Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1873-11-21

of the Virginius and the baabaritles pefpc-
trafed BY the Spanish authorities at'Santiago
de Cuba formed the subject q serious con-
ssitleratiOn. and definite action towards MAIN
timing the dignity Of the United States in
the existing complications was taken. All
the members of the Cabinet are extremely
reticcnt as 70 the conclusion reached. One
member when approached on the subject re-
piled. AS to the nature of the acfsDn agreed
upon to-day can say nothing. but you may
rest assured that lie people az tie country
will be satisfied immediately alter l1e ati-
ieurnment of the Cabinet, Secretary Kopeson
repaired TO the Navy Department ana flrst
had long conference with the Chief OF the
Bureau OF Construction and Repairs as to the
fitting out for sea OF the several vessels now
laid llp. ard then with the Chief OF the Bu-
reau OF Equipment and Recruitings relative
to furnishing such vessels with the compie-
ment of men, stores, etc. The affairs about
the Department are conducted with secrecy.
Various rumors are in circulation tonight
as to the determination of the Cabinet. one
of which is that the government will demand
Of Spain the Immediate arrest and purish-
ment of the parties Mainly instrumental in
conducting tile outrage, and II The GaStelar
government shall be unable to give the lc-
quired satisfaction, that the Jniteds States
government will proceed to extrsme meas
ures If necessary to obtain it. Though no
Cabinet officer admits direr tly that this Is
one Of the conclusions arrived at, still there
is no positive denial. it's believed that one
Of the subjects discussed by the Cabinet, wis
that of the lpanisil naail-of-war now under
going repairs at New York. and that it was
remarked III the course of consultation
should that vessel by any possibility come
into the hands of this government, its pos
enac ypnfffd hon arf,, q fba
loss OF the Virginius. SO far as d comparative
.valne Of the ships are concerned.
The Treasury Department to-lav. upon
requisitfon from the Secretary Of the Navy,
shipped $230.000 to Norfolk. Virginia, the
headquarters of the North Atlantic fleet. in
order that there might be no delay IN fitting
out and supplying the vessels now under
orders TO leave with the least possible delay
for Cuba and other points in the West indies.
Rear Admiral Scott, commanding the expe-
dition, will sail from Norfolk on Monday in
the Worcester, his flagship. for Havana.
Specific Instructions have been given To HIM,
by the government to report daily to the De-
partmeht by telegraph from Key West, and
not rely upon the Havana cable. which Is
under the control of the Spanish authorities.
1t is only eight hours run from Havana to
Key West, and should arnptnre o. cur be-
tween the two governments it will be the
policy OF the United States TO land sufficient
force on the island Of Cuba. 1t is mentioned
by prominent Cabinet officer that ten thous-
and mel would in all probability be Ia ex
cess OF the number OF troops required to es-
tabllsh beyond anv chance of failure the aa-
thority OF the United States in Cuba.
The President, willie he will guard to the
utmost the extreme rights of American cit-
zens and defend the policy whicsi has been
de ermined upaL. will also make earnest
recommendations to Congress in his forth
coming Message.
Consul General Hall experiences much
difficulty In obtaining accurate information
from The Spanish authorities at Havana. Min
ister Sickles was to ave had consultation
with the Spanish Minister 0f Foreign Affairs
at Madrid yesterday afternoon. but 10 con-
of the arrival In that city OF the
news OF further executions alter the murder
o. the first four prisoners. and the Spanish
officials expressing intense regret and horror
at tile circumstances. reasonable delay was
To Sickles for holding the intended
council. and accordingly brief postpone
ment was arranged.
An incorrect rspsrt has been circulated to
tie effect that Secretary Fish had asserted
that IN case the Nirginus was captured in
British waters and it would be necessary for
England TO hold Spain responsible for viola
lion OF her Jurisdiction. and that this govern
ment would make such requiem ent. The
position Of Secretary Fish is to hold Spain
responsible for tile insult to our flag. no mat
.er whether the act occurred in British,
American or Spanish waters.
Our Spanish Troubses
NEw York, November "A.
The Sun says: It is said among the Span
sh residents of this city that in addition TO
hose whose execution has already been re-
ported, every soul found on hoard the Vir- |
yfnius ar the time OF her capture has been
.ut to DEATH According to this statement |
lot one American witness of the affair is left |
live.
A dispatch from Washington says: Moth
ng is known in official circles about the re- |
ported execution of the remainder OF the |
rev =, Of the virsinins The item was, ii is
Iteged. based On a telegram from Cuba re- |
'eiyed in New York, and which, after being |
ent here, was telegraphcd to New York.
HAVANA, November IA.
The trials of all the prisoners taken on /
BOARD the Virginas are concluded. Only I
eighteen will be saved from death. OF these
eyeral are engineers or fremen. who were
gncrant of the destination OF the expedition,
md four or five will be set at liberty. The |
'thers will probably be condemned to the
hahn gang.
New YORK, November IA.
A deputalion of Cubans called at the lead
ng newspaper Offices and asked that the
onrnals do all in their power in fayor of the
anse of struggling Cuba.
The excitement over Cuban affairs con-
inues. but opinions differ as II. the proper or
rohabe action OF the government.
The work of fitting out the Juniata is pro-
ressing rapidly. This afternoon she shipped
er armament and pc der and will probably
al Tomorrow morning to join the North
atlantic squadron.
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