New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
LATEST NEWS FROM HAYTI.
HYPpOLITE MAKING A STRONG FIGHT.
OPEN BOASTS THAT HE WILL socN BE IN CON-
rRoL OF THE, IsLAND-TALKs ON THE
SITUATION OF AFFAIRS THERE

TROL OF THE JSLAND-TALkS ON Idt
SITUATION OF AFFAIRS THERE
CONFLICTING REPORTS.
The steamer George w. Clyde, Captain Holmes,
arrived from Quarantine early yesterday morning,
bringing the latest news from Hayti and San
Domingo An interesting story of her adventures
and experiences was gathered from her passengers,
among whom were Thomas Clyde, the Rev. Mr..
Moran, Charles Elliott of Norfolk, Va; Mr..
Munoz ex-Purser Nells, of the Clyde, and @.
Kroncke v Rebatet, of Vera Cruz The voyage
southwark was unusually severe. cyclone struck
the vessel which dashed the seas about furiously
and tossed the steamer about as though she we're
feather balasted. The waves rolled over the deck,
carrying with them the starboard rail; the sky
lights were broken and the staterooms and saloon
were flooded with water several feet deep The
gale lasted several days and it is believed that the
Samana went down during the raging storm. She
weathered the tempest, however, and arrived at
San Domingo City on December s, steam'ng thence
for Samana, where she arrived on December 10.
She touched at Puerto Plata December II, and
reached Monte Crist on December 8, where she
loaded cargo of logwood.
Shortly after anchoring at Monte Cristi two
mep-of-war were sighted, which upon nearer ap-
proach proved to be the Haytian gunboats Tous-
saint POuverture and Manzel owned by the
Riviere Steamship Company, which gets sub
sidy of 81 90, 600 for their use. These were
keeping strict watch of the coast, and were dc
termined to see what the Clyde was about. To
accomplish this, two smaller boats left the Tous
saint well manned with sailors and officers who
carried arms. They rowed up near the Clyde and
encircled her first from one side and then frcm
the other. During this performance, which sur
pr.sed the crew of the American steamer, the
heavy gun of the Toussaint was pointed IN a
menacing manner toward her. However the
rowboats returned to the man-of-war On the
evening Of December 20 the Clyde owing to a
severe storm which had come up, shifted her
position from Manzillo Bay to Presidents Bay,
which is the dividing line between Hayti and
San Domingo This brought the men-Of-war
nearer.
Here the roar of cannon and the unmistakable
roise of battle coming from the coast of Hayti
were distncaly heard that day Captain
Holmes had occasion to visit small steamer
living near the coast, thinking that she had orders
for him. To do tins, he was forced to pass near
the Toussaint. from which boats were again sent
to intercept the captains passage The drum was
sounded calling the MARINES, who stood in fight
ing array with pointed guns the officer passed.
He cut of from his course several times
by the boats from the men-of-war, but finally
reached his destination and returned without
further molestatioE. -
On the morning of December % a small
the Aurora, flying the Dominican fag
under Captain Wilson, came from Turks Island
and attempted to go to Cape Haytien. She was
intercepted, however, by the Manzel whose men
seized her and took the captain and crew aboard
and placed them in irons. They then took the
crew of little wrecked brig which was lying in
Dominican waters. and forced them TO man the
nfu rod Tbav faiu at
work only twenty-fonr hours and then dismissed,
md il was from them that the story of the cap |
tain whose wife was also on board, was learned. !
On the following day, the 23d the two men-of-
war hove anchor and steamed away with the Au-
rora in tow. They were afterward seen through
glasses bearing off toward Cape Haytien, where
t is supposed they were waiting to see If tho
Clyde attempted TO run the blockade. But be-
fore going they seized several sailing-boats which
attempted 10 land near Manzanillo Bay. They
we're carrying on q genuine system Of piracy in
the interest of Legitime, the Haytians having de-
,lared too that they would sink any vessel be-
onging to the Clyde Line. 1t is supposed that
the seizure of the brig Aurora will when known
,reate trouble between San Domingo and Hayti. |
At present, however, contrary TO other reports, !
one of the passengers, a merchant, who came
directly from the island, where he received large
)rQcfS says JDdu perfect DdrmOnN tAlStS Dcb"ccH
the two. The people of San Domingo are well
satisfied with their President General HurauX, |
heir crops are unusually good, and prosperous
lines are anticipated. During my visit" con-
tinued the merchant, the General made ref |
,rence TO Bayti. The report that he did not re-
,eive the deputation sent from IIayti 10 protest |
against the landing of arms in San Domingo for
The north of Hayti is false. On the contrary |
they were received with all honor, and per- |
fectly satisfied with their success A reception |
and fireworks were given in their honor. The |
vessel Ell Pacifcador, which the Dominican Cow
.rtment recently purchased from England, is to |
be used as dispatch-boat along the coast and |
,ot for warlike purposes"
FIGHTING BATTLES WITH CHAMPAGNE
Another passenger now at the Hotel America, !
who spent several weeks in San Domingo City |
before embarking on the Clyde. tells a somewhat |
different tale. He said In the Hotel Phipo,
where was staying, in San Domingo City, was
he delegate from the north of Hayti who had |
ocen sent to get the privilege of landing arms
q the Dominican territory and transmitting them
hence 10 the region which is faithful 10 Hyp-
,olite. Although he would not speak of the
esult of his mission. it was the general opinion
hat his constant good humor and naughty boast
hat Hyppote would gain supreme control of
southern Hnvti before the end of December were
Indicative of its success few days after his
arrival a man-of-war painted white, whose name
do not remember. appeared in the harbor and
anded a delegation from Port-au-Prnoe which
lad come to protest against Unrestricted trans
mission OF arms and other articles TO the north
4 Hayti on the part of San Domingo. 1t so
appened that they entered hotel one day
ybile we were at dinner and seated themselves
4 neighboring table. Here they
,rdered beer and began to drinh. The
AMBASSADOR from the North became excited over
heir presence and determined 10 outdo them.
Je ordered champagne for all who were in the
oom and a general demonstration in favor of
Ivppolite was made during which "A Frenchman
,sde a toast TO the General The AInba sador
rom Leritime soon departed in downcast spirits.
Nm ring the remainder Of Their sojonrn their spirits
id mot rise. and it was the suppostiOn that their
,ission was in vain While in San Domingo.