The New York herald., 1870-01-06
a Coup d'Etat Proposed by serrano
aud prim.
ARRIVAL OF THE PARAGUAYhN ENVOY.
Lopez Still Battling for Paraguayan
Independence.
The Chinese Mission---Mimster
Lows Instructions.

Startling Rnm0rs from Spuin-Ncuofiationv
for tho Purchase Of Cuba-Prim and SER
rHno Favorable to tho Proioct-Spanish
Poiiiics--A Coup D'Etat in Prospect.
letter recently received IN this city from Madrid
affords some important information. The writer
states, among Other things, that our Minister in
Madrid has sounded both Serano and Prim as to
their Willingness to sell Cuba to the United States
aud that he has the highest assurances that both
those prominent statesmen favorable to the pro-
1ect and are only waiting u favorable cpportu-
nifty to consummate II, Their objection TO
IL ut present Is that the people are not
IN the mood to sanction such grave
step, and tnat the Ministry III Is present precarous
position would run TOO much or 4 risk by setting
Itself in an attitude OF antagonism to the mass OF
the people on any great question OF policy. Serrano
ana Prim have settled the unpioasantness occasioned
by tue intrigues for the elevation OF the Duke OF
Genoa 10 the Spanish throne aud have come TO an
understanding whereby 1t ~ arranged that Serrano
shall De invested with regal powers for term OF
years stlll under the title OF Regent OF Spain.
Should Seirauo fail In CARRYING ont this plan
the writer explains that the next move will be a
c0uD Tetdt on the part of Prim himself who
VIII place himself at the head or the common
wealth. and attempt the role OF Protector, Ia
Cromwell. On the other hand the writer states
that there IS q growing discomfort In Spain At the
delay OF the Cortes TO choose q sovereign. The peo-
pe ore beginning TO think that the Cortes Ia unw.
ing TO surrender the absolute power which 1t seized
with the purpose OF rda!ng itself OF despotic rule;
ard the writer adds:-s'it Is not at all Improbable
that the Cores viii 30 dissolved az an early day
The Spanish governInenr hestates and is endeavor-
ing TO get considerable loan, winch should be re-
sisted by our government
have reason to know that our government was
advised or thar fact sometime ago, and caused u
represe n;aton to be made TO the Spanish govern
ment that the United States would only treat on the
subject OF purchase OF CUBA for fair consideration.
IL our governments IL anxious TO get Cuba by pur-
chase 1t is evident that the financial embarrassment
OF spain win greatly facilitate the negotarons and
hence 1t becomes our interest to use measures TO
prevent any European capitalists othere from fur
nlshin2 'Don QuixOten with the needlul.
Tho Friends oil CABIN Prepnriny for Action
Those VINO have been under the impression that
the Cubans and their friends have to put forth
any enort 70 secure recognition from our govern
ment viii discover their mistake soon alter tho reas-
senlblinX OF Congress IL IL true the friends
OF The insurgents have virtually abandoned
the hope OF getting anything through Secretary
Fish and indeed, hey have had llttie To do with him
0flac. According to their statements the hone
Secretary is not altogether free from those little arts
OF deception characteristic OF diplomacy. He has
promised so much and performed so little tha, the
Americans who favor Cuba, and who are familiar
with the principles oi our government, propose
to appeal from Mr.. Fish to the representatives or
the people II may so happen that the Secretary or
State shall be compelled to do under instructions
what he has thus far reused to do voluntarily, Par
ties IN this city who have taken an interest In the
Cubans from the beginning and who are well ac-
qnainted with leading men OF both houses, say that
canvass OF the congressman made about the CON-
mcaccmcnt Of the recess developed the fact OF the
existence OF clear majority favor Of granting the
insurgents beligeent rights. The knowledge OF this
has not been lost upon the Cubans. They Daye been
quietly but earnestly at work for the last two weeks
and 1t Is confidently expected that prompt act on
Will be taken early after the recess, in both houses
which wlI result in altering tho present policy or
the administration towards Cuba
The Snmnna Eny Lcase nnd Nyhnt May Como
Of Ii.
Much curiosity has been occasioned by the report
annexation OF Dominica, and also for lease OF Sa-
mana bay. People have been asking what sort OF rea-
son there could exist for leasing part our govern
mcnt was about to annex the whole. The explana-
tion has been furnished INC to-day. The leasing
business IL only to provide IN indirect way Tor
the purchase OF san Domingo. The Domincans
might not ike to be sold OuI, while they would not
object TO lease. The terms Of the lease are very
generous part, giving Sl5O.000 per annum for
1fty years. This Is done 80 as 10 secure a certain
amount to the Dominiclns in indirect way In
consideration OF annexation. Tho treaty provides
that at any time our government may purchase the
whole pay for two millions. Put this and that to.
gether and the thing Is Cieai
Arrival OF Paraauayan Envoy--Prcsidcnt
Lopez Still in the --Eraz lillian Fuisc-
hoods Exposed.
Day before yesterday mentioned In my despatch
that diplomatic agent Of President Lopez, OF Para.
quay. was on his way 10 this CITY to present im-
portant dispatches TO President Grant. The infor-
nation was verified TO-DAY by the arrival OF the
agent himself, who turns out TO be no less O per-
son than the son OF President Lopez. He is a young
gentleman or preposscssng appearance, very dark
complexion expressive eyes and good ADDRESS. He
speaks English airy and dresses quite in the ton.
His full name Is Senor Emano Lopez.
He IS attached to the Paraguayan legation
In Paris, tho chief OF which IS Senor
Benitcs. About one O'Clock this afternoon he pro-
ceeded to the state Department, accompanied by
General Martin McMahon who introduced him to
Secretary Fish. Scnor Lopez was received very
cordially, and after the customary interchange OF
courtesies he delivered To the Secretary sealed let
ter from the Paraguayan President The letter IL Ill
the Spanish language, and, have reason TO believe
contains substantially wnat stated In my former
despatch. sedor Lopez laughs at the oft.repeated
stories OF the Braziians regarding the
destruction of his iaGher and Paraguayan
liberty. and declares confidently that far from
either being true the tlmc Is not far distant when
the Brazilans viii be compelled to withdraw from
the country and his father be enabled to take pos
session. undlsputed, Of all Paraguay. The provi-
sional government OF Paraguay he says, is a mock
cry, which VIII be exposed the moment the Brazilian
army leaves the country. Sehor Lopez expects 10
remain here for few weeks, ana win have an audi
ence with tae President probably tomorrow.
Information has been reeived that the provisional
government recently organized by the Allies in
Paraguay. besides abolishng slavery and declaring
Lopez an outlaw, has issued decree aboshng the
monopoics which were established by Lopez in
order TO spoliate the wealthy OF that republic his
own prof..
The Baltimore md Ohio Railroad In,br0giio.
In the Criminal Court to-day, IN The case OF the