The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-14
The Cubans Actively I'm tho Field.


Our advices from the island of Cuba tell of
great activity within the insurgent lines This
sudden outbreak, after period of comparative
inactlon, is regarded in some quarters as
stimulated by desire to show the Special
Commissioner of the HERALD, Mr.. James J.
OKelly, something of their fighting facilities
while within the region Of Cuba Libre. 1t is
natural enough that this should be so, and his
presence would, doubtless incite the patriots
to deeds of high emprise wherever there
was chance. But Mr.. O'Kelly cannot be in
a number of places at once; and, as fighting
is reported in all directions, we may presume
that there is wider reason still to account for
the resumption Of sharp hostilities The
Cubans in the field are, doubtless, we'll aware
Of the recent course of events in Spain, and
conclude that with the Carlists harassing the
Spanish troops in the North, the reinforce
ments to Cuba must fail. A vigorous blow to
extend the limits of the instruction, if at all
successful, would give their cause renewed
prestige and would act powerfully on the
Cubans at present neutral. A bloody fight,
under the gallant Agmmonte, is reported
from near Limones, which must be accounted
substantially rebel victory. The Spanish
commander was killed in the action. A three
hours battle near Bayamo is reported by the
Spaniards, with an account of Cubans killed,
but ominously emitting the Spanish loss.
Near the large city of Puerto Principe a
Spanish battalion was surprised and routed by
the Cubans, with an acknowledged loss of ten
killed. 1t will be seen from these facts that
the Spaniards have a foe who seems left
completely to himself in choosing his point
and time of attack. The prophecy of Pres-
dent Grant to a HERALD writer on Wednesday
last relative to Cuba achieving her independ-
ence within the present year would seem to
have something more occult in its cause than
mere speculation.
The account given to our correspondent at
Key West by the officers of the United States
steamship Wyoming of Mr. OKelly's enthu-
siastc reception on board their vessel forms
green spot in the desert of difficulty he has
had to travel over. They explain the refer
ence made by Captain General Ceballos to
o Kelly's ''hiding' at Santiago de Cuba, by
stating that it was after the failure of first
attempt to reach the rebel lines, caused by his
horse giving out While allowing the animal
to recruit he was Hospitality entertained on
board the American man-of-war The senti-
ment of the feet in regard to the threat made
by the Spanish General to execute the HERALD
Commissioner is Just what we would expect from
the gallant American gentlemen who uphold the
honor of Uncle Sam upon the sea. The fact
that such an awakening of Cuban belligerency
has lately taken place will give high flavor of
interest to the HERALD Commissioner s BUDGET
of news when he returns to the Spanish lines.
We also publish an exciting story from
Cuban sources of the struggle in the island
during the closing months of last year.
The FRENCH INDEMNITY PAYMENTS TO GER
MANY.-The Republic of France continues its
noble effort for the complete discharge of the
Prussian war indemnity bond and the conse-
quent liberation of the soil of the country
from the presence of the invader and con-
queror His Excellency President Theirs has,
as will be seen by our special cable telegram
from Paris, transmitted to Berlin Cabinet