Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-11-29
FOREIGN NEWS.

threatening. The leading papers OF
Cuba and Spain are defiant, and
they doubtless reflect Spanish SEN
timent. Our Government is max
ing active preparations for war.
During an interview with promi-
nent Senator, President Grant is
said to have used the following Ian
guage:
"When Government makes every
preparation for an aggressive or
defensive policy, fits out its navy
and does everything to make the
army effective to the limit of calling
for troops, you can put whatever
construction you please on such ac-
tiYity. If l were to Judge of such
movements as q civilian should say
they were warlike. | do not re-
having been done in this country,
which was not a preface to peace or
satisfaction for our offended honor.
So far | believe our history sus-
tains me in this assertion. If my
message to Congress does not con-
vey this idea it will be because l
forget the words in which to cx-
press it."
a large number of war vessels are
| being fitted out in the various Navy
yards, and several have already
sailed for Cuban waters.
Our Government seems deter
mined to maintain the honor Of the
nation at all hazards. However in
official circles, war it is thought will
| be avcrtcd.
1t is thought that Congress will
favor war, but that the Senate will
be more moderate.
Within thirty days, twenty Of the
most powerful vessels in the United
States Navy, will be in Cuban
waters.
General Sherman is on a tour of
inspection of the Notifications Of the
Atlantic and Gulf sea board.
Over one hundred of the crew of
the Virginius, have been executed,
several of them American citizens,
and entitled TO the protection Of the
Government.
The report Of two attempts by q
Madrid mob, to take the life of Min
lister Sickles, is cOntradicted.
England, 1t is reported, has de-
manded satisfaction, for the execu-
ton of siXtesn of her subjects, who
were among the crew of the Virgin
Jus.
Excitement has abated in this
country, to a great extent, but still
the war policy is popular.
The interviews between Minister
Sickles and the Madrid Governor,
are reported 10 have been stormy.
The North, South, East and West,
of the United States, are n unity,
almost for war.
LATEST.
Itis believed that Spain has yielded
to all the demands for PREPARATION,
save one. The question of war or
peace. il is said, will be settled in
twenty-four hours.
FRANCE.
Marshal MacMahon's term of Of
fee, as President of France, has
been prolonged to seven years, by a
majority of &c votes in the Assem-
compromise, and created much ex-
element in Paris.
The trial of Marshal Bazainc. has
not yet closed, but there is little
probability of his conviction.
ENGLAND.
Disraeli, in speech at Glasgow,
predicted q great struggle in EU-
rope, between the spiritual and tenn
poral powers, and feared that the
conflict would result in anarchy.
An immense demonstration in
favor of home rule took place in
Dublin, on the 23d.
GERMANY.
The explanations given by the
French Government in regard to
the pastoral of the Bishop of Nancy,
ordering prayers for the recovery
of Mezt and Strassburg, are regard
ed as unsatisfactory.
The Augsburg Gazette says the
King Of Bavaria has signed the de-
cree repeating the cOncOrdat with
the Pope.
The conflict between the Govern !
ment and the Roman Catholic |
Church, grows more serious every |
day.
SPAIN.
The insurrectionists of Cartegena,
still hold out. The Carlists are ac- |
tive, and have gained several small !
battles recently.
4 movement to overthrow the |
CASTELAR, Government is reported. |
The plan is said to include the es-
adjustment Of Marshal Serano as |
regent for the young Duke Alfonso. |
All parties in Spain are said to |
favor war with the United States, |
rather lhan give up the Murderers !
of Santiago, de Cuba, or surrender |
the Island of Cuba.
MEXICO.
MATAMoRIs, Nov. 24,-The con-
cession to construct q railway from |
the Rio Grande frontier to the City
of Mexico, and thence to the Pacific |
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