Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-12-11

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THE SPANISH IMBROGLIO.
1t seems, from late intelligence, that the
Spanish question is more difficult Of quiet and
amicable solution than was supposed at the
time of signing the protocol agreed upon be-
tween Mr.. Fish, of this Government, and Ad.
miral Polo, the Spanish Minister at Washing
ton. The publication of the protocol in Cuba
caused intense excitement and general indig'
nation among the Spanish authorities and
volunteers on the island, which was only qui'
eted by proclamation from Captain General
Jovellar, recommending the utmost calmness
and assuring the discontented minds that he
would do everything possible in behalf of the
interests of the province and the dignity OF
the Spanish nation. A manifesto was also is
sued by the leading members Of the volunteer
force, advising obedience to the authorities
and expressing confidence in the acts of the
Captain General.
Newspaper discussions of the situation,
though violent at first, has moderated in tone
and the people are advised to await events
calmly. The Cardena Casino calls the de-
mands of the American Government oppro-
brious, and says that every Spaniard hearing
them calmly degrades himself The same
paper de6es America, and says the people
will fight. A Havana despatch, dated Mon
day, says threats were freely indulged in Of
burning the Virginius, at meeting of volun-
teers. An insulting paper was prepared, de-
nouncing the United States, and pledging the
signers never to allow compliance with the de-
mands. Subsequently better feeling pre-
vailed. The estates of eighteen American
citizens have been Internationally released.
Passengers by the steamer Wilmington, from
Havana, state that Americans in Havana are
treated insultingly, and have no redress.
They have great difficulty in getting copies of
papers. The authorities do not wish to di-
vulge what is going on in Havana, and the
transmission of Havana papers by mail has
been stopped.
A Washington despatch of the 9th says
Captain. General Jovellar has resigned, and in
explanation ofthe cause of his resignation, he
says: "The delivery Of the Virginius to the
United States will cause frightful connections
and catastrophe throughout the island" 1t is
also stated that the volunteers would consent
to placing the Virgnius in the hands of a
neutral port for arbitration, but will not let
her come directly to port of the United States.
The authorities cannot count on the support
of the people in carrying out the protocol.
A Key-West despatch of the 5th, says that
advices have been received there that readi-
ness by land and sea for fight, is being made
in Cuba. All between the ages of IA and 40
must be enrolled all traitors and liberalists
pelled The article concludes with a chal-
lenge to the American people to fight.
By later advices from Washington it has
transpired that the proposition for a change
of PROTOCOL delivering the Virginius to neu-
trail power, did not come through Spain to the
United States Government. but was merely
an unofficial suggestion from the Cuban Off
cials to Admiral Polo, as measure in the
interest of quiet on the island. This state
ment is made upon the highest authority, and
our Government takes no notice of the indi-
rect suggestion, as they only treat with Spain.
They have no diplomatic relations with Cuba
beyond consular regulations.
Whatever may have been suggested hereto
tofore as to the programme, it can now be as
serted that the Virginius will be delivered to
one of our naval vessels within the next ten
days at Cuban port, in open day, and the
surviving passengers and crew be transported
to United States ship at Santiago de Cuba,
in an equally open manner. The vessels to
perform these services will soon be designated
by the Secretary of the Navy. This was the
condition of affairs on Monday night, which
has served to inspire hope Of continued peace
with Spain, in order that the United States
may continue to give their moral support to
the CASTELAR, Government, in its efforts to es-
tablish republic. Admiral Polo has lately
received communication from Captain-Gen-
eral Jovellar, in which there is no reference
to the subject of his alleged resignation.
Sickles has rendered his resignation as
American Minister; but no significance at
taches to this action, which is the result of a
disagreement between that official and Sccre-
tary Fish, which had its commencement on
the occasion of the correspondence attending
the Houard case when, as in the present COM
plications, Secretary Fish ignored Sicklcs and
dealt directly with the Spanish Minister. 1t
is said, however, in diplomatic circles at
Washington, that the good offices of the
British Minister accomplished settlement,
and now, as Mr.. Fish proposes further con-
cessions, Sickles feels it his duty to resign.
His resignation will not in the least affect the
relations of our Government with that OF
Spain. No late communications with the
Spanish Government have passed through
his hands, and none would, should he remain
in Madrid.
The Cubans continue camorous in regard
to the mode of surrendering the Virginius,
and demand that the vessel be delivered at
some Spanish or Porto Ricau port, there to
await arbitration. The charge that CASTELAR,
panders to American sentiment is said to pro-
duce much dissatisfaction, which, it is thought
| will culminate in a cabinet crisis.