The south-western., 1869-04-28

CUBA IN THE PAsT-1n connection with the prcsen
struggle in Cuba the following items OF Cuban revolu
tonary history will be found of interest. They arr
furnished by correspondent Of the Philadelphia
Press:
The first Captain General was Juan de Teiada, ap
pointed in 1889. The power of the CaptainG Genera
is absolute he is, in fact f may be allowed to coil
such word) sub king. He has the power of liz
and death at his control be send into exile, nt
matter what may be the position of the individual; ths
laws only in existence so long as they meet his ap
prova he has superors in Spain but the reisnine
sovereign, the term of his Office is uncertain, and hi
object is to make all the money he by the lega
taxes and he generally finishes off by extortion
to which, from the despotc mode Of government, the
people have to submit. The Cubans being thus gov
erned only to the advantage Of the Captain General
their own interest being entirely neglected, have fol
many years been dissatisfied and only held in by
the superior number of troops that constantly pat
rolling the island.
The first outbreak that took place was in 1928. Il
this the Cubans encouraged by the great liberia
tor of South America, Simon Bolivar, who offered
them his aid.
The second took place in the province of Bayamo
in 1926 headed by francesca Aguero ard his brother
The present Colonel Fernando Aguero, of the Revolu
tonary army lisa son of that patriotic young man o
1926. This family has always been source of trouble
to Spain. Living in a district which has always beer
rebeous, they have been foremost in the revolts
Two of them suffered with Lopez in 1851.
The next and the most formidable one was in 1928
and known Ez 4guita Negra, (the Black Eagle)
This was in its turn suppressed.
Again Cuba was convulsed with fourth outbreak in
ls4s. This confined to the provinces Of Cienfue
COS and Trinidad. The leader OF this the brave
but unfortunate General Narcso Lopez Many suffered
death by the garroe but Lopez escaped the United
States and carly in the year 1850 commenced prepara
tions to invade Cuba which he did by landing and
taking Cardinas on the 18th of July. The garrison
surrendered and the Governor and other officials were
taken prisoners The natives failing to rise, he was
compelled to retreat At this time Concha the tFrant
was sent out as Captain General.
Lopez not discouraged by his two former attempts,
conceived another which he put into execution in
1851. He embarked from the United States with
about 400 poorly armed men, and landed near the
Of Las Pazes, the night OF the 9th OF August
After two or three eng4gements-in which he was sue
cessfu but could not follow up on account OF his lin
tied Numbers, and being separated from Colonel Crit
tenden-he was compelled to retreat to the mountains
where he surrendered to San Ghristova on the 18th
six days after he had landed He was taken to Havana
and garrotted the 1st of September in the Putna
Thus passed away Of the bravest and most determ
ined enemies of Spain
Tie present revolution has been the most formidable
having been in existence since October. The men whe
command the Insurgents are able. Quesada served ln
Mexico against the French. The Generals prinei
pally Me1ieaBs, but Cespedes IS Commanderineh ehiei
and Provisional President.
Many of the Cubans fleeing to the United State;
with their families from fear Of the Spanish troops
who know no law, and do not respect the non.cem
batants.