The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-12-08

NO Change In the PrOtOcOI--Th0 DeIiv.
cry of the vfrginIus and survivors
to be Made at Cuban Ports-Etc.
! WASHINGTON, December 1.-THE pro-
tocol signed by Admiral Polo with Secre-
tary Fish on the 29th of November, was
with the full appreciation of his government
after mature consideration ofrall its con-
sequences, and since that time it has
expressed no intimation whatever for q
change of its terms. " The excitement
in the island iofaseOuba, and 1.-The
alleged threats concerning the Virginius
gave a reasonable, foundation for fear
on the partA of many persons that
the vessel and surviving passengers and
crew would not be promptly delivered to
the United States authorities according
to the terms of the agreement, but such
apprehensions have not been shared by
the executive branch of our government
for it con be positively stated that there
is nothing to diminish its confidence in
the sincerity of the purpose of the Span
ish government, OF its ability to exe-
cute its engagements. The, delay ,slof
the transactions has been unavoidable,
and only recently the arrangements for
the consummation Of the terms has been
completed. Whatever may have been sug-
gested heretofore as to the programme, il
can now be asserted that the Virginius will
be delivered to one of our enayal vessels
within the next ten days at a Cuban port,
in open. day, and the surviving passengers
and crew be transferred to United States
ship at Santiago de Cuba, in an equally
open manner, The vessels, to- perform,
these services will soon be,sM not already
been, designated by the Secretary of the
the Navy. This is the condition of affairs
tonight, which has served to inspire a hope
Of continued peace with Spain. in order
that the United States may continue to give
their moral support to the CASTELAR, gov
ernment in its efforts ytes esiestablish o re-
public. ~ g'sf'aid tias = ,
Admiral Polo has lately received COM
munication from Captain General Jovellar.
in which there is reference to the subject Of
his alleged resignation 20 le ss9'1S.s.n giSi
RUMoRED RESIGNATION; OF MINISTER
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CRI-
SIS IN sPAINTETc. IL a Asols
New YORK, December "A Herald
special from Paris, December 9, says q
cypher dispatch from, Madrid, says the
Cuban question is again grave. Minister
Sickles to-day rendered his resignation as
minister, in consequence of disagreement
about the Spanish complications. This
disagreement has existed for some time. 1t
is understood that in the recent negotiations
Secretary Fish acted directly with President
CASTELAR,, ignoring Minister Sickles and
disapproving of his imperative tone. The
Correspondenciasays they have had frequent
disagreements before. There was almosta
rupture with Mr.. Fish on the occasion Of
the correspondence attending the remand
of Bidwell from Havana, and the How
ard case, when Mr.. Fish ignored Sickles
and dealt directly with the Spanish min-
lister. It is said in diplomatic circles that
the good offices of the British minister
accomplished settlement, but now y as
Mr., Fish proposes further concessions,
Sickles, resigns, The Cuban authorities
demand that the Virginius be- delivered
the discretion of Soler, the colonial
minister there, to await asarbitra-
ton. ID The opposition to p President
CASTELAR, IS u eliminating in a. cabinet
crisis. The whole Spanish press indig-
nantly protest against the tone Of President
Grants message as an impertinen. inter.
ference in Cuban affairs, which is really
none of his business. The cause Of the
cabinet crisis is the charge that Castelal
panders to America. The situation here
springs from the astounding ignorance
haughtiness and pride of the people. The
feeling is intensely warlike. ---l- Z
MONSTER CUBAN MEE1TNG--AN AT
TEMPT TO BURN THE yIRGINIpsT
ETC, ETC. ~ I,sssrl salv y..i,naGasd
New YORK, December E7.-~sAs meeting
was held in this city this afternoon ,ocom
posed OF, prominent citizens, to arrang
for monster meeting atiCooper Institute
next Friday night, to give expression b
public sentiment with regard to Oubal
affairs. The list ofasyice-presidents in
cludes some of the first citizens. Ad
dresses will be made by Rev. DIR. Tying
Colonel Morgan, land others. 5aa nsa q
i 1t is said the steamer City Of Merida
fastest vessel on the coast, will be altere
into gunboat and transport, to be use
in case of war. "A quantity Of ship,timbe
is now ON her wharf, which it is said wi