New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-02
NO RELIrF FOR CUBA.

THE CUBANs EXPECT NO CHANGE OF POLICY To-
WARD THE ISLAND, BUT HOPE FOR AMERICAN
INTERFERENCE-A GENERAL EUROPEAN WAR
PREDICTED.
The effect of the news of the change of the
Spanish Government from republic TO monarchy was
very apparent yesterday among the Cubans, many be-
evng that 1t would be for the benefit of the cause OF
independence In Cuba. jose Manuel Mestre, who has
been very deeply engaged in Cuban matters said that
he consd the nothing more than might have
been expected by any who conyersan with the
Spanish character They were too FAR behind the age
10 be able to govern themselves and any adventurer
who has force OF character enough might lead them for
a time AS to tho effect tho change OF government
might have upon Cuba, far the United States was
concerned, he thought that here was any logic In
facts and the words of American rulers cant what they
say then the United States must help the Cubans The
Presidents message year ago intimaied that the
United States did not 80 t. var With spain ON the Viz
gluius question because WIS youn paNc and The
policy Of the American Government was 10 give encour-
agement all young republos Allowing this TO 10 the
meaning of the words upon this basis the United
States should do her best TO aid CUBA In her srug
giles for political independence and especially TO secure
freedom for the slaves. He did not know what the
Cuban representatives in New York would do but
thought that at present very active measures would
be adopted,
Another prominent Cuban said the result was nothing
more than what SeGor Miguel dAldama had prophesied
two years ago, when he returned from his visit TO
Europe At that time Mr.. Albania SAID he would give
the Republic two years to live and, strange enough,
II had lived for two years the very day and more
it being on New-Years Day Of 1873 when he made that
remark The result far as the condition OF CUBA was
concerned would be the same matter what Gov
eminent IN Spain held the ruling power The war for
independence began under Isabella. When che was
deposeo Spain continued TO make war on those who were
IDriun "A
OF Dictator. and he also made war on the Cubans.
Amadeus was chosen King and he too fought against
Cuban independence. The Republic made matters no
better for Cuba so far the prospect of Cubans gaining
their freedom concerned aud King Alfonso Will not
help to clear up the difficulty. The Cuoans Will have TO
fight for their freedom still; the only thing possible to
be gained is that the United States may give them
eucouragement whereas under the Republic 1t would
have been against the declared policy Of the Washing
ton Cabinet
sehor Francisco v Aguilera said the from Spain
was good - but declined to the subject as
to the effect 1t might have on Cuban affairs
Another prominent Cuban said he thought the revolu-
ton in Spain would lead TO general European war, as
being entirely opposed to the weknown policy of
Prince Bismarck ana the Italian Government The
cable dispatch says that "AfOnsO had teegraphed to
the Pope, asking his blessing and promising that no
will like his ancestors defend the rights Of the Holy
see" If this alludes to the temporal power OF the
Pope Bismarck will certainly oppose the establishment
Of INV new Government having that as basis Napo-
leon Is evidently designing 10 get back France as an en-
plre SpaIn established as a monarchy under papa in-
nuences would he q good ally. and the two would be
constant threat 10 Germany l would therefore not DC
surprising 10 find Germany giving its aid TO the
Carsts order to fight the AlfOnssts notwthstand-
fact that heretofore Germany appeared TO be OPP
posing the Carlists The complications that WILL arise
the change in the form OF the spanish Government
must certainly be advantageous 10 the Cuban cause,
the Spanish Government Will hardly be able to send
away single solder for service IN CuDa there should
appear be any likelihood Of Bismarck interfering
with Spain. The South American republics had been,
anu still, inclined To show their good feeling to-
ward Cuban independence, Peru having already &C
kaowledged Cuba, and Enrique Pneiro having been dis
patched recently TO Chill diplomatic agent. On his
way he will call the Cuban Minister i'll Peru. Al
though PinerO has been gone from this port three or
days. OF the overturn In Spain ia likely TO
reach South America before him. and may operate
public feeling In his favor before he arrives at
Peru