The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-22


READY TO MOVE ON THE BORDER.
AS to which OF US intends 70 move on the frontier
FIRST cannot speak definitely. am ready TO start
now; but might say the armament is subordinate
to the question or transportation and supplies.
There Is army In the world needs 80 little in the
way OF subsistence as the Dominican. They can
march without shoes and they can live on sugar
men we'll mounted to i've times the number on
foot, because very much depends on rapidity OF
movement am waiting to see what my irenas
VINO sUsrAINs THE ENTERPRISE.
'.Allow me to ask you, General, VINO are your
aiders and abettors In this enterprise ~
swell. that Is rather pointed; butt nave no ODD
lection to state ttat several Of the promises OF as
sstance have received come from outside OF TINS
island.
. Has the Haytian Government promised you as
sNot exactly. They are friendly and sympathiz.
ing and have been at pains to secure harmony OF
sentiment and action beween General Caprai anu
II Have any OF the merchants Of St. Thomas or
Curacao promised to advance the sinews OF war l"
would, no doubt, be willing to help us; but have
not asked them. Not that should be ashamed to
way clear to the end Of this undertaking, before
making application In case Of failure their money
would s. be lost, anu my aim Is to make failure In
WHAT THE SANTANA COMPANY MAY EXPECT.
"What would you do with the SANTANA Bay Com.
pany in case you triumphed and were elected
"The first thing should dc would be to institute
rigid investigation into the manner by which the
sale or rental OF the peninsula was brought about.
l should compel the company to make clear,
sworn statement OF all the property they now claim
sula OF SANTANA, for which they pay no rent and
have not paid for in fee simple nor in any other
eminent an am informed this company claims to
own more land than is on the face OF the
treaty, and that Baez : has his s.u. share
hidden away with the rest Having ascertained
this much should let the people be fully informed
Of the exact character OF the SANTANA scheme. and
then without pressure or intimidation, and in the
lreest and fullest manner, take vote on the ques-
ton. In the meantime these American gentle
men at SANTANA would remain 10 undlsturbed pos,
their agreement and awaiting the honest decision
OF the Dominican people,"
introduction OF capital into the country after the
manner OF tAe SANTANA Bay Company"
''By no means l should welcome capital from
any and every quarter, but want
NO UNDERHAND SCHEMES,
in the name of commercial speculati0ns looking to
the destruction Of the country's nationality From
all can learn this SANTANA business Is cover for
annexation, and to that am opposed and will be
DeeRao The them
that the United States was behind the speculation
prise d'a,Yaes was organized along the line and ex-
presses sent from several points calling me to take
command and lead them against the government
shall be there time enough"
government is identified with the SANTANA Bay
Company and friendly to Baez have you not some
fears or invading Dominican territory ana med
ding with this American property ~
UNITED STATES SPIES WATCHING LUPERON.
"On the contrary, the knowledge OF the TACT that
the United States Is interfering in this matter
States government-or, rather, President Grant
has not an interest still in st. domingo and Is mot
watching an opportunity for annexation, why do
they keep spies around this country. logging my
1ootstepsy Every move l make is reported at
shares his information with President Baez. But
don't care. Everybody knows my intentions and
the surveillance OF American spies will nave little
effect in preventing me from carrying out my pro-
".But. General, don't you think annexation would
HAPPY WITHOUT ANNEXATION.
"No, Senior. speak as native-a lover Of my
fo a nave m1s we yeu ar q @
wants are few and easily supplied We are frugal,
temperate and contented. With annexation we
might possibly have more peicos OF silver to cOun-
terbalance our loss Of nationality and more me-
chanical contrivances to set of against the heart
burning JealOusies Of alien domination. High as
my regard is for America hope shall never live
to see this island annexed to 1t. That and that
alone shall aght against forever; ! see by the
handful OF Indians in California have for some time
been keeping at bay the forces OF the government.
With few hundred men how long do you suppose
It would take foreign army to drive me out OF
the mountains Of st. Jean de Goava Well some
where abeut half q century,"
SANTANA BLIND.
"Then you are satisfied the United States gov
eminent means annexation and is using the sa-
mana Company only as blind9n
'That is it-as blind Now, the people begin to
see better where the double dealing is, and they
manner in which they have been duped. l see
they have new governor in Samana."
FABENS TOUCHED OFF.
eyes, General. His name Is Colonel Joseph War
rem Fabens gentleman Of great personal beauty
and highly uncommon talents"
''Cdfd7abd Uncommon talents | should say
so. know the oily Fabens we'll He and Cazneau
were in business together in st. Domingo City
some years ago, but Fabens was never cOntented
with an ordinary business He wanted to be
dabbling In diplomacy and speculation, and the
ielow Is az tne bottom OF an tnis annexation agita.
an instance. He went into speculation in camels
at one time and brought some thirty forty to the
gate the Species. It was Afterwards discoyered
that he left ali the males in ST. Domingo city, and
had the females shipped to Monte Christi, 800
miles away. wonder where his brains were
then ?"
THE LAZY CABRAL.
ais Cabral too old for active operations in the
field ?"
mo, not too old. He is about ffty-eight, but ne
is too lazy. l am not disposed to dlsparage the
General in any way, but he has lett himself open
to very unfavOrable comment in this country by
forever pretending to be on the eve OF doing some
thing and never doing anything. l have been
waiting long enough for his cooperation, and II he
fails TO come TO time on this occasion shall con-
OF him. The border people clamor for me to Gomez
PLAN OF OPERATIONS.
"Allow me to ask what might be your plan OF
"The truth is, Ihave several plans, and which Of
them l shall adopt after crossing the line must
depend on circumstances. l can cross over to
Guayacanas, on the Vague River, and be
in Porto Plata three days after leaving
the border Porto Plata can supply the
sinews OF war for an advance on st. Domingo
City, and my private opinion is that before get
there Baez will be on his way TO Europe, where his
money is invested; but then a great deal must be
contingent on the action OF the people, OF whom
have strong hopes, II you care to come along l
can furnish you with horse, and pledge myself to
provide you with three meals OF sugar cane per
day."
'sThank you, General. The attraction is very
great; but there Is really more excitement In New
York. Hoping you may have pleasant time and
enjoy good health on your approaching journey,
beg to say farewell" and we parted, the General
jumping Drisky from his chair and accompanying
me to the head OF the stars. A change of govern
ment may at any moment be expected in san Do
mingo, and this is the result of afictng such
tries with the sham oil republicansm.
nrI IHr nr nAna n rS4nrn m IcM