The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-21
Q U B A
Captain General valmaseda-Spanish Residents
and Home Government Farewell Addresses
OF De Rodas-Proc!amation Of Valma-
seda-Items from the Insurrection.


Rodas having surrendered his position a short time
In advance In order to prepare his departure
the 18th.
The change In administration here, above all
things de monstrates that the authority OF Spain,
as IL mas been exercised In this island has passed
away never TO be restored. For the years OF her
dominion In this Antle Cuba has been treated ike
willing, subservient slave, with no voice whatever
In the conduct OF her Affairs. The Spanish POM.
alton, accustomed to despotism, had no thought
OF resistance, and the peaceful attempts OF the
native population have ever been met with success
full intrigues. and their more energetic efforts by
the bullet and garrote. she has been plum
dered in the most open and shameless manner
Tor centuries, and there has been no one to
say, "Why do you so9r But now, whatever may
happen In Spain, that day has passed. Leaving
out Of consideration the natives, the Spanish popu
lation have learned their power and are now ready
at any moment to stay the hand of the home gov
eminent II II passes beyond prescribed limit This
SO recently discovered power, consequent on tho
organization OF the Volunteers by Lersundi, has
compelled that government to appoint to the com.
mand Of the island man who has never been IN
sympathy with it, an Isabelllno at heart, and one
who, without doubt, is supporter Of the Prince OF
Asturas Certainly nothing can better demonstrate
the greatness or this power.
Marlanao by the chiefs Of Volunteers ostenslbly in
honor Of General de ROdas In view Of his antici-
paed Departure but really in celebration Of the ad-
vent OF Valmaseda. One thing can always be said
In honor OF the bpaniards-their foul linen Is
cleansed In private and never brought before the
public. Whatever the differences and jeaousies
which may exist between De Rodas and valmaseda,
during all the ceremonies and incidents consequent
on the change OF administration not one evidence or
them has appeared and they have treated each other
with an outward courtesy and cordially which left
nothing to be desired in that way The speeches OF
De Rodas and Valmaseda both, at the banquet. were
OF the kindly patriotic Sort each referring to the
other In the most complimentary manner. The
former, In his remarks, complimented the Volunteers
Ior their respect TO the principle OF authority IN
whatsoever person Il might be centred. in which
The Inauguration OF the new Captain General took
place on the 18th, in the ofilcial palace, with the
usual ceremonies. Detachments from each battal-
ION Of volunteers with their respective coors, and
two companies OF cavalry, preceded by bands OF
palace in column, De Rodas and Valmaesda mean
while occupying place side by side upon the bal
cony few WAS were heard; but the Spaniards
are not much given to enthusiasm save on very rare
occasions. large crowd looked on In perfect
Following the change an extra OF the OMcfal Ga
zette was hawked about the street containing the
farewell addresses Of General De Rodas, as fol.
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Gazette containing the following addresses of VAL
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SUPERIOR POLITICAL GOVERNMENT OF THE Pro,
VINCE OF CUBA. HAVANA, Dec. il. 1870
TO THE INHABITANTS OF THIS ISLAND Honored by his
most Serene Hghness the Regent OF Kingdom with the
accepting such weghy position under sucn abnormal
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command an sonaasd to me az be less diacult
since the unfortunate disturbed
her most important commerce. have removed from her
yariou, red with the blood who
this and the other provinces Of Spain in
The evil caused the ambition and hatred of the promo
tiers Of the rebellion has been great in the
remedy This districts to their ancient pros
that United hey sne adnSae
to give me encouragement and strength in The
this land a. one sIn time SO opuen and happy
ssans the union this Province WITH the oes o s
mother country already what they have to expect
Of operations IN ha Gssn ns Pa
deceived epenan war Tor those who, constituted
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Unon then, among all the good In the ma jory, and
holding the right we Will make effort peace
this pearl OF our provinces and prepare jubilee
our common country. The Count DE vALMASEDA
Captain General of the faithful Isle of Cuba
TO The VOLUNTEERS OF THE ISLAND CUBA-lhe
wicked rebellion, initiated In Yara the 10th of October
1865 has placed In relief the sacred love Of country which
burns In yonr hearts and the unaerabc decision which,
% no a s this province united the rest
good moved by common impulse formed, by enchsnt
ment those battaions which have been the principal
defenders OF territory an have contributed the highest
degree IN placing period Of aecadence to the
Gus organization OF corps In many Jurisdictions
disappeared before the sacred idea Spain
and supported by the enthusiasm of all loyal elevated
this institution until became an admiration TO strangers
and terror enemies.
Continue In the display of those virtues which until
have your standard BE for.eul your
your tranquility while there remains enemies to conquer
that In exercise OF duty there be that greatest
compense for those who Ike sustain the creates, of
causes-tbe honor and integrity of the country.
The Count DE VALMASEDA.
HAVANA, Dec. Ia, 1870
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