The New York herald., 1869-10-12
VIVA CUBA.
The Anniversary Of Cuban
independence.
CELEBRATION AT COOPER INSTITUTE.
A Salute, Fireworks and
Speeches.


Speeches.
Sunday was day dear to every Cuban patriots
heart On the 10th OF October, 1858, the nrst blow
OF the present Cuban revolution was struck at Span
ish Dominion in the little town OF Yara and as the
American heart CLOVIS with the memory OF Lexing-
ton 80 did Cuban bosoms thrill with patriotic pride
on this the first anniversary OF their independence
When we remember the enthusiasm with which the
people or the United States have annually
celebrated the 4th day OF July we can
readily appreciate the zeal OF the Cuoans IN
this the 1rst year OF their republic, won on many
neld no less bloody than those whose names shine
upon our monuments OF the Revolution. Tne Cubans
IN New York and other foreign lands in celebrating
their country's birthday could point TO a long and
brilliant record Of battles in the cause OF liberty.
The nag which they hoisted by the side OF the Stars
and Stripes had been baptized in the blood OF
heroic people struggling for freedom; and in con-
templating their ardor and devotion our minds are
carried back to the days OF our nations infancy,
when Americans fought in the same great cause,
and won all the honor and glory we boast.
1t is interesting, now that Cuba seems to be rid
ding herself of her oppressors to look back upon
the repeated ana fruitess efforts OF her people to
shake or the CALLING Spanish yoke. In 1919 the first
patriotic movement was commenced by Felix Varela
Professor OF Philosophy in the Havana University
The secret operations Of Varela and mis- associates
were from time to time detected and frus-
trated until 1880, when another attempt on his
part resulted in the execution of several
OF his party. In 1887 renewed his efforts but the
result again proved unsuccessful, and Varela was
exiled and died in the United States. Other Cuban
patriots, including Juan Hernandez, the poet Jose
Maria Heredia, Enueto Placido ana Valdez an intl-
mate friend OF varelas, lost their liberty and their
lives in subsequent revolutionary attempts and in
1850 the Inflated Lopez added another to the already
long list Of executions for efforts to liDerate the
tsland
Lopez landed at Cardenas captured the city and
held 1T twenty-lour hours, but being compelled to
abandon the place IN August OF the same year. he
landed at Los P0sas and conducted brilliant CAM
palgn Ol twenty-0ne days. Compelled TO surrender,
ne capitulated upon terms OF protection and
free exit from Cuba, but the treacherous govern
ment violated its pledge and executed Lopez, his
Am erican leaders, including Crittenden and Keen,
great number or men. Since the Lopez expedition
numerous attempts at revolution have been IN made In
Cuba and the adjacent islands, all having for their
object the establishment or Cuban republtc but in
each the leaders were either executed or exiled
from their country. The revolution OF 1868 com.
menced In the Eastern district OF Cuba and spread
with wonderful rapidity.
Cespedes Lemus. Agramonte, Agullero, the Cis-
peros, the Quesadas, Hernandez, the Cavadas, Pc
rata Castillo, Rubacaba, Fesser, Figueredo Fam
brana and hundreds OF other wealthy, educated and
prominent men IN Cuba had been premeditat1ng
rev oution for years. Cespedes had already retired
from BayamO and active life to the secluson OF his
sugar estate, the Demajagua plantation, near MaD-
cd bv sns @ OF bayao To
Peralta, OF H0guin; Rubalcaba, now Minister OF
Justice; Pedro Figueredo, OF Bayamo and 500 armed
Cubans, some OF whom were his own slaves whom
he had liberated that same morning. After perfect
ing hasty organization, they marched to Yara nine
SON Of twenty mem entered the plaza and raised
The nag OF revolution. From tnat small beginning
the patriots soon made rapid and important
advances, increasing their forces TO about 10000
men, and winning q number OF hard fought battles,
the most prominent OF which are Bayamo, Baire,
Cavagan, Las Minas, FL Rio salado, Hoguln, La
Cuava Manlabon, Glpara, FL Ramon, Canalito, Gu
anaja Cubita, San Miguel Manati, Sabana Nueva,
Puerto Padre, Baga, Ciego de Aguila, Santa Cruz,
Ell Cobre, Yateras, Guisa, Puerto Principe, Moron,
Jiguanl, Jaguey Grande Trinidad, Arlamo, Las
Tanas, Palma sorlano, Cauto and Arroyo Blanco.
o. ssaa s.ssy sns SsSTs
the event In this city. The Cuban nag was dispiss G
from many OF the hotels and private residences and
City Hall Park. During the firing OF the
salute one Of the men. named Nanbrod
hnn NJ. in Do%a Uads the nas
discharge. Dr. Lake attended to the wounded man
and had him conveyed to mis- home, corner OF Goerck
The meeting at Cooper Institute was brilliant
affair The lecture hall was handsomely decorated
with nags OF the United states and Cuba and
wreathB OF evergreens were twined about the
pillars. The stage was occupied by the men,
Ders OF the Junta and other distinguished
Cubans, and every portion OF the apartment
densey crowded, the assemblage extending ont into
the passages After the display OF fireworks in front
OF the Institute, Senor Lemus called the meeting
order, and IN very few words OF alluson to the
purpose OF the meeting introduced the first speaker,
Mr.. THOMAS DUGAN, who on coming forward was
warmly received. He said:-The cause Of Cuba Is
the OF republican liberty wherever the hab-
table globle men advocate the undying principles.
ing fraternity with his fellow men can stand aoof or
remain Indifferent in the contest waged in behalf
OF human rights; Applause.l year has come aud
his battle fields; nay, triumphant in the face OF nos
tile Europe and, shall add, indifferent America.
are in the cause OF Cuban independence they have
cheered the triumphant march OF the gallant Ces-
pedes and his patriot bands and the hestatng policy
Of the administration exercised In defiance OF the
voice OF Congress and the Will OF the American peo-
pie. (Appiause.) Before Heaven spain stands the
queen In exile, her ancient foundations heaving in
the lhroes OF revolution. on the island OF Cuba she
her purpose-death to the creole, slavery to
the black. Shall the nag OF Spanish cruelty,
shall . the nag OF determination alton wave ave- beneath
liberty be ground to powder under the In.
vaders' feet In the grandeur OF an inspired pur-
pose, In the last extremity OF nations, Cuba appeals
to the God OF battles and the civilization OF the age.
DO you believe she VIII faer IN the path or her ap
pointed duty, short OF annihilation her patriot
sons will compromise their brthrlght and their
blood IL you do the apostacy OF your natures Will
rise hereafter In Judgment against you and crushed
OSHSueu SFoiy uoHSSt AoVs oS you iEhouio
The American OF native or foreign brth-be he Pres
ident. Cabinet Minister, senator or Representative,
or private citizen OF high or low degree-who, in
she battle OF freedom against tyranny, OF right
against wrong, OF humanity against savage barbar
ity, OF Cuba against Spain, stands neutral or
indifferent IS . traitor, so stepped in base
ingratitude and damning selnshness that the
crime OF an American Arnold grows radl-
aat In hs detested presence tApplause.l
10 every dungeon door OF Cuban incarceration on
the soil Of this republic will nail the protest OF the
free, and across every Cabinet order OF arrest will
write the words OF Virgna's patriot statesman the
inspired author OF our immortal Declaration who
deiying the King and Parliament OF England and
&C cAnowledgng alone the King OF kings, declared
that resistance to tyrants was obedience to God
(Applausej In the name OF liberty, for which our
fathers perilled liie property aud fame IN the
OF Union, baptized 10 their chdren's blood;
the rights OF man / protest against the i'm.
action OF Official authority In Withholding to this