The New York herald., 1869-04-21

This W06 some lays ago. mr. FISH, uuulnB no uu-
swer coming to his demand, sent for Senior Roberts
again and asked what answer he had received Senior
Roberts replied that he had not yet received any re-
ply from his Secretary Fish expressed
SURPRISE and In diplomatic parance told the spanish
Minister that unless prompt redress should be ac
corded, our government would have to regard
the failure as O serious cause OF difference with
! SpaIn The plain English OF this was that war
would have 10 be the result. Sehor Roberts pricked
up his ears at this announcement and hastily as
sured our Premier that answer would undoubt-
edly come that day or the next from hts govern
ment. He had every reason to believe that the an-
swer would be satisfactory to the United States.
| am informed that since this interview Roberts has
communicated to Secretary Fish the answer OF the
Spanish government, which accedes to all our de-
mands the subject.
At another interview Secretary Fish called atten
on TO the proclamation OF General Dulce declaring
that all vessels captured in Spanish waters in the
seas near Cuba, with men, arms and munitions OF
war on board, will be treated as pirates and ad'
judged according to the articles Of war, irrespec
tive OF their points OF departure or destination.
Sucn proclamation, SAID Secretary Fish, Is in
violation OF well known principles Of inter-
national law and must be protested against by
the American government. Senior Roberts
remarked that the proclamation would not be en-
forced, and that therefore, mischief would come
OF 1t. Secretary Fish replied that tnat explanation
would not satisfy the United States government.
The Spanish Governor OF Cuba had taken u step in
violation Of recognized International law, reversing
principles and practices having the sanction Of all
civilized nations The United States government
felt called upon to demand the reservation OF
that proclamation. Senior Roberts assured
Mr.. Fish he would hasten to acquaint
his government with the wishes Of the
United States on the subject The result has
been that In this in all the other cases before the
Spanish government has backed down. Sehor
Roberts telegraphed to Madrid for Instructions and
received in reply authority to repudiate Duces pro-
camation, which decision has been communicated
to government. But one OF the efficient features
OF the conferences between Fish and Roberts re-
mains to be told. 1t seems that when Sehor Roberts
learned that fleet OF iron-clad vessels of war
being got in readiness for service some place or
other he went to Secretary Fish to ask explana-
ton. Mr.. Fish frankly informed him that the ves-
sells were intended for duty in the West India
waters.
"well but what is the meaning OF such large
fleet ~ inquired the alarmed Minister.
ave are sending a fleet there's replied Fish, 'to
enforce and protect the rights and persons of every
American citizen. President Grant desires that
every American, at home abroad shall be shielded
from violence and outrage.
standing whether Fish meant not. 1t is due
to Mr. Fish to add that the credit OF ordering these
naval preparations is his. He was the first to advise
the President to send nect to the Cuban waters.
Cabinet Meeting.
The Cabinet met at noon. All were present ex-
cepting Mr.. Borie.
Crowd Of Visitors mt the White House.
There was very large crowd OF visitors at the
Executive Mansion this morning. The doors of the
Presidents office being open until twelve o'clock
those present avaied themselves OF the opportunity
OF obtaining interview with the Chief Magistrate.
Among those who had personal interviews were
Senators Cattell. Hamlin, Cole, Drake, Morton,
Thayer Schurz, Cragin, Wilson, Fenton Nye and
Boreman. Mr.. Robert Lincoln also paid his re spects
to the President.
Grand Rush Of Once Seekers mt the Depart.
ments.
The rush of visitors at the appointment once OF
the Treasury ntolerabe to-day, so that the ap-
pointment clerk was compelled to station door
keeper with instructions to admit no one until
Twelve O'Clock. There was also large crowd seek
ing Office at the Internal Revenue Bureau.
List Of Nominations Completed.
The President to-day sent TO the Senate the last
batch OF nominations for the present executive
sion. lie will present few more names in place Of
nominees who may be rejected or Withdrawn by
himself. About 200 nominations remain to be acted
upon.
Nominations by the President.
The President to-day sent the following nomIna
tions to the Scnate:-
David Num-, OF Tennessee to he Minister to Ecuador
ON; Riote, of Texas, to be Minister to Nicaragua
Locdl Aipraiscrs-Thomas Dug, New Orleans; Adam Il.
II urhton, Supervising Inspector OF Steamboats,
Lewis NJ Bnrsen Of Indiana Chief Supreme
Dit Il Xg~ass Hutton Richardson, of Maryland. for
George 4. Maxwell, superintendent OF Indian Affairs
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%s.or % Internal Repenue-Joseph Brooks Second district
Of Arkansas.
dppraissr observation-disclosures McElrah, at New York
(reappontedl
Aslscn ApcraisersThomas Lynn and Henry Sampson,
nj New Orleans
Nominations Confirmed.
The Senate this afternoon confirmed the following
nominations
,eps NJ bt-rof Persn-James Parcell, for the Sixth
district OF Ohio Josiah Andrews Second Michigan Samuel
II. Herst Twelfth Ohio William II. H. stowc Fourth vr
aina Burgess, Third Virginia; r. Crowley, Thirty
frst New York John r. Brictenback sixth Pennsyvania
Asssors Tner RreayeJuus \. Barber, Second dis
trict OF Michigan p. W. Haskell, Fourth Virginia; c. r.
veddcr Thirty New York; Edmund L. Pihs, Twenty
eighth Edward Rube. sixth Pennsyvsnia r. w.
sparng, Fifth Tennessee; William H. Whitehead Second
Georgia. - 49, .
Ms,roa,om-H. y. Barron % be Firth Auditor Of the
Treasury Isham Rcavcs OF Nebraska 20 be Associate JUS
tice the Supreme Court OF Arzona William H. Smyth to
he District OF Georgia; Jamea