New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-22
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION
CUBA.
CUBA.
THE VOLUNTEERS SAILING FOR JBARA-c,x
LESCA AT NUEYlT Asa NEW CoMNIsnr.
FOR THE CENTRAL DEPARTMENT.

THE VOLUNTEERS SAILING FOR JIBARA-c,
LEscA AT NUEvITis-A NEW coMMAspss
FOR THE CENTRAL DEPARTMENT.
HAVANA, April 21.-The Catalonian volunteers =.
companied by detachment of modified eoo.'s
troops have sailed for Jibara Advices from Nm.
vitas state that Gen. Lesca had arrived there f,o,.
Puerto Principe. He would take supplies Of nyoy;.
ions and ammunition and return. Gen. Letop. h..
been appointed to the communicating OF a.
Spanish forces in the Central Department Ueh..
been reinforced with 1000 troops from Havana v,,s
which he will commence a vigorous camn.,.-
against the insurgents in that Department Ons -
the principal objects of the campaign will be N.
restoration of railroad communication with Nuevits.
The steamer Borja, while on her way to Fernando
Pc with a number Of prisoners from Havana nm,
into Porto Rico with her machinery disabled Itw,.
expected that she would repair and sail again tods
for her destination.
steamer arrived to-day with 1000 regular from,
from SPAIN
RELEASE OF SENIOR CASANOVA.
Innocencio Casanova has been released
VOLUNTEERS FOR CUBA.
The Charleston NeUs of Monday says: Tho
Cuban excitement at last reached Augusta aud IA.
0OnstuOnaI,St learns tina. number Of young mcn who
did good in the Lost Cause" have resolved 70
embark in q cause somewhat similar in principle bv
Joining the insurgent army Of Cuba II Is their intention
| TO leave In few days
THE CASE OF THE LIZZIE MAJOR-sPANIsH Iyso-
LENCE REBUKED-CUBA THE DRSTINA rIoy
or THE IRoE-CLADS NOW FITTING OUT.
When information reached the State Depart-
ment regarding OF the brig Mary Lowell Sec
rotary Fish gave matter due Onsderation and cana
to the conclusion that claim that case was against
Great Britain, and not against ain, and representa-
ton Of the accordingly made out and forwarded
to the British authorities. The case OF the brig LINE
Major was however quite different There the spauiards
had committed al unmstakable outrage against the
American flag. Mr. Fish decided it case precisely
similar to the seizure OF Mason and Sdel from the Brit
sh steamer Trent Thus convinced be requested Srhog
Roberts to call upon him. and at interview on the
subject declared That e two passengers seized from the
brig must be surrendered Sen0r Roberts replied that
| the whole occurrence was to be depored, that
1t had evidently sprung from some mistake, and that uD
doubedy the just demand Of the American Government
would DC complied with By the nation that lie had the
honor represent Secretary Fish remarked that the
President OF the United States would expect prompt
compliance, as he regarded the national honor M
yOlyed Tie President would also expect That indemnify
should be made for the damage sustained by The prs
and the vessel and full Teparaon Ia every
spect accorded senior Roberts reiterated ne assurance
that the action Of the Spanish government would b.
satisfactory and that no fear need he entertained bMt
that fu and complete indemnity w0uId DC gtahtu. lie
would communicate the wishes ot the American Gpyfm
ment TO bis Government and SEND also Instructions
to Gen. Duice In Cuba and communicate the aS"er 70
the Secretary OF State without delay THIS was
some days ago Mr. Fish, finding no answer COMING
to his demand, sent Tor s,h1r hOncIts psHn,
and asked what answer he bad received: Sflor
Roberts replied that he had not yet received any re
ply from his Government Secretary Fish eXi esscd sur
prise and Ia diplomatic parance told the spanish mle
Ter that unless prompt redress should be accorded oar
GUS cause of difference with Spain. Tire piau English Of
this that would have TO De INC result senoi
Roberts prcked mp his ears at TINS ahhouheeent ana
hastily assured Premier that an answer would un-
doubleday come that day or the next IRON hs Govefn.
would be satisfactory 10 the United States aiD N
formed that since this interview Roberts has cODmnn
Gated to Secretary Fish the answer OF tue Spanish Coy
ernment which acecdes to oil our demands 0h tie sub
ject. a.. ~, ., IL, ,.,,
the proclamation OF Gen. Duee, declaring hat all vessels
captured In Spanish waters or IN The seas near Cuba
with men, arms and munitions OF on board. viii be
treated pirates aud adjudged according To the articles
OF war; irrespective Of their points of departure or des
nation. Such proclamation, sara secretary fSh' II N
violation OF well known principles Of nteFNiinuai law,
and must be protested against by the American dONeI
ment Senor Roberts remarked that the proclamation
would not be enforced and that. therefore, 10 mischief
plapation would not satisfy the United States Govern
ment. The Spanish Governor Of Cuba had taken sep
III violation OF tecog.izea law,
principles aud practices having ue slhe.l'n oi
all civilized nations. The United states Govern.
that proclamation. Sehor Roberts assured Mr. fisa he
would hasten 10 acquaint his Government WIN we
wishes the United States the subject The result
has been that In this as Ia all the other cases before e
Spanish Government has backed down. . nor ko'rrs
teleraphed Madrid for Instructions and received IN
reply authority to Tepndiate Duces pfoelamailo WEE
decision has been communicated 10 our GoNeIhbfih
tween Fish and Roberts remains to he told II seems
that when Senior Roberts learned that feet Of ronclad
some place or other he Went TO Secretary Fish to ak an
explanation. Mr.. Fish frankly informed him that the
vessels were intended for duty In the West India waters
"Well but what is the meaning Of such large hrett'
inquired the alarmed Minister.
'We are sending fleet there replied Fish, 20 enforce
and protect the rights aud persons OF every American
citizen. President Grant desires that every American al
home abroad, shall be shielded from violence aud ont
rage"
The Spanish Minister retired not precisely understand
ing whether Fish meant not II Is due Ia Dir n
10 add that the credit of ordering these naval pepara
tlcEs has. lie the Inst 20 advise the President 70
send fleet 20 the Cuban waters .
gtou COrresI Oudence OF TIE Veg YORK. Herald