The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-10-17
THE CUBAN JUNTA DISSOLVED.

Effects ofPresident Grants Neutrality Procla-
lmaiion-Address OF President Aidama
The "Central Republican Junta Of Cuba and Porto
Rico" OF New York was dissolved on the 18th inst,
OF course in ODE dence TO the Presidents late Neu-
traty Proclamation and warning The following
is the manifesto of the President OF the Junta an
nouncing the EVENT.
States OF America, with the object of enforcing the
existing naturalization laws OF this country, has
published proclamation which, although not mem
ti0niDg the Cuban question, contains remarks that
may he considered as referring to it. This procla-
nation demands of us prompt consideration. No
steps OF this Kind would have been necessary on
our part if the proclamation had ended where it
speaks OF persons who, breaking the laws referred
to, have organized military expeditions against
powers at peace with this nation, and have en-
listed armed forces and prepared cruisers
son for se commad aq of ad forces saS
The undersigned is able, however, to declare SOL
emmy that since he has entered upon the discharge
OF Cnba and Porto Rico he has been especially
full, while sending supplies to the Cuban patriots, to
hold always In remembrance the laws OF the coun-
try which has so nobly opened Its ports to all VIC
Tins Of oppression and tyranny in other lands less
The materials which have been sent out of Ameri-
can ports te Cuba have been articles OF lawful COM
posed by law and with all the requisite formalities
The men who have sailed from these ports to unite
u res W1 1 tne r nero VINO are are
but for the abolition Of slavery, were neither en-
listed nor organized here. AS they we're nearly all
question for was that Of transportation At times
these men in their desperation threw themselves
out upon the sea in weak vessels at tr imminent
risk OF their lives and II there chanced be among
moved solely by the same II generous feene which
inspired Lafayette when he came over here to aid
the american people 10 their L rebellion against the
sels it will be sufficient TO record fact That not
one Of them has been Of service to the Cuban reyo
ton, which, Notwithstanding the some:
%na' as been never disclosed 8eason
why the vessels should not have sailed Such has
signed and by the Junta under his presidency. This
has been their rule OF conduct Observed in all par
tculaTs within American territory. Beyond this
they did what their duties as Cubans prescribed.
and their consciences tell them that they have
rightly proceeded with regard to their unhappy and
The proclamation, likewise, condemns the colec-
tion OF money. The undersigned has to say that
whatever means have been applied TO the aid OF
Cuba were contributed wholly by Cubans, and
offered spontaneously, and as to the patriotic gifts
been up to the present time effected privately, and
outside of and beyond any interference with laws
and authorities
Allusion has been made in the same proclamation
to the existence OF bodies which assume control
over territories under the dominion OF powers
friendly to the United States and this may be In
tended to refer to the various Cuban Juntas esta-
blished in this republic, Such an Interpretation
trail Junta Of this city has not nor have any OF its
auxiliaries, pretended, nor could they pretend to
out at'I the United states. TO do this would
be entirely inconsistent with the purpose
of their organization: our Jantas have
they could not be considered as in any way in
fringng the very liberal laws Of the United States.
We hold that we should follow the examples of
this country, and use right which cannot be re-
fused to any collection of individuals, whatever
may be their situaton--that OF bringing together
their means for the service OF their country From
the moment when our Juntas may be in danger of
being regarded by the administration as means,
either direct or Indirect OF melting to a viola
the undersigned TO prevent his good and worthy
compatriots from coming in conflict with the de-
c'aIations OF the Executive. Should these not be
found in harmony with the genuine spirit OF the law
nor with the noble aspirations OF this great people,
upon Americans, and not upon Cuban refugees,
must the duty devolve OF expressing opinions
Yielding TO the force OF these circumstances, the
undersigned, denying, as he does, the applicability
of the PRESIDENTS proclamation TO the Cuban ques:
for the dissolution OF the Cuban Junta, and with
this view and in accordance with the views OF the
respective gentlemen composing IL, he declares it
hence forth dissolved giving notice hereby so that
| it may be understood by all.
Do net, Cubans, fear that this determnatioA OF
will parayZe in the slightest degree efforts
! TO aid our brethren Upon taking the position
where have placed ourselves, let 1t be understood
that neither the legislation Of the country nor the
strctest Interpretation of law can in any way cause
| us to thiIk Of abandoning our sacred cause. We
serve that effectively even In the narrow circle
OF duty TO which this Government would limit us,
we can serve that cause not only from this land
| OF liberty, but likewise from others which
Sterestediy with the heroic Efforts of people that
is almost in want OF all things and without other
support than right, yet struggles energetcally and
This duty Cubans, we shall know how to fuldl with
all the force that Tm and decided will inspires.
For my part, l shall not neglect to inform you,
according 10 my judgment, OF the most efficient
means by which this funlment can be realized.
MIGUEL DE ALBANIA President
| Central Republican Junta OF Cuba and Forto Rico