New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-25
ruE SPANISH GUXB0ATs

TIE SPANISH GUNBoATs
why LpGAL PROCEEDINGS WERE INSTITUTED
POSITION OF THE SPANISH MINISTER
WASHINGTON, Nov. M-The visit of District At
torpey Perrepont to Washington last week was not
with especial reference to the Spanish gunbOats but
while hero this subject was brought to his attention,
volumminous protest from the contradiction build
Eng tho vessels having been received by the Govern
ment complaining of the conduct of Peru and OF the
United States for their detention, and laying the
foundation of claim for damages. 1t was in conse-
quence of this protest, and with view to the de-
cson of the question by the Courts that legal pro-
seedlings were ordered to be instituted the bbeing
Of the vessels being preliminary to suit Con-
trary to recent published statements there was no
protest by the Spanish minister against legal pro-
seedlings The truth is, he is not dissatisfied with
them and certainly his conferences with the Secre-
tary of state have been altogether free from excite
ment. The subject continues to be discussed In
diplomatic circles, the opinion being expressed there,
and in other quarters entitled to respect that there
Is insufficient ground for detention in the represen-
tatlons Of the Peruvian minister. Therefore the
Spanish gunbOats viii be released and permitted TO
leave this country.
THE GUNBoATs AND MR.. DELAMETER.
The Spanish gunboats are lying in nearly the
same position as Tuesday OF the two in the East
have their propeers shipped their bottoms cOppered
Blk Of them have not been masted and two have no
boilers board Eighteen at the foot Of Thirteenth
At Notwithstanding the Storm labor was continued all
day yesterday and last night removing articles from
the vessels AL the boats have been taken ashore SAILS
furniture and almost everything movable, have been
taken UP 70 stOrehOuses connected with the Deama
ser Works protect them from weather and theft
Gangs of hard at work yesterday morning at
them and but for the storm much would been
removed Some surprised that orders had not been
given 10 unreeye all the running rigging and unshp the
boat dAvits 1t seems almost pity that sneh valuable
vessels should be consigned to the care OF court as
property suffered 10 20 TO rum while IN snch charge
Quite has been thrown over the employees OF the
Delamacr Iron Works. for this seizure will involve the
discharge between and 500 mechanics at the very
Mr. Deanater, who has been paid by lnstalments-the
lasI and greatest remaining to be PAID when the boats
Impossible 10 tell when Mr. Delamater will be paid and
very STRUT watch was kept on board the Cahoneras
last night there being man. well armed 70 every boat
the notfeaton Of the libel none Of the Spanish officials
have been near the vessels. The Maria Master
yesterday morning and at $3.50 the Rocket came along
SS 20 be qu nS day After this ocer had made
the customary inspection and gone 10 the Sayy.Yad
Tor The day was duly set During the time previous TO
the for serving of the libel reporter had
far news was concerned, THE TRIBUNE was in ad
DOWN the papers He stated that during the early
isbors ~ the Spanish Commission in this city 10 reference
~ tsIeps fro the spanis oyernment forwarded here
by the Admiral Havana urging the hurried completion
Cuba be the port Of New York for extensive
repair as al the screw vessels were 70 have new pro
snded to ut at tins port for three rec s
st this time. when there is such dearth Of
work IN GU, ship yards 40 and machine chops the
been not oBy very acceptable, but source of profit
lflh un nj OF ia
ready deliver fifteen OF the gunboats and has already
Yards wish 10 bring the question speedy issue, they
have only TO pay Mr. Deamater for fifteen Of the vessels
states and tho spanlsh Governments rumOred that
such Is likely to be the In event Of the Marshal
gunboats or any part Of them he mas not decided ex
sctIy what but probable that 1t would not be
rAsshim pecuniay but he certainly win be great loser
a. ways than SS ASO Sa a %S0 snS 5 ns
here Mr. Delamaer says there is not word OF truth in
ards have opened recruiting Oces Tor the Spanish ser
vice. The Pizzaro has on board for the 10 gun
ga which were referred to in The TRIBUNE Of yesterday
These men were detailed from ships IN the Cuban waters
yes o. me Ena1oas which has been on the dry dock at
balEhesd between thirteenth and Fourteenthsts Al
~ ~ detachment Of Cabans arrived the foot Of
tie bss Sa as wseh Sn I %es
them s 70 d sh The weather was too cold for
Ericsson snnboat carriages was taken away TO be put on
pD"iN Va AafM Vessels as an EXPERIMENTAL
rage VIZ
DISCHARGE OF HAxDs
Just before four O'Clock the tme-keeDers AZ The ,o
works going their rounds 1t was asce,ta,ned
that Mr. Dclainater had decided to discharge ho, 400
men Ut the time OF knocking of work. that this morn
ing that number Of men will DO cut OF employment Win
very little warning The wOrkmen lond Ia Their SUI
patty with Mr. Delamater, ana are puzzled aeion
VI the Government
TIE PROCESS or LIBELISG.
Prom O'Clock until after a. a OF reporters
were hurrying around buttonholing everybody whom
they thought knew anything about the MaFshas move.
mens bnt the amount OF information given little II
any Several planted themselves the office Of the iron
works and were determined 70 wait that line II II
took all Winter. At 20 minutes past O'Clock, Marshal
Harlow accompanied by Deputy Marshal Winsow,
arrived at Nh. Deamaters Office but as the latter gen
tsnan was not In, the attachment served upon Mr.
asexnolds the Superintendent The following is copy
VI she original attachment served upon all persons con
@ 10 the construction, equipment and outnt OF the
USITED sTATEs MhRsBALs OyyicR
boUfHERE DISTRICT
HgN-iOKK, Nov a. 1860
h on VII please take Gocs gnDoas
~ D. 10, II, H. 10 ~ 49, TO- H. 49, 49, 70
- ~ ~ ~ II, 70 49, 90 their tackle materials arms sminnni
.s sS stores o. &C. April 20 islsD yipg