New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-22
LETTERS OF THE SANTIAGO VICTIMS.
The following is q letter from Senior Alfaro


YOUR ExCELLENCY; In the name Of humanity and
civzltOn. fod with horror by the terrible and san
culinary scenes of the raricdal and apprehendnC
the uselessness of continuing longer the contest IN
which been sacrificed the most generous blood which
has taken part IT, resolved, and pledge my word
not ouy 70 dsis completely from assisting tue cause OF
the Cuban Instruction but 10 work 10 accomplish the
tranquility Of the island under the Spanish dominion
employing al my influence WIN lne pfihclpa
pgrsonsgts OF the tnsurrection To tina; end. The
subscriber Is the private secretary Of Gen. Quesada
Who Is at present tne Cupa aseLt aoIoau, anu olg,s
himself 20 exercise all his influence with tnat cher TO
accomplish purpose. Ia his own character he has
bis bands secrets OF some Importance when he could
reveal If your Excelency would give him the opportu
nifty. Ia return the only favor which ask OF your Ex
ceency IS to grant the hives TO the passengers OF the
steamer Nrgntus, one of whom am. The few mo-
ments at my disposal prevent NE from detailing the
revelations which relate TO operations already begun
sud negotiations with the Government OF the
al OF which could satisfy your E1eellency il allowed
Sasi.ago de cuba, Nov. . 1878.
To Has ExcsHegcy gen. BUBRrEL: The undersigned
have lao honor inform your ENceency tlat they
have honor TO await your orders IN the prison OF
santiago dc Cuba. God guard your Exceleney many
years.
GULLEKN :. WALLS. JosE oTERo.
JOSH BOITEL, SALVADOR FINEDo,
Nov 1915
LETTER FROM CAPT FRY.
The following letter from Capt. Fry is adj
dressed Mr. Edward c. Genet. No Pine-st., New
YORK:
Mr. DEAR NED: am here in the same position as
when arrived having done very little more than clean
the vesse a1d reduce things 10 order. more shame
fully neglected vessel never loated found IT as dirty
As pgsty species OF refuge Of patriots OF the Cuban
PERSUASION: both cables eaten by rust. and tangled
upin the hod; lot OF men IN the torecastie playing
Mule bot eating and drinking extraordinarily. and be-
gunns 10 breakfast with soups at 81 IN the morning,
and living m a style greatly disproporoned their
value. 1 have Strengthened things up somewhat, but
there Is stil much TO do. For instance, / know
nothing Of the movements of the yes
vet. Induced 10 DtlieFe
that shall Pc of service ito these Cubans God knows
they need friends IL would be an easy thing 10 Oerae
thu poor which would DO richly valuable; ana
IN TIE while, am surprised that we don't go TO
work and do It, For my part, this Is my impression,
that the most precious moments been lost when
the enemy mad least capacity 20 resist.
Dear Ned, thy TO enter into confidential relations
With Ned simpson. Lst him know that am here and
IN good order with the CuOans. See II you cannot aid
hm 10 develop the science of tOrpedoes and say the
soest confidence II he will IN with u.s. you and me.
70 make some money, ! can Obtain the most
ample means and Ibrng about some great results.
don't want others Interested in the matter AIN going
70 strike FOR Olg thing IN case we hOeratc CUBA Ahee-
Tomato remembrauces 10 Tlotson any other friends
Remember sffectionately 10 your mother,
aud believe me your friend and snipmate. FIX.
STATEMENT OF CAPT. FRY.
With the permission OF the Consul, wish TO say few
words N the Of the VrSnus and the mIti
cation Of their punishment.
Toe first pilot had lust escaped from shipwreck and
needed advance OF salary 10 buy clothes and have
them made Nothing was said TO him in regard TO block
sde running but the contrary, had the authorize
uOu OF the owners and hsd prepared the
be occupied IN trade with the islands with
passengers for Puerto simones Costa Rica taking
cattle Cuba As believed that the vessel might do
FROM the time when the arms arrived on board
thought that there would be occasion for portion
Of the men 10 the Consul. The Consul IN Puerto
Principe for me, but did receive his
until | board, having been compelled TO
leave port by order Of the authorities. There was
guard board " prevent desertiOn by the passen-
gers know that Of them protested, but Varona
let them know that he would answer propositions OF this
Class with the pistol Running blockade is considered
risky business among sailors for which good paw Is re
eeiyed For years past il is notorious the number of
eIQnlOFGl American
war, and although captures were numerous, not a
single life WAS lost The greater part OF the prisoners
were set AT liberty after short imp sOnment. never
heard word before The night Of sentence OF the
NuOsb law and the proclamation relating TO
Nj attempt 10 introduce into Cuba. IT,
With superior opportunities, was ignorant
That the ease could be decided by any other law
Wan International how complete must have been the
ignorance OF these poor people was continually IN
iAs company OF people who ought 10 have known H. ana
bot one alluded 10 the fact In a word believe that II
not Known and that the world will be painfully
prIsed at learning the sacrifice of these lives.
1le Consul knows We'll that 1 am not pleading for
ny fe have not prayed 20 God for II nor even 10 the
Blessed aoloei. have neither home nor country. a
victim Of wal aud prosecutions way Of prosperity
I'm e,osea 70 Inc TO such point that not been
sy n 70 poS,Se Vteao ioI my @fe AID children
Ny life II one of suffering. LOOK upon what mas
therefore 70 iavoFs OF any one - ~ no' iO me-
TIE engineer, knight. know came contrary n his
The person who obliged hitn 10 coiue - '0I 'i0"
spansrds the word Is not 80 fun Of peopie ,h o
fer honor W hie. Save him. Poor ~, y ~, "nO pre-
man. with heart as tender and compassionate W M
OF woman; OF irreproachable honor nis busI,es M
that Of charity. He devoted to Oh
and thought that ne was board The We 20
81 for the benefit Ot their health / hal,'va
thst he viii not make this appear himself ~
iOt blm. believe he would do harm TO anv one
Toe man BribOn my servant, hired by the day gheI
we were IN port. and not inscribed the ron ~,
~an0n TO be shore al JereDiias He was d.sen-
batsed al Pal nitos aud lOst the opportunity. He n,
almost an IDIOT They call him Cubsniio. ana no Is OF
sehszuetin origin. He was faYOr % on board. aud
Vusht not " suffer Another Door Fellow was taken
90 board 10 keep him from dJ ns OF sickness
ana hunSf lie Wa sent 90 the hospital from toe
e' eIulItel 10 come board through charity. Tde
pS1eot POruOh Vi The crew entrdpped ~ their
n1use keepers, who gained possession OF them
sno watched their opportunities u pIt them board
Tups au'ahct On tgelr wages. SpauIhTds, believe
an the oEly wbo dies in Tue elllre Curistau fam