Year: 1869

fastest vessels in our navy to Cuba These three
vessels, which include the Hornet, now lying at the
fnleuelphla Navy Yard, will be purchased by Cuban
gentlemen as private parties and then transferred to
the Cuoan government In this way the interna-
ment meets with the appreciation OF our Govern
ment The Secretary OF the Navy has informed
@ 0uoan gentlemen who consulted him on the subject
tnat our government IL ready TO sell vessels to any
body willing to purchase inasmuch as Congress has
Dy enactment provided for decrease In the force OF
InS navy thereby rendering the sale OF several yes
sells OF war obligatory At the same time It Is given
out that our Government will endeavOr to prevent
ernment


President Grant Keeps a vigilnnt Watch.


Says the Tribune Of this morning.


President Grant Is keeping q yigant watch over
affairs in the Island Of Cuba. Notwithstanding
the confidence expressed by the Spanish authorities
OF thelr ability to speedily suppress the rebellion.
the Government Is constantly in receipt OF intelli-
gence which shows that the insurgents have not
brought into action all their available strength, and
1t IS expected that the next two three months will
indicate something definite respecting the struggle
on either side In the mean time 1t il not the nten-
ton OF the Government TO interfere long as every
demand made upon the Spanish authorities, where
our interests are interfered with, is promptly ac-
ceded to. Although the Government o0icials have
indicated willingness to sell war materials OF all
kinds to parties who desire to purchase, no sales
have yet been made. The President has stated in
substance that he believes the Spaniards have eN-
hausted their resources in Cuba, while the Cubans
have much latent strength which will show Itself
hereafter in an effective manner


The Cuban Question i'm England.


The Pal Nal Gazette OF April 21 says:-The OrL
published the subjoined information from New YORK,
and expresses its belief that Is correct Since IL was
received the assertions have been far verified that
the Spaniards, having seized the Mary Lowell which
was lowering suspicOusy on the coast and attempts
ing to communicate with the insurgents, the Ameri-
can Government have sent large irOn-clad fleet to
demand her restitution. The Spaniards will the
OWl proceeds) no doubt make brave fight for their
possession, but it may be snatched from their grasp
before n tripartte alliance can be formed for the
joint defense OF European West Indian possessions
In these days the tdit dccOnpH is q triumphant
answer to all rem0nstrance, ana II General Grant
seiZes Cuba il is more than questionable whether
England and France would make 1t cdsitS belli and
seek to wrest his prey from his grasp


Grant is now run mad on the subject OF Cuba, and
will undoubtedly give aid in some manner to wrest
that island from SPAIN Whether that would be
complacently looked upon by France and England
you have better opportunity of Judging than have
But the complications which would arise might in
vove this country in war with the European
powers. The feeling against England and France
and Spain Is being carefully worked up in Congress
and in the public press so as to prepare the people
for the steps which Grant desires to take. He and
his intimate friends ardently long for foreign
This will not only give acquisition of territory but
will afford ample field for honor, and give new
lease OF power to the present administration. The
entire feeling pervadng the high officials is OF
hatred OF England, and of France in q lessdegree.


In day or two yacht will leave here for Cuba,
ostensibly Tor the purpose OF pleasure party Its
real mission is to learn the exact condition of affairs
and to communicate with the leaders OF the Cubans
The persons on board will be informed what to do
by the Government. The coast of the island is so
guarded by Spanish cruisers that it is impossible for
larger vessels to run n and several expeditions have
been run OFF lately, and failed in landing. The
Fenian organization is active, and in readiness to
move against the British possessions as soon as any
difficulty arises and the highest officers of the army
and navy look to serious quarrel at early day.
With these views you may look for fresh demands
the Alabama question. Knowing what | do /
forewarn you there is heavy storm brewing ahead.