New-York tribune., 1873-12-11
THE AGREEMENT WITH SPAIN
PEACEFUL ASPECT OF AFFAIRS.

than that of Havana. The time fixed for
surrendering the vessel is now said TO be
Tuesday of next week From the tone OF the
Havana press there is reason TO believe that no
effort will be made to oppose the peaceful execution
of the agreement Owing to the present en-
oouraging aspect of affairs, the propositions
which have been made to Congress ior
increasing the strength of the navy and
for a special naval appropriation have been slightly
modified IN form. The House of Representatives
has voted an increase of 1900 men in the Navy for
one year, and the Appropriations Committee has
recommended that the special appropriation re-
qucsted by Secretary Robson should only amount
10 8. eco instead of S5,0O0,00Q.
MODE OF EXECUTING THE AGREEMENT.
THE PRISONERS TO BIZ SURRENDERED AT SANTIAGO
DE CUBA-THE VESSEL TO BE GIVEN UP ON
TUESDAY INTERPRETATIONS FOR RECEIVING
THE VESSEL AND PRISONERS.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPArCH.l
WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.-When on the 29th of No
yember the protocol signed by the Secretary OF
State and Admiral Polo the agreement was conclu-
sive and required Endorsement Of the Governments
of the United States and Spain, as the basis had
been previously settled by them. The stipulation
Of time manner, and place for the surrender of the
Virginius and surviving passengers aud crew, &c,
Monday. While the men will be delivered to
United States vessel at Santiago de Cuba the vessel
will be delivered at some port other than Havana
on Tuesday next in daylight.
The Navy Department has completed all the
necessary arrangements providing for the reception
from the Spanish forces of the steamer Nirginlus
and for the transfer of the survivors at Santiago de
Cuba from prison TO one of the United States
vessels Of war; in accordance with the terms OF the
diplomatic agreement between Secretary Fish and
Admiral Polo. The second-rate screw steamer Can
andaigua, carrying 10 guns and commanded
bv Cant. Lowry, viii sail from New-York
for Havana tomorrow, to receive the Nlr-
riuius. and Capt. Braino viii receive the
prisoners at Santiago on the Juniata. Rear-Admi-
nal Scott at Key West viii have the strongest naval
force uudcr his command that has been collected by
The Government at any American port since the
termination Of the The monitors
Saueus and Mahopac are there already
with the Ossipee and the Worcester,
the latter being the Admirars flagship. The
Colorado sails tonight from New-fork, aud is the
best equipped and strongest war vessel that has
sailed from an American port since the death of
Admiral Far1agut She is a steamer of 1G
guns The Florida carrying IL guns is expected to
follow her tomorrow. The Franklin and Brooklyn
the former carrying 50 and the latter 20 guns, Will
sail from Boston within a week
A telegram received at the Navy Department
to-day announces the safety of the monitor Man
haitian, towed 10y the Powhatan, at point south OF
Cape Hattoras.
Capt Lowry Of the Cauaudaieua had a two-hourS'
consultation with Secretary Robeson and the chiefs
of the bureaus of the Navy Department to-day, dur
ing which the details and etiquette of the salute to
fine flag were arranged 50 far as they could be at
PRESENT.
The Spanish naval force on the coast of Cuba Is
reported to consist If the American built gunboats
which were conveyed to sea from New-fork two
wears ago by vessels of our navy. Our naval
force IN the harbor of Santiago is more
than sufficient to cope with it in a beIigerent
emercency and should such emergency arise it is
believed that the British fleet IN the West Indies
would render assistance to our forces.