The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-11-15
The FeeIing i'm the Soutfss
ODiniOns OF the Press.

The leading Journals are unanimous in de-
nuuciation of Spanish ferocity and insult to
civilized humanity, as illustrated III the
executions at Santiago dc Cuba. The New
York Iribtne says
at il not worth while TO cloud the ques-
ton at present with any accumulation OF de-
tails. Here Is one fact which Is sufficient for
immediate action The flag of the United
States has been dishonored in Cubu, and the
Government OF Spain is poweriess to pre-
vent or TO punish I repetition OF such out
RACES, Leaving out of view the facts not yet
asccrtained, we know that vessel flying tho
American flag has been captured and taken
to Santiago by a Spanish man-of-War that
over fifty persons, some Of them American
citizens, have been taken from that vessel
and summariy shot, without any such trial
as the relations of Spain and the United
States guarantee to them. This Is an Outrage
| of the highest grade which can be inflicted
| by one country upon another. 1t can only
| he atoncd by prompt reparatloD, which
shall include tue exemplary punishment OF
| the perpetrators"
| THE New York World discusses the matter
calmly on principles OF international law as
| enuncjated heretofore by the United States
Government, and commenting on the theory
set forth, that the vessel was pirate, says:
| IF the Vlrginus was pirate an English
or French mail -Of-War has the same right
to capture her - Spanish. But ii this
| thing had been done By France or England
| our Government would not have tolerated IL
for an instant. In 1872 our Government
made d solemn declaration 70 that OF Great
| Britain Of the rule by which it would there
after be guided. That rule announces,
| therefore, what will be the principle main
| tanned by this Government. In every regu.
| larly documented American merchant Vessel
! the crew who navigate it will nDu shelr pro-
lection in the flag which Is over them. 1hls
important principle, so essential 70 Inc ha-
| tlouul honor, must be maintained at all
hazards and at every cost."
The New York Herald says:
"Instant recognition OF Cuban beiliger-
cncy is an imperative necessity. a Meet OIL
iron-clads must at once be sent to Havana
and Santiago de Cuba to protect the lives ana
guard the interests OF American citlzens.
We can no longer trust diplomatic protest
and Madrid orders. Our safety must De IN
the weight of our metal and the bravery OK
our sailors. For the outrage Of the murders
ut Santiago de Cuba we must deman pron.ps
and ample reparation. and punishment OF the
blood-thirsty Governor of Santiago de Cuba"
The Times says:
IF the Virginius was United States yes.
sci, the seizure was al outrage for which full
apology and reparation must be exacted.
The Government will do its duty and de-
fend the national Dag by any means which
mly be Justified
The Eceatng Post says:
"Are we living in the times OF Ava?
Have these butchers no fear or the indigDa-
ton OF the civilized worldI Ordo they mean
| 10 provoke us so that VIC shall have no alter
native bu. to topplc thelr infamous aud i'm
potent provincial government into tue sea
and take possession in the name Of outraged
| humanity aud juslce!"
The Philadelphia Age says:
1T Is the imperative duty OF our Govern.
| ment 10 interfere and compel the butcher OF
Santiago and the Government Of Spain to re-
spect the flag Of this nation. 'fhis practice
OF few meu interpreting and proelalminy
| international law from the muzz!es OF q
score of rifles in Cuba is not compatible with
the character and standing Of tais nation"