New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-15


the subject Of serious consideration, and definite ac
ton toward maintaining the dignity Of the uni'co
States in the existing complications was TAKEN
While all the members of the Cabinet are extremely
reticent rs to the nature of the conclusion reached
to-day, 1t may be said that the Administrator y
thoroughly in accord with the sentiment OF inc
people Of the country and the course of the
ties will be heartily approved. One member Oh VIC
Cabinet when approached on the subject, rePilo"'
AS to the nature OF tie action agreed upon 'ou'''
can say nothing; but you may rest assureu 'ho
people of the country will be satisfied"
Immediately after the adjournment OF the Capi'o'
Secretary Robson repaired to the Navy Depart.
ment, and first had long conference with the Ohiei
OF the Bureau Of Construction and Repairs as 10
fitting out for sea several vessels now laid up anu
then with the Chief of the Bureau Of Equipment anu
Recruiting relative TO furnishing such vesseis WIN
a complement OF men, stores, &c. large huiiioei
Of kilograms between the Secretary aud Comhianu-
ants of the several nayy-yards passed during Inc
day, but affairs about the Department were CON-
Quoted with secrecy
Various rumors are circulated tonight as to the
determination of the Cabinet, one of which Is 'uae
the Government will demand of Spain the iInme'
date ares; and punishment of the parties mainly
instrumental in conducting the Outrages OF wllch
CASTELAR, Government shall be unable to give the
required satisfaction this Government shall pIoceeu
to extreme measures necessary to obtain it. Ihougn
no Cabinet officer admits directly that tins is one
of the conclusions arrived at during to-day ueiip
erations still upon it's being presented there
is no positive denial. The fact Is, that
owing to the determination adopted in the Cap-
met session not to make known Tor the
present any portion of the important
proceedings, il IL more than ordinarily dlncuit 10
obtain even the slightest intimation from any Que
of the several heads Of departments, or from the
President. excepting. as mentioned above inc aa-
mission that the decision will meet the heartiest APP
proval of the American people.
There is reason to believe that of the subjects
accompanying the discussion of the situation was
that of the Spanish man-of-war now undergoing re-
pairs at New-York and that it was remarked 10 INC
course of consultation, should that vessel, by any
possibility, come into the hands of this OoVerh-
ment, its possession would more than compensate
for the loss of the Virgnus, far as the compare
tive values of the ships concerned.
The Treasury Department to-day, upon the requl-
siton of the Secretary of the Navy shipped SjOoOo
by express to Norfolk, Va the headquarters of the
North Atlantic feet in order that there might be no
delay in fitting out and supplying with all necessary
stores the vessels now under orders to leave wth
the least possible delay for Cuba and other points IN
the West Indies Rear-Admiral George Il. scott,
commanding the vessels of this expedition. VIII sail
from Norfolk on Monday in the Worcester, his nag
ship for Havana. Specific instructions haye been
given him by the Government to report daily 10 the
Department by telegraph from Key West, and not
rely upon the Havana cable which Is under
control of the Spanish authorities. 1t is only eight
hours run from Havana 10 Key West WIN last
tug or dispatch boat from which point the kilograms
will be started. Secretary Robson is well satisfied
with the condition of the vessels of our navy, and
prominent naval officers join with the Secretary in
declaring our absolute fitness to meet, with the
American men -of-war and iron-cads readily avail
able the greatest emergency that may arise. So far
as ordnance Is concerned the navy is in efficient
state, having on hand at the various nayy-yards
most of the ordnance which armed our vessels during
the rebellion 1t consists of fifteen, eleven and nine
inch guns-weapons of most formidable character.
While the President cannot declare war; he is de-
terined to place the naval service OF the country
in such state of efficiency that it may be ready Tor
immediate use should the present war-cond assume
such dimensions "a to determine Congress upon
making formal declaration. Should rupture
occur between the two Governments IT VIII be the
policy of the United States TO land sufficient force
of men on the Island OF Cuba, which can easily be
done under the protection of our lron-cIads anp
other vessels of war. Il has been mentioned by
prominent Cabinet officer thar 10000 men would ID
all probability be in Of the number OF troops
required to establish beyond any chance OF failure
the authority of the United States in Cuba. 1his
was not stated as an official declaration but as an
incident Of conversation upon the absorbing topic
Members Of the Cabinet do not hesitate to express
person al views as TO their full Endorsement OF the
ttrafr
upon our citizens and insults to flag, but as to
the absolute intentions of the Government not one
who has been approached this evening considers him
self at liberty, already indicated, to speak
Greater unanlmity never characterized CaDnlet
session than that of to-day
Upon the rumors of additional outrages by the
execution Of every man on board the VrgiDins the
Cabinet shared the feeling Of the community In
general and every member gave some expression of
hIs feelings upon the reported repetition of the out
RACES. Rear-AdmiTal Scott, the present command
ant of the North Atlantic Squadron Is regarded as In
every way fit for that important trust. The Pres-
dent while he viii guard to the utmost extreme the
rights of American citizens aud defend the policy
which has been determined upon will also make
earnest recommendations to Congress IN his forth
coming message. In October 1872 Secretar Fish, In
writing to Gen. Sckles complaining of the regnla-
tions for the proceedings concerning sequestrated
property in Cuba, and the embargo or coniis-
cation of property belonging ~ citizens OF the
United States that island, instructed him to
present the grievances of which this Government 80
| justly complained to the Spanish Government IN
way which without giving ofense will leave con-
vction that the United States are 10 earnest in the
expression Of their views, that they expect redress
and that if il should not be afforded Sp.n must
bo rea1f IN nd inc ifalta
the delay marked change in the feeling and in the
temper of the people aud Of the Government Of the
United States This change and temper are now
fully dcyelnned. conAalnant unhn the additional