The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-06
CERA.
THE STATE DEPARTMENT RETlCENT-REFoBTED
RESIGNATION OF JovELLAR AND SoLER-THE
VOLUNTEERS PREPARING FOR WAR,

THE STATE DEPARTMENT RETICENT-REfoBTED
RESIGNATION OF JovELLAR AND soLER-THE
VOLUNTEERS PREPARING FOR WAR.
WASHINGTON, December 5.-The State De-
partment refuses to give information regard
ing The startling news from Cuba. They knew
nothing at midnight. The Associated Press
reports that Captaiu-General Joyellar has
resigned. In explanation, be says the de-
livery of the Virginius to the United States
will cause frightful connections and catas-
tropics throughout the island. Complete
order prevails. In the mean time the vol
unteers, with private means, are buying war
vessels.
The Voz de Cuba declares that Senor
Soler, Minister of the Interior, has forwarded
his resignation. The volunteers would con-
sent to placing the Virginius in the hands OF
a neutral Power for arbitration, but will not
let her come directly to United States port.
The authorities cannot count on the people
in carrying out the protocol.
BELLlGERENT ATTITUDE OF THE HAVANA rREss.
KEY WEST, December 5.-N Cron,sta, of
Havana, says the time has come for true
Spaniards to prepare to fight. They will
| conquer or die. True Spaniards will refuse
obedience to the Home Government for the
restoration of enlarged property to Ameri.
| cans. 1t advises readiness by land and sea for
| hSht, and says all between the ages of four
teen and forty must be enrolled, and all trail
tors and liberanteS expelled. The article
concludes with challenge to the American
people to fight
The Ossipee and monitor Mahopac have
arrived here, being nine days from Fortress
Monroe.
Eighty.three more naval recruits arrived
from New Orleans last night.
| NOTHING DEFINITE AS YET-THE ADMINISTRATION
SILENT FOR PRUDENTIAL REASONS, ETC.
WASHINGTON, December 5.-Nothing def
mite can be obtained here regarding Cubar
affairs. Secretary Fish and Admiral Pole
are equally reticent. The absence of Ameri
can vessels from the port of Hayana is a part
Of tue programme, as their presence there
under the circumstances would be consider
ed menace. Our Government will moi
consent to the delivery of the Virginius to
neutral power, but will consent to receive
her on the high seas.
The Administration seems incliped to dea
very gently. and will avoid hostlites if pos
sible They claim that silence regarding
details is prudential. The Administrator
will not adopt harsh measures TO enforce the
/
| The Latest.
| WASHINGTON, December 5.---There is nj
excitement in any quarter concerning tht
Vircnius question, although some curiosity
is expressed to learn the actual condition o
affairs at Havana, it being supposed tht
censorship at that city deprives the telegram
sent to the United States of some Of thell
more interesting features.
The Cabinet to-day talked over the situa'
ton, but nothing was done changing tht
position of affairs.
The delay in the delivery Of the Virgniu:
occasions much disappointment, but this il
not believed to be the fault of the MadriC
Government. The embarrassments sur
rounding the matter are appreciated, ant
therefore, without formal prolongation o
time, the Administration will wait until tbt
delivery can be effected in way that vii
give the least offence to Spanish pride.
1t is believed from what has been pri
yately said in official quarters that it wa.
not agreed between Secretary Fish and Ad
miral Polo that the Virginus should be sur
rendered ut the port Of Havana, but that tht
vessel should be taken from the harbor and
conveyed beyond its jurisdiction, and ther
delivered to such United States vessel a
might be sent to receive it. Preparation j,
: being made To give timely notice Of tn,
transfer. 1t is considered this course woult
r give less occasion for offence than if any on
" more Of our ships should so directly t
Havana for that purpose.
Our Government leaves to Spain the fulfil
ment Of its obligation, but If this shoult
prove impIucticlDlc the facts will be re
ported to Congress for its action.