New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-29
CUBA.
IMPORTANT ACTION OF COLOMBIAN SOUTH
AMERICAN LEAGUE TO AID THE CCBANS.
lFROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENCE

IMPORTANT ACTION OF COLOMBIA SOUTH
AMERICAN LEAGUE TO AID THE CUBANs
IRON OUR OWN CORRESPONDENCE
PANAMA, July 19-The action taken at the
Capital of this Republic in reference to Cuba Is regarded
as OF much importance since it is nothing short OF
declaration Of war against Spain, which, Alone this
country could not dream of sustaining. A great deal
will depend on the action taken by the other South
American Republics in reference TO the proposed pact
SPAIN course is favorite in this part of the world
and is virtually with OF her old dependents
but present foes with whom treaties of peace since
the late war have been ratified = have reason to be-
leve that at least two Republics have already signfed
their Willingness TO join Colombia The Committee of
the House. which reported favorally on the BILL arrived
deliberately al the following conclusions;
l. The cause for which the Cuban patriots fight is the
for which Colombia fought necessarily from $50
10 1874
O. The interests Of selfpreservation and our duty
civilized and Christian nation, justify in the most com
petc manner Colombian Intervention
The aggressions of monarchical Europe against the
liberty and independence OF America always nave Aau
and will have for a base Spanish dominion In Cuba
A. The policy Of the United States cannot serve as
guide TO Colombia in this OCCASION
g. The resources we may need Tor TINS war are not
G. The time has arrived that Colombia should assume
in the politics Of South America the position to which
she is called by her Typographical situation hcr hisor
cal traditions her population and her pohtcai con-
quests.
This important subject has occupied and is occupying
considerable attention. There many Cubans here
principally in Colon (AspnwalD, who express lively
interest in the question.
MOVEMENTS OF THE CUBAN LEADERS.
HAVANA, July 20-Jesus del Sol, the noted
Cuban chief is operating Giin9s. lie has beaten
the spanards several recent fights The patriots OF
the Vuea Abao Cobabco beD have long expected arms
from New York but all hope from that source has been
welngh changed 10 despair The insurrectonary feei-
ing is AS strong as ever nothing be efecedas the
ne1ne well know without and munitions OF war
Juan Perata is HOlguin, Willie Carlo Garcia IN
gers about BcuCal. This insurgent leader Occasionally
makes dash through the country to the annoyance OF
the Spapiards, OF late he has kept quiet SOe ~
cents near Cano and Of 300 who left Espru Sant0 on
recent OCCASION only 125 returned safely TO their hea
0uarters Cespedes and his cabinet are near the noun
fins They seem TO from place 10 place without
dcnlty and the capital of the Republic is fixed for the
time being at whatever point they may Oh oOse TO stop
The last orders Of the dated from Diego ds
Cherillo
PRESENTATION TO GEN. oURsADA.
The Cuban ladies residing in this city have
arranged for the presentation Of handsome sword to
Gen. Quesada The presentation will take place TINS
evening at o'clock Two ladies well known in Cuban
circles having been appointed Committee 10 present
the sword, will do with an appropriate address
Poems and addresses will also be delivered by MI PalnO
Cant TORS and Others The sword is elegantly chased III
cold and mounted with gold and ncased in silver scah
bard with gilt mOuntings. The belt Is e&qulsltcy en-
broidcred with gold and the whole testimonial Is very
unique.