The New York herald., 1873-11-15

JAuOlru's story OF nm interview
with tho Captain-Gcneral-s2O 900
Gold offered to tho Organizer OF .
Cuban Expedition That Would BE
Betrayed-ls It Parallel to the
Virginiuss
BOSTON, Nov. IA, 1873.
The Spanish outrage, which now commands the
attention ana excltes the Indignation or the whole
civilized world, is attended with many stories
going to show the disposition OF those engaged in
supporting desperate cause. AS long ago as last
summer HERALD correspondent In this city had
an interview with young man. then under arrest,
who volunteered statement OF his experience
which, In view Of the virginlus AFFAIR, is at this
time OF peculiar interest and Importance. The in
formers name is John w. Young, a young man Of
about thrty-fve years OF age, OF rare talents and
an experience with the world which few OF his
years have ever attained Omitting for the pres
ent the story Of his Lille ana adventures, will pro-
ceed to detail the events which have particular
and important
BEARING UPON THE CUBAN MASSACRE.
In the summer OF 1872 Mr.. Young, in company
with his vile, lett New Orleans for Havana. He
was not Q stranger in those ports, having served
prominently among the insurgents q few years be-
fore, and his arrival there was expected by the
Captain General. At this time friends advised him
to keep away, but being OF an adventurous spirit
he ignored Their warning and determined
to continue his journey. Approaching Key
West ne was taken sick and obliged TO remain
over for while. Upon the arrival at Havana
OF the steamer on which he had taken passage 1t
was discovered by the agents OF the Captain
General that he was not on board. That official
Immediately telegraphed to Young to come to
Havana and see him as soon as he could. Inas-
much as the tourist expected to visit Cuba facog-
ntO, particularly far the authorities are con-
cerned, he did not now propose to continue the
trip and the matter OF how and by what means
the Captain General learned OF his intended jour-
ney was
SERIOUS ENIGMA.
He answered by telegram, declining to visit the
island, fearing that his past exploits there with the
Cubans would secure his summary execution. The
request was several times repeated by telegraph,
but Mr.. Young positively declined to go. Finally
special messenger came from the Captain General
to Key West and informed him that II he and his vile
would accompany him to the island the Captain Gen.
erai would see that no harm befel them. and that
they would be safely returned to the United States.
Upon this assurance, with the word OF honor OF
the messenger, Mr.. Young and his wife acceded
10 tue request ana started. Immediately upon ar
irving IN the harbor OF Havana the steamer was
met by small boat. and Mr. Young was taken
from his vile and disguised and privately conveyed
to the Captain Generals palace. Here he was
Kept
IN sEcLUsfoN FOR THREE DAYS
during which time he heard nothing from his wife,
ana only came in contact with those who were
guarding him. Mrs. Young during this time was
being Hospitality entertained at the Captain Gen.
erals country residence. At the end OF the third
day Mr. Young was brought before the General
ensued the following:-
A DRAMATIC CONVERSATION
CAPTAIN GENERALS this Colonel Young?
Mr.. Y0UNG-Yes sir.
CAPTAIN CENERAL-I understand you have been
In the Mexican service with Maximillan2
Mr.. Y0UNG-Yes sir.
CAPTAIN GESERAL-Did you make any money
there
Mr.. YoUNG-No. sir.
CAPTAIN GEHERAL-I understand Also that you
nave been with the insurgents
Mr.. foUNG-Yes have.
CApTAIN GENERAI-Did you make any money out
OF themf
Mr.. YoUNG-No, sir
CArTAN GENERAL I'm low tone, with quizzcal
look and placing his hand fainariy on Young's
shoulders) do you wish to make some money!
MT. Y0UNd-Yes, certainly.
CAPrAM GENERAI-Wcli, Colonel, nave u
schene by which you can make nice little sum,
and II you are willing to enter into The arrange
ment we will proceed TO business.
Mr.. f0USG--I would like TO know wnat the
scheme IL ana will listen to You. -
CA1TAfN GENERAI,-Y0u know i nave Dccn IN
command here long time, and we have had COM
parativcly success and no victories. The
my administration OF a1alrs on the island
and IN firing OF II. II we don't have
any victories soon shall lose my position, and the
insurgents will soon get the mastery OF ns I'm
derHtanding that you are great organizer and
man that can be tlustod- now connde 10 you my