The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-10

A Strange Manifesto from the Spanish VOlun-
81 teers-SOme Suggestions to the New Captain-
(sPuprnI.


General.
correspondent writes from Havana July a.
Below you have the letter which circulated extern
sivey on the eve Of De Rodas' arrival, and which
was intended, doubtless to let the Governor-Gene-
raj understand what the volunteers wished and eX-
pected OF the chief officer OF the Government. The
document, on this account created great deal OF
excitement, and was regarded as a foreshadowng Of
what is to be. The world will say it is rather heart
less production:-
a Manifesto to General CaballerO de ROdns.
My General Without compliment or ceremony,
for know nothing of the manner Of people high in
position that to say, of the arstocracy which fire.
quent palaces, send you the following nes:-In
the first place, and before anything else, welcome
you. Secondly, would let you know of certain
snaTes and entanglements which have already pre-
sented themselves and may again be seen in this one
OF Gods countries. 1t Is the fact, my General, and
this you should know, that in Hara, jurisdiction of
Bayamo ut is now nine months ago., the insurrec-
ton commenced with the cry, "Hurrah for Cuban
Independence !" In a short time thereafter were
added these other words: "Death to the Spaniards"
At the beginning there were engaged, so to speak,
only four cats "a very small number). But the re-
beon has gone on for nine months aud still exists.
agree my General, that when this rebellion com
menced, we had not here enough troops to suppress
1t, and this was the reason why Bayamo was taken
by the insurgents, and that their ranks were in
creased Our troops, unfortunately, it is too well
known, are longsufiering and valiant in disposition
And more the Spanish soldier neither backs out from
danger, nor does he fear hunger, and consequently
if he does not do more than he has, it was not his
fault because he thinks of nothing but the honor of
his country and the obedience due to his superiors
And now, my General, we are in the most unpro-
pitious state for the newly-arrived volunteers be-
appertain to the hot season are decimating
one-third of our forces Besides, this is the rainy
season, and our soldiers cannot operate adVanta-
geously in the Eastern and Central Departments.
Where our military operations are parayzed, vlgor
Is added TO the nsurrectiOn; and so the principal
object of this missiye my General, is to advise you
that 1t is necessary, on the instant and without re-
determination of all the rebels for which end the
remedy most eficaciOus is to shoot every one who
may be taken with arm arms IN hand ana that upon the
the extremity to which matters have come makes it
imperative
There are other things to be taken into account,
my General and these are the appointment of chiefs
of operations for all the good Intentions and orders
in the world will serve but little in the matter of
ending the nsurrection unless your subaterns shall
second your efforts. 1t can happen (and it is not
extraordinary thing either) that a chief of opera
tons in place OF taking route where he
might meet the enemy, may march in
different direction, and thus let the enemy
escape Internationally. Likewise without intending
anything wrong, and in the absence of all evil
motive, when 20 or 80 prisoners taken as tsome-
times happens, instead of trying them Immediately
by council Of war, the officers send them to this
city as prisoners sometimes also, SdtUo conductGs
are granted to persons who have been actually en-
gagged in the rebellion: This is done of course in
ocenty at least so far as the chief Of operations is
concerned, and with no intention to harm the
service.
My General, it has been necessary to be implaca-
ble and to that he who does these things shall pay
the penalty. II an nsurgent shall be taken arms in
hand let him receive four balls, and be put out OF
the way. chief OF operations who does not dis
and good Spaniard, who dlsobeys your orders, he
should be Immediately tried, deposed, and If proved
guilty OF connvance or completely with the rebels,
ought to have four balls fired into his body
this way my General think you will be able to
bring this country to condition OF peace because
II consideration is to be had in this fellows case, for
the reason that he Is son OF this man or that, or
because this officer or that one is his champion in
arms, the business will not go ahead. Nothing, my
General like hard blows and great frmness and he
that falls, may the Magdaene guide him
am, my General with the highest consideration,
your most obedient servant who wishes you good
health, and mind thoroughly enlightened for the
government OF this Antilla. VOLUNTEER
The Cuban Press-Orders for starvation.
The journal El Sdgua, in its issue of the oath, pub
fishes an Official document which bears ON its face
proof that the nsurrection is gaining largely. The
pedent to prevent the good Cubans in that country
from receiving anything to eat. Hear what he
says
ut being necessary TO dictate dispositions whereby
resources which may be OF service to the insurgents
shall be held back ETC., therefore it is ordered:-1
The railroad in this jurisdiction shall not transport
any class Of provisions intended for particular ndi
viduals without written permit from the Governor,
and only can supplies be furnished by persons having
establishments open in which such things are sold
and which shall be within the populations OF Calaba-
Zan, SantO Domingo, and Amaro 2. None of those
merchants referred to shall keep hand more
supplies than are indispensable for the imme-
date vicinity and he shall sell under no preteXt to
any individual more than the following eatabes, and
in these quantities:-1 pound OF rice, pound Of
lard pound Of toeinetd, pound Of bread or cakes,
pound OF sugar pound OF tasajo, pound OF cod
fish, ETC., etc Conhscation OF the articles in Of
vocation OF this order, and fine of s25 on the mer-
| chant, and his store to be closed.
The Governor of Sanct Espiritu has issued orders
Jurisdiction is held out TO the infomer who detects
violation OF the rules, and which Is equal to the
things denounced.