The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-11-12
The New Cuban Expeditlon---Will 1t be
Stopped ?
WAsH1NoroN. Nov. II.

w ASH1NGTON, NOV. IL.
Preparations for the new Cuban expedi-
ton are being rapidly pushed forward here.
The lIeralds Washington correspondent
represents Secretary Fish as having made
the following statements to him in an in
terview Monday The Virginius is COM
pllcated case. This government cannot af-
ford to take any steps in the matter until
the full facts are officially presented to it,.
When they are presented you may rest as
sured it will act with the utmost diligence.
Fish then spoke of the condition of affairs
concerning the Cubans, first stating that
the Spanish government did not sanction
the spirit wi ich prompted the Spanish vol
unteers 10 speedily execute the Virginius
captives said he thought it was cold
blooded murder, and no one of sound judg-
ment pretcnds to apologize for the butch
cry. But, said he, the Cubans themselves
are misguided set. They have had pre-
sumed patriots running loose in New York
and Washington cities who, had they been
of stcrncr mcttle, would have been fighting
battles on the island instead of manufacture.
ing useless and pscudo-enthusiasm in those
cities. No one denies that Ryan and his
confreres were in the commission of the
Cubans. If an American is willing to en-
ter the service of Il foreign power he does
it at his own risk, and has no right at every
turn which proves prejudicial to his inter
ests or life to ask the Intervention of gov
eminent he has voluntarily left to battle
for another power. Mr.. Fish then ex-
pressly stated that he was in sympathy
with the Cuban cause.
In speaking of their wants, he said
They want leader of good judgment and
rare qualities they need also seaports To-
day they have not a seaport, and are liter
ally shut out from the outside world.
Every article of need or munition of war is
struggled through Spanish waters They
have no means of communication. These
Cubans are too enthusiastic. and actually
want the United States government TO es-
pOusc their cause de tdct0. say again |
sympathizc with the Cubans, but cannot
consistently with sense of duty and re-
possibility render them aid in any manner
which will conflict with the comfy of ma
tons | want TO see better metal from
Cuba than has yet been sent among us be-
fore. | can hope to hear of their ulti-
mately achieving their independence. The
status of the Nirginius, if it comes under
cognizance of the United States, is very
much similar to the boarding of the Eng
fish vessel containing Slidell and Mason by
Commodore Wilkes The trouble the
United States has had to contend with does
not originate with the Madrid government.
1t is the volunteers on the island of Cuba,
who are a bloodthirsty and relentless. UNI
forgiving set. If the Spanish government
would only cut their Threats it would be a
good thing for Spain--I mean politically,
not physically. have hopes that they are
now to be subdued, and as | have
received intelligence that the minister of
the colonies, an able man, armed with
great power, is now en- route to make an
inspection of the real condition of affairs
in the island of Cuba. | am satisfied his
inspection will have a salutary effect, and
that in fortnight will be advised that a
check has been placed upon their life-sac-
rincins propcnsitcs. One thing the Unit ed
States government thus far has accom-
plished is that there will be no more execu-
tons. OF course we cannot bring back
life, but one thing you may rest assured has
been accomplished, and that is no more ex.
ecutions will take place. | read in the pa
pcls that Santa Rosa has been executed |
have received no official intelligence con
iirming the same, but | am inclined to be-
lieve it. He has given me a great deal Of
trouble. He was once before condemned
to death as pirate, and | am not sure hut
that lie came under that provision. After
consuming a ream-I do not exaggerate
when say ream of paper--and numer-
Gus cable dispatches, this government Sc
cured his release. He wrote me letter
only few weeks ago saying that he owed
his life to me, | think he is great fool if
lac went down there again.