The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-09-10

THE REBEL DEvAsTATIoNs-vA EN-.
ERGY AND PoLICY-A FRENCHMAN AssAssI-
MATED BY vALERA-sHARKEY SENT TO ST.


ERGY AND PoLIcY-A FRENCHMAN AssAssI-
MATED BY vALERA-sHARKEY SENT TO ST.
DOMINGO.
HAVANA, Sept A. 1875.
Since my last have been favored with the latest
data from Cenfuegos and the other invaded districts
and merchants begin think seriously Of the fate
OF the sugar crop in this section of the island where
the rebels have already destroyed nearly half OF
the estates and engaged in burning down the
small farms and driving the faithful 9uojirosn into tho
large interior towns, where their services be Of
use to the Spanish authorities whereas their presence
in the country might prove detrimental TO the rebel
cause. The natural result of this and unexpected
attack the lukewarm Cuban will be
to dcvastate the country Immediately ad.
joining the large sugar estates, which ara
not sefsustaining, but the contrary, depend as
general rule the small farmer for his main sup
plies of sweet potatoes, vans corn sc. The Spanish
columns in consequence of this STEP will be forced to
carry their provisions with them, and, they
provided with wagons, this will prove serious OBJ
stace TO their rapid movements when the winter
paign opens In the meanwhile such estates not
properly garrisonod attacked and the machinery
broken up the buildings destroyed.
vALMAsBDAs ENERGY
The policy is being carried out in Villa Clara,
Sant Espiritu and Remedies, and it is not hazardng
much in saying that the government will have crop
to collect taxes this year from this section OF
the island. valmaseda displays great energy in
forwarding to the most exposed points such
forces as can collect from the various convalescent
depots but the greater part of these still too
weak and emaciatcd to be of much service. He has
also hurried the completion of defensive works in all
the small villages and sugar estates and relying the
promised aid of 900 veterans he thinks Colon and
Cardenas may be saved Time, however, will best tell
the Bands of organized cavalry raiders
riding roughshod parts of Colon and meet with
but little opposition. few hours march from Cali
metre, where the last heavy force seen, will bring
them into the city of Cardenas, unless checked. Our
Havana volunteers stationed along the lines have
nothing OF what transpires, their mission being simply
do garrison duty the sugar estates undergoing
but few Of the fatgues of soldiers life and returning
to Havana about as wise as they were when they left
THE NEXT CAMPAIGN
The question then naturally suggests itself whether
the next campaign, conducted by Nalmaseda in per-
son, will prove successful than the previous
not. We do not wish to be considered prophet
but will adventure to that the Spanish forces
can never do moro than drive the rebels back into
the plains of Camaguey where they will foil any
tempt further subsection VIII pay SPAN sacri-
fee 20 900 lives and OF money solely
small crop of sugar for few parsans who
have the glory ad reap the harvest from being faithful
subjects to the ruling powers in MadridS Even the
Didrio de Ia Marina seems to participate in
our views, and in its supplicant article last
stop in his of lire and destruction and submit
to peaccable settlement of all difficulties. The Cuban
insurrecto is no longer coward but the contrary Of
feared. Mounted on his fiery steed and armed with
the sharp mdche he is pronounced to be superior
to the Spanish regular This confession, but not
an honest one. Tor 1t has been wrung from the
willing old Spanard by sheer hard fighting Tho posi-.
tive obtained by the patriot forces in the last
campaign from which Vamascda rctrcatcd in disgust.
will spur the rebel chiefs to renewed activity and
again say that Spain will never subdue the Cuban
rebels
ourRAGEs on FOREIGNERS
The rife in this city last week in reference 70
outrages committed French subjects have been FULLY
confirmed, aud both the British and French consua
have asked for vessel to protect foreigners from
personal violence One Frenchman by the Of
Ricandcau was brutally assassinaed by the order of
General Valera He arrested suspicion of hold
ing intercourse with the insurgents and taken from his
plantation short distance and shot down without form
of trial Other foreigners were threatened with the
same fate, and even the wee consus of France and
Great Britain somewhat afraid to forward the
news headquarters for fear Valera would have them
summary executed also II would have been far moro
crcditable to this valiant renegade from ST. Domingo,
serving in the Spanish army to have made better
fight in Guantanamo when attacked by handful of
rebels than 10 wreak his vengeance on deienceess for
egners
General Ampuda leaves here today for Puerto
Principe, having obtained from Valmaseia money,
and provisions for the starving inhabitants Of the
former rich capital OF Camaguey. What will the New
York Cu5ans think when we inform them that four
hhs Of the inhabitants OF Puerto Principe arc fed from
government soup houses and the generosity OF the
Spanish soldier, who daily shares his scanty rations
with tho abandoned and aged parents of tho Cuban
rcbcsg The support the 40 900 paupcrcd dcnizens
Puerto Principe has become necessity If the gov
ernmcnt still insists on keeping them within the fort-
fed lines There is no work them do land to
cultivate, and starvation will reduce the popua-
ton force the authorities to allow them to pass tho
lines. General Ampudia begged hard for few
soldiers to I'LL up the gaps in his shattered
columns, but informed that every man needed
in tho Cnco Villas district The line of the Trocha 10
tho scene OF daily cavalry skrmshes and the rcbes
oppose every obstacle their power prevent the gov
crnmcnt from closing the loophoes made therein BY
Maxine Gomez and his generals
A TERRIFIC THUNDER STORM
This city was visited on the ID inst by one OF the
most terrific thunder that ever witnessed
this island The fearful display of naturc's artillery
lasted one hour Several buildings struck and
Spanish schooner twice the space OF ten minutes the
last time setting fire to the cargo Assistance waa
promptly rendered and the fire cxngushed We I'M
derstand there personal accidents, but join
with the ladies in their prayers to avert such q
magnificent display from this city in future.
A MEXICAN STEAMER IN PORT.
Yesterday the Mexican steamer Indpcndcncia
entered this harbor and sauted the tort and spanish
navy Tho salutcs were promptly returned, and tho
usual complimentary visits made. This is the FIRST time
that the flag of Mexico has been salutcd In this
port Tho vessel is under the command of British
officers and crew, and is bound TO Vera Cruz 10 be
turned over to the embryo Mexican navy.
sHARKEY ST. DOMINGO
The famous American murderer Sharkey has been
sent away to-day on board the Spanish steamer Mar
sca TO the island OF ST. Domingo This relieves tho
chief Of police OF great nuisance and settles the cx-