New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11
REJOICING AT THE JUNTA.
SOME FURTHER DISCLOSURES AS TO THE WAY
THE DE LONE LETTER WAS OBTAINED.

1hero WAS great rejoicing at tho Cuban Junta
Yesterday over the fact that Dupuy de LONE had
admitted that the letter given out by the Junta was
genuine Tho must conservative OF the Cunahs
could see nothing but good for their cause In the
making public OF this letter. The whole transac-
ton was conducted by Horatio S. Rubens. counsei
for the Junta. and he was the only person author-
lied to speak officially the subject OF the letter
He made the following statement 10 Tribune re-
porter yesterday afternoon:
There has been some criticism OF the translation
Of the letter in which It is said that the English
terms used entirely too strong ana ola not
accurately represent the Spanish meaning The
best English Spanish dictionaries show that the
mildest possible terms were used In the transia-
ton Take the word 'groseria. which we trans
late 'coarseness: the best authorities give It as
meaning 'grossness or shamelessness In word or
action The word politi-castro' is given as mean
ing a petty politician or "A pretender to politics
'Popuachero' Is given by the authorities as
meaning one who influences the mob or rabble' |
think from these facts that we have shown the
most conservative action In transatng the refer
ences Senior de Lone made to President Mckinley.
IL the Spanish Government allows Senior de LONE
TO resign instead OF recalling him. II is an admis-
sion on It's part that 1t practically stands by the
Minister and 10 all intents and purposes indorses
his actions and sentiments. The letter Is surely
outside Of personal communication as II refers
strictly Government matters. such as the sending
of a here to represent Spain practically as A
lobbyist and then touches on the commercial rela-
tons OF the governments.
II believe that II will be difficult thing for Spain
to find man to represent her at Washington who
has not at some time criticised the United States
adversely. Who De L0me's successor will be we
have idea. but do believe that It will take
some time for Spain to get who come
to the United States and properly represent his
country. We believe that Senior de LONE only
pressed the sentiment OF the majority OF all Span
iards who are in political life In their country
I'm connection with the letter believe that the
people OF the United States should consider other
portions In addition TO those which cast reflections
on the President They should understand that the
leIer is reflection on every American
the Cubans is. so far as the officials OF the Junta
are concerned sealed book, but the facts OF how
individuals who are interested In the cause. From
the statements obtained from various people yes
terday the facts appear be these: A strong
Cuban sympathizer entered the service OF Caneejas
and obtained the letter from his emp oyers desk at
the hotel at which he was stopping In Havana The
letter was taken from bundle Of other papers
hs s e en- a in the nO5 ne al
the letter was obtained 1t was taken to Consul-G Cen
its contents in cipher to Washington AS soon as
tho letter had been shown to the Consul 1t
obtained ii. He once showed il to the Junta,
which proceeded TO verify 1t by comparison with
milling it. with other letters known to be- in his
sms to eSReT Sr this vas done
took the letter to Washington and submitted IT to
the state Department, which carefully investigated
II before acting in the matter. The proofs
ing to the Cubans. were In the hands of the State
Department long before the letter made public
The letter according 10 the same authorities. was
received N New-YoTk shortly after January TO- and
was paced at the disposal OF the State Department
as soon as II was proved authentic.
IT. The man who brought the letter here is consld
cred by the Cubans as great hero. They consider
that ne ms done one OF the greatest of services
the cuban cause In disclosing the opinions of tho
spanish Minister on the situation. Who this man
Is ana whcre he IL they refuse to make public hut
they 90 say he can be produced at any time.
ne spanish consul. Arturo Baldasano Topete
was not nj home TO callers yesterday MT his offico
no htone-st To all inquirers for the Consui his
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Inc DE LONE letter was the principal tonic or
conversation in the business circles OF The CIV v,s
Ieraay, While the publication of the letter and its
consequences aroused the grentest interest cvarv
where there were none but favora bic commen,s wi;
regard 10 the position taken by the Admnistration
In regard TO the affair. and the belief waa eyerv