The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-11-22
Synod Of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Re.
cognIzing Independence Of Cuba.
THE CUBAN QUESTION.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-Dlspatches re-
ceived from Madrid by the Secretary ol
State say mob which collected In front
of the American Legation was promptly
dispersed by the Government. There Il
no doubt here in official circles but that
the authorities at Madrid are fully capable
Of preventing any outbreak. The position
OF Minister Sickles Is very uncomfortable
but 1t Is not believed violence will be
offered, as sickles telegraphs that the
Spanish officials are equal to the emer-
pency. Minister Sickles Is hourly In
Communication with the State Depart
ment and his dispatches indicate the exis'
tence Of very strong feeling against the
United States.
Mr.. Fish submitted q number OF tele'
grams from Minister Sickles to the Cabi'
net meeting today. and the session, which
has lust commenced, will probably be one
Of tile most interesting and serious meet
inps since the commencement OF the
present complications. Members OF the
Cabinet this morning seem TO be very
serious in their demeanor, and there seems
to be more extended discussion In all
places as TO the probabilities Of q war
than has yet been noticed. At the same
time, as lar as has been made known,
official adyices from Spain have not varied
In assertions Of tho honesty Of the Cas-
telar Government 10 preserve friendly re-
lations and command calmness and dig
nity during the progress OF negotiations:
The excitement Of the populace In Madrid
does not seem to be shared by the govern.
ment there, as is evinced by the expressed
opinion Of the Secretary Of State here thai
there Is exaggeration In the official re-
ports and assertions Of Mr.. Sickles; that
The Spanish Government Is able and has
suppressed the hostile indications against
the American Legation at Madrid.
The Secretary Of the Navy returned to
this city this morning, and was at the De-
partment at very early hour.
A large number Of naval officers have
been ordered to duty today 10 ships o.
heavy ordnance, which are now being tit'
ted out for immediate service.
tits decided to open q naval recruiting
Office at New Orleans.
The Navy Department has received up
to this time fifteen applications Tor service
under the government in case OF trouble
from ex-volunteer officers OF the Navy
and applications are constantly being re-
ceiyed. The reply Is that they will DO duly
considered should occasion arise for sucf
action.
Senator Cameron, Chairman Of the Sen
ate Committee on Foreign Relations, haC
an extended interview with President
Grant this morning. In subsequent con
versation he stated that II Spain refused
or was unable to make proper reparatton
he believed Congress would authorize a
declaration Of war.
NEW YoRK, Nov. 2l.-The creates
activity prevails at the Navy Yard, ant
every effort Ia making 10 hurry the worh
of fitting vessels ior sea. Workmcn arc
busy night and day, and this morning 81
more men were put 10 work.
II Dispatches IN reference TO the reported
rupture between Minister Sickles and th'
Spanish Goyernmen excltes great public
interest. Thesituation Is eagerly discuss
cd everywhere, and groups Of men arc
around the bulletins Of every newspaper
office. The general impression, however
seemed to be that the Spanish Govern
ment does not desire war, and that peaC'
would be maintained.
/ A Washington telegram says a dIspatcl
from Madrid this morning reports that I
second attempt has been made 10 assas
, sinate General SlckleS, and that he wa:
. wounded, The report is not credited II
official circles, though 1t Is generally cred
/ tied outside. : t
! Affairs in Wall street have been In