t is to the effect that the Ad
ministration has now under earnest consideration
tho proprety Of changing its course with reference
to Cuba, and speedily recognizing the belhgerent
rights of the insurgents. This course is impeed by
the evident feeling of the people of the country,
aud the temper of the majority in Congress The
report further states that Secretary Fish and Senator
Sumner have expressed, within three days
past. such views as would indicate changing
policy toward the Cubans, and higher
confidence in their future. The President has been
informed by leading Republicans in Congress that
the country is greatly dissatisfied ut the Cuban
policy of the Administration and of the leaders
Of the House assured the President that it would be
impossible to prevent in Congress severe criticism OF
the position assumed in the message when the holt
days were over, unless some early and favorable
action were taken the Cuban subject, In further
evidence of the probability Of the change indicated
Senator Sumner has assured o gentleman of high
ton Of Cuba as soon as he became convinced that
that Republic was committed to Emancipation. In
the same interview, the Senator intimated that he
was now more favorably impressed that point.
The Administration is in possession of official copies
Of President Cespedess proclamation of Nov SO, and
of detailed accounts of the operations of the Cuban
army under the Cavadas the favorable character OF
which documents may have had some effect. The
foregoing information is not derived from Cuban
sources no member OF the Junta, or any agent
thereof so far as is known in the city, But if the in
formation indicated in this dispatch is worthy of be-
lief as appears to be, there is little doubt that the
Government will soon accord the rights of beliger-
ency to the Cubans. The writer, however. does not
vouch for the statements. but transmits them on
account of their Importance
, ELLo, AND VALMAsEDA-MORE SPANISH CON-
FEssIoNs-GEN. LETONAs REPORT ON THE
STATE OF THE WARMLY 1T is DIFFICULT
TO ENCOUNTER OR sUBDUE THE CUBANs-
THE VOLUNTEERS CHARGED WITH FEROCITY
ADMITTED PALSEHOoD AND EXAGGERA-
TON OF SPANISH REPORTS.
HAVANA Dec. 1s.-In accordance with my habit OF
communicating TO you the official kilograms and re-
norris of the Spanish authorities send you herewith
some further condolences of this character from the
most conspicuous of the Spanish leaders operating In
the field Gen. TrillO of Sagua, the hero of the late
whipping and shooting of slaves, writes: q hear
that Gen. Carlo Second in command to Gen. De
Rodas has suffered defeat. He will be with MS
shortly. Goyeneche has been forced to move his
troops from Espiritu-Santo to Moron for healthier
quarters; he was losing thirty day by chol-
era Cholera is also with us. Planters. families,
and slaves are embarking at Remedies In
search Of safety at Havana. Col. Forum proceeds
there for achievements The newly arrived troops
are giving troubleD Gen. Goyeneche, mentioned IN
this telegram. has distinguished himself by COM
manding all Cuban families in his district not aoso
Iutey in the rebellion to move in or near Spanish
lines Gen. Pueblo dispatches the following infOrma-
tion from PuertO-P Principe: "Fevers continue uua-
hated shall proceed westward to see about the
landing of fIibusters 80 soon receive the reen-
forcementsD Count Valmaseda writes from San
tiaro: 1--WE have been compelled TO abandon some
mounts in the interior. If the troops you send are
Republicans they will give more Iwork than help
Sickness deelininpv What follows the translation
from the Rersa de EspaHa of the principal points OF
nm important report on The QuestOn.of Cuba" lts
apthor is Gen Letona well known TO you as one OF
the most prominent Spanish leaders IN the
island under Dulce. Please TO observe that
he charges lne cpdHlSu NOiuHbOCAS VIZ" '"NAA
known ferocity and desire to refuse all quarter that
he declares reenforcements are wasted on Cuba II
matters continue there asl they were when Duce
left that the Cubans have peculiar advantages IN
their mode of warfare; that the war is carried on
with absurd cruelty and that the authorities find
il necessary to lie and exaggerate habituay 10 the
latter point, which Gen. LetOna makes as clear as
the Interest Cuban denOuneer of Spanish tactics
eould desire the attention of those who still give
measure of credit to the Spaniards and proportion
ate dscredit TO the Cubans is earnestly commended
Here il what he says of the volunteers and OF Cuban
affairs generally;
They condemned nd slandered the direction Of mill
1ary operations, under the Plea that tey were hoI car
red on with sufficient cruelty against the enemy. 10
onsder Cubans insurgents TO attack the properly
OF al those they inspected, aud to grant 10
was their doctrine Tie CaptaD-Genera lald down
very reasonable principles and contrary policy 70 THIS
hut aterly he appears To be IN harmony WIN inc
element which compelled the surrender Oh Duce s
DE Rodas abdicated, have the volunteers come 10
Ne are now sending considerable rcGnforcements TO
Cuba Should continue as they were Nhtn Duee
left these troops had better not 60 The Cuoan reVoi
foD cannot be mastered with anything ike 1000 men, u
tha Government huctuates at the mercy St IA
eabas The war would end unless the Cnans conld
be ezterainated and the ciVllsd wOid WOW" nv
eeut To the prOlOnRatOn OF brutal hiregRle which We
could Justify without reason ana lsnt Oh on
we oeuy all the principal cities and the enemy all the IN
terror IS they aware OF our huerlOrly ~
ORGANIZATION discipline, their system IA 10 h9u Dnt
erV few strafegca pOnts and not 70 meet us decdey
nut when SUCCESS admits 40 doubt Inc acuNitf OF o
operations may though rarely, ailos ,bsn a the
Wild beast Is hunted they join Instantly WIN rue hep OF
their horses aud OF course make themselves supso, 10
any Of our scattered detachments. hheb VIC 40 Muet
Them ihey harass s until reach point were me an
Vantagc s theirs. and we are again compenou 70 i
when stationed al points they come anu
rs ~ nnrsa Them and fine result another loss for s on
operation impOsed by them ana ~ pecanss