The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-11

Advice to Prim-Spanish Feeling In
Regard to tho Sale of the Island.
correspondence of the New York Times.]
HAVANA, SATURDAY, January /.
There is every reason to believe that the
climax of the revolution is fast approaching,
and that the fate OF the island and Its
future destiny will not be solved oy arms
but BY diplomacy. When some weeks ago
/ informed you that the Carlists were at
work here and gaining proselytcs in ad-
dition to the immense number they reckon
already in their ranks. the generality OF the
people smiled al the assertion; simply pe-
cause their information and the means OF ac-
ouiring ii, did not extend beyond the conhnes
Of their home, or the columns OF tnc DIario.
Perhaps they do not know tnat sucn lnnucn-
tial Spaniards as Duranona, Zulinta, Carreras,
Padro, Moret and many others, have always
been members Of the Carlist party. The peo-
nile in Europe arc better informed, anu tne
bourbon party, or rather that of cX-Queen lSa-
bella, has become alarmed, and, IN order 10 IN
crease their effectiveness, they nave sent tne
Ex-Governor of Havana, Gutierrez de Ia vega,
as commissioner Thlsgealiemtatn an. mas m has al.
to contend with the Casino Espanol, winch
win not listen to Vega, whilst such men
as the above mentioned control lis acts,
and NAV at any time pronounce IN favor OF
Don Carlos-that is, whenever a reVolu-
ton breaks out in Spain. The Captaln-Gener-
al and nearly all the employers belong 10
the so-called progresiStds, or Union Lloerals,
involved in the September revolution and act
ing in concert with Serrano and Prim. 1t is
asserted that, within the next two months,
Rodas will be elevated to dukedom and be
hereditary grandee of Spain of the first class.
All the military leaders who belong to THIS
party and were sent from Spain to this island,
whence all had to return In disgrace, have re-
ceived fayors and higher rank IN the service
-such as Buceta, Pelaez, Lesca and others.
Yal1easeda, who is strong partisan OF the ex-
Queen, and who has done more WORK than the
rest of the generals, remains as he was, and.
II his stubbornness had not compelled him to
remain at Bayamo and defend himself at all
hazards, there Is very little doubt but what the
actual government would have been rather
pleased to see him defeated than otherwise.
o.i a., cEssIoN OF THE ISLAND.
Bupthere is still another and more impor-
tant 'questlon to be discussed behind the
United States. There is hardly any doubt that
the actual government in Spain is in treaty
with the insurgents and the American Govern
ment. To mention this fact openly would be
the signal of their downfall, and the immedi-
ate entrance Of Prince Alfonso as future King
of the Spaniards, with Lersundi as Regent dur
ing his minority. There is only the diplo-
matte way to arrange and finish the Cuban
question; mere feats Of arms will not do
It, and although the war bulletins give
almost daily accounts of skirmisheS and en-
eacements, The end of the rebellion is as far
removed as 1t was o year ago. Over "a, 600
men have arrived from Spain since the begin
ming Of the revolution. Many Spaniards and
Cubans have died since then, but cannot sec
ang material change in the situation. Only
three months are left the troops before
the climate puts an end to military
operations, and there Is no evidence that
the troops can master the revolution IN that
time. Tha soldiers arc perhaps the best in the
world, and their discipline and bravery cannot
be SURPASSED; but they have to fight too many
enemies, the most terrible ofall being the medi-
cal and quartermaster's departments, and that
ipyeterate pursuer Of Europeans, yellow jack =
siteht, advantages have been gained lately;
(GiVen under the caption OF war news but
the seat of government or rather the head
QUARTERS of the insurgents remains at Guaimaro,
and the troops have not yet taken Cascoro,
sibanicu, Guaimarillo, or Palo Quemado,
although all these places are within short dis
tances Of the Spanish strongholds, Puerto Prin-
cine, GeSa de Arila, Nuevitas and Las Tunas.
Naturally, the Spaniards must have work
enough within the immediate vicinity of their
strongholds, without the necessary elements
to extend their field of operations. Time will
tell. however, and that shortly; if the Span
iards don't quell the insurrection before the lst
Of April, they never will.
SPANISH FEELING.
The Casino Espanol addressed, few weeks
ago, long letter to General Prim, which, by
the by, has Just been published here. It q
savage document The creation of the ass9-
citation Is alluded to, and the following advice
lis then rendered: ''You know well enough
that it Is not possible to govern this island,
because of special circumstances, upon the
same principles as the provinces In Spain.
All of us have recognized the elevated en-
deayors which you have brought to bear upon
this question, for you have exhibited clemcncy
with respect to many persons whom the au-
thorities here thought should be punished.
We have all deplored this generosity Of yours.
which, though safe enough in Spain, where
men are only moved by political ideas, is con-
sidered by our enemies here as an indication
Of weakness; by many, Us sign of pity,
but by very many as q deplorable difference
between the national and delegated power.
Many Of us have lamented, ;. most m excellent
Senior, that you have not had 1t IN your power
to correct the eXtraVaganccs indUlged in by q
portion of the press Of the Peninsula, which,
under the shield and protection OF the law and
the government, has propagatcd ideas and
doctrines of an exceedingly preniclous kind
for the national cause in Cuba. We have been
astounded at having read in q journal publish
edin Spain an article proposing a sale of the
Island OF Cuba-an idea as miserable as cow
ardly. The sentiments which animate all Of
us here are these: We protest against any
such propositions or offers, and you may rest
assured that our motto ia represented In the
words, The SpaniardS in Cuba may be con-
quered, but they aciU neuer consent to be sold;
Cuba shall remain Spanish territory, or il
shall only be abandoned when reduced to a
waste of ashes and ruins"
THE TOBACCO CROP
of the Vuelta ASajo is almost ruined, because
of the great drought which has there prevailed.
The crop will be very small. and, besides, the
people are almost afraid to so out OF their
houses to gather it. Insurgents are moving
about in squads OF from thirty to fifty through
out the valleys, and the government has is
sued orders that no one Is to be permitted to
make visits. Should any stranger, or neigh
Dor not relative, present himself at any
house, report must be made Immediately to
the nearest military post; or, if that be too dis
seen that these orders interfere seriously with
the regueros tobacco raisers,) who have here
tofore been In the habit OF hiring laborcrs to
aid them in gathering their crops. What cat
tie the people have cannot be sent TO market
for fear Of seizure, and the consequence is gen.
raj want, general ruin, and general misery.
THE WAR NEWS.
engagements in the Since Villas are incrcas-
ing in number, and if the telegrams are cor
rect, the Spaniards have gained some slight
advantages, but net Sufficiency to amount to
much at present, unless the numbering OF men
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