The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-21
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.


THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.
Correspondence lof the stnte Department in
Relation to the Rev0lutiou In Cuba--AtrG-
cities Of the Spanish Soldiery-Murder OF
American Citizens by volunteers--Spnin
Guarantees Reforms When the Revolution
Is Quellod-The Gunboats Needed to sup
WASHINGTON, Dec. 90 1853.
The President o-day transmitted to the Senate a
voluminous document in reply TO the resolution
calling for Information with regard to Cuba.
Vice Consul General Hall, In letter to Secretary
Seward, November Is. 1865 quoted the views OF q
conservative Cuban-nameiy, the news OF the Spanish
revolution is enthusiastically received in Cuba-and
stating the views OF the Cubans as to slavery are
diverse. Some desire Immediate and others the
gradual abolition Of slavery, while not a few de-
sire the continuance OF the institution The
Instruction IN the Eastern and Central Depart
ments is represented to be formidable.
Mr. HaH adds that good order prevails
in his department. In another letter dated Decem.
Der II, 1868, he says tnat the nsurrecon 10 gaining
strength. rhe condition at Matanzas general dis
trust and paralysis. In February, 1869, he trans
mtted letter from the consular agent ct Sagua Ia
Grande the state OF things there is much exagge.
to the Secretary OF State MI Washbnrne. March ii,
1863 what purports TO be decree OF the insurgents
1862 transmits 10 the Second Assistant secretary or
State, Mr.. Hunter, the decree OF the Captain Gene
raj, dated March n, authorizing captures on the
nigh OF vessels carrying men, arms. munitions
or effects IN aid of the insurgents and directing the
secretary Flsn informs Minister Roberts that
United states citizens have the rgnt to carry on the
nigh articles destined for the enemies OF Spain
SUBJECT 10 seizure Of such as may be contrabahd OF
war or to capture for violation OF lawfully esao-
iIshed blockade. IL is consequently hoped the pro-
camatlon will he recalled, or such instructions
given win prevent It's illegal application to
citizens OF the United States or their property.
contrary course might endanger the friendly aud
cordial relations between the two governments,
which 1t "a the sincere desire OF the President should
Mr.. hall, nnder date Of April ., 1869, transmits a
letter from Remedies, and says the majority OF
American merchants agree with the writer, who
states that American born citizens were well treated
Minister Roberts addresses Secretary Flsh on the
| 9th of April. lie says:-"Attempls are made by
| false and exaggerated statements and pubic meei-
lngs to create sentiment in favor OF Cupa. Persons
in New YORK style themselves the independents gov
errment of Cupa,' and despatch expeditions ana
arms ia aid OF tue insurgents.n
Secretary Fish, In repy to Mr.. Roberts, April II,
says be does not perceive the necessity propriety
OF issuing such proclamation. When President
Flimores proclamation was Issued peace prevailed
In Cuba but an armed invasion was threatened from
the United States. Now portion OF the people OF
Cuba are IN instruction TO redress alleged wrongs,
and no expeditions are leaving the United States.
Mr.. Roberts he adds, admits that whenever called
upon the Officers OF tile United states have lnterfeTed
eifectually to prevent VIOLATIONS OF law The United
States stiH suffering from the effects Of precptate
recognition OF bellgerent rights which done by
foreign nations little more than two months after
the outbreak OF insurrectlon In this country. This
government from It's very origin, has been fore
most In the assertion Of neutral rights and IN setting
the example OF enforcing q strict neutrality. This
government does not intend, st present, to depart
from lis traditional policy. but Will execute IN good
faith the Wise aud efficient laws that have been
enacted for the observance or its International
duties OF peutraliiy and friendship. The sympathy
OF the Unhed states Is with people striving
to secure the right OF self-government
and with all EFFORTS to free this comment from
transatlantic control; but they desire 10 maintain
friendly relations with governments still claiming
not abridge the right OF free discussion, but Will
limit their interference to preventing the unlawful
acts IN infraction OF their obligations to Spain aud
other friendly powers.
Mr. Hall 10 secretary Fish, April 3d. transmits the
property except with the assent Of the government.
secretary Fish 70 Minister Roberts, Aprll 3D.
mas n seea ma ~ regret o ns De L.
applicable TO property Of citizens OF the United
States.
Mr.. Hall to Secretary Fish, April 80, trans
mits Count Valmaseda's proclamation 81 April 4,
that every man over fifteen found away from home
honse - NOS yina we nag nav be burned and tna
women living at home or with their relations may
be carried forcbly 10 Jiquani or Bayamo; also In
forming the department that Count Valmaseda WAS
moving nis forces into the country.
Secretary Fish, May 10, 1869, protests In the In
nrest OF civilization and humanity. against Count
Secretary Fish to Mr.. Hall. May H. directs him to
make representations 70 the spanish government
against Count Vaimaseda's proclamation.
Mr.. Hall to Assistant Secretary Of state Davis,
May Is, transmits letter giving an account OF mill
tary operations near Nuevitas
Consul General Plum TO Secretary Fish, May %,
transmits copy Of the authorization OF loan Of
5000 600 In Havans for suppressing insurrection
This money Ia understood to be nearly exhausted
The principle IL recognized that Cuba 10 TO bear the
expenses arising from the situation. Also transmit.
ting 2 copy Of the decree OF the Captain General
Mr. Plumb TO secretary Fish, June 2, atatss that
the volunteers have forced General Dulcs TO resign
| MI. Hall informs Secretary Fish, June 3, Of the
lawless conduct OF the volunteers 1t Mssanxas.
Mr.. Plumb !une4 acqualnts secretary Fish Of the
deposition OF the Captain General. The insurgents
be says, are mostly Creoles. The Spanish residents
with the business ane prosperity idenined with the
island, are dissatisfied with the conduct Of the gov
eminent. Tney wish the war was ended Those who
| CONDUCT the war and hold the Offices are sent out
,Iom SPAIN ana have no interest In the isands The
| pspam a tesiaehss, hough diEagreelng as 70 the
future have despossd General Dulcc. Tney
in aip CO Generals e same s... WITH the new Cap
number about 1000 on tue island. Two tbonsapd
OF them are IN Havana. They are unpaid and fur.
them 10 enforce its aecrees the orCanlzaton r.
olfcered by men OF position; tue men In the ranks
At present Is reported that nepotat,ons are ncna
Ing between tho Captain General and the Cuoans.
Mr. Plumb speaks OF me Violence Of the volunteers
count OF the events thai preceded The ~
General Dnice and his specuiatiohs upon what psy
| follow.
Mr. Plumb, June "a, encloses letter IN secrs,arv
Fish from MIR. Phillips, Acting Consul at Santiago "a
| Cuba, giving information OF the summary execution
! Of Charles Speakman and Albert Wyeth citizens ol
tho United States and their dying declarations
secretary Fish, August 10, instructs MIDiste,
sickles TO demand compensation for the families O
the United States shall be invested with as Sross
rights as those OF other countries and 10 protest Ii
the name OF the President against longer carrying
on the war In this barbaroua manner.
Minister Sickles encoses copy Of HIS note, Sep
TEMPER 3, TO Mr.. Bercevis m TO Spsakman and
| Myeth, &c. Under the instructions In Secretar
Fishs note report has been called FOR In thes
cases, aud reparstson VIII he made II the facts ar
as alleged MI. Sickles enclosss copy OF Mr.. s