Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-12-04


might be thsre, kept fol few DAYS.
General Sickles, in conversation,
says ne does not see how war can be
avoided, SIS CASTELAR, can give no assur
ance that the order win be oheyed in
Cuba. The public feeling is also OPP
posed to concessions. Unless CASTELAR,
responds this evening. General Sickles
leaves Madrid Immediately.
All the American slllps ia the Msdi
terranean have been ordered to Kay
" est. In be event ofGeneral SicEles
leaving, the British minister will proba
bly, protect the archives audthe Aaeri-
can residents .
u resident Casteler is personally an.
xlous to accept the British minister's
good of1icies TO effect compromise,
but there is no hope to night.
THE LATEST.
WASHINGTON. November Pit is
stated on what is believed to be good
authority that our government has ex-
tended the time for definite reply
from Spain to the demands of our gov
eminent, and it can be said, coming
from an official source, that negotia
tons are still in progress, but affairs
are in such a condition that not even
an intimation can be given of their
characters
There is reason for saying with Ger
tainty that the prospect is not so favor
able for adjustment of the Virginius
difficulty, as there were grounds for be
lieving several days ago.
The report that the Spanish Cabinet
had agreed to surrender the Virginius
was predicated mainly on the profess
ions Of amity and expression ola will
ingness on the part Of the CASTELAR, cab
met to do everything compatible with
honor in satisfaction of the wishes of
the United States, and also from the
friendly assurance of Admiral Polo, the
Spanish minister, and his action in the
premises.
This government yesterday and to
day was in receipt Of dispatches from
Madrid of an elaborate character, Civ
ing the result of the interviews between
Minister sickles and the Spanish Min
lister of Foreign Affairs on the points
in controversy. They are not yet con
Guided, nor from decentralization is it
probable the matter will soon be ter
minated by negotiation, although it is
hoped there will be something definite
to lay before Congress on the day the
Presidents message shall be transmit,
ted to that body, as the negotiation is
still pending.
There can be no truth in the report.
freely circulated to-day, that Minister
Sickles had left Madrid for Paris, and
as to the scuttling Of the Virginius, the
rumor found few believers. Inquiry at
an Off cial source to night failed to con.
firm its truth.
The President this morning called
at the residence of Secretary Fish, with
whom he had a consultation on the
pending negot atoms.
MADRID; Nov. 29.-FiIing was re.
newed fiercely at Catgeaa by both sides
after the termination of the four hours
ar,nistice obtained by the officers OF the
foreign squadron:
SETTLE MENT OF THE SPANISH
DIFFICULTY.
w sHIgeToN, November 29.--The
negotiations between the United States
and Spain, with regard to the questions
growing out of the capture of the Viz
ginius were brought to a conclusion to
day, Secretary Fish and Admiral Polo
having agreed upon and signed pro
tocol, which the latter soon after tele-
graphed 10 his government. AS con
filctlng statements have appeared in
the newspapers regarding Intelligence
received last night and also to day, it
can now be positively stated that the
terns are as follows:
First, the immediate delivery to the
United states Of the ship Virginius
and all the surviving passengers and
crew.
Second.-A salute to our flag on the
25th Of December next, unless in the
meantime Spain shall satisfy the Unit
ed States that the American fac was
improperly borne on that vessel, and
further that she had no right to the
American flag Of American papers
In this event the salute is to be spon-
taneonsly withdrawn, and Spain is to
formally disclaim any intentional indig
nifty to the flag in the acts committed
by Spain against the Virginius.
Third. If it shall thus be shown
that the Virginius had no right to carry
the American flag and papers, the
United States will institute proceed
ings against the vessel and the surviy
ing parties who have violated the laws
OF the United States; and Spain guar
antees to institute proceedings against
any OF her authorities who may have
violated either law of treaty stipula-
tions.
Fourth.-The matter of reclamations
for damages is reserved for future con
sideration
In addition to the above. it can also
be positively said that within the next
two days Secretary Fish and the Span
lsh minister will determine the port at
which the Virginius and the surviving
passengers aud crew shall be delivered
to the United States.
The words immediate release" as
applicable to the delivery of the Vir-
ginus and the surviving passengers and
crew implies of course a reasonable
time for its execution, as some days
must elapse before Havana and Santa.
go de Cuba can be reached.
The agreement is regarded in official
quarters as covering all the points of
our original demands, though in mod
fled form, while it is considered re-
specttill and honorable to both coun