The New York herald., 1872-08-30
What the Spaniards Know About
the Sage Of Chappaqua.
CAPTURE OF awHARF RATS
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greatly with the government upon the questions
relating to Cuba. The accession to power in Spain
of Zorria and his political co-religionists whose
ideas In favor Of carrying out the law against slave
ry, meaning the ultimate abolition in the Spanish
Antilles, OF that degrading institution, are well
known to the ultra radical Spanish ''slaveocracy,"
has tended to inspire no little fear to this latter
class, and In the election OF officers to
be the representative Spaniards on this
side Of the ocean, led them to choose
those who have for years been recognized
as appertaining to the old regime, whose property
and wealth consist of or have been acquired princi
pally by slaves from Africa and China, and whose
ZEAL materially and morally, will be strained to its
utmost extent IN contra to all innovation In libe
raj sense. Upon this subject the C0nstancta, tho
most retrograde journal In political ideas published
in Havana, In leader last Sunday-the day Of the
electi0ns-recommending ticket to It's readers
states that whatever may be the events OF the next
year. this !mpor!spt lastItqtion If directed BY tho
officers whose election 1t recommends, will DO
raised 70 the highest standing, and render the coan
try most important services.
THE NEW OFFICERS OF THE CASINO.
The elections took place last Sunday and resulted
In the choice of the well-known and wealthy planter
and stakeholder, Don Julian de Zulueta, who u
also colonel in the volunteer corps. The votes
cast in his favor In the proportion of three to
one, as compared with the other candidate, Senior
Avendaho. Don Juan Toraya Is elected Vice Presl-
dent and the general board OF directors, although
comprising among It's members the names OF
several well-known merchants Of liberal tendency.
Is composed chiefly Of the ultra Spaniards, repre-
sented by such as Ramon Herrea, the famous
colonel of the famous Fifth battalion OF volunteers;
Juan de Ariza chief editor OF the Dtato; Baro, the
largest sugar producer in the island the past crop
In his various estates amounting between sixty and
seventy thousand boxes Of sugar, valued at over
three millions of dollars. Gil Golpi, editor OF La
C0nstancta; Sotolongc, OF the Spanish mail steam
ers; Puido, sanz and others, well known for
their extreme ideas. 1t remains to be seen
whether tins institution will continue to have the
influence In the affairs Of this island which has
hitherto been allowed 1t. 1t Is undcniable how
ever that by Its bra1ches aud connections with tho
different casinos Of every town on the Island, tho
creation and existence Of which 1t has fostered
and promoted, and which all acknowledge tho
Casino OF Havana as their centre and headquarters
and also by its rotations with the ultra marine
Casino IN Madrid, formed principally by Spaniards
who have resided In Cuba, made their "swag"
there and are still interested in maintain
pSnens at the Capital of the 'GS peousl
retrograde principles OF the ultras In this sever
faithful sle." IL Is UNDERSTOOD tnaC this COc6rlo
can bring q large amount Of influence to bear upon
the policy OF the home government In the discus
sion OF all questions and projects relating to Cuba.
in the removal OF Count valmaseda. 1t Is for this
reason that so much Importance has been attached
to the election or Its officers for the next year.
ALBANIA, AGUILERA AND MACIAS.
The departure OF these gentlemen from New York
to England, with the supposed principal object Of
ter to England, has given rise to a considerable
amount OF uneaslness in certain political circles
Spanish pScs m the aSor
the celebrated law against slavery: 10
Cuba. passed By the Cor,es, but which.
Moret happens to be the intimate friend OF Asca-
rate, and the latter Is strongly allied to ALBANIA,
and Macias. Tile object OF the journey of this cele-
brated trio Is stated to be an interview with tho
Spanish Minister and, through him, to sound tho
disposition Of the new ministerial regimen and en-
deavOr 10y diplomacy to eifect some steps tending
to a compromise with the insurgents III Cuba, to
even honor 1t will further sustain In endeavor-
ing to crush the lnsurrecton, In which as
yet the government has sigpally failed. and
They now consider the time opportune for
the proposal OF some means Of compromise
the government Of Spain to advance what
the patriots will yield and meet half way; the
Cabans to make the sacrifice OF their struggles for
Independence and renounce the Idea, and the
Spanish government to show ITS magnanlmity and
conccde to them their autonomy. As matter OF
course, the Spaniards here are furious over even
u
cares that the mere mention OF such pretensions
Is rrtatlng but that 1t Is needful to treat tllcn
with calmncss, as the project Is an impossibity.
1t advises the government to have no negotiations
as OF one Power with another and to make no con-
cessions which would be impolitic and humiating.
II says sentcntlousiY:--
and submit but Whoever proposes conditions neithcr
shows submission nor no signs OF rspentancs, What would
were now g be acsspea what in the BEGINNING was re-
rcpel the autonomy Of the island Cuba i reelected
r. and ss h M & nc or s Is
the Peninsula or there exists nation with tho g,er'cs,
nation.
There Is no doubt great deal Of buncomoe Ia all
this talk OF the Dfarfo THIS KIND oi Drag " has
DAYS pass without specimen OF this style OF lltcra-
tufe, which Is Incense to its director and natertng
TO the ignorant inte0y0s, as those who brag abont
national Integrity and the former gores OF spain
arc generally called here.
no SYMPATHY FOR UNCLE HORACE.
Another source of uneasiness TO the ultra
spaniards OF this island, and which keeps them 10
Of United ise 9stes s Ps
osopher Of Chappaqua meets with no sympathy
among them; his bearings towards the struggling
wears he has been considered the champion OF tho
cnsiaved negroes. This election. It Is feared.
Srsc uowe Who have aways the the
sItion OF Cuba which, united to Mr.. Grceleys pro-
clivites to the freedom OF the slave, serves to In
spire among the Spaniards OF the island fear that
in favor OF the Cubans, some assistance rendered
them towards their annexaiion; In Short tEs
present status OF the nsurrectlon Co be changed to
the damage Of spain. This fear OF Greeley does not
however, imply that Grant Is tho favoritc. IIis
policy towards Cuba and the Cubans has repeatedly
been severely criticised by the press here, but tho
Spanisrds who arc much given to old adages, say
''mds rale pdo conoctdO Qte b,ten0 Ifrd co,,os7,"
which corresponds to the English saying, 20, Two
evils choose the least"
The late decree OF the government authorizing
the issue VI 100000 In interest bearing bonds, by
the Treasury OF Cuba. had tho temporary effect "
depressing the price OF gold, which Is today ruling
steadily at twelve per cent premium. The
commercial neccssItlcs OF the island nrc new
attracting general attention from oil cases
here. on Wednesday afternoon o Junta pre-
sided over by tho Captain Gcucral and
attended by the lately arrived new Intendsnto
Of the Treasury OF Cuba, and committees OF the
planters merchants and various Industrial classes
,yna hold n the paace. Imuortunt p,attora wcro