The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-12
HAVANA, April 8, 1873.


OF the insnar inhabitants, but large NUMBER or
Spanlards have entered It's ranks, and Spaniards
OF positon and influence The 7rtouno Esoaiso,
which was originally established as the organ OF
tho radical party has changed and joined its inter-
ess to the liberal party and is now It's recognized
organ. This journal Is daily gaming Ia circulation
and favor by the liberal ideas 1t expresses AM ING
new in Journalism it has initiated in TINS isiaad
OF attacking 80 far as the viii permit, the
weak points OF the government, the abuses COR
tinually committed by officials and generally SEEING
the too frequent opportunities OF critlclsing inc
action OF the authorities of this msgoVerned
country. The sharp, cutting articles puphsheu
in the Tgfoalao have severely disturbed the equa-
nimity OF the stately grandmothery Ds1'To ana
spoiled the temper Of the Coastd'scsa, and, WINE
the former refrains from all controversies, the lat
ter eagerly embraces every opportunity OF tst,
and has launched itself upon the sea or dispute,
sustaining all Kinds of antlquated ana oosolcse
theories giving daily new proofs OF its retrograde
principles, and While preaching union and the nc
ceptance OF the new state OF affairs TO the spanish
party is really dividing 1t. The editor OF the con-
StoRctd a few evenings ago was treated to Sye-
HGtd serenade more surprising than agreeable.
Several arrests were made the next day among
the amateur performers, and, as 1t was rumoreu
that the serenaders would give an encore, the Cap
tam General had a number of police stationed ne-
fore the EDITORS residence, with orders to cut 10
pieces AL disturbers Of his sl1mbers.
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION.
the republican party in Havana can be saicy
estimated at over eight thousand. 1t has been
duly organized, has It's Junta, or Board OF Directors,
composed OF well known and distinguished per-
sons, and in each ward of Havana committee
has been appointed for the purpose OF converting
the lukewarm into active members, and 10 show
"A ctran 9Th as
arrives and counterfeit the influence OF the
Casino Espanol 1t Is expected that the new
CAPTAIN General will come charged with the mis-
sion OF proclaming the Republic in thls island.
So far the republican party here has held few
and very quiet meetings, but every even
ing groups may be seen at the cares,
and in the parks discussing their projects and the
questions OF the country; and, although deter
mined to maintain the flag Of Spain floating over
this rich Antille, they also determined to crush
the power Of the slaveocracy and inaugurate a
more liberal system OF government In this island.
THE sLAvEHoLDING oLIGARcHY BANDING STILL
CLOSER.
In the meantime the slavehoding ogarchy, now
styling themselves conservatives, are not idle, but
are making strong efforts to unite the divided
Spanish elements. The Voz &c cuba, owned by
some OF the most wealthy and powerful men OF
this city, but whose editor Senior CONT displayed
ticles sustained the republican party ana advo-
Gated reforms and the abolition OF slavery, upon
which the editor OF La COnstdcad sharply attacked
IL, giving a list OF it's stockholders, and stating
that 1t was going from door to door OF the men
out whether such prominent spanlards as Zulueta.
Zavala, the three Alvarez, Rgal, Olano, Coome
and other e wealthy IF ta AND aer ca ms Sup
and covered their heads with the 0o'To Js5gt0
the sap The Of 5Ss or s
resigned the editorial chair OF that daily and 1t Is
generally asserted that the voz, founded by
much blOodshed, Will soon be thing OF the
past. The journal win be sold, and It IS
will buy 1t, and under the name o. La Rdz0 Espd-
nold lIhe spanish Race, and the dictatorship OF
the able journalist, Senior Leal, will be made the
leading Journal or democratic principles in this
island.
PARTY ACRIMoNY AND SOCIAL DISCRIMINATION.
The acrimonious spirit Of those who formerly
stood united is on the increase. The ranc0r OF
differences OF political opinion is rapidly UNDER
mining the strength OF the integritists. and the
future OF Cuba Is at present very uncertain; natu
rally the condition Of affairs gives rise to
rum0rs each more alarming than the other. the
the Insurgents are not IDLE with their Inherent
cunning they take advantage OF the weaknesses OF
their oppressors The young republican party,
ideas are more in cons0nance with those OF the
natives, finds Its most bitter enemies in the slave
holding Oligarchy, which makes the strongest
efforts to stem the influence Of the new party
called upon to improve the present system Of gov
found many occasions to converse with some OF
the leading Spaniards affiliated to the republican
party OF Cuba, and their only wish Is to cOnciate
existing differences, put stop to fraud and pecu-
lation and create Tor Cuba a government which
win give TO its inhabitants the reforms necessary
to establish peace and prosperity.
1t may however, be safely asserted that althonyh
the Cubans apparently assent to all propositions
either OF the young republican Spaniards or the
cid slaveholdng party and those Interested In the
maintenance OF that institution. they despise
both. and are cunnngly widening the breach
proverb, "Rio rerueuo gdndtcA de pescdd0reS"
troubled waters bring fishermen gain.
BoURBONIsT INTRIGUE.
Parsans OF Don Carlos also are not inactive in
the present disturbed condition Of affairs TO Judge
at least from the tact that several boxes OF Carst
decorations were lately seized. These were
probably intended for distribution and are IN
scrbed to 1.-THE last defenders, september and
october, 1862"
As well as the political, the financial situation OF
the country Is not improving. Gold Is steadily on
the rise, and has already began to be quoted IN the
thirties To day thirty and half per cent has
been reached, and many are positive that before
long the figure will be fifty. The lntendente, who
s Hams or se Of r he
made frantic efforts to improve the finances. The
leading men OF the "Conservadores.n lntegritists
or whatever they may call themseves-those VINO
have sounded the trumpet OF their patriot
ism far ana near and to whom the Captain
OF need-are Withholding their cooperation anu
giving the strongest proofs OF their seifshness
and egotism. Instead OF coming forward and
covering the recent proposed loan OF s2O,0Oo,0OO,
which 1t was supposed would be eagerly taken up,
they tried to evade 1t, anG held many a meet$g
and conference at the Casino, with the only result
OF making matters worse.
Tug BIDwELL EXTRACTION CASE
A. b. Bidwel who, ~ reported by your cor
respondent was arrested on the 18th ut.,
charge of being connected with the recent forgcries
on the Bank OF England, has ever since remained
under arrest at the Police Headquarters. The
Captain General Is acting without having received
any instructions from the home Government and
tue only authority OF q telegram from the Spanish
Minister at London. His ExcelleIcy has allowed
Bidwel TO employ and confer with COUNSEL very
able lawyer, Senior J. M. Conti-who has forciby
represented to the United states Consul General,
and acting in the interests Of his client, the iile
gality OF the Governments proceedings In this
case. Evidence from England is expected Detec-