The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
CUBA LIBRE.


ARRIVAL OF GENERAL JULIO sANcUILI FROM
THE 'MANIouA" GOOD NEWS AND NO CON-
PROMISE WITH THE spANrARps.
General Julio SanguiIi accompanied by his brother
Colonel Manuel Sanguih arrived yesterday forenoon
by the steamship Atlas from Jamaica having de-
tanned IN that island nearly month.
Public expectation has been snxousiy turned for
time In the direction of Cuba what would
be the result Of the formidable expeditions which
lately left the shores Of old pain under her
ccssul Generals TO crush the infant Republic Months
have elapsed since, but the Cubans II would seem,
more hopeful now than ever. aud believe that the
QUESTION Of that independence for which the men
the field have SO earnestly fought now near at hand
GENERAL sASoUILI SITUATION
General Julio sanguili and his brother, Colonel Man
uei Sanguil,. found yesterday afternoon by the
writer in the Office OF Mr. Miguel ALBANIA, No SO
Exchange place. The General, WHO Is suffering
from severe wounds received many we'll fought
folds, Is man of perhaps thirtythrce thirtyfcur
years OF age. slight OF build and spare OF habit has
squarely cut vol shaped head, OF military mould.
lot unlike that OF General Daz. the President Of
Mexico. lie possesses the rounded chin and firm lips
which denote holiness and decision.
General Sanguil, his brother the Colonel, Colonel
Pachcco and Colonel Juan Ferrer secretary OF Pres.
dent Estrada, together with eight OF u Ooat's crew,
left the Cuban lines the 23d OF January. They
barked on small boat at tho south side OF the island,
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favorable navigation the party reached Jamaica.
| The Cuban General claims That the military situation
In Cuba Is very favorable 10 the OF
The President OF Cuba Don Tomas Estrada personally
commands the army 10 the fold General Maxine
Gomez Is Secretary OF War. and Is at the seat OF
eminent IN Camaguay. Tho Cuban national forces
arc divided into three army corps. The FIRST corps.
the orders OF General Modesto Daz tho Second when
garrisons Camaguay, Is commanded by General VI
ccn,c Garcia. and the Third which Is stationed the
Cinco Villas district, Professionally follows the lead OF
General Roon
General Martinez Campos has been able to accom-.
plish nothing since he took command. Soon after ho
went into the field his troops. under the command OF
Colonel Aguiso we're defeated by the Cuuans Nucvas
| de Jcbesi the 18th Of November last while the
! Spanish General himself but three leagues from
tho OF action Soon after this Brigndier General
Antonio Maceo at the head OF a wrong Cuban column
attacked and burned the considerable seaport town
OF Baracoa; and close upon the heels Of this
achievement General Vicente Garcia made a successful
demonstration against Caut0 oil Rio. In the month Of
January last General Benitez threatened tor several
days the important city OF Puerto Principe Cana
battle IN the open field However, three days after
Bontez had retired they did venture OUT ana an unlm
portrait action was fought at place called Peracjos
seven leagues the southeast from Puerto Principe.
NOTHING Lkss THAN INDEPENDENCE
At Kingston General Sunguili and those who &C.
companicd HIM heard rumors Of movement being
foot Tor treaty with Spain on the basis OF local
government for Cnba, tho island stu to remain under
the crown of spain. The General says that such an
arrangement Is utterly Impossible. The Cuban Con.
gress long ago passed laws which declare that the
patriots Will never treat with the spansrds bu. upon
the condition OF their national independence. Cuba
has her military record and political history,
| therefore she will stand or fall by the ISSUE OF the
present struggle. Mr. Miguel ALBANIA. tho late Cuban
agent, spoke In tho same sense Mr.. ALBANIA, since
the abolition of tho Cuban agency has been appointed
special attorney for the Republic and Mr. Echevcrra
| romans di pomatc agent in this country.
MOVEMENTS
The efforts OF the Spanish troops now sensiby
felt only in the eastern portion Of the island aud In
nearly all other parts tho roads open TO the
Cubans The patriots arc much better provided now
with arms and ammunition than formerly; nut still
they do not possess these materials sufficient guam
tity either to arm tho Crbnns who ready TO
receive them, or to Justify combined Offensive
| now make their own powder, but lend and
| metallic ammunition scarce; however, the
| Spanish troops furnish these important items from
time to time, according to tho exgencies OF the
railroad the Irocha from to east the
| purpose II possible OF absolutely cutting or com.
| munication between hho patriots In the Cnc0 Villas
district and tho Eastern department The Cubans do
attach any importance TO this military railroad
scheme. They say that largo numbers OF Spaninrds
lighting for Cuba, aud that the kings troops
are irrcguary and badly paid by the officers OF Don
Alfonso, very many moro will 90 over to the ranks oil
the patriots. There Is frightui amount Of sickness
| nmoug the Spanish troops, and tho works around
ptals.
| GENERAL sANGuILI sERKNADEp. '4
Last night General Sanguili ssrcnaded by
rafulas band nj tho head OF large and husisstic
gathering OF Cubans. The rendezvous was the Fifth
Avenue Hool from whence the sercnadcrs marched Ia
No. 1874 West Twenty street, where Sapguili Is
| staying. Here there scene Of hearty rejoicing
and en- Enthusiastic weicomings, which must have been
| grateful to the brave companion OF the lamcn ted
General 1gnaco Agramon te. A large delegation oil
| the most distinguished Cubans residing In New York
present and enthusiastic speeches madc by
SanguiIi, ALBANIA and others