The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20
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IA..osI.,sa Prs. DI.V,lshsai

NEW ToRK, November 1J.-Thc Itaie
takes the ground that Spain, being unable
TO control Cuba, the United States must
take control there.
Extensive preparations are being nade ioi
Cuban Indignation meeting on Monday
Wm. Cullen Bryant presides. Banks, But
Ter, Wilson, Sumner, and the Governor elect
Of Ohio are invited to speak.
The Spaniards are preparing 20 convert
the Virginius into a gunboat.
NEW YoRK. November 18--The CUBAN
meeting was very enthusiastic. There were
cries Of War! war, war; The meeting
resolved that the people Of the United
States look to the great soldier who now
presides over our government to take action
consistent with iHe dignity OF tas p..ssi
Presidents OF the government. We accept
the language Of Thomas Jefferson, in 1893,
when be, as Secretary OF State, wrote to the
Spanish representative 10 regard 10 outrages
committed by the Greed Indians in the
Spanish territory OF Florida upon American
citizens, which concludes. III We cannot
otherwise prevail on the Creeds 10 discon-
tinue their expedition, we will attack them
In force, whether Spain chooses 20 coneidei
our defense against these savages brutally
wrong or not. "
INDIANAPOLIS, November lS-Govcrnor
Hendricks telegraphed, yesterday, 70 the
committee in New York of Cuban syiOpas
tbizers as follows: ''Spain cannot he per
mitted to maintain her authority In Cuba, by
means Of which civilization and the nations
are rejected as atrocious and in the cause
of humanity and good government, the
URited States should now extend their sym
pathy and power over that island. ! think
thisis the sentiment of the people Of Indi-
annapolis -
MADRID, November 1s.-Thc Spanish
Cabinet are unanimously in favor Of q sltis-
factory and honorable settlement OF tie
Nirginius difficulty, but regards the main
tenance of the integrity Of the Spanish
territory IS essential.
HAVANA, November 1S.-OWing 10 tho
continuous cutting of the telegraph wires
in tho vicinity OF MarzanilIa, the news
from there up to the 14th inst. has been re-
celved by steamer, and from thence tele-
graphed here. The people were in fear Of
another attack from the Cubans, who are
still in a circle around the town, and have
cut of all communication between the town
and the interior Additional barricades
have been constructed and some streets
leading toward the interior are completely
obstructed Reinforcements have reached
the city and the crews Of the few gunboats
in the harhor come ashore at night to do
guard duty and assist in defending the city
in case of another attack A large number
of families have left the city, while others,
especially women and children, are aboard
the gunboats and other vessels lying in the
harbor. A-'e
LONDON, November ts.-The Telegraph
of this morning has another leading article
on the Nirginius affair." in which it says
The considerations of policy and humanity
would lead England to view favorably the
annexation Of Cuba 20 the United States.
but that the American government will
await the Resembling of Congress before
taking action in the Virginius matter is evil
dent, but that its policy will not be gov
erened by popular clamor. We do not de-
spair of peaceful solution of the question
in view of the difficulty, the United States
would experience in retaining possession of
Cuba, if annexed. Weswould advise the gov
eminent the courtesy to acknowledge the
belligerency of the insurgents and ultimate
" guarantee the independence of the Island,
and in return the abolition of slavery.
Washington City.
WASHINGTON, November 12-Andrew
Johnson publishes four and half columns
in the Chronicle in answer to Judge Hollis
allegation that Mr.. johnson disregarded the
recommendation of a majority of the court
| for Communication in Mrs. Surrat's case. Mr..
| johnson never saw the recommendation
but on the contrary, Judge Holt argued that
the question of sex ought not to be consid-
cred, and urged early execution. Mr.. John
sons card is regarded as mastery. Mr..
johnson complains that Holt withheld ale
cations intended to damage him until wit
nesses were dead.
WASHINGTON, November 1.-THE Presi-
dent to-day, in conversation relative to
Cuban matters, said the government had
thus far acted on such facts as had reached
it, and was now engaged in collecting, from
available sources, further information con-
corning the capture of the Virginus and the
particulars attending the revolving exc
cution which followed that event. 1t was
desirable that all the information should be
of such a character as would leave no doubt
whatever as to its reliability. The policy
of the course was no evidence to require
explanation, the government being careful
in what it is doing and what it may here
after do, and set upon facts and not upon
unconfirmed reports. 1t was essential that
we should be prepared to maintain our po-
sition. The President said he had changed
mono of tho views expressed by him con
corning tho events of Cuba, but had more
than ever been confirmed in them by the re-
cent events.
WAsH1NGToH, November 16.-There j.
nothing new in official circles concerning
the Virginius, no kilograms having been re
ceived frcm Havena by the Secretary of the
State since those mentioned in yesterday
evenings dispatches and tho kilograms
from Gen. Sickles since that time merely
acknowledges the receipts of tho late in
structions The conference between Gen,
Sickles and the Spanish Minister Of For.
eign Affairs will probably take place early
this week, and the result will be promptly
reported to Secretary Fish by cable.
WASHINGTON, November 17.-Thc Post
master General to-day issued an ordcr re
ducing the registration fee on domestic let
tiers and packages from fifteen cents to eight
cents, eommeneing on the first Of January
next. 49, ltG6t
WASHINGTON, November is.--The Indian
delegation, who have been here for some
time, called on the Interior Department to.
! day for a final poW-Novv, and received good
advice from the Commissioned and left for
home.
WAsHINaTox, November At Cabi-
net meeting to-day the Yirginins massacre
was the subject Of renewed discussion.
No features are known of the decision of
the government until the assemblage OF
Congress. All the members were pres
ent except Robson. who is in New York
experimenting the naval movements Il
No additional official dispatches to those
already published, have been rceoiFea sp to
this morning. ~
The Navy Department has established re-
cruising offices at various points and the
navy Is ITO be recruited or, -tos Us rfull
standard af4 = - - - s14t1
Sone officers Of the German steamers
have received a large number Of applica-
tions from emigrants who came to this
country, TO work their passage back, having
no employment and no money 10 pay their
/ passage.
NEW YORK. November i7.-At tic Navy
Yard, for the past few days, some activity
has been manifested To-day go men vrern