New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-21

the United States Mr.. Roberts, lie adds, admits tDaJ
whenever called upon the officers Of the United States
have interfered effectively to prevent VIC
erHs from the Effects 'e Of PTecpate recognition
OF beiigerent rights which was done by
outbreak of instruction this country. This Govern
ment, from its very origin, has been foremost IN the
Of enforcing strict neutrality. This Government does
not intend at present TO depart from lts raGtonaI
policy, but will execute III good falth the wise ana
efficient laws that have been enacted for the Observance
OF its international duties OF neutrality ana friendship
The sympathy of the United States IL with people
striving TO secure the right Of segOvernment and with
all efforts TO free this continent from transatlantic con
Governments still claiming control over neighborng
possessions They will not abrdge the right OF free as
the unlawful acts in nfracOn OF their obligations 10
Spain and other friendly Powers.
OF April H. 1869, prohibiting alienation of property,
except with the assent of the Government, - 900.
The President has seen with regret the decree and
hopes it may be modified 80 as not to be applicable 10
property OF citizens of the United States
Mr. Hall to Secretary Fish. April 80 transmits Count
Valmaseda's proclamation Of April 4, that every man
over 10 found away from home may be shot that every
unOCcuped house, and every house not flying white
flag, may be burned and that women living at home or
with their relations may be carried forciby TO Jguani
or BayamO; also informing the Department that Count
Valmaseda was moving his forces into the country.
Secretary Fish, May TO- 1862 protests in the interest OF
civilization and humanity against Count Valmasedas
Secretary Fish to Mr. Hail. May H. directs him TO make
70 ssg R&Ph
MIR Hall to MISUNDERSTANDING of State Davis May
tons near Nuevitas.
Consul General Plumb, to Secretary Fish, May %,
transmits copy Of the authorization Of loan OF SOO
600 in Havana for suppressing insurreeon TINS money
is understood 10 he nearly exhausted The principle is
the situation Also transmitting copy Of the decree OF
the Captain General authorizing the seizure Of horses
Volunteers have forced Gen Dulce 10 resign.
Mr. Hall informs Secretary Fish, June g. of the lawless
conduct of the volunteers at MatanZas.
Mr. Plumb, June :. acquainted Secretary Fish OF the
deposition OF the Captain Inc INSURGENTS, ne
Iun liz
the business and prosperity identified with the island
are dissatisfied with the condnc OF the Government;
they wish the ended. Those who conduct the
and hold the offices are sent out from spain, ana
have interest in the islands The Spanish residents,
though disagreeng the future, have deposed Gen.
Dulce they may do the same with the new Captain
General if dissatisfied. The volunteers number about
$4,000 the island Two thousand Of them are IN Ha'
vana. They unpaid, and furnish their own arms.
The Government depends upon them to enforce its de-
crees The organization is Differed by OF position
the in the ranks reckless. The volunteers are
intensely loyal At present IL reported
pending between the CapalnG General and the Gu
bans Mr. Plumb speaks OF the violence OF the volun-
teers, colsions ana lnsuDofulhaohs ana gives ah &C
count OF the events that preceded the resignation OF
Gen Dnce ana lS hecuiaoS upon mtt ~" oiST W.
Mr. Plumb, June "a lnclOses letter 10 secretary sh
from Mr.. Phillips, Acting Consul az Santiago de Cuba,
giving information OF the summary execution OF Charles
Speakman ana Albert Nyeth cltlzens Ol INC ChItcu
States. and their dying declarations.
Secretary Fish, Aug 10, lnstructs Minister sckes 10
demand compensation for the families Of SpeakmIn and
Wyeth to require that citizens Of the United states
countries and protest ia the name Of the President
against longer carrying the war IN this barbarous
Minister sickles ncoses copy Of his note, Sept g. to
Mr.. Bercevia as 10 Spcakman aud Nyeth, &c.
Under instructions I'm Secretary Elsh's note,
port has been called for in these cases aud reparaton
Will be made II the facts are as alleged.
Mr. Sckes inclOses copy OF Mr. Syerass note, and OF
ms reOuder The Spanish Minister says speaknan was
executed in conformity with law.
Secretary Fish, july lG, addresses communication 10
Minister Roberts calling attention TO the CapainGen-
vessels Of the United states the high under treaty
OF 1885, &c 1t assumes power over the commerce OF the
The United states will yield the right TO carry contra
band of in time of peace win not permit their yesses
war The treaty cOnfers rights vessels OF
the United in time o? peace. IL Spain Is at war,
should be known In order that notice be immediately
given restrictions that such state entails the
Mr. Fsh asks whether Spain recognizes a state Of war
as existing and states that the continuance q the de-
cree, attempt 10 enforce 10, will be regarded as
recognition by spain OF state OF war with Cuba.
Mr. Plumb to Secretary Fish, July o. transmits the
ar 10 search Of vessels the high seas also the
era Of the CapanGcncra for the conduct OF the
Minister sckles, August 70, Secretary Fish, commu-
nicates his conversation with the Spanish Minister say
ing: "The Minister Inteuupng me- as II he thought
had quite far enough for the present at least ac-
ged the sincere aud legal manner in which the
Government Of the United States had fulfilled its nterna-
tunal duties regard To the Cuban nsurreCtOn. Ia for
,ner dav when the pro slavery pary Ied the rens OF
power there anxiety from time TO Time lest the
rcckessness OF members should involve the two nations
i'm difficulty: hut the victory OF the national
the aborg people OF Spain have To regard the
United states their national friend. The common ques
one OF the utmost gravity ana deAcacy IL was
the intention Of the Spanish Liberals, Who initiated aud
executed the revolutionary movements. which have
gwen 10 spain It's new oca nc 70 make at the ear
lcst provision FOR SuarantyIng segOvcrnment
TO Cuba but tins fatal Instruction broke out the very
moment when IL was becoming loasIDIe 10 give 10 tuDa
all the rights she desired. Tie cry OF Death 10
spauiards heard N spain, and 1t became impossible
i'm the face Of civil 10 carry out the benchcent
plan they bad formed The Liberal party In Spain finds
itself It's infinite regret forced to seeming sym
uat with the revolutionary party IN Cuba, and Lib
erals Of CUBA, who ought to be the firm friends
enemies There sentiment dcarer To the hearts Of
the Liberal leaders than thai OF Freedom to all men"
vet they showed before the world IN TINS Cuban conflict
opposed 10 sefgOvernmcDt aud resisting the abolition
Of slavery lie considered the instruction as most
deplordbc misfortune and mistake both for Cuba and
Spain II could bc found To settle all these ques-
tons In such manner as to do justice to CnOa without
infringing upon the honor of Spain, the Government
would be greatly grahed. There lsuO intention or de-
sire among the Liberals OF Spain ever again 10 WORK the
HI',stTstion OF their own affairs and the full favor
mercia connection ana some shadow OF Their
August a. nclOses article l0s OF the Spanish Constitution
about Cuba Mr. siyela regards it as preventing action
upon Cuba TIL Cuban Deputies arrive at the COrtes.
Minister Sckes also communicates, August 20, CONVEX
sation he had with Gen Prim IN which tho latter said,
with great earnestne5s aud emphasis Let the united
be assured OF the good faith aud the good DISPOSE
ton OF Spain. Formidable as the instruction may De-
OF any OF those conflicts in which Govern
ments have found themselves constrained to treat
during hOsties. The Cuban insurgents hold no city or
fortress They have no port , no ships they
accept battle; and now, before the period arrives
active operations, when Spain will send the ample
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sary the Cubans accept the assurance OF the
United States given the faith of Spain, that they may
have their independence by laying down their arms,
electng their Deputy, and declaring their right 10 be
free by a vote OF the people"
Minister sckes again writes to Secretary Fish, Aug.
a. THE President OF the Council said there is vast
difference between the present nsurrectOn IN Cuba and
the revolutionary movements by which the Republics OF
the American Continent gained their Independence IN
those days negotiations resOrted 10 after campaigns
had 0ug ht aud battles lost and gained. They had
armies the field and organized Governments support
ing them Wee nothing OF this IN CUBA. only
mere rowing bands who fly when they are pursued,
and have never been found in numbers sufficient
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