New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-30
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Of her guard Legitme finding that no delay would Dc
tolerated under formal protest and appeal for
fut,ire arbitration, commanded one OK ais sunooa's
TO tow the Hsytcn Republic to the position In the
onter harbor occupied when captured and to have
such slight damage had been done TO her repaired by
HE mechanics Night fell before her cable could be
severed as her anchor chains had been badly fouied
The formal return not made until the next day
The moral effect Of this prompt action OF Admiral
Luce has been most salutary on the Haytian people
The influence Of the French Government through
ifs Minister at Port-au- Prince is sroag with the
Legitime Government and II is said that the Haytien
Republic would not have been released had French
man.of.war been in the harbor. IL Is also claimed
Hat the French Governments influence has been
backing LcgitIme since his return from exile The
German Government is generally understood to be
back of the Hyppoite faction in the North
The release was most opportune, from the aclnowl-
edged fact that Legitme had contracted TO sell the
Haytien Republic TO the Atlas Line; in fact, was
about 20 turn her to which had arrived
that morning from Jamaica
On December IS the Haytian National Constitu
tional Assembly. which had been in session for the
previous few days. after much dispute Endorsed the
existing constitution, and then Immediately proceeded
10 vote the confirmation Of the action of the Central
Revolutionary Committee in eectng LegItime Pres
dent The vote unanimous one, as forty Of the
forty-four deputies present were from the southern
Departments, supporting Legtime and the remaining
four were passengers board the Haytien Republic
when captured, and detained at the Presidential
Palace dincd and wined and convinced of the svaiar
bility of Legtme govern the four Northern Depart
meDts they represented.
All foreign powers were Immediately Informed of
his election and portion OF the navy was ordered
10 this port 10 partake in the demonstration ia honor
of that event. and to take part in the inaugural etes
The United states flag, after absence OF eleven
days returned to the masthead OF the Hayden
Republic. eniven the harbOr. and nying on
the arrival OF the American vessels.
After having bombarded Cape Hayden, Port dc
PAX, Marc and other smaller ports on the north
and west coasts and completely demoralzing all for
en and coasng trade, has been decided TO advance
the ships in connection with the army now march
ing 10 meet the forces of General Hyppolc. Skin
mishes have occurred on the frontier between small
gagement san Marc is momenfarily looked for.
While the navy and seat of government are in the
hands of the Legitime faction the troops under |
Hyppolte superior in morale and general efficiency
The inhabitants OF San Marc, recently bOmbarded |
arc in most destitute situation, such being the |
condition 10 extent OF all The bombarded ports.
On Friday afternoon an official visit was made by !
the Admiral and thirteen of the officers of the Gacna
and Yantic TO President Legtime and HIS Cabinet. |
President Legme expressed in his speech Of welcome
the friendliest feeling for the Americans and enter
tancd tie officers at his palace In his best style.
Admiral Luce replied that IL had always been the
policy OF his country to encourage republics,
those composed of enfranchised Africans, for America
had but recently passed through conflict the ultimate
object of which the freedom of that race in the
great Republic
OF the Haytien Republic, with General Legltime,
the former viii submit claim for 100000 damages
and detention Of the ship and $50, 0C0 compensation
TO the and two passengers.