The New York herald., 1873-01-21


-a Europe Supporting the Cause a
Colonel Maoias Advised to s
Make Representations to the
- Washington Government
The Minister of the Cuban Republic at London,
Colonel Juan Manuel Macias, after sojourn OF .
couple Of years In that city returned home to New
York few days ago. A reporter OF the HERALD
having been instructed to obtain the views of Mr.
Macias upon the outlook Of Cuban matters across
the Atlantic, called upon him at his residence and
was most courteously received. After explaining
the object OF his visit, and after the Colonel had
thrown himself into an easy chair and llt his
cigarette, awaiting questions, the following inter-
view took place. eftsr
RRP0RTRR-I hear that the cause Of 'free Cubar
is making great headway in Great Britain, Colonelf
C0LONEI-Yes, sir. Cuban matters in England,
Scotland and Ireland are In as favorable condi-
ton as the strongest friend OF Cuba could DESIRE
RHP0RTER-It is said here that great ignorance
prevails In Great Britain among the bulk OF the
population as to the actual condition OF affairs in
Cuba.
COLONEL-That was so couple Of years ago,
when first went to England, for found that peo-
pie In general knew very little about the matter,
while others were OF the opinion that the patriots
had been entirely suppressed. sssss o f
REpoRTER-Can you tell me of other opinions
held by the British nationf
CoIoNEL-Certany; large number OF people
thought and still thlnk that 1t is matter belong
ing entirely to the Jurisdiction OF the United States
Nearly all the people have met In England are
warm friends and admirers of the United States
and desire that the most friendly relations should
be preserved between the two countries.
N PLICATIONS
II any British Intervention should take place in
Cuban waters. In word, they fear the slightest
interruption to the entente c0rdtaJe at present
regning, or wounding In any way American suscep
tibLtles, and may add that this feeling Is o very
largely expressed one. One gentleman said to me.
now that the vexed Alabama question Is settled
and cordiality has been restored between the TWO
nations let us preserve the harmony existing as
long as possible, and, much as we are opposed to
slavery, believe me
CUBA rs UNITED STATES QUESTION
and not directly an English one.
REroRTER-when you nrst entered upon your
mission In London you must have had great deal
Of uphill work.
CeLoNEL-well viii answer that question by
saying that I had to combat good deal of msin-
formation and preconceived views. but on the
other hand must say
I MET MANY WARN AND DEVOTED FRIENDS
notably the celebrated member Of Parliament
Thomas Hughes, Mr.. Simon, Mr.. Galpin, Mr.. Tor.
rance also In Parliament, and Mr.. F. w. Chesson.
the Secretary Of the Aboriginal Society, and count
less others in all ranks and conditions OF life who
have enthusiastically espeused the cause OF CUBA
Ltore.
THE ENGLISH PRESS.
REPoRrER-The metropolitan press is strongly in
your favor, believe.
CoLoNEL-Yes that is 80; the Times, Telegraph
Standard Daily Ne,os, Morning Post, PuM Mall
Gazette, Cosmopolitan and Echo are now all firm
friends and supporters Of our cause, while last but
not least Colonel Manter, the editor of the Anglo.
american Neaos, is . firm supporter Of the Cuban
Republic, and, may add, at times published arti-
cles from your paper, which show the sympathy
felt for us by the American people, and pleads in
his editorial columns that Cuban white humanity
world as much as black humanity. may also add
that all the provincial press Of Great Britain has
pronounced strongly In our favor and adopted
strong humanitarian views, ignoring to certain
extent for the time being the men and measures
necessary to bring about the Republic of Cuba and
REpoRTER-Do you believe that the question of
according belligerent rights to the Cuban patriots
will come before Parliament again shortys
AN IMPORTANT STATEMENT.
CoLoNEI-Yes, have strong hopes that 1t will
be again brought forward ere long. can, how
the British government will agree to any reasona-
BILE proposition that may be made by the govern
ment OF the United States with reference to slavery
In Cuba and giving just rights to the people. Let
me impress upon your mind this fact, that our SAL
walton must come from this government, for Great
Britain looks upon Cuba, as before said, as an
American question, and will not take the initiative
IN the matter.
THE BRITISH MINISTRY.
NY friends In the British Ministry have repeat
edy told me, ''Go to Washington and tell the
United States government that we Will interfere II
vxvrtv Ian
cannot betray the names Of the gentlemen occu-
pying such high positions who gave me this advice,
for they would resent the breach OF confidence,
THE PROSPECTS OF THE FUTURE.
REPoRTER-Should the Cubans be accorded bel
ligerent rights do you believe that they would
secure their independence
CoLoNEL--I have no doubts whatever on the
subject, for we are promised the loan of millions Of
dollars lot TINS purpose to serve as the snews Of
FRANCE GERMANY, ITALY, ETC.
REP0RTER-The French press is strongly in favor
Of Cuban independence; Is that not so
COLONEL-My duties are confined to London and
Great Britain generally; and, therefore, French
happened to hear, however, incidentally that at
q journalistic dinner at Paris, which took place
ing the following influential papers, undertook to
support the cause Of the Republic OF Cuba: lie
Temps, Le Consittttonrel Le Gdu!ots, La RepbltQue
Fsuncdtse La Ltbere, La Gloire The toast of 'Free
Cuba'' was also subsequently drank, hear, with
In Berlin, hear, two Of the most prominent pa.
In italy we are largely supported by the press.
In Spain, owing to the reaction at present taking
place there, we have several Cuban organs, advo.
eating the ABOLITION OF slavery notable one being
III A6olictontsta, Of Madrid, which is working in
don and Paris for the suppression OF slavery Then
we have the magnificent oratory OF CASTELAR, in the
Cortes pleading for the rights OF the negro, and
Mssh ssssa cRns upon % sRs sSs IN
ernment to suppress slavery In Cuba and Porto