The New York herald., 1873-11-30
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VIEWS OF THE SPANISH PRESS.

American Press Opinions Reflected
Back TO Us-Precedents for Spain from
American and English History.
The DsdrtO de Ia Adrind OF the 22d inst, In a
leader headed "rne Inustrious Guest,n says in re-
ferring TO the situation IN Cuba:-
We said that il would AFFORD us genuine satisac-
ton for the Minister OF the Colonies 10 see with
his eyes and feel with his hands the state OF this
province In all that concerns its financial, social.
political and administrative conditions, ana in
everything having any connection with the strug-
gle which we have been sustaining since the
10th OF October 1868. By this means he can
resolve many important questions. We said, ana
we repeat to-day, that we Spaniards do not lear
the shedding Of light on the subject, Let much
light, all the light possible, be thrown upon IT,
And oh that the lgnt may descend and illuminate
the darkest recesses OF the complicated machina-
uons OF the enemies oi Spain
The DidrtO then quotes the following article or
the decree circulated by the Madrid government
explaining the reasons why Sehor Soler Pia has
been sent out TO Cuba -
The Colonial Minister Will visit the island OF
Cuba with the object OF STUDYING the means neces-
sary to put an end to the insurrection which exists
Ior the abolition OF slavery and establish the re-
iorms required by the government and admiDistra-
adopt those measures within mis- reach which may
be deemed essential to the end proposed. He will
also Visit the island OF Porto Rico with the obect
OF ascertaining the WORKINGS OF reforms inLro-
duced there, and act in accordance with the power
which he possesses in everything that he may
esteem right for the government and administra-
ton.
On the night OF the 20th inst. the commander OF
the Tornado and his officers were magnifcenty
entertained in the Casino Espanol OF Havana.
Don Dionesio Costillo the captain OF the Tornado,
spoke as follows:-
GENTLEMEN-ln the name OF the officers Of the
corvette Tornado and III my own, rise TO give you
thanks for your feeling expressions and Tor your
cordial, sincere ieliciation soldier and sailor,
have always looked with JOY upon any deed that
contributed TO the greatness and glory OF my
country, and feel proud OF having been able 10
give her this proof OF my sincerest affection. The
most cherished page OF my history will be, gentle
men, that which brings this little service to my
mind, and the moment OF sweetest remembrance
shall be this, IN which worthy patricans have
deigned 10 take me TO their bosom and dedicate in
my behalf phrases OF feeling gratitude
tomorrow, when new opportunity presents
itself TO Inc, above my duty as soldier. and on
level with the holy thought OF my country, the in
delible remembrances which this act has engraved
on my heart will lend me support, and will be
able TO demonstrate that il as Spaniard my life
is due TO my country, as man my gratitude Is
yours.
repeat gentlemen my thanks to you; and at
the same time allow me to congratulate you be-
cause 1t was my luck 10 perform this small service
the result OF the welcombined orders OF His Ex
cellency tie Commanding General: TO you, gentle
men, the integrity OF Spain is due. Long live
Spain Long live ever Spanish Cubal
The T0z de cuba of the 22d inst. has an article
headed "The Right of Might" which, among va
riety OF other items contains the following para
graphs:-
Spain never had Governor like Mr. Ayre, that
OF jamaica; and never has rebellion been suro-
Gated, from It's beginning, by more terrible means
than those which he employed to put down the
one in jamaica and his course was approved OF 10y
the English government, who rewarded him with
a very high position.
Spain has never waged an exterminating war
like that which was carried on against the Sepoys
in India, nor has she employed such terrible
means as were there used to destroy them.
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chiefs OF the rebellion OF Yara, as done in the
United States with Jefferson Davis; nor to otner
thousands OF cruel measures that were resorted
to In that country against the reoels OF the South
why, them should we not chastise our rratui.
t0us enemies according to law and nothing more
Is II that they pretend we have no right TO de-
fead ourselves against our enemies when these,
Notwithstanding that they commit all kinds OF acts
ol sse most ferocous hostility without any provo
cation on our part, see nj to cover themselves
themselves citizens OF that country
II this is pretended let 1t be known at once that
the pretence is useless. Those who violate her
laws SPAN win chastise according to her own law
nor trouble herself much or little about where tnev
When, IN 1887, the rebellion OF Mackenzie and
Papineau broke out in Canada, the spirit or fill
busterism awoke in the United States, and con-
siderable number OF citizens passed over 10 Canada
About ZOO filibusters, commanded by certain Van
Rensselaer, took possession OF Navy Island, on the
Niagara River, not far from the lannon's tails.
Colonel McNab with militia lorce giving orders
to respect American territory; but this officer, OBJ
serving that the rebels got everything they wanted
by means OF the steamer Caroline, which made
constant trips from the island to the American
to a landing place called Fort schloss. during the
night OF the 18th ofDecember McNab sent part OF his
force III several boats to destroy the steamer, even
though she foated the American flag ana was IN
American waters. The Canadians took her by sur
prise and Eilled all OF the crew who offered any
resistance and set fire TO the steamer, then cast
nor Ia
OF the stream, where, completely enveloped In
names, she was dragged down by the current and
The result was that the English government
assumed the responsibility. A long diplomatic
making the United States keep more watchml
eve upon the flibusters. y
La Constancid, OF Havana, in its issue of the
2lst inst. says:-
We have received papers from New York mp to
the 18th OF this month. As it was to be supposed
they contain columns about the prisoners OF the
virglnius, The HERALD, Notwithstanding, after
footing the heroic trumpet, and speaking about
Cuba ought to be execrated by all men. We win
he anni6ilatedl This might do for one OF the SEN
tmenta articles which La Le0dltddd writes against
capital punishment.
But the HERALD and Victor Hugo would do well
to remember what has been lately published In the
United States about measures taken to extermi-
nate certain tribes OF Indians and the humani-
tartan sentiments revealed by the writings OF
publicists, in connection with the acts OF the
thorities and the conduct OF settlers or pioneers
who on their own account go to Invade the lands
OF the Indians.
II the apostles OF philanthropy are not prepared
to confess that the humanitarian cntiments which
Ango-Amercan pubcists would exact from us
do not abound in the United States we Will place
in their hands book which begins THE trial OF
the assassins and cOnspirators," near the end OF
which we find the following paragraph
WASHINGTON, July G, 1867.
In accordance with the findings and sentences OF the
military commission, which the President approved
Yesterday, David y. harold, Lewis Payne Mrs surrat
and A. Atzerod to be hung tomorrow by the
proper military authorities.
The following paragraph is from the Dtarto dc la
Marina OF the 22d inst:-
1t is reported In Washington and New York, that
IL is feared the volunteers OF Cuba have cut the
telegraph wires between Havana and santiago
de cuba, so that orders directing suspension OF
the sentences could not be sent at the last mo-
ment. This infamous calumny only shows with what
inveterate hatred the volunteers in this Antllie
are regarded by the enemies OF spain. The tele-
graphic communication, both by land and cable.
have been inter rnpted for some time, and thus IL
was that notice OF the capture OF the Virgnus