The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-11-19
The Cuban Matter.
Resolutions Of the New York
Meeting.
Conservative View Of Senator
Sumner.
News Of the Spanish Ministry,
Etc, Etc, Etc.


Text Of the Resolutions Of tho Cuban
Meeting.
New YORK, Nov. 18.-The following is full
text of the resolutions adopted at the Cuban
meeting last night:
Resolved, that the people of the United
States look to the Great Soldier who now
presldes over our government to take prompt
and decisive action, consistent with the dignity
and past precedents of our government;
that we adopt the language of Thomas Jeffer-
son In 1796, when as Secretary of State he
to the outr.ges committed by the Creek Indians
IN the Spanish territory, of Florida upon
American citizens: IF we are disappointed
in this appeal-if we are to be forced into
contrary order OF things-oqr mind is made up.
We shall meet it with irmness. The nepes=
sity of our position will supercede all appeal
to calculation, as it has done heretofore. We
contide in our strength without boasting of it;
we respect that of others without fearing it.
If we cannot otherwise prevail on the Creeks
to discontinue their depredations we will at
tack them in force. If Spain chooses to con-
slider our defence against butchery as cause
of war to her, we must meet her also in war,
with regret but without fear"
Senator sumHer's Letter.
The Tribune's Boston correspondent repre-
sents Senator Sumner as stating to him yester-
day that be had written letter to the New
York Cuban mass meeting and conversing in
this wise: st is a very delicate question and
opinions should be carefully and calmly form
ed; The haste and heat of popular camor, he
did not thuk think calculated to degenerate
sound and sober views suppose, he remark
ed, that shall be attacked for what I have
written unless they suppress the letter. They
have continued to get up vast deal of excite
ment on this question. There is needless
popular indignation which overlocks the real
issue. Give the people a little time to cool off
and they will listen to calmer views
England would rub her hands in glee if she
could make o1t the Virginius second Aiaba-
ma. She would be glad if would place ours
selves iD the same position as herself by recog-
nizing the virgiuius. If the seizure vas made
in English waters Great Britain might then de
mand reparation or not as she pleased. The
United States really, however, will have to
exact any reparation that may be required of
Spain.
Mr.. Sumner thought there was an excellent
opportunity for good craftsmanship at Wash
ington, though better craftsmanship might
have been to prevent it.
As to the legal aspect of the case, Mr.. Sum-
ner said they appeared to his own MUD very
clear. The fact that the vessel went under the
United States flag does not necessarily COM
promise our honor if she was filiDuster; the
| flag and papers were only part of the pre-
| tense. ! might call myself CASTELAR, or Emper-
| or Of Germany, but 1 am still Charles Sum-
ner.
Mr.. Sumner said he would probably be charg-
| ed with want of sympathy Tor the Cubans in
| their struggle but his life record would vndi-
| cate him against any such charge, 1t would be
| foolish, however, he remarked, to make the
case of the Virginus plea for the recognition
of Cuba. 1t would be cruel, too, to precpitate
a war with Spain unless we were really driven
| to it. We must save the Spanish Republic, if
possible.
The letter alluded to above does not appear
among those received at the meeting.
New York Nov, 18.-~The Tribune to-mor-
,Isc1a kt,oG
| Sumner which was to have been read at the
Cuban indignation meeting last night, but
which the committee state was received too
late.
BOSTON, Noy 49,
Gentlemen 1t is not IL my power to be with
| you al your meeting to ask for justice in Cuba,
ALLOW me to add that longing for immediate
emancipation in this neighboring island where
slavery still shows its infamous front and al
ways insisting that delay is contrary to Justice,
do not think it practicable at this moment on
| existing evidence to determine all our duties in
the recent case where civilization has received
shock. 1t is very easy to see that no indigna-
| ton at the dreadful butchery inconsistent with
the spirit Of the age, but unhappiIy aroused by
an illicit fi!libnstering expedition from our own
shores kipdred TO that Of the Alabama for
which England has been justly condemned in
| damages. can make US forget that we are deal
| ing with the Spanish nation struggling under
terrible difficulties to become sister Repu blic
haarance anS cendnr 'ioni 10 pfe'eu' VI
Nor con wa for-ot tho ,,o,lo puo,;so,,. ..,,
eloonant vo;co niaoJ;n" for h,n;t', In?se
NV, roaoe p'eaong ior sunanty ana IN
world The Snan;sh RonuhI;c o,S E,s;s;o sne
telor do not deserve the menanca Of war with
us If watchworfls are needed now lot them
be immediate emancipation and Justice in en-
ba, success to the Spanish Republic, honor and
gratitude to Emilio Castelor and peace between
our two nations. Bearing these in mind, there
VIII be no occasion for the beiligerant prepara-
lions OF the last few days adding to our present
burdensome expenditures several millions of
dollars and creating a war fever to interfere
with the general health of the political body,
| am, gentlemen, your faithful servant
OAAS SUMNER.
SAFE Of CRoan Bonds.
fHLADELfHIA, Nov 18.-The sale of Gu
pan Oonds mas Deen commenced in this city by
Agent Jose Gouzales, at rs cents on the dollar,
ana many prominent citizens, either through
tne DeneI mat the investment is good or
ohhloagn i ulsposltlon 70 aldthe cause are pur-
CHASING oonu' ireeiy.
| WORK NJ the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
One hundred additional hands were mt tn
work at the navy yard Yesterday. and an extra
gang was employed, working IN tn 10 n clock
IN.
The great event Of the day was the arrival
OF Secretary Robeson, ACCOMPANIED nv the chief
officials of the Navy Department., who inspect
ed the work at the yard and the iron clads at
League Island. At the latter place the caremo-
MES of raising the flag took place. the Secreta-
ry running up the bunting amid a salute of 81
guns.
Naval Preparations,
| A Wilmington. Delaware snecioi SONS +ho+ n
large force will be employed nioht and daw IN