The Van Buren press., 1873-11-25
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Especial Dispatch to the Republican
CUBA.
Hostllities Against the American Lega.
tion at Madrid.
The President Determined to Vindioate
the Nations Honnr.

HAVANA, Nov. IS.
The members of the crew of the Vir
glnius not shot at Santiago de Cuba were
disposed Of as follows: Condemned to
the chain gang Tor life, 3; to eight years
Imprisonment, III and three were set at
liberty. The steamer Vireinius arrived
here this afternoon. She entered tue
harbor with Spanish colers at her mast
head. A procession was formed, con-
sistlng Of the Isabella La Cattolca and
another man ofwar in advance, the Vir
ginius following, and her captor, the gun
boat Tornado bringing up the rear. In
this order, they passed up the harbor the
shores of which were lined with crowds
of citizens. There was some cheering
along the line of spectators the Tornado
passed.
WASHINGTON, Nov Is.
1t was generally believed that the cabi
net session to. day would have additional
information, Of an official character from
either Minister Sickles or Consul Gene
raj Hall, relativo to the recent outrages at
Santiago de Cuba, but there was nothing
to engage the attention of the meeting
further than has already been made pub
lie Key West is to be made grand
depot Of supplies for the Atlantic fleet
Information leceyed from Madrid shows
that the Spanish government is in earn
est in its protestations Of friendship for
the United States, and expresses anxiety
to do everything IL its power, not only
TO preserve, but to strengthen. the rela-
tions now existing between the two coun-
tries. Apart from commercial relations,
Spain desires the moral support Of the
United States in its efforts to permanent
~ establish republican government in
that country, and hence the report re.
ceived here gains credit that orders have
been issued by the Spanish admiralty to
the Spanish naval officers in the West
ladies to observe the utmost caution in
their movements toward vessels carrying
the United States flag and to do no act
that would have the effect Of adding to
the present excitement in the United
States growing out Of the late unhappy
occurrences at Santiago dc Cuba.
WASHINGTON, Nov q.
MOB DISPERSED.
Dispatches received from Madrid 10y
the Secretary of State, state that mob
which collected in front OF the American
legation WAS promptly dispersed by the
government There IS no doubt in OF
fetal circles but the authorities at Madrid
are fully capable Of preventing any out.
break The position Of Minister Sickles
is very uncomfortable, but it is not be-
icved violence will be offered, rs Sickles
tclegraphs that the Spanish authorities
are equal to the emergency Minister
Siekles is in hourly communication with
the State department, and his dispatches
indicate the existence Of u very strong
feeling against the United States.
Alr. Fish submitted number Of tele
grams from Miaistcr Sickles to the cabi
net meeting to day, aud the session just
commenced will probably he one Of the
most interesting and selio1s meetings
since the commencement of the present
complications. The members Of the
cabinet seem to be very serious in their
demeanor. and there seems to be more
extended discussion in all places as 10
the probabilities of war than has hereto
fore been noticed. At the same time, so
far as has been made known, official ad.
vices from Spain have not varied in as
of the
HONESTY OF TIE CASTELAR, GOVERNMENT
To preserve friendly relations, and to
calmness and dignity during
the progress Of negotiations. Tho cX
citcment OF the populace in Madrid does
not seem TO be shared by the govern
mcnt there, as cyinccd by the expressed
opinion of the Secretary Of State, that
there is cxaggeration in the official re
ports and assertions of Mr.. Scklcs, that
the Spanish government is able and has
SUPPRESSED HOSTILE INDICATIONS
against the American legation at Madrid. |
The Secretary Of the Navy returned to
this city this morning, and was at the de
partmcnt at \ very early hour large
Of naval officers have been or
derel to duty to day to the ships OF
heavy ordnance row being fitted out for
immediate service a naval recruiting
Office has been ordered to be opened at
New Orleans
Senator Cameron, chairman OF the
Senate committee on Foreign affairs, had
an extended interview with President
Grant this morning. In Subsequent
he stated, if Spain refused
and was unable to make proper repara
ton, he believed Congress would author
ize declaration Of war
Nsw York, Nov. 81,
A telegram from Washington says
GEN. SHERMAN
left last night on tour OF inspection OF
lbe Notifications of tho Atlantic and
Gulf States. Prominent naval officers
in this city, commenting on the great ac'
tivity in preparing vessels for sea, say
that within thirty days there will be IN