New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-09

holding but the save-holding class, and recall TO
mind as pertinent to the case, that all the rebel
leaders have manumitted their slaves and put them
in the ranks. They make promise Of compensation
which everybody knows will have to be dssi-
pated in battle-smoke if the instruction be-
comes desperate and widespread, and lost
in law if the cause is driven upon annexation; but
still the Cubans regard themselves as Cubans. viii
they be betrayed by the STAKEHOLDER for there is
ALWAYS reason to suspect his Judas institution. There
ought to be proportonatey more Phistines in Cuba,
where all the wrongs of Church and State have been
nlanted right amid the luxuriances of human Slav-
cry than in Spain, which is supposed to be troubled
with half an idea about institutions of less signii
canoe But am told that the abstract fogies Of the
Fver-Faithful Isle are not native. The other day
felt called upon to remark, in conversation with
one of the best of the Cubans, that the worlds
opinion of their movement would depend upon the
sincerity of their treatment OF the negro ques-
tion. my friend,' he answered, we spnrn
slaverv-we care nothing for it, am myself think
inc when shall put myself at the head of my slaves,
and do for my country what Others are dong"
have heard other such utterances as these ana deem
that they contain the measure of general wrath
against Spanish rule. Three months ago the organ
of the native party announced its belief In general
suffrage without regard to race, color. or condition.
Now, the foremost Cuban paper. followed by I'M
reckoned smaller issues of the day. reiterates the
programme of emancipation and impartial and nd
eral suffrage Will the Cubans act and fight as they
talki We have seen Cespedes, let us see what fol-
lows.
The Cuban revolutionists complain of the United
States. They have reason to believe that munitions
of war. bought by Spanish money in New-York, are
sent bither frequently and regularly. Very few or
or none come TO the coast for Cuba nor are the Gu
hans permitted to send them out from the nearest
arms markets We hear from the Spanish camp OF
Peabody guns and American munitions, while we
know that the men of Cespedes and Aguilero have
been using wooden guns, rude machetes, and Donate
Marmors wooden hook to stop bayonets. The weak
er brethren as if this is at all fair balance since IN
the first place. they do not ask You for hllbusters,
but only for the deadly wherewithal to work out
their own dehverance. You answer with the
Alabama case and give Spain the arms
which you deny the oppressed island. The
Revolutonists retort that it would be a pity IL
the free aspirations of Cuba for republican
Government should have to be extnguished by the
United States. shame if New.York and not Madrid
had to put down the American revolution IN Cuba
Suffice il to report the case. The Spaniards lately
appeared to have the upperhand of the war; some
surrenders general and particular, were reported IN
Aguillero and Santa Lucia remained IN the field
Puerto Principe was rumored as having been taken
by Quesada families were coming to Havana from
Villa Clara an important town GO or 20 miles nearer
Havana than Puerto Principe; young men are still
heard of going from Nassau to the West and do
not wonder that among wel-infOTmed Cubans there
was no sign as yet of hopelessness in their cause
large reinforcement may change the complexion OF
affairs materially unless the Cubans reinforce their
army in the field Meanwhile it is a misfortune for
Gen. Dulce and whatever Liberalism he has found
himself guilty Of that the late scandals have had
their effect. l am told that the Captan-General
means WELL not to say that he intends very great
deal In spte of men there is trouble in the situa-
tion-radical and inherited trouble enough to make
the cause of Cuba long cause. Unless the Provis-
| ional Government of Spain is much brighter and
better than its abused predecessors-nay. more
| unless it can work something like political wonder
it will be impossible TO make amends for the seeds
of mischief and murder sOwn by BOurbonsm, and
left to flourish by the last administrator of its Island
estate.
SERIOUS OUTBREAK AT CAMARoNEs-RE-EN-
FoRCEMENTs FOR THE INSURGENTS-AN EN-
| GAGEMENT AT MANAGUA.
HAVANA, Feb. S.--A band of insurgents,
whose numbers unknown, have made their appear
ance at the OF Camarones the line OF the rail-
|
OF troops has marched against them. panic prevails in
CIenfuegos many families have fed from the town, fear
ing that the Instruction will spread to that district and
have arrived in this city. Fort Cabana which guards
the place. RarrisoDed only by battalion OF volunteers
Of regulars has been dispatched TO reinforce
| them.
The Ddro in account OF the outbreak Mt CamerOnes
states that the first act Of the rebels 10 destroy
ton Of the railway between ClentuegOs and villa Clara.
The same paper acknowledges that the situation In this
| quarter is very grave.
Much excitement has been created in Havana by the
VERSIONS less exaggerated Of events In the Cen
The approach Of the Revolution 10 the
vicinity of CeniuegOs, which is the center Of large
planting district expected 10 cause rise In the sugar
market.
Several attempts st revolution have been made IN the
Vuea AbaO region, and the LIST and 9Th Battaons Of
Volunteers under orders 10 proceed 10 that point to
prevent a renewal Of the disorder.
Strangers continue 10 at points OF the
coast supposed with the intention Of Joining the
ReyOutiOnists. Many have been arrested suspicion.
The has chartered several steamers and
preparing some menOf-war and light draft steam
pected Decentralization Of an expedition from Nassau;
and when that ia accomplished the hota will proceed 10
attack the earthwOrks which the insurgents have
| erected at La Guanaja
The rebels recently assembled at MaDagua to the num-
her OF They attacked by the troops. and
cOrdng official report, defeated, losing all their
arms and ammunition and II prisoners.
Tie market Is buOyant, NO. IL ID. g. Is quoted at
/ SA0Sl reals per arrObe.
Exchange on London l5al5i per cent premium.
| THE SOUTHERN STATES.