The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-12-29
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Interesting Attitude OF Peru and
Chile Toward Cuba
The Press and People Urging National Action
Peru and Her coolie Frads-Oompli-
cations with Japan 4st@4

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II may be that the ever faithfui isle. Ousa, WI
receive assistance from uuarter wbo,a sorna t,p.e
since was considered moro than doubtful TSe
press Of Peru both Ministerial and oppos,ticn. In
busily At WORK eAdeavoring to prepare the popuiw
mind toward some possible Demonstration on ths
part OF the government In aid OF the strussli1a
patriots. say possible, because a. yet Mr.. Pards
and his councillors have made no sign, but thoes
are certain evidences which prove that the splrtt
OF the government is favorable TO such an under
taking. The agitation on this subject was
originated in Chile about two months ago:
great meetings were held. speeches delivered
by prominent men and society formed for the ex.
press purpose OF snccoring the CuDans In their
EFFORTS for freedom. To such an extent haa tho
feeling in that Republic grown that few dsys
since the Minister Of Foreign Affairs was called 70
the bar OF the House OF Representatives and ques-
toned as to the sentiments and intentions OF tho
government respecting the matter. He very senst.
bly, replied that the gravity Of the subject was su6A
as to prevent any public explanations. Peru has
now caught the contagion. and the work is Ger
tainIy being pushed forward by tine Lima newHps-
pers. Three plans are proposed; first the ideA
is suggested that loan might be erected
in Lima for the benefit OF Cuba. the
author OF the proposition limiting that at the
present moment an agent Of the Cuban Republic n
in this city, who holds large amount OF the honda
issued by the patriots; through this means CON
siderable sum Of money might be raised, ana
the extraordinary wealth OF Cuba is Of itself .
guarantee for repayment, in case the revolution
proves successful. The second project Is based
upon the supposed sympathy entertained by Chin
for the struggling cause, and she urges Peru to
propose a South American league for the final
liberation Of the island. Mexico would also be In
uitad IN iniu fh0 jnr of In Tn CaaQ II
league was formed, the plan Of proceedings
would be to inform Spain that II within
certain stipulated period the government
at Madrid did not recognize the indepen-
dence of Cuba, the South American Powers
would combine their forces towards accomplishing
that end, and would Immediately open an active
warfare. Should Spain consent to such an or.
rangement the allied governments would guaran-
tee the payment, on the part Of Cuba, OF the value
Of the different fortresses, public buildings ma
terial &C., belonging to the Spanish government
within the confines OF the island The third sug'
gestion savofs more of the warlike Peruvian spirit
It is nothing less than that this country should
enter the arena single-handed, employ her power
full and now inactive navy in the effort to
assist the Cubans, with the strong hope that
initiated by the remaining Republics forming the
Pacific Alliance. Your correspondent does not Tor
one moment attempt to deny the q1ixotism Of the
two final propositions, but merely chronicles them
as they have been made public. But at the same
time this general movement and attempt to induce
% sss ri popusn and so%s
thing may yet result from It,. It may be well to
mention here that the extreme Discrimination man
Tested by Chile and Peru to ratify the convention
signed at Washington by the representatives OF
Spain and the four allies, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador
that Instrument that no resumption Of warfare on
the part OF the high contracting parties or no de-
monstraton In favor Cuba shall be made withOuta
prolonged notlhcation. Ever since the bloody days
OF the campaign which resulted in the indepen-
dence OF these Republics the hatred OF spain ana
Spanlards has rather increased than disappeared,
THE COOLIE SYSTEM.
Another matter OF vital Importance to Peru is also
being dscussed-the question OF labor. Itw0uld ap-
pear that the unfortunate difficulty OF the cOOe ship
Maria Luz, in the harbor OF Yokohama, has brought
unforeseen entanglements on the Chinese traffic.
iished an order prohibiting absolutely the depar.
ture OF any Chinese from the domniOns under his
rule with the purpose OF emgrating to Peru, and
gard this action Is the first Of 4 series
OF obstacles Which may prove too formidable 70 be
since OF the proposed special mission to be &C.
credited by Peru to the Courts OF Pekin and Jedd0
OF Plenipotentary and to sail with his suite In
the lron-clad frfgate lndependencia The object OF
authorities to open their northern ports for the
expectation Of coolies in return for certain prom
lses and guarantees to he made by the government
OF Peru. An enterprising Congressman, however,
attacked the scheme SO vigorously that the indie
pendencia will continue in Peruvian waters, and It
Is doubtful whether the Legation will proceed
to its destination; for it was remembered that
England, France and the United States forced China
to receive their representatives by q wholesome
use Of powder and bali, and Peru would probably
receive Such O repulse from the astute Prince
Kung as would lead to grave embarrassments.
Consequently it appears possible that the Peruvian
Minister in England will receive instructions to
seek the aid OF the government of Great Britain:
or Colonel Freyre representing Peru In the United
States, may request President Grant to use his
good offices towards attaining the desired end, Mr..
Pardo feeling somewhat confident that the humane
intentions OF the Peruvian government for the
amei0ration OF the condition OF the coolies may
meet with due appreciation. No steps have IS yet
been taken in the affair Of the Maria Luz. From
Bolivia we have received no news OF any I'm
pOrtance.
CHRISTMAS AT ST IGNATIUS' CHURCH
NEW YORK, Dec. 2S. 1877.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD