New-York tribune., 1874-04-15
GOVERNOR-GEN. CONCHA.
HIS INSTALLATION AT HAVANA.

CLANS
IFnoM srscIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRTBUSE.l
HAVANA, April s.-Monday, the 9th OF April
Concha again entered the harbor of Havana, ana az
haIfpast four o'clock landed amid the laundering OF
cannon from Fort Cabanas, aud the military music
from six different bands of the volunteer regi-
ments. He was received at the landing Dy
Captain-G General Jovellar and staff, all OF the
officers of the different volunteer regiments
and the members of Council and other civil authon-
ties Numerous spectators were on hand, the ma
iority in shirt sleeves although, being holiday, 1t
was thought that the attendance would have been
still greater. There were no vivas, and altogether
the reception was cool company from each OF
the volunteer regiments lined the way from the
wharf to the palace. When C0ncha arrived az the
latter place the usual ceremony of taking the oath
of Office was performed, the command was turhed
over to him. and the volunteers filed by the palace
and dispersed. -.-... -.
Conoha, who is 70 years Old carries his age well,
and has grown stout since his last residence in the
island. Joyelar issued his farewell address on Mon
day morning, thanking the inhabitants tor their
unbroken confidence in him, asking them 10 count
upon his intelligence, and assuring them that ms
sincere patriotism would, under whatever circum-
stance be at the service of the cause OF Spain In he
Island of Cuba. An extra official gazette mas tue
following:
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Josou,p Joyoar soer have accepted his resignation
As Captain- q enera superior Civil Governor OF the
Island of Cuba and of the army or said
island proposing shortly TO make use Of his distin
euished services.
President of the Executive Power OF the Republic,
Francisco SERRASo.
President of the Council OF Ministers,
.SomOrroSto, March 10, 1874. JUAN DE AA'AhA'
The following is tho text of COnchas address 10
the inhabitants of Cuba:
For the third time have the high honor 10 govern
this island: and IL the circumstances are u'n0ui' ~
present, they also difficult upon my IAAlnE o"as
on tho two previous occasions. providence uesirou "
crown my efforts in securing tranquility ana puDno
calmness, and have confidence that PROVIDENCE aS"
watching over the fate OF Cuba will permit tue re-
establishment Of peace which 1t 80 much needS co
Hct initiated by the rebellion OF Yara has amIc'eu
tIr moro than five years the rich and formery
bappy Antilles; but very the valor and
constancy of our soldiers and sailors, the
decision and the incompatible patriotism Of our v0lun
teers and the cooperation OF the immense majority OF
the Inhabitants Of Cuba. who have been and are fatnu
80 the OF Spain, wlcounteract the WORK OF lhe
rebels who desire to separate Cuba from the mother
country contest is only sustained in the least pop
uous part of tho island through the destruction Of
fields 10y armed bands the majority Of them composed
OF taken by violence from large plantations py
the rebels aud mostly commanded by chiefs who are
strangers to this country.
InS war mas COnlnueu anu ctu OnIf Coutiuuu
the natural conditions of the territory IN which IT Is sus
tsned all that part which most populous, rich
and productive has been preserved and never can the
Integrity OF the territory be compromised For this
reason outside Of the eastern part where the contest
exsts the tranquility complete, and the pro-
ductiOn been sustained. Do not alarm yourselves
OF the state of the contest nor be impatient
Count securely upon me. I will give all my attention
10 destroying these armed bands that shelter them
selves tho depths of the woods To this end have
enough troops, with all the elements Of the population
of the island, which without doubt is determined to
contribute efficiently toward terminating the contest
But s duration has occasoned expenses of great
Germ to tho public Treasury. and has greatly embar
rassed the economical condition off the island This
aggravated might produce great evils to its commerce
and TO its industry and dry up the fountains OF Its i'm
riches, the enemies OF Spain accomplishing Dy
these means the ruin OF Cuba they not being able to
accomplish independence by force of arms This 1t
concerns tho Government OF the island TO avoid, by
diminishing as far as possible, the war expenses ana
procuring the best order in the military service If the
circumstances OF the moment make 1t necessary to order
tho augmentation Of the forces OF the army all must
organize in "a manner adequate to the necessities
OF the campaign, and thus permit its speedy
conclusion Ii is the preGmnent duty and
care OF tho Government OF the island to practice
the utmost economy in all branches of the
administration, establishing the severest and most rigid
morality that in this manner the receipts may be in
creased expenses be diminished, so that these
last may covered and large be applied for the
funding of the debt. Will do all in my power toward
speedy regulation Of the economical situation Of the
Anties. do it with that firm determination which
does not halt obstacles and having for guide the gen.
era interests. shall also be animated with the con-
vicOn that you desire TO make all the sacrifices which
arc compatible with the actual wealth OF the island
These my firm intentions in again taking charge OF
the General Government and my previous terms OF Office
will he guarantee that, par with these Intentions
will observe q policy against the enemies OF
Bpain OF protection and benevolence to those who
not enemies, and Of strict justice to all But must
say that 1 consider necessary than ever the
closest union among spanards who love their country.
On order al ways to maintain obedience 10 the
ent OF the nation within the laws and within the ex
traordinary powers which, through the exceptional
state OF the island conceded to will not
permit standards party politics to be raised no matter
what may divide the parties because, In Cuba, there
cannot nor ought there to be- other flag for good
spaniars than that country, the flag Of spain
under whose folds all fnd protection. Inhabitants
f Cuba all of you your confidence. lam satisfied
that the island will be saved, and that days OF pros
ety days Of tranquility will be restored under
the flag Spain when the grave questions which aict
tt social state be solved In manner to secure IN
future its wealth and your welLbeing.
Governor General CaptainGeneral OF the Army OF tho
xsland Of Cuba JOSE DE LA CoScHA.
Hapana, April T. 1874.
simultaneously with this address to the inhab-
Itants of Cuba, the Governor-General published
general orders to the regular army and to the voun-
aoers, in which their courage and discipline were
magnifed in the exaggerated terms usual in such
documents on this island. AT noon yesterday Com
mission from the Casino waited upon GoyernorGen-
eral Concha, and felicitated him upon his safe arr
val and his installation in Office. The President of