New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-26
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION
SIXTY RERELs EXECUTED.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NEAR PUERTO
PRINCIPE.
HAVANA, July 24-Gen. Pueblo has issued procla-
nation to the inhabitants of Puerto Principe in
which he declares his intention of acting accord
ing to and enforcing Captain General De Rodas's
programme of policy, summed up in the words
"Span, justice, morality" The rebels have de-
stroyed bridge on the Nuevitas Railroad, near
Puerto Principe.
ADMIRAL HoFF AT sANTIAGo-HIs REMoNsTRAN-
CEs AGAINST THE EXECUTION OF AMERI-
CANs-MoRE EXECUTIONS.
KEY WEST, July A.-Admiral Hof with the flag
ship Contoocook and the gunboat Gettysburg and
iron-clad Centaur, reached Santiago de Cuba the
18th inst. Great excitement prevailed in the city,
the people supposing the squadron came for the
purpose of bombarding the place. On the 18th inst
the American Consul visited the ContOOcook and
had an interview with Admiral Hof. On
the 18th inst. Admiral Hoff had an
interview with tho Governor, and on the
14th inst. the Governor returned the visit, when
Official salutes were interchanged Admiral Hof
made thorough examination Of the circumstances
attending the murder of the Americans The Gov
stated that he could not resist the camor of
the volunteers for their blood, and consented to
their execution on tho ground of the late
Captain General Dulce's proclamation declar-
ing flibusters pirates Admiral Hoff severely
condemned their execution without trial, and made
sharp protest against it. The Governor agreed to al
low the prisoners to be tried in the future, but or
ders have been issued to the Spanards not to bring
in prisoners hereafter, but to kill them on the spot.
The squadron left Santiago dc Cuba OH the 10th
inst, and arrived here yesterday. trr
REMARKABLE CORRESPONDENTS BETWEEN GEMS.
QUEsADA AND LEsCA.
HAVANA July 20--A rich correspondence is
ported to have taken place recently between Quesada
aud Lesca, the substance of which is this: Quesada
sent an officer, under flag of truce to Lesca, with
list of the names of few Spanish officers and
soldiers in his power and proposed to exchange them
for an equal number Of Cuban chiefs and soldiers
held as prisoners by the Spaniards Lescas reply
was to the effect that Spain would indeed display
some pride were she to accept such ridiculous
proposition looking to the fact that she counts upon
the loyal hearts of 100000 of people to defend her.
and that the loss salvation Of 10 10 persons was
of but little consequence, especially as 1t was
matter of ones country being at stake.D Beside"
he said that he held none of Quesada's men as
prisoners, for as they fell into his hands he
had ordered them to be shot, and he should continue
to pursue the same course"
When this answer was received by Quesada he
called the Spanish prisoners together, and said
"Sehores hold in my hand death-warrant issued
The reading of it inspires me with horror" So say
ing he handed the paper to of his aids who read
il aloud. Seeing that the prisoners full of in
dignaton at tho sentiments contained in Lesca's
note, Quesada then said to them: Senores Gen.
Quesada is not q Gen. Lesca. pardon you all. You
can leave when you WILL and, to effect safe exit for
you, will issue the necessary passports" When
the General had finished speaking the liberated
Spaniards burst forth in shouts for Quesada and
Free Cuba. Only two of them asked the necessary
protection-papers to go to Havana, where they had
families and all the Others Immediately incorpO-
rated themselves with the liberating army.
DEMONSTRATION IN vRNEZUELA--PUBLIC MEET |
ING AT CARACAs-sYMPATHY FOR CUBA.
The people of Caracas, Venezuela, lately had |
large public meeting with the object Of demonstrating
their synpathies for the Cubans. Strong resolutions
were passed upon the occasion, the principal points IN
them being That the time had come for the termination
OF the colonial servtude Of the Cubans and hatnOw was
proper moment for all the dependencies OF the Span
Crown the rank OF free and independent ma
tons aud this people had been for years denied their
they have acted 1t their duty the resolutions de-
cared to organize armies and 70 ght the Datt OF irse
dom. The assembly was mueh peesea Win the |
decree OF the Cuban Government declaring Slavery |
regarded as an nqutous institution baTbarous and i'm
moral and as opposed to the spirit OIL Chrstalty ana
en further resolved that the OF Cuba the cause
OF America aud they indosed the resolutions OF ther
gerent rights 20 the Cubans After the meeting had |
been addressed by the Attorney General Mea and the
was formed and marched amid much enthusiasm, |
through the principal streets of Caracas.
COILS. RYAN AND CURRIER-THEIR ESCAPE FROM |
GARDENERS ISLAND PASSAGE THROUGH
THIS CITY AND ARRIVAL AT NIAGARA FALLS
WHAT THEY INTEND TO DO.
NIAGARA FALLS, July 23.-Cols. Ryan and
Curer OF the late Cuban Cavalry have arrived here and
arc now at the Clifton House. famed the headquarters
OF the Copperhead Democracy and Jeh Davis emssarles
during the late Col Ryan Is somewhat retcent as
10 their recent escape and the condition or affairs gener
ally have however, learned from an intimate friend
OF his all tho particulars both OF their departure from
Gardeners Island and their iourneyng hither. The
search made for Gardeners Island by the Deputy
United States Marshas detailed with particularly
at once interesting and amusing Ryan and Currer took
small boat from Gardeners Island Sunday last, and
reached the Connecticut shore on Monday with
their ordinary supply Of clothing A fisher
man noticing the popularity OF their dress,
Col Currer being barefoot but wearing full dress uni
FORM as did also Col Ryan, inquired concerning the
nature Of their business, and was told Fishing"
Then they must be devilish curious fish that you
caught" the response In tho broad daylight they
went into NewYOrk from Connecticut by rail- and thence
10 this place by way OF Albany; and ali along they
not even once interfered WITH Intercepted by any
one They reached Clifton Tuesday, where they
are Col Ryan, whose hair formerly long and wavy,
now wears it close, and Col Currer has his musache
and imperial cut of. but beyond these changes there
were no masks DISCUSSES resored TO- They are both In
the best OF spirits and hopeful of the cause Of Cuban
independence.
The flag presented by the Cuban ladies Of New.York
TO Col. Ryan Is preserved by him. and now deco
rates his room at the hotel The guests
are aware OF tho presence Of these gentlemen,
and gaze upon them they about the hotel The
Cubans visiting the Falls have called upon them and
nrtlpa T1,avr
sent that their stay to be brief here when they will DO
again of with thousand veterans for the Island