Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-11-22
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LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC STATE.

The virginius Matter-Prsparing for War.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-In reply TO n
dispatch Of the Secretary of State to
Consul General Hall, Havana, to inquire
into the report of the wholesale execu-
ton of the Erginius crew, officers and
passengers, and to enter n protest
against the haste of the trial in tie face
of orders from the Madrid Government
our Consul replies that the Vice Consul
had already protested in the strongest
terms against the proceedings, but that
his action was seriously INSTRUCTED by
Spanish officers, all avenues of commu-
nication being closed against him, and
the telegraph line between Santiago and
Havana being interrupted, he was pre-
vented from telegraphing to Kingston
an order to make inquiries relative to
the Virgi,tius, and when she was
brought into port there was nothing
left to him but the slow process of the
mails, and this made communication of
no advantage. Immediately on recent
of Consul General Halls dispatch, the
Secretary of State instructed Minister
Sickles to enter with the Spanish Gov
eminent strong protest against the
proceedings at Santiago, characterizins
them as an outrage on civilization and
humanity and an insult to the Ameri-
can Government. Gen. Sickles has re-
piled that he had had an interview with
the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and had
acted in accordance with instructions.
He further says that the Spanish Gov
eminent, duly impressed with its re.
sponsibility, had promised to act in
such manner rs to show it's disapproval
of the proceedings at Santiago, and ut
the same time show it's friendship for
this Government. The President be-
ing restrained by the Constitution and
laws from making war on Spnin, by at
lacking her colonies, all that can now be
done is by way of correspondence with
the Madrid Government. The official
papers are to be laid before Congress
for such action rs the dignity of the
nation may require, the vindication of
it's honor and the full protection of its
citizens. The Government is, mean
while, making preparations to meet all
issues which may arise. The kansas
has been ordered Immediately to Santi-
ago do Cuba She will he commanded
by Commander A. V. Reed. Tn addi-
ton, the Mthopdc and Manhattan and
the iron-clads Po'rhattan and .dSsip,c
will also be ordered to active service in
the North Atlantic Squadron. The
War Department will strengthen tho
forts an the Gulf, having already taken
measures fox strengthening and addi-
tionally garrisoniny Fort Jefferson,
Florida. There is much activity i'll the
Brooklyn navy-yard. The Jumiata will
be ready FOR sea tonight.
Cuban meetings are being held in
Philadelphia and New York. One will
be held to-day in Washington. The
feeling against Spain and the Cuban
authorities is intense everywhere.
Nov. 14.-It can be stated on official
authority that while the present naval
preparations do not mean war against
Spain or Cuba they arc significant OF
the determination of this Government
to protect American interests ut any
hazard, and to prevent in future such
massacres as those which followed the
capature of the IUyini"s, rs nothing
effective can I've depended upon from
the Spanish Government. Our Gov
eminent is now waiting to hear what
the Spanish Government will do i'll re-
spouse to an earnest protest against tho
outrage. It can lie stated on authority
that the I'reidcn. himself did not, IN
reported, write dispatch to General
Sickles, directing an offer of our CO.
operation to be made to the President
of Spain in movements to control the
Cubans. Nothing of the kind has cvor
been suggested.
Clnnlnring Tor War.
New York, Nov. IA meeting, at
tended by about 5000 Americans, was
held at Steinway Hall this evening,
VIM. NJ. Evarts presiding. He made II
strong speech, which was received with
great applause and cries of War!
War; ut the close. S. S. Cox also
addressed tho meeting. Resolutions.
were adopted calling on the President
to use any prompt and decisive action
consistent with the dignity and the
presidents of our Government. The
Junmta is ready for SEA. Two hundred
and fifty more men have been added to-
the force at the Brooklyn Navy Yard,
and 100 added at the Philadelphia
Yard.
The steamship Cleopatra arrived to-
dav with the American newspapers
which she took to Havana, but which
the Spanish authorities would not per-
init to be landed.
A Washington special says orders
have been issued for opening recruiting
Offices throughout the country. The
navy is to be recruited to its utmost
capacity.
The U. S. Steamer Worcester, flag
ship of the North Atlantic squadron,
smiled from Fortress Monroe to-day for
Santiago de Cuba.
Secretary Robson, now in New York.
has summoned the chief clerk of his