Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-21

Cart. N'ARrHuR WITNESSED rHE EXECUTION
OF Ryan, Verona Jesus de Sol, and Pedro Ces-
pedes, and gives the following sccount.-Ou the
morning Of the 5th they were removed 20 the
place Of execution, about a mile from the Jail.
escort of Spanish soldiers. Verona and RYAN
were calm aud collected, and marched amidst
the yells and vociferstions OF the Infatuated
Spanish rabble. Arrived at the place OF exc
eution, Cespedes and Jesus de Sol were forced
10 kneel. in which position they were shot in
the back. The soldiers next directed RYAN and
Verona to kneel in the same way, but they re-
fused, and were seized and thrown down. They
were bandeuffed all the time. The two victims
begged their tormentors 20 allow them 20 die
standing, and having offered further resistance
they were murdered standing. Ryan was not
stantly killed. A Spanish officer stepped for
ward and thrust his
SWORD THROUGH RYAN's BREAST.
Verona died easily. Then down came mon the
eorIses, still warm, the bloOdthirsty mob, who
severedshe heads from the bodies, placed them
on pixies, ard marched them through the citv
Fifteen officers of the Spanish army. who had
heen made prisoners on the battle field by We
roma, were present when he landed. and thew
went 10 the governor Of the city and begged
that his life should be spared since he had given
them theiTs: This was refused. The foreign
vessels at Santiago were prevented leaving in
order 10 stop the circulation Of the news. The
Spsnisrds took possession of the telegraph and
would not allow any person TO communicate
through them, even foreign consuls.
The American vice consul on bearing thai
Ryan was TO be shet waited upon the governor
and demanded his restoration As an American
ctuzen, but the governor refused 10 listen on
the ground that the consul was not well in
formed In regard to the matter. The Spaniards
informed the consuls that they were
ACTING ON THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITY.
and did not even intend communicating with
the Madrid government.
Among the Cuban captives was a son OF Gen.
Quesads, aged 16, and two boys ~ and IS years
DID. There were also twelve ,Jamaicans on
board the Nirgnius, two of whom we're boys OF
- years.
4 SPANISH ACCOUNT OF THE EXECUTIONS.
The BGHderd EspdRold, of Santa 70 de Cuba.
on the sth instant says AT 4:i5 this after
noon, (the 7th,) at the usual place, thirty-seven
Of the crew made prisoners in the steamer Viz
sinius were shot to death. They met their fate
with the greatest resignation. Twenty-seven
we're foreign pirates and ten Cubans. The name
Of Joseph Fry, captain, heads the list"
GREAT BRITAIN LOOKING AFTER HER SUR
A Havana dispatch ys:-Lord Granville
teleeraphed direct 10 the British consul here TO
demand fair trial for all British subjects; but
the " superior authority here replies that the
authorities at Santiago de Cuba had acted with
ut awaiting Instructions, and the authority at
santiago de Cuba states that he had only obeyed
orders from Z" superior authority"
TIE LIBERAL PRESS CURED
These occurrences have cast a heavy pail of
Gloom over the native and foreign population OF
he island, and have filed all their heads with
conservation. The SpanIsrds are content with
The result of the affair, and have satisfied their
,lesire for vengeance. The liberal press Of
Havana sssreely dares 10 treat the subject, and
he journal that has attempted 10 do so has only
-posen III muified phrases.
ARRIVAL OF THE SPANISH MINISTER OF coll
ONES.
Senor SolJr, Spanish minister of the colo
lies, arrived at Havana Yesterday morning.
He will land to-day. when there will be a pub
ic reception similar to that given TO Captain
General Jovellar.
BKGINNING TO LAUGH ON THE OTHER SIDE OF
THE MOUTH.
reporter of the New York Tribune, in an
interview with officers of the steamer City of
New York, obtained the following The de-
monstTation over the capture OF the Nirginius
ana the execution of her passengers had greatly
subsidized when the City of York arrived at Ha-
yana. The news of the second slaughter at
santiago was not received with the same en-
ihusiasm, though nearly every one expressed
abstraction. Jovellsr was understood to be
strongly in favor of the course taken with the
captives at Santiago. In Havana il was appa-
rent that change in public sentiment Was
being wrought. On the 18th a number of prom
inent citizens expressed regret that the eKecu-
lions were so precipitate. The Cubans were
still as timorous as ever. Every man in the
street was watched. Specnlations concerning
he course TO be pursued by the United States
and Great Britain were freely INDUCED in.
Very few SpaniaTds imagined that war would
follow with either nation.
Our Naval Preparations.
The Navy department is ordering Off GERS TO
he frst-class steamers Franklin. az Bost;vr. ana
Colorado. The second class steamers Brook.
yn, at Boston. and iron clad Dictator are soon
o be ordered TO New York from New London.
Conn, all of which vessels will sail for Cuban
waters. Captain Edward Simpson will com
msnd the Franklin, Captaid George NJ. Ram
som the Colorado, and Captain William NJ
crUxtou the Brooklyn. The commanding of
Ger of the Dictator has not yet been selected.
BOSTON NAVY YARD.
There was increased activity at the Boston
navy-yard yesterday owing to orders received
TO carry forward work, day and night, until the
brooklyn and Franklin are ready for sea. The
latter was placed in the dock yesterday. Work
in al shops where gaslight can be introduced
will be carried on at night.
PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD.
The Philadelphia Ledger of Yesterday saws
The Manhattan went into commission vesterd ay
morning and her men are now all on board.
She Will sail as soon as her consort, the Pow
haitian, is ready to accompany her. First As
sistant Engineer Henry Snyder, who was or
dered to the Manhattan, has resigned his COM
mission in the navy. The third-class iron Ct ad
Terror, screw OF four guns and .6sJ tonnage,
was ordered from League island for repairs
Yesterday afternoon. The Ajax has been
placed upon the dry dock to be overhauled
after which she will be removed to the south
wharf to receive her turret. The steamer Pow
haitian was expected to arrive at the yard last
night, and the Pinta will be ready 10 90 into
commission to-day. The examination of men
applying for positions as seamen on the various
vessels is being conducted by Lieutenant Davis