New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-14
SPIRITED MEETING IN PHILADELPHIA.
TRIBUTI0NS TO THE GENERAL FUND.
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13-Ths evening, on
call Of Senior Miguel MsntUo President OF the Cuban
Association, nearly AL the Cubans 10 the city met No
South Ffthst to express their Indignation
events and TO raise means for fitting out eXpedi-
ton. Many Of those present gentlemen Of position
and property IN Cuba and their speeches indicated that
they keeny alive to the necessity Of further sac
fee in their countrys cause. Senior Monttjo said, in
opening the meeting, that explanation needed.
Feelings Of sadness had been replaced by desire for
vengeance. Spain had at last over-stepped the
bounds OF human patience, and the whole
Christian world cried out against her
cruees. The sacrifice OF the martyrs OF the 4th OF
November would avail much TO the Of their coun
try. for the most stolld diplomacy would not longer
stand by and a people struggling for liberty butch
cred without trial. without insisting that they have
OF the rights accorded To sayages He exhOrted
his fellow exiles do all they could IN the OF
vengeance and their country.
leading Cuban, well known 10 have large possessions
In the island, then came forward aud made fiery
speech, and followed 1t by large contribution TO the
1t their business to discuss the last in
suit offered by Spain to peaceful nation 1t did not
enter their duty descant upon invasion OF the
jursdctoDal waters OF England. but simply to
the death of the heroes and work for the independence
Of their country
Gen. VIM +. Small Philadelphia, but long q sym
pathzer with the Cuban cause having been engaged In
the expedition OF Gen. Lopez and young Crittenden,
Carrottcd in 1857 spoke with force and offered TO raise
in ten days sufficient TO fully the death OF
the Virginius's passengers Capt Power, one of the
Irish leaders here, also made remarks
which were much applsuded. Valentine Esbine Of
Venezuela, though spanishAmercaD, blushed to know
he descendant OF such He continued, Civ
ing sketch Of the struggles Of his own country under
the Lberator Bolivar and argued that Cuba would in
ind,
Santa Cruz aud other Cubans urged vengeance and
serted that they would give money and men to accom-
plish the end.
The meeting resulted in large amount Of money
being raised. the present contributing from the
avas Of their jewery and one Cuban giving to bis ma
on his horse and carriage TO be sold TO swell the general
fund Altogether this one of the most enthusiastic
meetings ever held In this city FOR any cause.
VARIOUS EXPRESSIONS OF PUBLIC OPINION.
ARRANGEMENTS PoE MEETING AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-Arrahgements are
in progress for the holding OF public meeting in this
city, TO give expression to the popular sentiment in
regard to the late events III Cuba.
TILE NEw-oILEANs CUBANs PROPOSE ANOTHER
EXPEDITION.
The meeting of Cuban patriots at New
Orleans, the 9Th inst, largely attended by both
white and eolored citizens Beside Gen Rafael Quesada,
occupied seats the platform, with Senator T.
b. s. Plnchback Gen. James LOngstreet and
number OF leading citizens Of Louisiana and
Federal officials. In brief speech Gen.
Quesada said that Cuba, which Is to-day the Spanish
VOLTS feeding place. will tomorrow be his burying
place that notwithstanding the misforiunes OF the
Cubans he resolved TO another expedition to
the island" 1t proposed by some that all who
favored Gen. Quesads sentiments should contribute TO
a fund for Cuban independence, and the first to re-
spond was Miss BslinO, who handed the
General q package OF money. This was followed ny
general rush from all sides to the secretarys desk by
those eager 10 contribute to the cause. One woman
came with diamond ring and another with her jew
eed earrings The of s95. exclusive OF large sums
promised was obtained for Qlesada's proposed expe-
dtlon The report Of the Committee on Resolutions was
then read and aaOpted The resolutions declared among
other things that the United States Government should
define and It's relations with Spain by demanding
an ample apology for any disrespect TO the American
flag involved In the capture of the Vnins, with atone
ent and reparaton for any outrage on any person or
property protected by the American flag and by at once
recognizing the begeren rights OF the Cuban patriots
The meeting was adjourned after brief speeches from
the prominent men the platform and the appoint
ment OF persons receive subscriptions Tor tho cause