The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1873-12-06
Stirring News from Cuba


telegraphed to the Madrid government to-
night a despatch to the following effect :
THE Madrid government peremptorily or
ders the Captain General to deliver up the
Nirginius Gen. Jovellar respectfully re-
signs his position, and demands that an
other person be sent to take his place who
can carry out the orders Of the govern
ment Considering
THE EXCITED STATE OF PUBLIC OPINION,
and the impossibility of overcoming the
difficulties, Gen. Jovellar submits that
manifesto was prepared for delay, during
which an opportunity would be given for
reflection, and time gained to allay the
fiery patriotic spirit of the great national
party in Cuba, but the strong orders from
MadSid, Immediately to be executed, de-
prive him Of this resource, through which
he hoped to have upheld the authority of
and interests Of the country. In order
that the Madrid government may compre-
bend the difficulties Of the situation, and
do Justice to the ardor and perseverance
with which he began his labors, which had
already begun to produce fruit. The Cap
tain-General describes
The SITUATION IN THE ISLAND.
He declares that the impression pro-
duced by the news Of the arrangement
which has been completed between Spain
and the United States, can be compared
with that produced in Spain by the treaty
Of Bayonne, which led to the war Of indie
pendence against Napoleon. He begs to
assure the government that the immediate
delivery Of the Nirginius will create a
frightful cOmmotion throughout the is
land, which would be sure to result in sue
cessve catastrophes, even if a man of the
highest ability should be in command
here"
The above dispatch was forwarded early
in the evening.
PUBLIC FEELING
is intensely excited, but the greatest order
prevails, owing to the confidence which
Gen. Jovellar inspires.
FL Voce DE Cuba says the leading mer
chants Of Havana held a meeting this
morning to provide for
THE PURCHASE AND ARMAMENT
OF a number Of fast steamers, to act az
cruisers in case of war with the United
States. The same paper says Col. Jime-
nez, of the first battalion of volunteers,
has offered to arm six sea-going steamers
out of his own means, and the merchants
Of Cienfuegas have ordered the purchase
of two fine steamers abroad for war service,
and later information increases the number
ordered. 1t is reported that several new
battalions of volunteers will be organized
immediately, and the Catholic society pro
poses to organize a sanitary battalion.
RESIGNED.
The Toce declares that Senior Soler, colo
NAL minister, has forwarded his resigna-
ton to Madrid. Capt Gen. Jovellar tele-
graphed his resignation twice. The gov
ernor also handed in bis resignation, and
that up to tonight no answer to the Sc
nors telegram was received. The author
tiles have sent by cable to Madrid long ex-
tracts from the manifesto they had drawn
up in the Virginius case.
HOW To AVOID WAR.
Many influential Spaniards, in conversa-
ton tonight, express the opinion that fur
Their difficulties can be avoided, provided
the conditions of the surrender of the Vir-
ginius be changed. They are not unwill-
ing to see her delivered into the hands of q
neutral power and the question Of her
right to bear the American flag decided by
arbitration. A majority of the people are
determined not to permit the surrender of
the Virginius directly to the Americans,
and if this is insisted upon there will be a
serious conflict. Calm people express the
hope that the United States will waive the
question of direct delivery. The authori-
ties are willing to obey the mandates OF
CASTELAR,, but the Spaniards will not con-
sent tOa direct surrender to the Americans.
II CASTELAR, and the government OF the Uni
ted States insist, the authorities will be
compelled to dictate.
THE SITUATION Is EXTREMELY COMPLICATED,
and nobody can tell the result. There is
no naval vessel Of the United States in
port One British man-of-war il here A
number of Englishmen have arrived in
Havana to look after their commercial in
terests in person.
II seems that CASTELAR, inquired by tele.
graph as to the state of popular feeling in
Cuba on the settlement of the Virginiui
affair. The captain general replied that
the people were unanimously opposed II
the steamers surrender, but before an an
swer could be received ut Madrid, CASTELAR,
telegraphed the terms Of delivery in th'
Port Of Havana This caused
THE GREATEST SURPRISE
among the Spaniards, who expected that
contrary course would be taken.