The New York herald., 1879-12-20
CUBA'S STRUGGLE.

RECENT MOVEMENTS OF THE REvoLUTIONIsTs
IN THE EVER FAITHFUL ISLE AND THEIR
PLANS FOR THE FUTUKE-INTERvIEw WITH
GENERAL CALIxro GARCIA.
Among the passengers by tho steamship Atlas.
which arrived yesterday at this port from Jamaica.
General Calxto Garcia Yhiguez. cha:rman OF
country. HERALD reporter who called upon
him ut his headq yesterday had the subjoined
interview with him:-
81 have called" said the reporter. ''to ascertain
any facts you may possess in connection with the
war in Cuba. Have you had any direct commani-
cation with Cuba Libre?"
eyes. a few days before leaving Jamaica Major
Gutierrez, who conducted the late expedition to
Cuba consisting of General Denitez and several
other officers. with o large instalment of ammu-
milton. returned in safety having met with full sue
cess. He and his party met by q squad of our
men. posted conveniently by previous arrange
ment, and conveyed to the headquarters OF Briga-
sand men, nearly ali well armed composed of whites
aud blacks in perfect harmony and i'll splendid con-
diton. From thence General Benitez took an escort
OF fifty men, volunteers, to proceed into Camayue
where several hundred patriots were eagerly await
ing his advent to take the field. Dispatches
arrived from Benitez before Major Gutterrezs depar-
ture stating the OF the uprising throughout
Camaguey AS well as the pronunciamcnto In Rene
dios and the invasion OF Las Circo Villas by
Brigadier Generals Maestro. Gomez aud Sanchez.
who took advantage Of the defenceess state Of the
territory since ali the available Spanish army was
concentrated IN the eastern province.
SPANISH DEvEArs.
"He brings confirmation OF the disastrous defeat of
the enemy Barrancas under Valera, the loss OF the
military train under Colonel Ayuso and his capture
and execution by tho sentence OF court martial for
scold-booded assassination OF non-combatants while
Governor OF Colon. He also had news of the signal
failure OF the combined Spanish attack upon FL Masio.
where General MonGads was intrenchsd & with Ma the
Poaviega. who was to have supported Daban with
l.2Oo men from Mayarez. was met by General Maceo.
Jr. outdanked defeated and pursued, while the last
named officers main force rejoned Moncada ut
Maso aud contributed to the repulse Of Daban. who
made the attack unassisted and lost heavily. The
extent Of the losses could not be ascertaned, he
carried his dead and wounded on the retreat upon
Palms Soriano the nearest post Offering him shelter.
Our ultimate success is only question OF time.
and very shor. period at that all the natives
q unit now, including the colored people. who bid
fair to be important factor in the achievement Of
CANNOT DE CONQUERED.
''Spain may do her best but she cannot conquer
the youthful army OF patriots reared in the woods
through the last witnesses OF the fendish and
Srs sSs v%s tine Sa
many had blood relatives friends. Tho
chasm Of blood between US aud the spaniards is too
"Do you not fear the asccndancy Of the colored
peoglsl~r ~..,. -. v,,,.. on.,n,,,., -. .,,o,.,
people. and while not discriminating against them
class. yet. by means OF superior Intelligence.
aairs. In everything else both races are eSua
ciylly and socially. with only the line drawn by
education in social intercourse"
where are the leaders not yet in Cubar
''some are engaged doing good work preparatory
to running the blockade. As we all intend to do ere
many weeks elapse Generals G. Gonzales and Bona
chea expected here shortly. Az to General Maxi
mo Gomez. Vicente Garcia and others forbear to
say nything At present, but all will be heard from
In due time st the post Of duty"
"ls there any thought OF organizing provisional
governmentY
"The subject is under consideration. but doubt
IL ything definite will be done until after are
all there. when the public in this country shall be
good time informed OF its formation, shall
have regular official reports sent regularly after the
opening Of the new year.