Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-11-14

protest against Lne proceedings al san
tiago, eharacterlzing them as
AN OUTRAGE ON CIVILIZATION AMI
HUMANITY,
and an. insult to the american govern
ment. General Sickles has replied that
he has had an interview with the min
lister OF foreign affairs, and acted in ac-
c0rdanee with his instructions; and,
further, that the Spanish government,
duly impressed with q sense OF ite re-
spODsibiiity, had promised to act in such
a manner as will show its sdisapprObation
Of the proceedings at Santiago, and, at
the same time, its friendship for this
government. The Spanish minister had
long conference with the secretary Of
state to-day, and Sir Edward Thornton
was afterwRrd el0seted with the secre-
tary. The French minister was subse-
quently admitted to an audience, but on
a different subject.
DIPLOMATIC DISCUSSION.
This is what is called diplomatic
day." one day in the week being set
apart for foreign ministers. The secre-
tary was occupied till late hour with
these and other callers of various lega-
tions. One Of the points about which
there is much sOlicitude is the position
Of the Virginius when she was captured.
The first dispatch to Secretary Fish said
she was captured six miles from the
coast of Jamaica, while at about the
same time dispatch was received at the
British legation that said thecapturetOok
place in British water. The President
being restrained by the constitution and
laws from making war on Spain by at
tacking her colonies, all that can now
be done is in the way of correspondence
with the Madrid government, the of
fetal papers to be laid before congress
for such action as may become the dig
nifty of a nation in
vINDICATION OF ITS HONOR,
and full protection of its citizens. The
however, is meanwhile
making preparations to meet all issues
that may arise, even if they should re-
quire force, and this fact is apparent in the
present naval movement. The Kansas
has been ordered Immediately to Santi-
ago de Cuba, and will be commanded
bV Commander A. Y. Reed. In addi-
ton 10 this vessel and the Mahap-
pac and Manhattan, ironclads, the
POwhattan and Ossippee will also be or
dered into active service in the north !
Atlantic squadron. The war depart |
ment will strengthen the forts in the |
gulf having already taken measures for !
and additionally garri-
sOning Fort Jefferson in Florida. 1t is |
the general opinion here that congress, !
acting on the recommendation of the |
will promptly take action on |
questions to be presented concerning our |
affairs with Cuba.
AT THE BROOKLYN MAYNARD.
New YORK, November 13.-Some of
the officers at the Brooklyn navy-yard
profess ignorance in regard to the re-
eeipt of orders from Washington, but at |
The same time every man that could be |
was set to work on the war |
vessels Powhattan, Kansas and Juniata. |
The Kansas received a supply of stores |
his afternoon, and it is thought she |
will sail tonight. The Juniata will be |
eady to sail tomorrow night.
OFFICER RANSOM INTERVIEWED.
The Brooklyn Eagle says that Execu-
Ransom, of the navy, in an |
said that orders had been re-
,eived from Washington about fitting |
,ut vessels, but be was not at liberty to
make them public. He thought there |
vas a prospect of a war with Spain, and
be government would undoubtedly pro-
,eed by taking Cuba. The Spanish
rigate Ariples, which has been under
,Oing repairs st the navy-yard for the
asst two months, has had her plates re-
moved, and could not possibly be got in
rim for service in less than ten weeks.
THE QUAKER CITY HEARD FROM.
PHILADELPHIA, November 13.-A
arge meeting of Cubans resident in this
ity was held this evening, the presi-
lent of the Philadelphia junta, M. A.
dontejo presiding. He, with others.
made addresses, in which great stress
vas laid on the Virginius outrage.
General William J. Small and Captain
'Owers, two well-knOwn military men
4 this city, were present, and, after
making addresses, Offered their services
n the Cuban cause, saying they would
aise, if necessary, ten thousand dollars.
70 great enthusiasm prevailed. When a
Inscription list was opened, several
hundred dollars were promptly sub
cribed, and watches and chains were
PRESENTED by those who thought their
ash subscriptions were not heavy
nOugh. One Cuban presented his horse
md carriage.
IAss-MEETING OF AMERICAN SYMPA-
TIMERS.
NEW YORK, November 13.-A meet.
ng of Influential Americans, who SYM
Jathize with the cause of Cuban inde-
was held at the Astor house
his afternoon and a committee appoint
d TO arrange for a grand mass-meeting
0 be held at an early day.