Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-01
THE SETTLEMENT WITH SPAIN.
Tes INV of the Official protoeOl-The
ttrEinsus te be Surrendered-Sa-
su,e 10 the Flag Release Of Sur


su,e 10 the Flag Release of Sur
ytyers.
The negotiations between the United States
and Spain with regard to the questions growing
ont OF the capture of the Virginius were brought
to conclusion Saturday, Secretary Fish and
Admiral Peio having agreed upon and signed a
protocol, which the latter soon after telegraphed
to his Government. As conflicting statements
have appeared in reference TO the settlement,
it can now he positively Stated that the terms
81 follows:
First, the immediate delivery to the United
States or the ship Virginius and all the surviy
irg passengers and crew.
Second "A salute to our flag on the 25th of
Dec mber next, unless in the mes n time Spain
shall satisfy the United States that the Ameri-
can flag was improperly borne on that vessel,
and further that she had no right to the Amer-
can flag OF American papers. In this event the
sslute is to be spontaneously withdrawn. and
Spain is to formally disclam any Intentional
indie nity to the flag in the acts committed by
Spain against the Virginius.
Tbird.-Ifit shall thus be shown that the Vir-
ginius had no right to carry the American flag
and papers, the Unitei States will institute
proceedings against the vessel and the sHrviv-
ing parties who have violated rhe laws OF the
United States; and Spain guarantees to insti-
tute proceedings against any of her authorities
who may have violated either law or treaty
stpulations.
Fourth-The matter of reclamations for dam
ages il reserved for future consideration.
In addition to the above, it can also be posi-
lively said that within the next two DAYS Secre-
mine the port at which the Virginius and the
surviving passengers and crew shall be deiv
cred 10 the United States.
The words Immediate release" as applicable
TO the delivery of the Virginus and the surviv-
ing passengers and crew implies of course
reasonable time for its execution as some days
must elapse before Havana and Santiago de
Cuba can be reached.
The agreement is regarded in official quarters
as covering all the points OF our original de-
maDds, though in a modified form, while it is
considered respectful and honorable TO both
countries.
The flxing of the 25th of December as the
time for saiuting our flag Is to allow the neces-
sary opportunity to Spain to show that the Viz
sinius Improperly carried the American flag
and American papers. There is a sensible relief
in all quarters that the negotiation has thHs
peaceably ended.
SPANS ABILITY DOUBTED.
There is a growing belief that Spain will find
il difficult to carry out the terms of the protocol
Additional orders we're issued from the Navy
Department Saturday to hurry up the work on
the ships in preparation for sea, and especially
on the Colorado, which is to be sent to sea at
the earliest possible moment. Her officers
ordered to report on board without delay. Her
destination is Key West The intention OF the
NAVY Department is to concentrate as large
fleet as possible at Key West, and at as early
date as practicable.
SENATOR SUMNER HEARS PROM MADRID.
Senator Sumner has received a cable dispatch
from Madrid, addressed to him by several mem.
beTs OF the republican majority of the Cortes
1t refers to his letter on the Cuban question and
thanks him for his noble and sympathetic ut.
ierOnces in behalf of the Spanish republic. 1t
calls on this government to stand by the Span
ish republic, and says the republicans of Spain
have already freed many thousand slaves, and
intend to free them all.
ROW HAVANA RECEIVED THE NEWS.
The news of the settlement of the Nirgiuius
question between Spain and the nited States,
and the terms upon which tits based was received
III Havana with much excitement; but perfect
order prevailed among the people and the
volunteers. The chief authorities of the island
assembled in conference have sent a manifesto
to the Spanish government, asking it to wait
until il shall have received protocol about the
Nirginius case. which shows the right of cap
ture, and the justice of the subsequent proceed
inRs. The mass of the people oppose the sur
render of the Virgnius, or any yielding to pre-
tensions which may dishoDor the Spanish Gag
THE TONE OF THE PRESS
is in accord with the popular feeling. FL Gro
nista of Saturday, published a letter from Ha
vaDa, dated the 22d Instant, in which the writer
breathes forth vengeance and slaughter. He
says that Cuba is perfectly Indifferent whether
the United States attempts an invasion of the
island. If she does she must take the copse-
quences. The same number of FL Cronista
publishes long and intiammatcry article, urg
ing the Spanish government to maintain a bold
attitude toward this country. The five points
our government presented to Spain are de-
nounced as humliating and inadm issible.
MINISTER EICKLES TO REMAIN IN MADRID.
Minister Sickles has received orders to sus
pend preparations for the der arturo of the lega-
ton from Madrid. CASTELAR, was only embar-
raised for fear of popular reaction against the
concessions Gen. Sickles will probably resign
soon, fearing that the settlement is in secure.
OPP FOR CUBA.
The United States steamers Mahopac and Os-
sippee sailed from Savannah for Cuba on Sat
urday. The U. s. steamer Dispatch passed
Fortress Monroe, Saturday, en- route to KEY
West A detachment of marines left the bar
racks In this city Yesterday, VIA the Baltimore
and Potomac railroad, for New York for duty
on the frigate Colorado, which is now ready for
sea and bound for Cuban waters. Lieut.. Nc
Donald IL In command.
GTRFNGTHRrING A
HAVANA.
Four hundred additional guns, it is reported,
number of them of the krupp manufacture.
determination is general not to make any con-
cession for the acts committed by the co mman-
der Of the Tornado or Goyernar Burriel.
CAsTELAR's ORDER TO BURRIRL.
Los Discussion of the 9th instant, published
in Madrid, is the official organ, and in 1t is given
the official order of CASTELAR, sent to Burriel,
calling upon him to desist from further execu
tons of the Nirginius' party and expressing his
opinion at the same time that the brutal out.
RACES would result in SPANS losing the island
of Cuba.
ACTIVITY AT THE NAvY-YARDs.
There is no change in affairs at the Brooklyn
Navy ard, and the great activity in prepare
ton for sea OF all the war ships continues. Tie
work of painting the interior OF the frigate Col
oTado was finished early this evening, and all
three of her masts are now in their proper posi-
TORS. The Colorado is literally covered with
wOTkmen, and will be finished and ready to
leave the yard by the latter part of next week.
Inc torpedo boat Alarm was toWed from the
yard last evening, and now lies at the dock of
the Morgan Iroa Works in this city. See will
be furnished with 15-Inch gun and steam gun
carriage. The Spanish Arspiles still lies in the
day dock, and the Swatara lies before the Hood
gates. The Arapies Is nearly ready to be float
ed out into the river, and will probably leave
for Havana by Thursday or Friday.
Boss TwEED's DEGRADATIoN-A Shared
Had, ''Ldrceny Jacket" and Felos's Cell
After being taken to Blackwell's Island on
Saturday, Boss Tweed was asked the usual
que stioDs by the recording cterk, to which he
answered that he was aged fifty, occupation a
statesman, no religion, but as his family are
Professionals be was entered as Protestant. He
| weighed two hundred and sixty-three pounds.
| He was taken to the bath and then had his
head shaved IN peRitentiary style, and was ar
rayed In the full striped uniform of the prison.
he had two letters from New York city physi-
clans recommending that he be placed In the
hospital, but after examination by the peniten-
tiary physician he was remanded to q common
cell mo. 34), like all other felons. The Jacket
| given him 10 wear is knnxn at The nenitenti aru