The New York herald., 1873-12-30
CUBA's NEW PRESIDENT.

Cubans NJ Home and Abroad-The
Farewell Circular or Carlos Manuel
CcsPcdes.
"Honest Old Aber had an excellent saying. to
the effect thas It is a "bad thing 10 swap horses
while crossing o stream" There are many who
think that this judcious proverb carried the great
Lincoln into the White House for a second term or
ONCE. Numerous are the sincere friends OF free
Cuba who think that the patriots there ought not
to have swapped Presidents while the struggle
against Spain lasted. At ali events, 1t is satisfac-
tory to see, as the documents given below will
show. that change so radical has been brought
about Practically.
The following is the address of the new Cuban
Executive: -
To THE CUBANS RESIDING ABROAD
FELLOW CoUNTRYMEN-In the midst OF the con-
tinual perturbations of q war with desperate
enemy, who in his agony has put forth great efforts
to retain violent possession OF our beloved country,
the patriots have shown to the world by the
political events Of October ~, the consong Spec
tacle Of realizing without inconvenience change
required oy circumstances IN the elevated spnere
Of the ana that as orsners
these domestic notifications and arrange
ments, receiving with benevoence and con-
sideration, for the common welfare, the solution
OF difficulties that in other countries have
caused internal dissensions and bloodshed leaving
associates. ! hope that this win never happen
among the sons OF Cuba. who are cooperating
with us towards the triumph and ndependence OF
the country and its complete liberty, as was de-
clared In the fundamental code OF October 10,
1862
The civic virtues which distinguish you are
guarantees that the change which has taken place
will guide you to reach abroad that force unity
and consolidation obtained by your brothers in
arms In the theatre OF the struggle.
The youthful Cuba, at going out into the light OF
liberty, does not need to acquire severe political
assigned to her, and to prove that in the splendid
idea OF democratic governments tyranny and ira
Ana o wSo form a o
society. 1t is necessary that yon sustain the new
principles; ir is requisite that by your union
abroad, those who are at home may be fortified !;
who without ceding hairs breadth, have dis
charged the services you have imposed by your
sustaining aid to the definite triumph OF justice.
Invested with the character pro teynpOre OF
President OF the Republic hope that the family Of
Cuba which Spanish hate has driven out from the
land or their birth, will give me continued and
fervent support.
Here, in the bloody fields Of battle, you have sons
sacrifices and your love. The government emanat-
ing from the national representation will take care
intact the grateful hands OF the soldiers of our
country in way, both direct and known, that Will
Obv1ate all discOnfdence.
Only another effort Is necessary to terminate the
work OF emancipation, as IS proved by the recent
triumphs OF our arms. The demoraized army of
the enemy takes refuge in the towns along the
coast, where it is also vanquished by our forces
The rude and repeated blows indicted by our
soldiers OF the revolution have produced public
discomfort, expressed even in the spanish Cortes.
In the judicial sphere We see the national in
tegrity vacllatng, and before long it will fall
OF country, the ill-will which the past may
have occasioned among you; unite your Id las, fix
your eyes on the future; remember that coming
generations Will curse the unworthy sons OF Cuba,
while the faithful shall merit and receive the i'm
mortal gratitude of the country and afford an ex-
ample to the peoples who combat for the glorious
principles OF independence and liberty.
SALVADOR oIsNERos,
President
BIJUCAI, Oct 2s, 1873.
Here follows the address OF the retiring Presi-
dent the celebrated Carlos Manuel Cespedes:-
TO THE PEOPLE AND THE ARMY OF CUBA.
FELLOW CONFERENCE.-The Chamber OF Repre-
sentatves has resolved, In its session OF the 9th
OF October, current, to depose me rom the
supreme cnarge Of President OF the Republic. This
determination, already predicted IN my manifest
OF the oath inst.-a document sent out to explain
certain appointments, contrary. 1T seems, to the
wishes OF some OF those belonging to the govern
ment-relieves me OF the weight OF State affairs,
and exonerates me from all responsibility in the
future.
Penang this disagreement, unfortunately, and
it being to me Impossible to renounce post with
out being the OBJECT OF unlavorable censure,
thought 1t right to define what my principles have
always been. They are found in the demands of
the situation; the independence OF the Executive
Power with respect to the constitution; the strict
observance OF the law and the sovereignty OF the
people, ! thought 1t also my dnty to exhibit in
this definition the innexibllity OF my character.
The Chamber have exercised their prerogatives,
and in doing so have completely subjugated the
most delicate susceptibilites not leaving anything
else to do on my part than acknowledge their de-
termination and obey the mandate or the before
said fundamental code, which | 1atter myself
reverence iervently, and therefore have submitted
without delay to the decision OF that respectable
body, who have acted within the sphere Of their
attributes.
AS before, now, and always, l am con-
secfated to the cause OF liberty and
Cuban independence. With all my heart will
give my weak support TO any legitimate govern
ment that proposes to itself this object. In say
ing and dong thus, Cubans, hope to remain
by your side. have the satisfaction of leaving
the revolution in a prosperous state, and sim
cerely think that the actual government will COM
plete In short time the task commenced in Yara,
on the 10th OF October, 1869, and continued since
for the space OF i've years OF lncessant struggle
People and Army OF Cuba, you have done your
duty with frmness and patriotism. AS TO myself,
it only remains Tor me to manifest TO You the most
sincere Acknowledgements for the consideration
Country and Liberty Your cOuntryman,
CARLOS NJ. De CESPEDES.
LAMA ALTA, Oct. 81, 1879.