Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-22
THE CUBAN QUESTION.
WASHINGTON FACTS AND RUNORS.
WHAT Is SAID AND DONE.

Msdi i'd and the treatment he receives in pre-
senting the demands made upon Spain by on
government. Many incline 10 the belief that
his position is one in which his life is in con-
slant jeopardy, and would hardly be startled by
the news OF his assassination.
THE LATEST PROM MADRID.
Happily the latest intelligence from Madrid
with special regard to the personal safety of
Minister Sickss is gratifying. 1t is understood
that dispatches were received by Secretuy
Fish this morning TO the effect that a bettei
feeling prevailed, and that though the mob still
inclined to be ellgerent, sufficient force of
militia was on patrol to quell any disturbance
ard protect the American minister. A rumor
gained currency this morning that another de-
monstTation had been made against Minister
Sickles, and that one thousand armed men had
been called out to guard the American legation.
No confirmation of such Tumor could, however,
be established by inquirIng in the official quar-
tiers, and it is presumed to be a canard.
PRESIDENT GRANT ON THE POTOMAC DE-
FENCES.
A gentleman who had a walk with President
Grant last night south of the executive mansion
is authority for the statement that, in reply to
question whether Spanish feet would be able
TO reach Washington, the President stated that,
in his opinion, in case of war all our harbors
would be safe from the encroachments of Span
ish naval vessels, because even though our
harbor defences were not impregnable, he be-
iieved that our IRON clads and vessels OF war
would afford ample protection TO our cities.
MISTAKEN VIEW OF THE CASE.
1t has been telegraphed hence til at representa-
tons having been made of the impossibIlitv of
Spain to attain all the facts connected with
the Santiago massacre before the q th inst, 1.-THE
he has granted additional time for that power
to make reparation. hsdispatch is incorrect
so far as it has any bearing on the Santiago
N assacre. The 9th was named as the last day
OF grace in which Spain was to restore the
enlarged estates of Americans on the Island
Of Cuba, and has been a subject of diplomatic
correspondence for some tIHe, The limited
date thus fixed has nothing to do with the prArp
issues which have subsequently arisen. The
fact, However, is announced that President
Grant has extended the time for thereturn of
such conhscated property, and it is believed
that Spain will enforce ,fitis abie) the restOra-
ton at an early day.
THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Should war be precipitated upon the country
Secretary Richardson, of course, feels TIE re-
spOnsibility OF his position, and knows fulI>--eI
that to his department the government willy
look for sinews. This morning Senator Sher~t
man. chairman of the Senate hnance commit \
tee, called and had an interview with him, all
which the financial condition of the country VIZ
discussed with reference to trouble with Sp6rn.
Mr. Richardson is man Of few words, but says
that when called upon II will be found that the
Treasury is not wanting and can prepare for
any contingency.
SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES,
arriving in our city are strongly Of the opinion
the complications arising out of our Cuban
troubles, and some are OF opinion that unless
things greatly change war is Inevitable Others
incline to the belief that il nothing disturbs the
peace in Madrid toward Minister Sickes, and
Spain shows willingness to concede what just
demands may be made by our government, that
the unfortunate affair will Weld TO diplom 4cy
and the excitement upon the subject soon die
out.
THE CUBAN MEETING IN THIS CITY NEXT WEEK
Speaker Peter Campbell OF the House OF Dele
gates, in communication to-day to Col. Perry
Carson, DR.. j. l.. y. Bowen, Messrs J. 7. Settle
W. II. Edinburgh, j. W. Freeman, and Freder-
lex Douglass, jr., grants tbem the use of the hall
of the House of Delegates on Wednesday even
ing, November 10Th, for meeting in behalf o.
the cause of liberty and indie pendence in Cuba
anu accepts their invitation to be present on
that occasion.
GEN. RYAN's EFFECTs
still remain undisturbed at his former room,
over GautieT's confectionery store, on Pennsyl-
wanna avenue, between ID and " streets. His
brother, in the south-formerly the editor of the
southern Fia3ia I'Or-has written that he will he
on soon TO take charge OF the generals personal
property.
THE ADDITIONAL DEMONSTRATION ON MINIS
TER sICKLEs BELIEVED.
The rumOr was revived this afternoon that
another demonstration had been made against
Sickles 1t is asserted by parties pretending to
know that Secretary Fish received dispatch
last night stating that the American legation
at Madrid had been again surrounded by mob,
and that large body of troops, as guard, has
been placed around the headquarters of the
legation. We have no oftci confirm alton OF
this story from the Department of State. On
the contrary, 1t is stated post iVely by persons
who saw Mr.. Fish this morning to lie untrue.
The Army and Navy Preparations.
A glance at the naval orders of to-day printed
below shows that the department is now order
ing the petty and warrant officers to such boats
OF the service as will be ready to sail within a
few weeks. The HydrogTaphic Office in this
city mas been drawn upon, and many of the Of
hcers doing duty therein, have been ordered to
active sea service. Officers of the navy seem to
he anxious for active duty and in numerous in
stances, personal aud application by letter, is
made TO Secretary Robson 10 be placed ON the
active list for sea duty. While the army is not
quite 50 demonstrative it Is by no means asler, .,
orders were issued to-day by Secretary Belk-
nap TO place all the coast defenses along the
line of the Cult Of Mexico in complete order
both as to battlements and ordnance, and Sec
rotary Beknap has instructed the engineer aud
ordnance departments OF the army to report ex-
peoiiiousiy whatever may be needed 10 place
them in such condition.
IMPORTANT NAVAL ORDERS.
The following important naval orders were
issued to-day: Pay Inspector W. W. Will ams to
the Colorado, December 1st. Detached-Lieut
James r. Selfridge from the navy yard. Wash
ingtOn, and ordered to the franklin 4th De
photographic office, and ordered to the Frank
lin, 4th December next. Master f. j. Arthur
from the photographic office, and ordered to the
Franklin, 4th December next. Surgeon G. w.
Woods from the naval hospital, navy yard,
Mare island, and ordered to tile naval rendez-
yous, San Francisco, Ca. Passed Assistant
Surgeon W. j. Simon from the naval rendez-
yous, san Francisco, Cal, and ordered to re-
turn home and report arrival. BOatSwain An
drew Milne from the naval station, League
island, Pa, and ordered to the Brooklyn, nth
December next. Boatswain John McCafrey
from the navy yard, Portsmouth, y. H., and or
dered TO the Franklin, 18th December next.
Gunner George p. Cushman from the naval
station, League island, Pa, and ordered to the
Brooklyn, 18th December next. Gunner Cecil
&. Neil from the Canandaguis, and ordered TO
the Pinta. Gunner Thomas X. Wilson from the
navy yard, Portsmouth, y. H., and ordered to
the Franklin, 18th December next. Carpenter
George T.. Anderson from the navy yard, New
York. and ordered 10 the Colorado, LIST Decem-
Der next. Carpenter II. NJ. Griffith from the
navy yard. Boston, and ordered TO the Brook
lyn, 4th December next. Carpenter Peter L.
Ward from the receiving ship Vermont, and or
dered TO the Brooklyn, 4th December next.
Sailmaker George T. Douglass from the receiv-
ing ship Sabine, and ordered 20 the BROOKLYN,
4th December next. Sailmaker Jos c. Brai-
ford from the receiving ship Vermont, and or
dered to the Colorado, LIST December next.