The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-20
MR.. OKELLY'S MISSION TO CUBA.
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We have now the pleasure to publish for the edi.
ncaton and joy Of the Spaniards In Cuba, and like
wise for those resident in Spain the following
translation of Mr.. James OKelys letter to the
NEW YORK HERALD from Palma Soriano. Here
follows translation Of the Lottery The HERALD Com
missioner understands the Spanish character and
disposition full well, and appreciates at their Just
value all the bOmDastic and threatening utterances
that have been made to him while in Cuba. The
HERALD, the representative newspaper of this
great Continent, knew that It could place implicit
confidence In its emissary, Mr. O'Kelly, belonging
to the editorial corps OF that aper. and sent him
los, and applied Tor satuo conductO to
travel the island, which was refused him.
Nothing dismayed, Mr.: O'Kelly continued in his
expedition on behalf Of liberty and humanity and
also in the name Of the free press OF the United
States. After many thrilling adventures by the
General Morales de los Rios OF those bellicose.
fire-eating Spanish soldiers who think that they
could conquer the United states with 20 600 span
ish soldiers. He said to O'Kely In substance, Go
where you like on the island 81 Cuba; but II you are
caught coming out Of the insurrectionary lines and
entering ours you will be shot as spy" But we
cannot believe Morales would be such an eyre
gious dot as to cause O'Kely TO be shot Mr..
time he has been in Cuba, shown that ne is man
OF rare intelligence, VINO knows MS rights ana
makes himself respected while demanding them.
As an agent OF the independent American press
and people to make correct report OF the progress
or the revolution in the island, and assumed no
subterfuge OF any kind while pursuing his lnvesti-
cations. Mr.. O'Kelly has not earned the title Of
spy in any way Tor his reports OF what he has seen
have been published TO the world The military
definition Of the word ''spy' Is "a person who goes
TO inspect the works numbers of men, movements,
&C., OF the enemy, and secretly reports 1t to his
own officals."
Few people can be found in this country willing
to uphold the conduct Of the administration In It's
Cuban policy, for 1t has been unworthy OF the grand
history OF the United States. But-thanks to the
HERALD, al the head Of the Independent press OK
the United States-light and truth are now being
thrown on the matter of the Cuban revolution "
the HERALD representative, and the Cuban reiu-
gees in this country are under deep obligations 20
the paper which has now so chivalrousy espouseo
eur cause. The mission OF OKely was TO discover
the real condition OF the revolution ana we
maintain that the Captain General had no right 20
refuse Mr.. O'Kely, representative OIL lrlenny
Power, the required passport or satr0 cOnd'Ngot e
travel with in the island. But the truth OF the
matter Is that the Spanish government dread the
influence OF the HERALD and the American press in
the matter, knowing their tencts to be universal
freedom and the abolition OF slavery and tyranny
Should Mr.. O'Kelly be snot as spy by order OF
General Morales de los Rios the press OF the United
states will make common cause IN calling for ven
oeance for the cold booded massacre Of bsld and
fearless newspaper correspondent.