The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-21
WASHING TON.
The Case Of the Pioneer--Captain
-~S.p~ Norton's Statement.
Boutwell, on the North Carolina
Prospects.



WASHINGTON July 70. is72
The Cuban Privateer Pioneer-Intervisw
or Captain Norton with Secretary Fish
The Arguments for Her Discharge.
Captain Francis L. Norton, OF the Cuban prtvateer
Pioneer which now lies at Newport, X. l., In the
custody OF the United States authorities arrived
here this morning, and had an interview with Sec
rotary Fish to-day. Captain Norton went to the
state Department dressed In the naval uniform OF
the Cuban republic, whereupon Mr. Fish informed
him he could talk TO him only a gentleman. This
being acceded to, the whole discussed, the
Secretary In the beginning OF the conversation
forming Captain Norton that the Pioneer must sub
NIT to the Judgment OF the Courts.
Captain Norton said in reply that this WAS en-
acty what he desired, as the rights Of the Cuban
republic rs beigerent would be thereby estah-
hshed. He commended that the Cubans had rights
which the United States were bound to respect,
even If they failed to recognize the republic ~ u
belligerent power, and he reminded the Secretary
that free Cuba was already recognized by Chile,
Venezuela, Colombia, Granada and Peru, the last
named goinc so far to recognize the indepen-
dence OF the isknd
Mr.. Fish talked OF the Cuban republic as n power
OF which he had no knowledge, and gave Captain
Norton no clear understanding as to the course OF
the department further than that when the nvesti-
CATION which is now going on is complete, and the
evidence all before him, he can best determine
what disposition to make of the case.
In regard to the alleged violation the neutrality
laws by the owners Of the Resoute, for which
offence the vessel is held, Captain Norton makes
out what looks like n very clear case in his favor
He says that the Both OF March the schooner
took out register at New York as the ResoIute
and sailed with u legitimate cargo for ST. AIMS
Bay, jamaica about the 22d of April. After dis
charging her cargo she sailed in ballast TO Port
Prince and subsequently to st. Marc, Hayti, where
she duly sold and transferred to the republic OF
Cuba for $4,000 in Cuban bonds Her register az
the ResOlute, there being Consul of the United
States at St. Marc at the time, was divided accord
ing to law, Onehali being sent to Minister Bassett
and the other half retained by Captain Norton, and
by him delivered to the customs officials ut New
York, together with the shipping articles on
Thursday last.
The vessel left st. Marc without clearing and
Captain Norton declares that since her sale at that
port she has never raised the American flag
claimed to be an American vessel. The transac-
ton was regularly entered In the lOgboOk, and the
crew were informed OF the transfer OF the vessel,
after which the majority took service under the
Cuban Tag as warrant officers In the Cuban navy
Captain Norton believes every point Of interna-
tional law is In his favor, and says the schooner
was four miles from land when overhauled by the
MOccasin Being in neutral waters, ne contends
that the revenue steamer had right to interfere
with his vessel.
At the interview with Secretary Fish to-day
mention made Of the fact that the Cuban nag is
still nying at the masthead Of the Pioneer, and the
Secretary asked the Captain II he would haul it
down. The Captain answered that he would not,
but should leave that task to armed force Of the
United States. He further said to the Secretary
that he did not think the United States govern
ment was prepared to commit such q breach OF In
ternatOnal law. Captain Norton Is confident that
the Pioneer will be released in a few days.
Boutwell, the Caroline Election.
Secretary Boutwell,, who returned from North
Carolina last night, says that he confident the
republican ticket will be elected by majority Of
between six and eght thousand.
DOdking SambO Round a Rum Bottle.
The law Of the District Legislature relative 10
civil rights In barber shops, hotels eating houses
confectioneries &C. went into effect to-day. IL i'm
poses penalties and forfeiture OF license for making
any distinction in serving public guests on account
OF color, and requires the conspicuous display OF
lists OF prices Some OF the restaurant Keepers in
order to avoid selling drinks to coored men, post
their prices at very high figures some OF them
rating whisAey AT So a drink, brandy and mixed
drinks So, ham and eggs 50, and other supplies ac-
c0rdingly. "a liberal reduction made to regular
customers, meaning white men.
The jug for the Ku KIux.
Attorney General Williams has addressed u let
ter to Judge Bryan, at Charleston, saying:-Pur-
suant to the provisions OF the acts OF Congress-
approved May II, 1864, and March s, 1874 the
Albany Pententary ut Albany, N. Y. has been
designated by this Department as the place for the
Inn rieop aul,s ietn md
mcnt during the term of their sentences OF all per
sons who have been or may hereafter be convicted
by the Courts OF the United States fDr the District
Of South Carolina OF crime against the United
States and sentenced by said Courts to mpriaon-
ment at hard labor
Treasury Balances.
The balances in the Treasury OF the United States
to-day AT the close OF business we're as follows -
CON- ST. 394 SAL including s32 279, 300 in coin
currency, $9,,64.61o.
Imports for the Past Fortnight.
The following are the imports for the week erd.
ing July 10, 1927:
New York 81, 800 sgs
Boston ........-.......... DZ,6l2
Baltimore. 1860
lO4 $40
New Orleans. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1894
Total. Sl,g8euoS
The following are the imports for the week end
Ing July 20, ls72:-
IOS,OJI
Baluinore .....-................. I63,2'b