New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-15

by means of a reformed tariff II and H. Protecuon 10
Industry; development Of public WORKS 10 .
Of the class Of people propaGang 0 SmSag .hem IN
religious principles, good morals bdv SoI,tic ar somo
fine IA Administrative decentralization. 10 mI mi
pal initiative in promoting pubic f ~ schools for
m pt ae Easy access natives to public offices
49, Reduction Of taxes to be voted in the COrtes
I+bink II will be admitted that the points or ma
.;oroI integrity and Spanish unity ought at once
and all times be desired morally speaking, at
Last The gradual resolution of Slavery, and the
generalization" of the colored people, are particulars
which bear their own comment. People who talk
that kind Of hazness and fogyism hardly mean what
they say The rest of the programme makes it clear
if il does nothing ese that all classes even the most
serve to the old order of things are dissatisfied
with the present condition Of administrative nstitu
TONS The programme may be looked upon as the
one especially favored by Captain-General Dulce
and perhaps the Provisional Government of SPAIN
II is Spanish programme thoroughly, and pro-
Slavery programme in some respects.
The papers publish reports from Spain that Gen.
Dulce will return to the mother country in q few
months, having declared the rebellion can be put
down with 5000 men. do not believe either story.
Already 10000 men have been sent TO the island, say
the Spanish papers, in addition to those fighting the
campaign Unless peace were right speedily made
with Cespedes $4,000 men will not be able to put
down the rebellion. / apprehend that Gen. Dulce
will not go home, and that the rebels will fight out
their battle with as much chance of making their
quarrel epidemic as not. The Tribune new paper,
scouts the story of an attempted assassination OF
Gen. Duce founded upon the arrest of q suspicious
person and published in lthe Ddro, protesting that
all Cubans, including gentlemen of color look upon
such crime with horror and disgust, and that II
unfortunately should happen conflict, more personal
than political, lof which Gen. Dulce would be the
object every one of them would be at his side to
defend his person.
The political Governor of Havana issues an order
against the OVERRIDING of masked balls, with special
reference to the dangers Of sedtOn and assassination
He will not permit the ecclesiastical military, civil
or political orders TO be made fun of in the dsguiscs
prohibits the carrying of weapons the of masks
in the street and only permits them to be worn in
partial manner at the balls The Government is thus
provding against other such as those of the
Louvre and the Villanueva Theater. Throughout
the island the same rule is enjoned. Apart from the
war; the situation of the Cubans may be HRened 10 u
masquerade-ony with the restrictions named
PETITION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
The following petition has been sent to the
President Of the United states by many Cubans;
HAVANA, Feb G.
tn N, Hon. A. JOHNSON SIR: In the name Of God and
the sake OF liberty, ana as
nation on earth send your powerful aid to tho cause or
the independence Cuba and may God bless you the
prayer OF your friend, friend 10 your country ana
friend TO all your countrymen. CObA'
WITHDRAWAL OF THE PROCLAMATION OF AM
NEsTY-THE PRESS CENSORSHIP RE-ESrAB-
LISHED.
HAVANA, Feb. 13.-Captain- Gen. Dulce has just
issued an important proclamation. He recites that
whereas the insurgents have refused up TO this date TO
accept the amnesty profered in former proclamation
and whereas others continually joining the insurrec'
tionary force therefore the proclamation OF amnesty s
withdrawn. The liberty Of the press is also suspended
for time and the former censorship reestabshed inc
printing and distribution OF newspapers without per
mission from the Government authorities is prohiOted
Persons guilty OF violating the Press hw and all other
political prisoners in future will be tried by court
martial.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb. 14.-Vague rumors
have reached this city OF the mysterious embarkaon AT
various points the Georgia and Florida coasts paTes
nartly composed Of Cubans IL is supposed that thesc
movements are connected with the revolution In Cuba