New-York tribune., 1870-01-10


fensive twice and were twice repulsed. The ipsur-
reetion, after that, confined to the mountains.
The troops already here were sufficient to snbdue the
insurgents, and the that many troops were
coming from Spain that their Spanish country
men desired to share the sacrifices of Spanards in
Cuba. lie adds that the Cubans not insurgents
in war only, but in incendiarism. The civil tribu
nails were performing their duties as usual, while,
owing to the surrenders in the Cnco Villa district
the troops remain without work
The proclamation" Of the Cuban Junta recently
printed here is now generally considered as hoax.
1t is thought the document was invented by the
New-York CrORStd or the Havana Vos de Cuba. There
are many here however, who are regularly imposed
upon by articles in the Vof dc Cuba who believe the
proclamation genuine. No confirmation or denial
of the truth of the document has yet been received
from America. In the mean time it has been tele
graphed to various points in theiinterior of the
island, where it has unquestionably exerted a pow
erful influence.
[The denial was promptly forwarded from the As
sociated Press Office i'll this ctyl
The VOz de Cuba, in editorial couple OF days
since seriously advises the repo9ulatOn of the island
with Spaniards, and suggests that inducements be
held out to the 10000 Spanish soldiers who have
rived here to put down the insurrecton to settle per-
manently in Cuba, and thus exterminate the enc
mics of Spain.
The Preasd announces the killing Of 30 unarmod
in the vicinity of Manseaea few days since by
the insurgents,
Fifteen more gunboats arrived from NewYOrk
to-day.
THE CAPTAIN-GESERAL DECLARES THAT PEACE
HAS BEEN RE-EsTABLIsHED, AND THAT NO
WAR HAS EVER EXISTED.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The following dispatch was
yesterday received in Washington, direct from Ha-
yana: "The Gazette the official organ of the Govern
ment, published on the 9th inst, an important proc
lamation of the Captain-General intended to define
the present situation Of the island. The Captain
General cOngratulates the country upon its actual
prosperity New troops and reGnforcements, although
not needed to suppress the insuTrecton, have come
from Spain TO fulfill its obligation toward Cuba, and
TO protect the island against murderers and robbers
lie then refers to the threats of homicide and incen
darsm made by certain bands of men, against which
precautions are now being taken in garrisOning plan
tations with troops and civil guards to save them
from destruction. Men-of-war have also been sent
from Spain to Cuba with the intent to cruise along
her coasts and to prevent the landing the island
of fillibusering expeditions coming from outside.
The Captan-General says that there was never be-
fore IN the island such state of affairs could be
considered state of but now peace has been
fully reGstablished that there is no place III the
island where the administration of public affairs or
the action of the civil courts is not entirely TecOg-
nized."
GOVERNMENT NEWS OF CUBA-NO CHANGE OF
POLICY.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.--The Administration has
taken no recent action on the affairs Of Cuba is
it known that any is contemplated. Such official,
though meager accounts, as have been received,
show that both the Spaniards and the Cubans exag-
gerate their respective strength and positions, while
the truth is represented TO be that a regiment of
Spanish troops can march to any town or locality,
subject only to annoyances, occasionally, Of small
bodies of insurgents.
A SPANISH TRlGATE AFTER A SUPPOSED CUBAN
VESSEL,
HAVANA, Jan. 9.-Spanish frigate Corona
will soonsa for Venezuela for the purpose Of watching
the steamer II Rayo The FL RayO formerly the X.
r. Cuyler and was by citizens Of the United States
TO the Columbian Government. rumor prevails that
she has been sold the Cuban Insurgents The Corona
will also look after Spanish interests generally in that
Spanish Dictatorship in which the writer that the
elevation Of Marshal SerTanO TO the position OF Dictator
would be unnecessary and untimely.
TIE STEAMER ANNA.
CHARLESTON, S. C., Jan. 9.-NO action has
alleged Cuban steamer Anna now in possession OF the
United States authorities. motion 10 vacate the war
rant Of arrest will be made tomorrow.