New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-29
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.
FINANCIAL RUIN.


Out Of It GOrpg the last few months. In the month
I'll June last StCll 2i9 were paid out from the pub
tic funds m Havana alone, and this solely on ac-
count ai wan and marine. The amount due upon
credit is not included in this calculation OF eX-
penScs nor there taken into the account the sums
Of money paid out and expended at other points III
thc isle Tie taxes not collected and the moneys
STisiug t..n payment Of duties each day becom-
iug smaller. The Bay of Havana has few or no
ships; there is no business the wharves and not
wthstanding in the custom-house stores there are
goods TO the value of $SOOlO0O very few are being
taken out
FEARS OF COUP DETAT.
From Tolgun and Gibara commissions have ar
rived, asking for additional troops but there are
very few soldiers now in Havana. Fears are also
entertained by some Of tho leading Spaniards of a
coup dd0t 1t is not true that Gen. De Rodas has
moved his residence to the Cabanas; but he has or
dered quarters to be prepared for his reception there
in he should feel like moving; at any rate he
likes to be prepared for contingencies.
RETURN OF WAR VESSELS.
The war steamers are all returning from their dlf-
ferent cruises There to-day in port recently ar
rived seven of the largest and best vessels belonging
TO the fleet.
RECOGNITION BY BOLIVIA.
The Bolivian Foreign Minister las addressed let
ter to the Secretary of Cuba, inclosing decree OF
Il
Egerents The Minister writing the note SAYS that
the cause espoused by Gen. Cespedes is eminently
American, and is blow at Spanish despotism. Gen.
Melgarcjo IN his decree, says that Bolivia sends
greeting to The defenders of holy cause.
ASSAsSINATIONs AT NUEyITAs AND GIBARA.
WASHINGTON July 2S.-An interesting letter rela-
tive to the Cuban situation has recently seen the
light Spanish gentleman went out to Cuba,
several ago. to claim an inheritance that had
been lett hun He says that at Nueyitas he learned
that nine CrcOles were going to be presently shot
They passed near him with firm step, with heads
erect and with a look of brave determination.
Arrived dt the fatal spot, they seated themselves
upon tha bch already prepared for them, and at the
sound Of Che voice of the officer who gave the word
10 fire. cried out: "Hurrah for Cuba! Hurrah for
CespedcSw After they had fallen, the volunteers
struck bayOnets into their bodies. At Gibara he
saw a group of armed men marching toward house
of modest appearance. Wishing to see what was
about to be done, he followed the soldiers, who,
arriving before the door, halted, while three of the
party entered The latter cried out at this moment
Here is the in8wTectO: here is the Mambi." What
do you wish p said young man. IF it is whom
you search am at your service; but do not brighten
my father and mother" Without ceremony, the
volunteers seized the speaker, and beating him along
before them with the butts of their muskets until
they got close to the cemetery there ran him through
with at least twenty bayOnets
FRANCISCO PEREZ.
From Santiago de Cuba comes news of thousand
atrocities committed by the infamous Francisco Pc
rez. to whom Governor in that part of the Island
had intrusted the direction of matters in Guanata-
namo and Baracoa This bad man, wanting in every
sentiment of humanity and of every moral princ-
pie had been robbing and assassnatlng every Cuban
who was believed to be a Liberal Whole families
in the vicinity of Guantanamo had been murdered
by this bandit; young and old persons had been
buchered 10y his knife and his companions, not be-
ing satisfied with the vilainies committed here
passed to BaTacOa, where, aided by few other
assassns they went from house to house Hundreds
of persons were in this way murdered and with the
full consent and knowledge OF the authorities.
NEWS FROM GEN. QUEsADA.
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-Lettcrs from Cuba, re-
ceived here contain intelligence to the Goth inst.
Gen. Quesada had destroyed two important bridges
on the railroad from Nuevitas to Puerto Principe,
cutting off communication between those cities. All
the intervening country is held by the Cuban forces
THE sPANIARDs CUT OFF.
The Spanish troops are now confined in those
cities and are suffering severely from disease and
want of supplies. Several sortes had been made
from Nuevtas, and in each instance the troops were
driven back with severe loss. Gen. Quesada has
large number of Spanish prisoners which he is hold
ing hostages for the proper treatment of Cubans
who may fall into the hands of the Spanish COM
manders Among them are number Of prominent
Government officials.
THE CUBAN OCCUPATION.
The letters state that the Cuban forces have pos
session of the country from Nuevitas to Puerto
Principe, with several points on the coast, which
1ives them direct communication with the United
States
IMPORTANT ENGAGEMENTS.
II is reported that there have been two important
engagements. one near Remedies and the other at
Sugua la Grande, in both of which the Spanish
troops attacked the Cubans in force.
SPANISH DEFEATS.
At Remedies the Spaniards were driven off with
loss Of $50 in killed, wounded and prisoners. At
Saera Ia Graude the fight lasted seven hours the
Spanish forces numbering over 1900 while that of
IN. t.bGns was less than 1000 effective men. The
S.lniGrcs were finally compelled TO retreat with
loss Of ever 800, While that Of the Cubans was less
than 100 III result of these battles has inspired
tho Cubans wit" renewed courage, and they have no
doubt Of their ability to maintain themselves against
'He forces now in To, field against them.
Mn SUPPLIES OF ARMS.
large supply q arms aLo ammunition, including
battery Of artillery With $50 from 'he United
States successfully landed at hueytas, ana arc now
part OF Gen. Quesada's forces The sickness is re-
ported to DC abating and Gems. Quesada and Jordon
expect 10 take the field Extensively, with force
more than equal TO that of their opponents
CHILL, SPAIN, AND CUBA.
The HGcWiO del TGPOr of Valparaiso, Juno H.
discusses the subject Of active Intervention in Cuban
affairs, and supposes that the United States would
regard il unfayorably If IL uterfeged with annexa-
ton and that to their difficulties with Spain Others