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The New York herald., 1873-11-14

Primarily we have not to deal with
Spain, but with these barbarian cut
throats They neither listen 10 the die
tates of reason nor hear the cry OF
humanity. It is impossible that their inhu-
man work should continue in Q land so con-
tiguous to ours. National safety as well as
national honor alike forbid it. We have the
remedy in our own hands. and it is swift.
overwhelming retrlbution. 1t is better that
we should subdue the whole island. that we
should destroy every seaport town from San
tiago de Cuba to Havana. than that these out
RACES should continue. This is the sentiment
of the American people, and the administra-
tion must yield to the popular will. Long
suffering as we have been this latest outrage
must prove the last. There is no longer any
respect for the weakness of the Spanish
Republic any forgiveness for the fearful
crimes of the infuriate volunteers, in single
American heart The whole nation cries for
reparation or etribution-reparation by the
return of the Virginius and the surrender of
the murderers or retribution at the cannon's
mouth. Anything short Of this is dis
honor which no American has ever yet ac-
cepted Though Mr.. Fish may beg us to
wait for official information we cannot endure
it now for single day beyond what is neces-
sary to get ready for action. The flag has
been stricken down on the high seas. and those
whom it protected have been murdered with
out trial and without excuse Delay is q
mockery as grievous as the crimes which have
reused the great heart Of the nation to teach
the criminals the weight of great peoples
wrath.
General Grant, we know. Is too true sol
dier not to readily apprehend the situation.
He is too much an American not to avengs
Americas honor in crisis SO clear and so
appalling. He cannot fail to see the neces-
sity of adopting the course we advocate. Till
Congress meets he has the honor of his
country in his keeping. He can only fulfil
his trust by dealing vigorously with the Span
iards in Cuba Congress will soon be in ses-
sion to second and approve all his efforts.
Now is the opportunity to put an end to the
bloody and barbarous struggle. and we cannot
but believe the President will make the most
of the opportunity
The New York herald., 1873-11-14
The Harlem Explosion-A Courageous
Jury Needed.

The Harlem ExpiOsiOn-A Courageous
Jury Needed.
In the sickening review of the culpable acci-
dents that occur during the year, whatever
doubt may be felt on other points, everybody
agrees that great wrong exists somewhere,
which it is in the power of the law to do some
thing toward righting. The terrible Harlem
explosion is the latest opportunity that has
occurred Of testing what patience and intelli-
gence will do in discovering the cause of the
calamity, and what courage and impartiality
can accomplish in rendering an appropriate
verdict The Coroner's jury in the present
instance is much more intelligent one than is
ordinarily had. The danger is not SO much
that the truth will not be known as that indi-
vidual responsibility will not be definitely
declared and adequate punishment inflicted.
No one can take retrospect of the his
tory Of accidents" of this nature which have
occurred during the past year without being
disguised with the weakness and ambiguity of
laws whose function it should be to reduce
such possibilities to minimum. and with the
ignorance. venality and cowardice of jurymen.
If such accidents are accidents in the true
sense Of that term. if they are absolutely un-
avodable then let the dreary acknowledgment
be made that the steam boiler is the very
Frankenstein of machinery, which the nine
teenth century has brought into existence. and
Of which it does not know how to obtain the
mastery. If we are not masters of steam, then
steam is master Of US, and horribly cruel and
oapricious master. giving us the semblanoe of
power from month to month only to take o
more malignant advantage of some unsuspi-
cious moment to scatter death, mutilation and
agony around. The jury summoned on
Wednesday by Coroner Kessler has duty to
perform the importance Of which can scarcely
be overrated. The age is one in which crime
too often receives the name Of accident, and in
which accidents happen which would better be
known as crimes. The Harlem disaster is
case in point. Either the blame lies with an
individual or individuals, who deserve heavy
punishment, or else the explosion was una
voidable. and on the latter supposition we are
left to the mockery of the knowledge that we
are at the mercy Of monster named Steam,
who serves us thirty days in the month only
to mutilate and destroy us on the thirty-frst.
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"a CRIME for which no apology or explana-
ton can atone. Times, Nou. Is.

The FISHERY QUESTION. final settle
ment Of the fishery question between Canada
and the United States was one Of the advan-
tages secured by the Washington Treaty. But
the matter is not yet arranged, and there are
likely to be some sharp controversies before it
is happily closed Mr. Rothery gentleman
of much ability, is the British Commissioner,
and, having spent some time in Canada gather
ing information as to the views and interests
of that side of the question he is now on his
way to Washington, where he will hear the
American story. The fisheries have always
been source of disagreement and of some
danger between the States and the colony, but
there is FISH enough in the sea and trade
enough on land to furnish profitable busi-
ness for the adventurers on both sides of the
ST. Lawrence, and very little Cancellation
and liberal spirit will make all things agree
able. The Commission will meet at Halifax
shortly, and their labors, if brought to sue
cessful termination, will conclude another
gratifying branch of the Washington Treaty.
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THE MUCH LIBELLED STEAMERS.
The Fifth Edition Of LibeIs on the
southern Railroad Company's steam-
NEWPORT. II, L.. Nov. IA. 1874.

NEWPORT II. l., Nov. 10, 1873.
Again to-day James H. Caggeshall. United States
Marshal visited tins city for the purpose OF placing
thirteen additional libels on the steamers sup
posed to be owned by the New Jersey Southern
Railroad Company. lie stated that he had more
on the tapts, which would be forthcoming and
that when he had covered the masts with notices
he would paper the cabins. The Ibellants ON this,
the NTH series, were John Harris, OF New
York city, against the Metropolis, Empire State,
Plymouth Rock and Jessie Hoyt Pollock and w. A.
Genen, OF New York, also against the Empire state.
The latter parties, ~ announced IN wednesdays
HERALD, previously attached the other steamers.
John r. Corey, or New York, against the Metrop-
oils; II. A. King Co., OF Brooklyn, against tne
Jessie Hoyt, Empire state, Metropolis and Plymouth
Rock ii. X. Broadway ~ Co., OF New YORK, against
the Empire state and Plymouth Rock; Lagar n
Reed, or New York. against the Jessie Hoyt The
above are all called for hearing In providence on
the 28th inst, but when all the previous attach
ments settled, not much will remain TOT settle
ment OF the latter claims, as the above are tine
OF the company.
The New York herald., 1873-11-14
A MU S E M E N IS.

Lyceum Theatrc-stThe Magic Flute"
Mr. Maretzek made great mistake last night In
attempting Italian opera in q theatre utterly un.
suited in every acOustical point OF view for any
performances where acoustics must be considered.
He presented the "Flauto Magico" with q cast
similar to that which we spoke OF o few weeks ago
at the Grand Opera House. The effect Of the voices
OF the three principal singers, Mile. Di Murska, M.
Janet az apd Ame. hueca owing tg the YEstohea
acoustical properties OF the house, fell With.
out eject on the large audience assembled on tha
occasion. We cann9t recall Q performance In this
city in which 0pefatic Artists have been 30 unf0r-
tunatey placed. The Astrafammente OF Mile. Di
Murska was as brilliant as ever, and Nine. Lucca's
wonderful voice-WOnderful on account OF the i'm
mense breadth Of tone and thrilling effect OF the
lavish gifts OF nature with which she Is endowed
produced the usual effects on the multitude. An
apology was made for Sarastro, on the OF In
disposition, In the second act yet strange
to say, three minutes after, N. Janet sang
without the slightest trace OF indisposition,
but in his best voice, the grand aria, "Qui Odegr0
Non S'accende." Such an extraordinary proceed
ing is one Of those mysteries that operate mana
gers In this city occasionally indulge in, and the
audience last night did not seem to understand it.
The staccat0 passages OF the second air OF the
queen OF Night commencing with "Gli Angui Dim
ierno," were delivered BY Mile. Di Murska with an
elan and dash that such an accomplished bravurA
singer could alone produce, and Nine. Lucca
brought to the role OF Parmina all those qualities
that prima donna possessed OF such grand voice
can furnish Mats apres e,es e del,ge. The general
tenor OF the performance was not calculated to
inspire confidence in the capacity OF the company.
What between the theatre, horrible for all acoustic
purposes and the company, always accepting the
prime donne, the performance OF the "MagIc
Flute" last night was complete fdScO. Even the
prime donne, artists though they undoubtedly are.
within the reach or medl0crity. IL Is to be hoped
that such performance Will be allowed to dis
grace the operatic boards OF the metropolis again
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TRIPLE S III E. E T.
New York, Friday, Nov. IA, 1873.
THE NEWS OF YESTERDAY.
Contents OF the
Herald.

xTHE OUTRAGE ON OUR FLAGl IMMEDIATE
PREPARATION OR IMMEDIATE AND ADE-
QUATE PUNISHMENT'-LEADlNG ARTI.
CLE-SIxTH PAGE
THE wANTON BUTCHERY AT SANTIAGO ARGUS
ING FREEDOM-LOvING AMERICA TO HIS
DUTY "GETTING READY FOR CUBAi"
THE GOVERNMENT FITTING UP ALL IT'S
wARSHIPs FOR DUTY IN CUBAN wATERSi
THE MILITARY DOMINIC THEIR HAIR
NESS-THIRD PAGE.
OUR RECORD IN PREVIOUS oUTRAGEs UPON
AMERICAN CITIZENS SOME NOTED
CASES-SEvESTH PAGE.
THE SPANISH INSURGENTS OPEN A HEAVY
CANNONADE UPON THE GOVERNMENT
FORCES BESIEGING OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PAGE.
AN lNMAN STEAMER OVERDUE MOVEMENTS OF
THE AMERICAN TRADE MARINE-SEvESTH
PAGE.
MEXICAN REVOLT NIPPED IN THE BUDl
THIRTY LIVES LOST CONGRESS AND
THE RAILWAYS-sEvENTH PAGE.
THE BANK OF FRANCE LOSES 1,ooo, 600 FRANCS
IN SPECIE WITHIN THE PAST WEEK,
COLONEL sTOFFEL PUNISHED FOR CON-
TEMPT-SEvgSTH PAGE.
ENGLISH BULLION STILL BEING SHIPPED TO
AMERICA A NEW SOLICITOR GENERAL
SEVENTH PAGE
WALL STREET .IOOKING UPw OPERATIONS
OF THE BULLS AND BEARSi THE DRY
GOODS CRISISl FOREIGN EXCHANGE
FIFTH PAGE.
THE BULLS MASTERING THE SITUATION on
'CHANGE MONEY ACTIVE! GOLD HIGHER
POOR JACKl-NJNTH PAGE.
PARALYZED LABOR WILL 1.-THE POWERS
THAT BEn FURNISH EMPLOYMENT TO
OUR IDLE oPERATIvESl THE BUILDERS
ELECTION FRAUDS-FRTH PAGE.
WITH GENERAL KAUFMAN IN CENTRAL ASIA
THE PERILS OF THE HERALD CORRE-
SPONDENTl TIE RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN
FOURTH PAGE.
THE GOOD WORK GOES BRAvELY ON, CHAR.
ITY TO MAST T-T0M) BENEFIT TO
P0STERlTY-ELEvBNTH PAGE
PROVIDENCE BANK CASHIER ATTACKED
WITH IT. HOW HE TOOK AND DISPOSED
OF $45, ,0oo-SixTH PAGE.
CHAMBORD WILL NOT SACRIFICE HIS HON.
ORr-DR. LIVINGSTONE A PRISONER
GENERAL BELLEMARE,S MONARCHICAL
ANTPATHf-FoURTH PAGE
INQUIRY INTO THE HARLEM BOILER HORROR
THE EMIGRATION BOARD-THE SANTA.
RLANS ON C0NTAGION-FoURrH PAGE.
GENERAL LEGAL Observation-Disclosures
In TR0UBLE-EIGHTH PAGE.
The New York herald., 1873-11-14
The Ccmptroiier's AccOunts-lnforma. a.
tiOn Wanted.

tion Wanted.
The first and last report of the Commits
sioners of Accounts did not show the affairs
of the Finance Department to be in q very
promising condition. Months elapsed before
they could ferret out from old papers and
badly kept blotters, which were made to sup
ply the place of bookkeeping. the correct
amount of the funded debt of the city. Even
then they found the sinking fund securities
apparently ninety-four thousand dollars short,
this amount, as it was afterwards claimed,
being represented by receipts for which no
bonds had been issued. But the receipts,
although quite as important as the bonds
themselves during the absence Of the bonds
were not in the tin box where the sink
ing fund securities were kept They
we're probably poked away somewhere
in clerks desk if the bonds themselves had
in fact, ever been issued. Where so much
confusion and irregularity prevail. however,
it must be difficult to decide whether the
amounts taken from the sinking fund are rep
resented by bonds or receipts, or where either
may be. In one instance bond Of one hun
dred thousand dollars was found bearing date
in June or July last, although tho money was
taken from the sinking fund one year and
three months previously 1t is singular that
the ninety-four thousand dollars worth of
bonds, which were missing from the box, and
which it is claimed were represented by re-
ceipts in some other place, ought to bear date
49, @ha @l,a 4
thousand dollars, which had been absent for
fifteen months, was placed in the sinking
fund box. 1t is singular also, and certainly
it does not appear desirable, that box con-
tanning many millions of securities should be
kept in the Comptrollers Office, apart from the
other city treasure, instead Of being placed in
the bank of deposit, where neither the Comp
troller nor any Of his clerks could have access
to it.
We have been promised another very neces-
sary report from the Commissioners of Ac-
counts-namely. correct statement of our
floating debt, including, of course, all outstand-
ing claims against the city. This report
should have been before the people weeks
since 1t is probably delayed by the confused
state of accounts and books in the Comp
trollers Office, or probably by the obstruc-
tions notoriously placed in the way of the
Commissioners by the Comptroller. Yet it is
necessary that we should have this information
before we can tell how we stand financially.
1t is precisely because no one can find out
exactly what our liabilities are, while our ex-
penditures and taxes are largely increasing,
that our city bonds do not find as ready or
profitable market as they did even under the
corrupt Tammany rule. Let the Commits
sioners Of Accounts hurry up their report or
tell us why it is delayed
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

"a DANGEROUS PRECEDENT. They are be-
ginning to talk Of dangerous precedent at
Washington. We catch through window
of the State Department glimpse Of the
white feather. To avoid dangerous prece-
dent why not cover the whole ground in
apologizing for the virginius and in reim-
buTsing Spain for the costs involved in her
capture and the Spanish assassins Of Cuba for
the cost Of the fixed ammunition used in
shooting the ships passengers and crew.
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

Coon NEWS ron LEeIsLAToRs.-A dead
head, while riding on railroad in Indiana,
met with an accident and sued the company
for damages. The plea was put in that the
injured party was travelling on a pass, but the
jury gave him eight thousand dollars, notwith-
standing. We have no sympathy with dead
heads, but the result Of the trial will be good
news for Congressman, State legislators and
needy Bohemians.
The New York herald., 1873-11-14
Mr. sEcnrrAnr FISH has been described by

Mr. SECRETARY FISH has been described by
his opponents as man of peace at all hazards;
as one of those nice old gentlemen who will
not forget his dignity or his dinner under any
provocation; in short, as straitlaced, dip
lomatic peaoemaker, who is always ready to
apologize to troublesome customer, right or
wrong But this is q mistake. Our amiable
Secretary can be aroused like the sleeping lion,
and he is terrible as lion when aroused.
Touch his official dignity and his wrath is the
wrath OF Achilles The importunate Catacazy,
for example, gave it as his opinion that MIR.
Secretary Fish was an old granny or in words
to that effect, and what foilowed2 The in
dignant Secretary, rising to the importance Of
the occasion. pounced upon poor Catacazy,
tore him to pieces and, scattering his frag-
ments to the four winds of heaven, detied the
great Gortschakoff, yea, the mighty Gar of all
the Russias, as Ajax defed the lightning.
Yes, and he made things lively; he inspired
his friends. confounded his enemies and
amazed the world. If the Spanish Ambassa-
dor at Washington would only call Mr. Fish
an old granny Cuba would be free before
Christmas. Cannot the Spanish Minister be
persuaded to call Mr.. Fish an old granny?
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

A HEAVY Snow STORM descended upon Que
bee on Wednesday last, continuing through
the day and the night Excellent sleighing
is reported and snow drifts two or three feet
deep. Another sign, this, of the approach of
winter for q regular siege over all the land
north Of the cotton States, and another warn
ing to all hands to prepare to meet the newt
able trials and duties of the season.
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

The SAILORS ABoARD.-The seamen Of the
port of New York held q meeting yesterday to
demonstrate against their alleged wrongs and
give vent to their opinion of Commissioner
Duncan's course. They signed petition
praying Congress to repeal the present Ship
ping act, and resolved to make public DEM
onstration on Saturday. by means Of parade,
70 enforce their prayer for relief
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

WHERE LIES THE RESPONSIBILITY THE
responsibility for the outrage on our flag on
the high seas lies with Spain; the immediate
responsibility for the murder Of the ships pas
sengers, officers and crew belongs to the
Spanish cutthroats of Cuba acting upon their
own authority. To simplify the settlement,
while MIR. Fish is negotiating with Spain
lew iron-clads should be sent down to the Gulf
10 look after those Spanish cutthroats of Cuba
The New York herald., 1873-11-14
Musical and Dramatic Notes.

Miss Emma Celia Terry sings at Robinson Han
on Saturday evening"
Senior Degado, the Mexican violinist, will shortly
appear at one OF the operatic concerts.
Mr.. }. N. Pattison VIII play at the celebrated
Henselt concerts with full orchestra this season.
new symphony by Mr.. George F. Brlstow, will
be the chief feature OF the Philharmonic season.
1T is settled beyond doubt that wachtel santley
and Parepa Rosa return to America next season.
Ullman announces a concert tour in America
next season, with Hans Van Bulow, pianist as
the chief OF the company. Rubnstein has well
nigh exhausted all sensation in that line
Rev. Father Fattery, OF the Church Of st. Cecilia,
In this city, has engaged the entire Strakosch
Italian Opera troupe for q concert for the benef
Of his church, at Tammany Hall, on Sunday even
ing, the 23d inst.
The rehearsals OF "Aida,n verdi's latest work.
are going forward with diligent energy at the
Academy OF Music. 1t Will be brought out by Mr..
Strakosh In q week or Mile. Torriani Will sus-
tain the title role.
Mr. Theodore Thomas programme for his first
symphony concert on the I'D inst, comprises
works by Beethoven, Bach, Schubert Bcrlioz
Molique and svendsen. The soloists will be Messrs
whitney and Lubeck.
Nine Natal Testa has severed her engagement
with the Maretzek Italian opera company on ac.
count OF an alleged breach OF contract on the par.
OF the management, the part OF Azucena In III
Trovatore" being given to Nine. Lucca without her
PERMISSION.
'Die Rauber," which was given at Neuendori's
Germana Theatre Monday last, Is the cher
dguUre OF German drama. The occasion was q
happy one, being the anniversary OF Schiller birth
day. Mr.. Neuendorl proposes to devote each Mon
day performance to German classical drama aS
represented by Goethe Schiller, Lessing, Uhiand
Raupoch and other authors. This company is O.
well-chosen array OF artists, and our German
friends speak highly OF their attainments.
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

The MEXICAN GOVERNMENT has, as we are
specially informed by HERALD telegram from
the capital, put down the revolutionist move
ment which was lately undertaken in opposi-
tion to the laws on national reform. Thirty
lives were sacrificed in the operation. Congress
remains prudently cautious with regard to the
important matter of railway contract awards.
The members act in harmony with the Ex-
ecutiye
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

OLD HIcKoRY's WAY.-In the matter of
those French spoliations on American COM
merce, General Jackson gave notice to France
that she must pay the indemnity, or that he
would take it out in reprisals, and the indem-
nifty was paid. We would now commend that
satisfactory chapter OF our diplomatic history
to the special attention Of General Grant
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

INFRINGEMENT OF MARITIME RIGHTS. THAT
quick sense of injury and that prompt asser-
tion of the national dignity in former times
ut every infringement Of our maritime rights
was the best guarantee of the safety of citi-
zens and property entitled to the protection Of
our national flag World, Noe. l3.
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

WALL SrnEEr.-operations "on Change"
yesterday exhibited healthy reaction from
the late heavy depression-a returning spirit
OF confidence, which is encouraging. and
there were no canards afoat calculated to
Brighten lame ducks or green goslings. Com
mon sense is taking the place of the late STAN.
pede. and the idea is gaining ground that the
county viii weather the storm, peace OK var.
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

"UycoNDrrIoNAL SURRENDER This ulti-
matum to the rebels at Fort Donelson was
the making of General Grant. Something Of
this sort is now needed TO set him right on the
Cnhan nuaetion.
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

s'No ALTERNATIVE but to topple their in
famous and impotent provincial government
into the sea and take possession in the name
of outraged humanity. "-Epening Post,
Nou. H.
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

The CUBAN SLAUGHTER 1.-THE shock of
such wholesale slaughter we all feel, and the
demand in the name Of humanity is that it
shall be stopped" "-Erpess, Nou. l3.
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

NATIONAL HoNoR.-''We call the national
honor possession which, like the chastity of
woman, must be kept far above the region of
assault doubt or controversy. '-Eveai,y
Mail, Nou 49,
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

future protect our own flag and our own citi-
zens in Cuban waters. - Tribune, Nou. 13.
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

NJ.
JACK HARKAwAY. Afternoon and evening.
! BOOTHS THEATRE, Sixth and Twenty third St
kicHELIkU.
I. METROPOLITAN THEATRE. Ss5 Broadway.-vARErr
EsrERrAirsEsr
BowERY THEATRE, Bowery.-THF GIAsr's CAUSE
wAr-DAsIEL BOONE.
MRS. f. B. coNwAys BROOKLYN THEATRE
Norris DANE.
:. PARK THEATRE, Brooklyn, opposite City Hail.
rIorMs-SoLoS sHIsGLE.
THEATRE coMIoUE. No. Ola Broadway VARIETY
ESrKRrAIEkESr
OLYMPIC THEATRE, BrSadway. between Houston
and Blocker sts.-RIr VAN WiSSLE
LycEUM THEATRE, Fourteenth street.-IrALrAS
aERMANIA THEATRE l4th street and Sd avenue
Eis soaRrrr vox WEGE.
BROADWAY THEATRE 72S and $50 Broadway
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, Eighth and Twenty-third
STA FLAsH OF LIGHTNING
NrBLo's GARDEN. broadway between Prince and
Houston sts-THE BLACK CROOK
ACADEMY OF MUSIC, 18th street and Irving place
ITALIAN 0PERA-1L TRovAroRE
wALLAcKs THEATRE, Broadway and Thirteenth
UNION SQUARE THEATRE, Union square, near
Broadway.-THE GENEVA CROSS
TONY PASTORS OPERA HOUSE. No. 2Ol Bowery-
VARInrI ENTERTAINMENT
| BRYANTs OPERA HOUSE, Twenty third ST., corner
Sixth sy-NRGRo MISsrREIsy, &c.
r BARNUMs WORLDS FAIR. 9th street and 4th
avenue. Afternoon and evening.
=
AMERICAN INSTITUTE FAIR Sd av, between SD
rand Gath Afternoon and evening.
; COOPER observation-disclosures GAS AND MAGICAL
ENTRRTAiNMESr
NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ANATOMY. No 6lS Broad
bway-6aENcR AND ART
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

TIE Duty OF OUR GovERNMENT.-'A
prompt and thorough reprisal for the repeated
acts Of hostility to our Commercial
Advertiser, Nov. Is.
The New York herald., 1873-11-14
PITTsBURa COAL MINERS COMING TO TERMS.

PrTrsBuRa, Pa, Nov. Is 1873.
At meeting OF coal miners In ibis CITY to-day
resolution was adopted accepting the reduction 90
ten per cent. or S3 90 per hundred bushciG
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

Nothing left for the United States
government but to declare war against
Spain. - Times, Nov. 10.
The New York herald., 1873-11-14

WE MUST DEFEND OUR CITIZENS in Cuba
the same as in New York, even if war should
be the result. - Telegram, Nov. Is.