Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-26
CUBAN AFFAIRS.
The Virginius RENTED to ID
plOmacy.
No Definite Result Likely iOl
Months.
Suggested Arbitration bs KAISER
Wilhelm.

Suggested Arbitration bs Kaiser
Wilhelm.
The spanish Minister'S statement
Position of congressman.
Special to the Louisville Courier-Journai.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-Admiral Palo
has been interviewed, and briefly stated the /
Spanish side of the question. lie Claims
that the Virginius was owned by the Ou-
ban insurgents, and forfeited her natlollali-
ty by taking part in the civil war OF Vene-
Zuela, and that the American Governments
had been repeatedly notified of the charac-
ter of the Virginius. The butchery OF the
prisoners by Burrel is excused on tne
ground that he was only carrying out the
sentence OF the cOurt-martial. The span
ish Embassy will make the point which the |
State Department failed to notice, OF the |
allegation by Spain of the hostile character
and acts of the Virginius; and on THIS
question of the right Of seizure, any agree
nient between the two governments Is al
together improbable.
1t is common remark to-day that the
subject will be settled without war; but
some who are especially well informed re-
gard the situation as still very serious.
There is reason to believe that a limit OF
time has been fixed in which Spain will be
expected to make reparati0n in whole or
part. and the President will not wait very
long before communicating the facts to
Congress. In the meantime there is no re-
Taxation of military and naval preparation.
Members of Congress speak OF the sub
iect with little excitement. Republican
members very clearly indicate that they
will stand by the Administration in what
ever course it may adopt. MIR. Boutwell,
saws that the Democratic members OF the
House will hold the Government RESPONSE
BILE for proper settlement Of the question,
and will announce their readiness to vote
men and money if war shall become neces-
Sary.
By Telegraph to the Associated Press.
No Chance for War.
New York, Nov. 25.-@A Washington
dispatch SAYS the Secretary Of the Navy has
directed that orders be issued to suspend
work on the ironclads and to detatch from
the large vessels recently ordered into
commission all officers to await further
orders. The transportation OF ordnance
stores to Key West will also be stopped.
There is no possibility, it is said, OF settling
the diplomatic controversy between Spain
and the United States for many months to
come, which accounts for these orders.
Disguised workmen.
Work on the Colorado, Roanoke and Die
tator at the Brooklyn navy yard has been
suspended to the disgust Of the wOrlmen.
Partial Contradiction of Above.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 25.-SecretaIy Robe
son left Washington last night for Philadel-
phia on business connected with the fitting
out of vessels. 1t is said at the Navy De
paltment THAT instead of orders being is
sued for the suspension of work, the prepa-
ration Of vessels is hurried.
Again.
The Construction Bureau of the Navy
Department saws if work at any Of the
navy yards has been suspended,it is not be-
cause of orders from Washington. 1t was
only to-day that orders were sent from the
| Bureau to make some additional repairs on
the Colorado at New York. The Roanoke
is not intended for the Atlantic squadron
but for the mouth of the harbOr, and as for
| the Dictator there was very little work re-
naming to be done to her.
The Ignorance of Our state Depart
| ntents
The first intimation, received yesterday,
| of probable change of the administration
! in Spain, with Seveans as Dictator, came
through British official sources. To-day
the story is from another quarter, and is to
the effect that the CASTELAR, government is
to be oveIthrown by a combination Of rul-
ing Spaniards. The plan is said to include
the establishment Of Marshal Serrano as
regent for the young Duke Alfonso, son of
Isabella. Our government has no official
advices on the subject, nor does it consider
these reports trustworthy.
FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. 25.-The
| United States steamer Ossipee and the
monitor Mahopac sailed this morning for
Key West.
A Hint at Arbitration.
MADRID, Nov. 25.-The Cabinet yes
terday considered the note to be sent to the
| United States Government. Ii is denied
that the Spanish Government is disposed
to submit the Virginius question, to the
Emperor of Germany for arbitration.
Bluff.
HAVANA, Nov. 25.-The DidriO de Ia
Marina has an editorial to-day, of which
the following is an extract:
| Dt w hi4ONO "
day, and the United States Congress will
soon know, the justice with which Spanish
authorities have acted They will take care
of the national honor, without suffering
themselves to be influenced by the cries OF
the masses, who know not what these Gu
ban patriots are. Far from our minds be
the feeling of arrogance farther still the
feeling of fear. From urhearts we neither
| Yoril If tba AmarinanS
oblige us to fight, fight we will. If the
mother country can aid us, we will thank
her: but if we must contend alone, there
are enough Spaniards in Cuba to keep ON
banner safe. We will sell very dearly thai
which was once the most brilliant flower
of the crown of Castillo
Continued Activity.
$500 men were paid at the navy yart
to-day, most of whom have been employed
f since the Virginius outrage. The Spanish
iron-clad Arapiles has not left the yard, bu
was painted to-day, and the last work upoi
her in the dry dock will be done tomorrow
e Work in the navy yard was going on a
/; usual this afternoon.
/; WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-OTderS wer
f received at the Washington navy yard thi
f forenoon to fit the Shawmut for sea wit
all possible ulSpatcn. All the men JnaJ ca
be employed to advantage will be put t
: work both night and day. The FOrtunat
was launched this forenoon, and will b
ready for sea in few days. She viii carr
, two 30-pound rifed guns in addition TO he
!, torpedo attachment
Y Running Night and Day.
e Boston, Nov. 25.-The United State
e Cartridge Co. commence this week to ri
1t their works day and night. They hay
IS pressing orders for several million car
II ridges from the War and Navy Depar
mentS.
The Cabinet Session.
5, The Cabinet was in session only abol
two hours to-day, all the members presel
except Secretary Robson, who is in Phi
i adelphia in connection with naval prepar;
Is tiOnS. The Spar ish question was debate'
q. but 10 additional facts presented by ii
i Secretary of State, nor was any new actio
j. taken relative to the subject. This govern
N ment will act toward Spain as toward a
rs other countries in cases of controversy al
,e await with proper respect replies to OF
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