New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-13
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.
SPANISH REPORTs-A FIGHT NEAR EsPiRITu
sANTO-MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS GIVING
IN THEIR ADHESION.

HAVANA, Oct. l2.--Captall-Ge iAoudS "oo
taken sick yesterday, but to-day he is better Several
skrmsbes have recently taken place IN me Eastern
Department during which 80 insurgents were killed
The Spanish loss is not given. fight occurred near
Espritu Santo, between the forces of Spain and
Cuba The Spanish COL Odaly was wounded. Tho
Cubans lost % killed. Municipal corporations IN
various parts Of the island sending to Captain
General De ROdas their adhesion to the existing
order of Things together with expressions of loyalty
to Spain.
TIE DEFINITE VIEWS OF THE ADMINISTRATION
PEACE POLICY-RECOGNITlON NOT DEEMED
PROPER.
WAsIuNGToN. Oct. 12.-There have been so many
rumors in connection with the facts relative to the
Cuban question that tue real situation OF AFFAIRS
seems generally to be impcrfectly understood But
it is known that ever since the present AdministraS
ton came into power efforts have been made in good
faith to enforce the Neutrality laws, both against
the Spanish Government and the agents of the Gu
bans in this country the presentation or reception
of such official or other trustworthy information
either from our own officers those acting for the
Spanish Government as justified proceedings in the
premises While sedulousy endeayoring to strictly
observe our treaty obligations with Spain the Gov.
eminent has not been unmindful of those due by
| Spain to the United States Our Government has
frequently been approached by agents or alleged
Ministers acting in behalf of the Cubans desiring the
recognition of belligerent rights-in other words
that they may be placed on the national footing
with Spain. And the United States Government has
also been asked to follow the example of Mexico,
and Peru and other South American Republics, and
thus officially encourage the Cuhans in their strug'
gle against Spain The reasons for not acquiescine
in such appeals are based the law of naiOns-the
condition of the Island not ustfying. in the opinion
rofio tha M
flag Nor has any satisfactory evidence been pro-
duced to show that there is de ldcto Government OF
the Cubans possessing the powers essential TO its
maintenance and character
The sympathy Of the Government has always been
with the Cubans but this under the peculiar exist
ing circumstances attending the question, could not
be distinctly manifested by official acts in connection
with the movements in the field; but it is known
that the Government has recently sought to induce
Spain to consent to the independence of the Island
| and thus avoid further bloOdshcd
There was not, as has been frequently stated. any
offer of mediation by Minister Sickles, the use Of
that word would imply or suggest the existence Of
war between equally recognized powers, and was
therefore avoided in the correspondence and inter.
views with the Spanish Government. The good
Offices of the United States have been rendered, m
they can always be employed between parties, one
of whom is not acknowledged by the other. without
the implication of aBy recognition of nationality OK
even belligerency.
The tender of good Offices" was superiDduced by
certain parties who had visited the Spanish Capital
in order TO effect an accommodation. They represent
10 this Government that they had had interviews
with some of the most influential statesmen and
soldiers of the Regency who were favorable 10 the
| proposed plan of adjustment which contemplated
the payment by the Cubans of the estimated value
l;o buil din0S
abolition of Slavery in the Island While there seemed
TO be an earnest and honest disposition to acquesce
in such an arrangement it suggested that the Gu
hans must lay down their arms before negotiations
| could be commenced. But to this preliminary the
| Cubans promptly refused TO assent; for In such an
event they would be at the mercy OF the Spaniards,
without guarantee of securing their object, namely
| their national independence. Rendered poweress
by the surrender OF their means OF defense, their
only alternative would be submission. Besides,
some of those who, it represented, favored the
plan did not feel at liberty to openly advocate the
surrender of Cuba as in their opinion, it would DO
! an admission that the Spanish Government was not
sufficiently strong 10 deal with its rebelious sub
iects and that such surrender would also serve TO
complicate the troubles already existing in Spain.
! The note of Minister Sickles rendering the :" good
Folicesp of the United States courteous In its
terms with due respect TO Spanish PRIDE 1t gave no
oense contrary TO the assertions to that effect both
in Europe and the United States; is it true that
the Spanish Government sought to influence foreign
powers I'M its behalf for the retention of Cuba The
reply of the Spanish Government to the note OF Min
lister Sickles was equally courteous. While 1t was
deemed impolitic to entertain the proposition fol
| parting with Cuba on the terms suggested, tbs
Regency nevertheless, expressed its thanks to the
United States for the tender of their friendly Offices
4. al, .0Na x.,th
drawn in conformity with diplomatic usage
| The question as q consequence, now stands ex
actly as it did before the offer was made
| leaving no unkind feeling between the two coun-
tries and nothing to regret on either side Thus,
| the sympathy of the Administration manifested
not in assisting the Cubans by facilitating re-
endorsements of troops and supplies of arms-for ths
would have been yioatve of treaty obligations with
| Spain-but in a way justified by the law OF nations
and in the interest of peace. This Government, not
| withstandng the rejection OF the tender OF good
Offices would doubtless renew it at future tine
should circumstances justify the repitition IL WILL
| meantime pursue the course already indicated
namely: enforce the neutrality laws and hold itself
| in readiness to serve the cause of Cuban IN.
| dependence in such manner as may not violate
treaty obhe ations. But it will not allow itself to be
drawn into complications with Spain or any other
| European Power, preferring to follow the path OF
Peace. as afiordng the best of accomplishing
all the ends desirable in Republics, and assisting
those who struggle for independence.
WHY THE HORNET RAN INTO WILMINGTON
Ii having been limited that Commodore Hig.
gus put into Wilmington for the purpose OF allowing the
United States authorities opportunity TO capture the
Cuba, and that he has been well paid by the Spanish
Government for doing, the calumnious nsipuation
against the character OF upright gentleman thusan
swered by resident of New York. who knows him WELL
and aided purchasing and fitting out the vessel lie
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