The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-29
The Mountain Mans Opinions on
the SANTANA Company.
THE AMERICAN CURSE OF HARD WORK
Projects, Hopes and Intentions Of the
RevOiutiOnists.

dust and fatigue, the result OF two days. ncessant
riding stand in the mighty presence OF the ubiqui
tons Cabra San Juan Is not certainly adapted for
national capital, but 1t answers admirably the
headquarters OF the ragged revolutionary army
which see bivouacked In mud huts scattered
over the magnificent plateau. Stately old cotton
trees-none OF your sea island vines which child
may harvest, but trees 100 feet high-placed by
the hand Of nature at regular intervals, shade the
majestic splendos OF the panorama, while the
setting sun. shooting It's carmine glow through the
dark foliage OF their branches, lends
sENsUOUs ENCHANTMENT
to the scene. My travelling companion and guide.
General Deetjen, rOuses me from my revery and
escorts me to meet our advancing most, to whom
am presented in my Official character. Very little
ceremony observed at the intr0ducti0n; but
when my ccerOne informs his chief-f0r learn that
Deetjen is an Envoy Extraordinary OF the noun
tain Presdent-0 OF my perseverance to gain an in
tervicw with him, His Exceilency seizes me impctu-
ously with both his Presidential hands, saying, in
the purest OF Queens English
II am delighted, sir; deeply obliged for the in
terest manifested by you in my fortunes. aid
request that you will convey to the proprietor OF
the great p0tcrtatc OF newspapers, the NEW YORK
HERALD my sincere thanks for your visit.
THE ST. DOMINGO COMMISSION.
''TwO years ago three eminent gentlemen, charged
by your illustrious Senate to visit ST. Domingo and
to find out the real feeling Of the Dominican peo-
pie in regard to the annexation OF their country,
the annihation OF their auton0my--I say these
three eminent gentleman, charged with such an
important mission, failed to come here, SIR failed
because they did not think the voices OF 900 ct-
zens who obey my authority should weigh in the
scale OF such an important measure Particularly
for this reason am glad that you have come, for
though your journal expresses at times somewhat
OF contempt tor our race 1t still stands up with its
mighty influence as Colossus against the per-
sistent attempts OF mercenary politicians to de-
prlve OF our humble but cherished nationality.
Next to the powerful eloquence Of your honored
Senator Sumner, that illustri0us phllanthropist,
look upon the independent, fearless HERALD Is the
great barrier to
THE MOST sTUPENDOUs CRIME
which official cupdity has ever attempted to con.
summate. But you are fatgu,d AMIGO; t0-m0r-
row we will TALK
confess this congo gave me immense relief 1
was grateful Tor the kind reception; but was for
the nonce bored with the gentle old mans gar
ruhty. follow IN the wake Of my companion, who
conducts me to all unoccupied hammock In which
throw myself. Amid the merry chirruD OF in
Vulnerable msSicienS which, with their four dis
tlnct notes Of the gamut, sdo-re-mi-fa,n seem to
sing the rising silvery moon, with the 0bl0at0 OF
the wild gurgling OF neighboring stream and the
fragrant s0ftness OF vouptuous breeze, was
very soon lulled into profound slumber. This
mornings dawn with its soft, bengnant tnges,
Afforded me the same ood for contemplation as the
preceding sunset. l am very soon informed that
Ell I'residente expected me to honor him with my
presence at breakfast and, alter taking cold dip
In the crystal stream which runs through wild
ravne close by, repair quite equal to the task OF
melting out fun justice to the rustic repast which
awaits.
A MOUNTAIN BREAKFAST.
Coffee, milk, a cold haunch of mountain deer
basso. roasted sweet potatoes and cassavas and
variety OF luscious fruits comprised the frugal
meal.
THE INTERVIEW
81 perceive, General, you have quite pleasant
life out here. Many OF our New York millionnaires
would give much OF their wealth to be able to
breathe the pure atmosphere in which you ve.n
AND YET HE Is NOT HAPPY.
CABRAL-And yet, amigo, am tired of 1t. have
been three years In these woods now, combating
the wicked policy Of that psrjurer, Baez, and ask
nothing more than to be able to return to the
bosom of my family after having secured beyond
peradventure the autonomy OF our sacred soil.
CORREsPoNDENT-Have you much hope OF attain
ing your end 7
CABRAL-Now more than ever. The cesson OF
the Bay OF SANTANA to private company OF specu
lators is Baez's coup de grace Curels efforts to
explain this act OF high treason to the people have
only tended to aggravate the popular discomfort,
and the whole Northern line, commanded by Gar
cha. has already shown signs OF dsaffectiOn, which,
you may depend, the revolutionary Generals, Pi-
mentel and Luper0n, will not fail to take advantage
or. Once disruption is effected in Garca's troops
in the North l march with 1000 men upon Aqua,
and the whole demoralized fabric controlled by that
ton will be an accomplished fact.
THE SANTANA COMPANY.
CoRREsPoNDENT-In such case what would be
your action in regard to the SANTANA BAY treaty.
CABRAL-Wel, that would depend upon the dis
position and feeling OF the representatives OF the
people who would be constitutionay returned
from all the provinces. AT present Baez has q
Senate which is his own creation, AMI the mem.
bers are compelled-trators like himself-to obey
his WILL For my part am not averse to seeing
foreign capital introduced for the development OF
the immense resources of our prolific country but
do oppose any tacit compromise OF our national
integrity. really believe that on account Of the
impression generally prevailing among the Domini.
can people that the occupation OF SANTANA by
Americans Is but annexation In disguise that the
treaty and
THE COMPANY WILL FARE VERY BADLY
should the revolution succeed But, OF course,
this Is only my individual opinion, and desire
you to understand clearly, Senior CoyTesponsal,
that do not make war on Baez from personal am
bilious motives; for to disprove this there exists
the TACT that was the one who first called him
IRON his obscurity and placed him in the high po-
siton which he has so abused and degraded l
make war on him because he has betrayed from
his inauguration the liberties OF the people-bc.
cause he has transformed our thnly populated
country into vast camp, and because he has
appropriated to his own personal uses the entire
revenues OF the state
CoRREsroSDENT-'Then you really think General
that the SANTANA Bay Company OF st. Domingo is
an unsuccessful specuationg