The New York herald., 1870-01-12
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION
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Diplomatic Correspondence Between
the Secretary of state and
the Spanish Minister.
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The spcalxman and Wyeth
Executions.
American and Spanish Neutrality
Compared.
THE flGH, FOR FREEDOM IN CUBA.
Reasons Why the Cubans Should Not be
Recognized as Belligerents.
Opinions of Attorney General Hoar
Regarding the Building of
Spanish Gllnboats.
WAsnINGTON, Jan. 10. 1870.

WAsnINGTON, Jan. 10, 1870.
In zoe brief abstract of correspondence relat-
ing to the Cuban resolution forwarded you few
weeks ago, very Imperfect idea IL given OF the
several letters OF Secretary Fish and Minister Rob
crts on the subject and good deal OF valuable ia.
formation Is omitted altogether. From full copy
or the correspondence In question, which has been
furnished me to-day, am able to make up better
compilation or the important points than that hith
erto furnished you. / wii begin with the following,
from
Hir. Fish Mr.. Lopez Roberts.
WASHINGTON, April 3, 1890
directed by the President OF the United States
20 invite Jour serious attention, ana through you
that of your government, to proclamation OF his
Exceency the Captain General OF Cuba, OF the oath
OF last month, an authentic copy OF which has this
day been received at tins department
That instrument, III s preamble, refers TO the ex-
isting insurrecLon IN Cnoa aud declares that the
measures which 1t proposes for the suppression Of
that insurrectlon are necessary for that purpose
Those measures are:-"Vessels which may DC cap.
tured in Spanish waters or ON the high seas near TO
the island lCuba) having board men, arms and
munitions or effects tnat can IN any manner con-
province whatever their derivation or destination,
after examination OF their papers and register shall
be de acto considered enemies OF tho Integrity OF
our territory and treated AS pirates In accordance
with the ordinances OF the navy.
All persons captured IN such vessels. without re-
gard ~ theE NUMBER Will DO lmlnedlatey exc.
outed.n
Isis 20 be regretted that so hig, functionary as
seems TO indicate have overlooked the obligations
OF ms government pursuant to the law OF nations,
and especially ITS promises in the treaty between the
United States ana spain OF 1875.
Under tnat law and treaty the United States
expect for their citizens and vessels the privilege or
carrying TO the enemies OF spain whether those
enemies be claimed as spanish subjects or citizens
OF other countries, subject only TO the requirements
OF legal blockade. all merchandise not contraDand
or war. Articles contrabann ol war, when destined
for the enemies OF Spain are liable to seizure the
hugh seas: but the rlglt o seizure Is limited TO sucn
articles only and no claim Tor It's extension TO other
merchandise or 10 persons not ia the CIVIL military
or nava service OF the enemies Of SPAN Will be
acquIesced in by the United states
This government certainly cannot assent to the
punishment by Spanish authorities or citizen OF
she United States Tor the exercise VI privilege TO
which he may be entitled under pubic law and
treaties.
Ii is consequently hoped that mis- Excellency the
Captain General OF CuDa VIII either recall the proca-
maLOn referred 10 Will give such instructions to
tho proper officers Will prevent its Illegal appca-
lion TO citizens OF the United states or their pro-
pcrty. contrary course might endanger those
friendly anu cordial relations between the gov
ments which II is the hearty desire OF the President
should be maintained.
MIR. Lopez Roberts to Mr.. Fish.
WASHINGTON, April s, 1889.
The undersigned. Envoy Extraordinary and Min
isser lienipotentary OF spain thinks The time has
now arrived TO address TO the honorable Secretary
OIL State few observations IN reference 10 facts
which he has heard OF through the pubic papersand
through Official communications received from the
consus OF spain In different parts OF the United
States and from public rumors-facts which Affect
the interests and dignity OF the nation which the
undersigned mas the honor to represent and which,
Of course. must be OF interest to the government or
che American nation, whose friendly relations with
Spain he Is pleased TO recognize, aud which ne
osems nis agreeable duty to preserve Of the facts
aaea 70 some consist im 81 urgent ana elamorons al o
III rebellion against ITS nationality, and IN exile for
that crime are Trying to promote IN various ways.
for the purpose or creating an opinion IN favor OF
their evil cause among the people OF the United
States by inserting In the pubic papers false reports
oil events sad 10 have occurred IN chat Island, and
boosted victories, always contradicted OF the rebel
arms. Others referred to are calls OF meetings,
pcmpously announced and numeronsiY attended,
where speeches are made, abounding In extrava-
gances ana absurd iasenooas. intending to capt.
Yate the understanding and msead pubic opinion,
by Imposing upon the credulity OF the people and
ailunngy nattering their instincts. And we may
add to this KIND OF excitement the stimulus or musi-
cal concerts, pubic collections of money To ana the
reDels, and even sermons and prayers IN certain
churches, calling for divine aid Tor the triumph Of
the cause after pubic announcements to increase
the attendance which proves that instead OF
Heavens and ney are ,rying py this ostenslDe
tity To seduce me mulltude ana secure the moral
and material AID OF man.
Facts OF another kind which are referred to, are
n natural sequence Of those mentioned, and prove
that their promoters were not disappointed IN their
expectations. In fact, the honorable secretary Of
state nas been informed 10y the undersigned tnaJ
arequent communications have been received at ths
3egation from consus OF SPAN at various ports OF
tnis republic stating that piratica expedtions are
In preparation against the legitimate government of
Spain III CUBA; that arms and ammunition are sent
there IN sailing vessels and steamers and other acts
IN positive violation OF international law have been
perpetraJed; and although the undersigned knows
him. orders nave been given to the proper OIL
Gals OF the government OF the Union to stop such
curages, and cause stric observance Of the laws,
yet it Is certain that IN spite Of his zeal, these
Hllcers have not been able 10 prevent some
expeditions from reaching their places OF
destination rs Is publicly known, and thar
Others have been captured by Spanish cruisers
near the coast or Cuba with positive proof OF their
criminal intentions So advanced are these rebel
refugees IN their plans OF hostility, and 80 much con-
hdence have they in the popularity Of their cause
New YORK has assumed the fancy title Of ''rhe inde
pendent governments OF Cuba" andk has dared 10
send ON agent 20 Washington with the vain hope
that lie viii be received by this government as the
representatives oil the rebels.
Bus this not in question at present. nor does ;be
undersigned look upon IT seriously or presume that
tine government at Washington VIII consider
also: but no proposes to establish The truth OF
the iacts, so as 70 show what the lnsurrechon IN
Cuba is and what IT means ana the nature OF the
rancied entity which the rebel refugees In New
soyernmens oFa nt.' Tae TIC s reoeis have ~ no comma-
nication with each other: they occupy no
place as centre OF operations, nave they The
whole island single city, a singie town, q single
village or hamlet nor even point on the coast
where they might collect their forces and date teir
troops and never offer battle, except when forced TO
do So and their only mode Of warfare to apply the
incendary torch To estates, thus reducing 10 ashes
ruins the whole wealth OF the island II not pre-
vented by spanish sodiera Such are the armies
and such is the government that pretend to offer
themselves to the American people a. the champions
VI civilization and VI liberty.
The undersigned has already stated that ne does
not deem this explanation necessary to convince the
enlightened government Of the United states, and
he bebeve5 ~ suIefHuous 10 dud WAT Sle QOVeTn-
Dient OF spain would not accept any other signica-
sIon that might be given TO the persons and things
even laying aside tnese facts ana antecedcnts HIS
sole intention Is lament the evil ehcct this pcrnf
ci0us doctrine might have on puplic opinion Ia the
United siates--a doctrine propagatcd by persons
who ualiciOusy distOrt 1acts using prevarications,
compiainlng of want OF Hoerty, rising against the
government or their natioh just 1t time when all
Inc liberty they could desire, or all That was
enloyed by the entire nation, mad been
Granted them--iraDchlses which the govern
meat at Madrid offers TO them again, as soon as
nrsjer shall be restored. Neither is the intention OF
fne undersigned to protest against the right Of Ame
rican cit,zens each and every Que OF them, 10 ex-
1,resa Ineir oplniODs In any way they please, pro-
xided II be In accordance 70 law, for the spanish
esople have recently acquired the samc rlgpt' lei