New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-05
OPPOSITION TO THE AUTHORITY or SPAIN.

OPPOSITION TO THE AUTHORITY OF SPAIN.
INFLUENCE OF TIE CASINO AND THE VOLUNTEERS
VISIT OF SENIOR soLER-Ins DECREE FOR THE
RELEASE OF EMBAIGOED EsTATES-PROsPEcfs
OF IFS EXECUTION
IFRoM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE.l
HAVANA. Nov. 27.-AltbOugh there are no new de-
yelopments in the VIrginius complication, the prin
cipal subject of conversation among the merchants
and planters and almost the only topic editorially
treated by the newspapers is the possible conse-
duence of the capture. The American newspapers
are eagerly scanned for anything which VIII sustain
the Spanish view Of the question. President WOOL
sew Caleb Cushing, Senator Sumner Roger y. Pryor,
and others, who have given utterance to views
which would seem TO favor the course of the Span
ish party have been the subjects Of much audation
and their logic and eloquence have been the key
note of many editorials. Senator Summers letter
has been particularly noticed, and would have been
more generally Endorsed were IT not for the frank
expression Of his views on the Slavery question
That portion of II is rs matter OF course rejected
and the other sections which relate to the Spanish
Republic and the encouragement Of the efforts OF
CASTELAR, are cordially commended
The Spanish Minister of Colonial affairs is on
visit 10 Cuba with view of studying its condition
and necessities He is a member of the Spanish
Cabinet and it is understood, will give the insurrec
ton careful investigation with view to reporting
10 the Government at Madrid He is also consider
ing the social and political aspect of the island and
il is understood that, If the circumstances should
warrant he will recommend such reforms and con-
cessions in the administration of the island Will
be calculated to render the Home Government moro
popular. He has been entertained at the Casino and
serenaded by the Volunteers 1t is feared in some
Gnarters and the opinion is openly expressed in
Others that his recommendations will simply en-
brace the suggestions of the Casino and the wishes
of the Volunteers, both of which will be Identical
While there is apparent Difference paid to the
Madrid Government, this practically amounts TO
nothing: there is decree which can emanate from
Spain that would be respected unless assented to by
the Casino.
Much correspondence, diplomatic and otherwise,
has been expended IN the settlement of compica-
tons growing out of the sequestraton of the estates
of American citizens by the Spanish Government.
Many of these claims have been referred to the Com
mission for adjustment and as they embrace many
thousands it will be a long time before they all
settled In some cases, however, matters were faci
itated by the State Department guaranteeing the
citizenship of the claimants These claims were in
vestigated and finally the estates were ordered
10 be released. Several DEGREES and orders
were issued ordering their restoration TO their
owners F: one Oh Aug. 81. 1872. another July II,
1873 and third telegraphed from Madrid, on Sept.
IL All these however. were without avail as the
Government was powerless to enforce them against
the wishes of the Casino. Almost the first official
act of the Minister of Colonial Affairs was TO order
the release of these estates where the owners ctr
zenship was guaranteed This order was dated yes
terday and will be promulgated Immediately, when
the names of the owners Of the estates will be made
public 1t remains 10 be seen whether the Casino
will assent TO IT,
No further intelligence has been received from
Santiago and the suppostiou is that matters are
awaiting the Developments Of time. Ii is almost
certain that nothing of sanguinary character will
be attempted for the present, inasInuch the men
of war Wyoming and Woodlark. representing Amer
lean and British interests are still at that
point. and will probably succeed in exercising a
moral if not material influence in the
event of there beng any attempt 10 violate the
Instructions of the Madrid Government respecting
the survivors of the Virginius Much seifgratula
tion has been INDUCED in over the fact that one
moor wretch had his lite saved because lie was
not proved 10 be IL years of He was. however,
condemned 10 hard labor in the chain gang for
life Az yet no American war vessels have appeared
m this harbor but this morning the master OF mer-
chant vessel reports that he had seen four American
war vessels cruising of the coast but he did not
know their names.
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