New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-03
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.

AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
popruAR INDIGNATION MODTRATED-PRoCLAMATIo
or TIE PrAIN-GENERAL-THE vIRGISIUs STILL
lGESERAL PRrss DIsPArCHl
HAVANA, Dec. 1.-The publication Of the protocol
signed by Secretary Fish and the Spanish Minister
caused intense agitation and general indignation
here but the popular feeling is calming down under
the conviction that the Spanish Government viii
defend Spanish honor, and under the confidence
which is placed in the sense justice, and prudence
Of the people of the United states. There have been
no violent demon STATIONS, and the peace Of the city
is uudistubed. The people aud the authorities are
in full accord; and the reports of the resignation of
higher officers of the island positively contra
dicted. The authorities are determined to save the
country and prevent foreign interference. Captain
General Jovellar has issued the following proclama
ton:
Inhabitants OF Havana! II is my duty 10 prevent pub
lie opinion from going astray consider IL opQor,une
o. address yOu as friend, recommending the utmost
calmuess under the present Circumstances The Viz.
gnius question has given sQains enemies an oppor-
tunity to spread false rumors and alarming news GER
tain that they would produce effect your ardent
and unmpeachable patriotism while their only object
was 10 promote the rebel II true that treaties
have been made and that have received communica-
lions in relation % them But II I have managed 10
your reflective and Tranquil behavior BE assured will
90 everything possible behalf Of the interests Of the
province dignity OF the nation which like your
selves, hold in higher esteem than life. JovEI1AR
Tins proclamation has been extensively distributed
in theater cafes and other public places, and the
excitement is snbsiding.
The Virginius remains at the arsenal adoat and in
good condition
EXCITEMENT AT HAVANA SOBER SECOND THoUGHT-
PROBABLE DETERMINATION TO RELEASE THE
VESSEL
icy TELEGRAPH TO TIE TrIBUSE.l
HAVANA, Dec. l. via ky WEST Dec. 2.-For the
last two days Havana has been greatly excited by
reports that the United States have demanded the
release of the Nirginius and the surviving pas,en
gers a salute of Il guns to the flag indemnity for
the killed the punishment OF Burriel and the officers
of the Tornado, and the immediate abolition Of
Slavery in Cuba There is q report that cipher
dispatch from Madrid to the Captain ordered
that the public mind be prepared for compliance with
these demands. Aprlyate meeting OF the Captain
General his staff leading civil and ecclesiastical
authorities and citizens held AZ the Palace. IL
was 1umored that the meeting would resolve to
comply with the instructions. There is great indig
nation among the Spauiards, and threats of burning
the Virginius have been made The Americans and
Cnbans were apprebensiye At q meeting Of yoluu-
teers. an insulting paper was prepared, denouncing
the United States and pledgug the signeTs never TO
allow compliance with the demands.
To-day better feeling prevails. A committee Of
Spanish Republicans wanting information was in
formed by the authorities that matters were in
rourse Of amicablo settlement. There is general
feeling Of relief among Americans and Cubaus.
The estates Of ten American citizens have been re-
leased Internationally.
Capt Lorraine of the British war-sloop Niobe was
informed on the 9th ult that British subjects on
the Vrginius were sentenced to the Changing for
several years The Governor at Santiago stated that
they had been condemned but not sentenced Their
eases were transmitted to the Capt2n-General for
consideration. in an interview between Capt.
Lorraine and the British Consul with the prisoners
these last said that they had been Intercepted and
tried but not sentenced
According to later Tumors the Virginius is to be
given up by the Spanards. At a meeting this morn
ing Of Volunteer colonies it undecided whether
10 give the vessel up or not.
TIP CAPrA1N-GENERAL AND sESoR sOLER SAID TO
BIZ on TIE POINT OF DEPARTURE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I
KEY WEST Fla... Dee. 2-According to report
from Havana tonight, the Captain-General! has to
leave. Senor Soer Disguised with his mission, will
go home. The Casino Espanol defes America, acts
Independently Of Spain, and viii fight. There is
great rejoicing at Havana over the reported scutlng
Of the NiTgnus.
THE JUNIATA AT sAN1IAGO-pROsPECT OF THE Re-
LEASE OF THE SURVIVING PASSENGERS.
SANTIAGO, Nov. 2s.-The United States steamer
Junata arrived on the Goth, and her commander has
visited the 1Ol Yirginius prisoners now remaining
here. He has tcleTaphod Consul-General Hall, as
surfing him that 10 other executions except the 81
isic have occurred aud that if the American Gov
eminent demanded the surrender of the prisoners
40 difficulty would Dc experienced in obtaining