The New York herald., 1873-12-07
THE ASPECT IN CUBA.
TrlEGaAms TO THE NEW YORK grRALn.

Barn the virg In DAM
ger-CastcIar Threatened with Hang
ing.
The following dispatches to the New YORK
correspondent in Havana
HAVANA, via KEY WEST Dec. s, 1873.
The Spaniards here are greatly incensed at
the demands of the United States. The volun-
teers talk Of proclaiming war to the knife.
They will refuse to submit TO the orders of the
Madrid government to surrender the Yirginius
OF to any such decree of the Madrid govern
ment
WAR THREATENED.
War is regarded as imminent, and the popu-
lar cry is that Spain will succor Cuba and
DEFY AMERICA.
News that America would not press her
claim for the surrender of the Virginius has
been received. It is read on the streets and
hailed with cheers by the populace.
Subsequent instructions from Madrid order
ing the surrender of the Virginius caused the
widest indignation. Crowds on the street
cry out, 1--WE will
NEVER SURRENDER
her without bloodshed" Last night an
attempt was made to burn the virginius. This
morning o company of regular soldiers were
sent on board to protect her.
THE poNs' BIG TALK.
Last night there was meeting at the Palace,
which lasted for ten hours It was attended
by the principal Spaniards and large num-
Der of army and navy officers. CASTELAR, was
much abused. He was threatened with hang
ing. Resolutions were passed declaring that
Cuba would not submit to the surrender Of the
Virginius, but would
FIGHT TO THE DEATH.
Great JOY is felt that the American demands
do not involve the abolition of slavery. AL
though there is general disposition to resist
compliance with the demands of the United
States, great depression is felt on account of
Castelar, acquiescence.
NERVOUS ABOUT THE FLEET.
There is a growing fear that the American
feet may come from Key West to receive the
virginius, in which case general uprising is
threatened. On Sunday last dinner was
given in the cabin Of the virginius. It was
attended by officials, editors and army and
navy officers. Speeches were made expressing
confidence in the ability of the volunteers to
HOLD THEIR OWN AGAINST THE WORLD,
despite the abandonment of the Madrid gov
ernment
The bitterness felt against Americans has
greatly increased, SO that their lives are
felt to be in danger. The American Consulate
is still quietly guarded by the troops
DON QUIxoTE ON HIS HOBBY HORSE.
The Didrio of this date entreats all Spaniards
to die thousand deaths rather than submit
to disgraceful concessions, and says:-'The
accounts we have just traced leave our pen
like bitter tears from deeply wounded hearts,
but yet we know that we are Spaniards. Peril
does not frighten nor sacrifices deter us"
The Vos de Cuba rejects oil concessions, and
says "that the American demands must not
be allowed to compromise the honor of Spain
that the pretentiousness of the United States
has been greatly modified by the bravery of
Spain.
MADRID MENACEs THE CASINO.
Dispatches have been received from the
War Minister at Madrid stating that if the
Spanish Cubans do not obey orders they will
be considered intransigentes and treated
accordingly. In reply the Casino Espafol
declares that
THE vIRGE1Us WILL NOT DE GIVEN UF.
Preparations are to be made for war; the
negroes are to be armed and everything
destroyed rather than yield to the hated Yam
KEGS. The noble Spaniards of Cuba will go
down with their flag flying without waiting
to be swamped by diplomacy. Fifteen thou
sand copies of the Eco de Cuba were sent to
Spain with the following leading paragraph: -
'Let our brothers in both hemispheres under
stand that the virginius cannot be delivered
up. Rather than surrender her we will 60
down with the flag of Spain flying over the
virginius. The Spaniards in Spain must
understand that this is
OUR uNALTERABLE RESOLUTION.
We speak the language of Zaragoza.
Rouch aopa nf labor we stand ny foil our