New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-01-13
Mr.. Siclles 10 Mr.. Fish.
UNITED STATES LEGATION IL SPAIN, !

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slR: have The honor to forward herewith transa-
Oou OF the passages relative 70 Cnba and Porto Rco,
committee Of Congress. They may be regarded as the
expression OF the views OF me majority IN tho COrtes
aud likewise Of the Executive. since the address is always
The declaration that there is no reason why slavery
in Porto Rico iusides the hope expressed in my No 42s
that upon these topics the Cortes would be found
81 am too sanguinc believing that the Cabinet is not
unwilling yield 70 The liberal tendencies OF the Legs
the movement il is at least evident that some
progress made in TINS country toward the suggestions
diligently urged by the United States upon the aten-
ton OF tlis Government FOR the ameoraon Of It's colo
concessions made TO Porto Rico cannot long be with
held from Cuba. 1t appears that the more radical views
Seh an he opening OF the Cores do not satisfy the
Ieft 81 the Chamber. an amendment Is proposed by
Orcuse marquis de Albada CASTELAR, De Labra Marquis
de sdrioal. Nunez de Veasco Fernando Gonzalez and
Luis Ndqrt distinguished names in the republican and
ministerial ranks. ayOwing sentiments touching the in
frrcou in Cubs and its relation emancipation that
have hitherto found such formal expression III the
Cores The debate growing out Of this proposition can
scarcely fail involve interesting discussion OF the
In proceeding with reform measures in Porto Rico
without waiting for the pachcaOn OF Cuba the Govern
Jueut seriously alarmed the powerful slave interests
inc rcacronary press OF Madrid hastens to show that
~ insurrectiOn Is imminent in Porto Rico Failing TO
hold this Cabinet 70 the alacy OF pOstpOnlng tne re-
dress Of grievances in colony because in another too
much delay has provoked sediton the Conservative OPP
position now shift their ground ana assert ths since
fac loyalty of Porto Rico Is the offspring of Slavery
M NJ
pen fence already formidable in both islands.
t seems that the appreheusiOns expressed in my No
Bs founded the Carlist antecedents OF Gen. de la
Tome and ms unfortunate administration Oh santiago ue
Cuba 1862 not borue out by his conduct In Porto
REQ. Tie reactlOnary party, after commencing his
nomnntion are disappointed by the hrmness ne shows
u resisting their demands, and offended at the freedom
h. mas allowed to the people in the choice OF their depu
lies 10 inc Cores most OF whom radical RefOrmers
lie appears, Notwithstanding 10 retain the commence
OF tbc Governments. em &C. D. L. sIcRLEs.
Mr. Sckles TO Mr. Fish
UNITED STATES s4EGATIoS IN SPAIN
MADRID. oct. 8, 1872.
SIR have the honor to forward herewith an official
publication OF decree dated 20 instant osaniAI1g d
fianding army for the provinces OF Cuba ana Porto
luoo respectively The term Of enlistment Is SIX years.
three OF which must be IN active service ana sng
I0u The whole force Is required TO remain unaei arms
These troops are TO be raised ID SPAIN nrss IRON s
that and THIRD by recruiting az ,aise: Seslae
man receives bounty of $780, with clothing and trans
IortatOn home for himself and family at the expiration
Of hs full OF enlistment. The reserves are likewise
borne tHe TOhs Of the local militia or Volunteers,
where they reside, and may De armed emPioyeo on
Il is said that besides the heavy losses in the army Of
CUBA during the last campaign the term OF service OF
5000 men has expired. so that IN order 10
Keep up she active strength OF theorganzaton reen-
fOrceneut of at least 5000 Is required.
In present condition OF affairs In SPAIN II Will De
dcu 70 send any considerable part of these before the
close OF the year. law is pending In the Cortes
"a amy aad presume II will be among these con-
scup,s that most Of the volunteers for Cuba VIII be
Thu measure however, encounters serious opposition,
and may become a law before the end OF the month
nor will Il easy the present temper of the people 20
enforce another CONSUMPTION in this country based,
tlis - on an unequal and unjust system OF enrolment
which the present Cabinet acknowledges and stands
pledged 10 reform.
Nothing could better illustrate the difference between
fhc colonial policy OF Great Britain and Spain than the
fact thai at moment when Csnada is without garri-
con OF British troops permanent army found
sary 20 oOnstran the unwilling allegiance Of Cuba and
liftO Rico.
The rumor Of the appointment OF Lieut. Gen Cordoya
present Secretary Of War TO be Captain General Of
IAe Minsrr of state remarked tome last Friday, how
egoT change would be made at present, Gen
Cord0va could not be spared from the War Department
seBdIng the reorganization OF the army for which he
"A presented project 10 the COrfes. The appointment
~ made would be IA all respects excellent am, DC,
D. e. sIcKLEs.
nv. fish 10 Mr.. Sicklss.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE. WASHINGTON Oct %, 1874
SIR: The present Ministry I'd Spain mas given assur
Ace % the public through their OF the press and
I've confirmed the 10 you personally las you
rave reported IN recent dispatches OF tter intention 10
mt In operation series OF extensive REFORMS emDrac-
las been earnest Ia urging upon their consideration III
relation % the colonies which are our near neighbOIs
aimed AS Is the present Ministry by the large pop
UlaT which has recently returned tne Oortos M
more room 70 doubt their ability 10 carry INTO operation
the reforms Of which they have given promise than there
be Justification 70 question Tue sadiy wiz. "ni0
ing occasion 10 look back upon the relations between
Io United states and SPAIN and 70 marx the progress
y Ilcb may have been made In accomplishing those ODD
ieCts which have been promised neI eVoYefhtloh
sust be acknowledged with regret that little or no
boyance has been made Ibe hardness in inns respect
however cannot be sad 20 be IN any way impntaos 10
nfed states al MADRID The Department. Is persuaded
hat no persons, however gifed with those quhhues
Bud faculties eOald nave better sacee1eu aSn ee