The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-27

PEDRO RODRIGUES.
Tho Captain Of the Soldiers Of the Edgar Stuart
Expedition Tells His story-Rumors About
tho Herald Representative Conversa-
lions with Cespedes- Condition Of the
Camp and Army Near Holguin.
The Spaniards Closely Confined to the
Cities, and Free Rule In Full Sway
In the RebelliOus Region.

Shortly before the sun had set last evening the
glad news was flashed up the bay from the Sandy
Hook telegraph station to several Cuban patriots
that the French mail steamer ST. Laurent, from
Havre, was In the ofiing bearing the Vice Presi-
dent OF the Cuban Republic, F. v. Agutera, and
would be at her wharf within three or fsur hours.
Shortly after the news had been received num-
Der OF prominent Cubans, including Jose Maria
Aayorga, general agent OF the Republic Of Cuba in
the United States; Colonel Pho Rosado, and many
others OF less note, were on their way to pier so
North River to await the arrival of the vessel.
After remaining patiently for several hours the
noble craft, with the French Iricolor flying
ut her peak, came alongside the wharf and
commenced mooring, ana swarthy faces, with
black nashing eyes, scanned the vessels deck In
search OF their Vice President. At last he was dis
covered In converse with the Captain, and
friendly shout of welcome was uttered by the
Cubans. Mr.. Mayorga, burning with impatience
to get on board, managed to scramble on the still
moving vessel by the aid Of the well known Rounds
man Muldoon. A few seconds later the two friends
were elasping hands and talking with deep interest
on Cuban matters.
THE VICE PRESIDENT OF CUBA
Is man Of singularly imposing appearance, Of
over six feet in height His face shows great deci-
sion of character, but in spite of this he has
kindly and congenial aspect He wears q patri-
archal white beard, which flows down on his chest.
A HERALD reporter subsequently had short CONVEX.
sati0n with Mr.. Aguilera Cuban subjects previous
to the Decentralization of the passengers, while
Mr. Aguilera was walking up and down the
crowded decks where Partisan handles, mechanics
from Asace, peasant girls from Normandy and
Others were all hurrying to and fro, awaiting with
impatence the time when they should have passed
she Custom House inspection of their luggage and
enter the great city.
The following is the conversation in question:
INTERVIEW WITH MR.. AGUILERA.
REP0RTER-What do you think OF Cuban pros
poets In England, Mr.. AguileraS
Mr.. AaUILERA-The English people .sympathize
deeply with us and desire that we should be ridden
Of Spanish tyranny. The question Of slavery is
being very extensively canvassed all over the
country by the Abolition Society; but here, unfor-
tunately, the matter rests and the same stereo-
typed answer is constantly received, 'It is an
American question; we cannot interfere in Cuban
matters before the United states, but we will will
tngly do our part when the time comes"
INTERVIEW WITH GAMBRrTA.
REORGANIZATION have spent good deal OF time
Mr.. A0UiLERA~Yes, that is 10 public opinion is
somewhat divided there on the subject OF free
Cuba. Some say We must not harass our sister
Republic, Spain, by making remonstrances on the
Cuban question. Others. knowing the psA1S Of
spain from time immemorial down to the presout
tiOn ought to be sent to Madrid My friend, NJ. Gam
beta, s great sympathzer with our cause and will
do anything In his power to befriend Cuba Lbre but
can question; no European Power can interfere.
Why viii the United States not intervene ?" and 30
ON.
GENERAL sIcKLEs AT MADRID.
Mr.. AGUTLERA-Bcfore you leave want to make
Q statement to yOu, which think Is important.
You know, OF course that the American Minister AZ
nadrid General Sickes has been giving consider
public OF Spain, and they think that he Is SO friendly
that the passive character OF the policy or the
country with reference to Cuban siairs can be re-
He'd on for some years to come. In word, they
want time, and they believe that they can hood
wink the United States thr )ugh its Madrid Minis
ter can assure you that Spaniard ,s arc, gener.
ruse-f0r such they consider It,
MR.. JAMES OKELLY.
correspoDdent. Mr. oxeiy ' sincereIy hope enc he
will escape from the island with his lie.
:. REPoRTER-The l91est news received through
Mr. state tat ~, ne " wSnd DC with Pres
MIR. AGUILERA-He has undertaken q bold mis-
sion, but believe he will be spared to see New
York again-niat is my fervent wish. The Cubans
owe Q deep sebt OF gratitude TO the HERALD.
THE GUEST OF MR. MAyoRGA.
At this moment word was brought that the bag
steamef's hold and had been taken TO the customs
office, for inspection. Colonel Burton. OF the
Depaty Collectors ONCE, kindly gave PERMISSION
bling examined on the Understanding tnat no
dutiable goods were contained la his valises Mr.
Aguiera thanked the Official for bis courtesy and
drove Mr.. Aguilera home TO his residence Ia Lex.
ingt0n avenue, where he viii probably remain for
several days.
Sketch OF Aguifern.
Francisco Vicente Aguilera, who II now In the
Afty- first year of his aQe was born I'm Bayamo An