The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-13

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passed, ana still no Contreras, nor signs of hii
coming. At the end OF the thlrd hour he fred q
cannon ball across the bows Of the Victoria, which
| soon stopped her, and at the same instant boat
| loaded with men and marines left the side OF the
| Frederick Charles with orders to
BRING CONTRERAs BACK DEAD OR ALIVE.
As soon as the boat arrived alongside Contreras
was at the gangway ready to depart with them
quietly.
| When Contreras stepped on board Commodore
thought that could place credit in the honor Of
spanish general. but you nave undeceived me-
Contreras vas about to reply when the Commo-
dore who found it difficult TO restrain his passion,
said, "Slence, sir, do not find myself in 1T con-
dition to handy words with such as you. GO be-
Poor General and PRESIDENT The ways OF an in
transigente are hard when imperious monarchy
COMPELLED TO SALUTE THE GERMAN FLAG.
At sunset Contreras was on deck taking the air,
the signal OF down colors. The national anthem OF
Germany was being played; the Commodore and
slowly descended but Contreras had kept his hat
on his head-a sign OF either contumely or ignor-
ance: The keen eye Of the Commodore saw this
music to cease and the nag to be again hoisted.
Then, walking up 10 Contreras, he said, General
Contreras 1t Is customary for ali on board this ship
to salute the nag Of Germany. VIII you have the
kindness to take of your hat?"
.Contreras swept 1t from his head in the twin
killing Of an eye, and made profound apolegeJrc
bow. The music Of the anthem began again, and
the nag this time was lowered, while all hands
Al night the Victoria
that Of the Frederick Charles and she was soon
overhauled and ordered to continue alter the
Alrlansa under threat OF being fred upon.
The foreign Htgates, with their captures arrived
at Escom5rera to-day at noon. The Almansa and
the Victoria are not allowed to communicate with
the shore or to be communicated with. The Eng
armed
round them.
In the afternoon, after q mutual understanding
between Commodore Werner and the Captain OF
the Swiftsure, word was sent to the Victoria and
Almansa tina: the crews must 60 ashore, but all
away save what belonged to them personally. The
sailors answered that they would die before they
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six O'Clock force would be used to compel them,
upon which the sailors, perceiving that it was
the English and Prussians, obeyed the voice Of
Discretion rather than the voice OF Valor, and lett
unarmed.
has smitten the people, ana the canton govern
ment, with all its DrOcamattons Is unable to allay
AUGUST 5.-Tne French gunboat Daim departed
for Oran this morning to bring an Iron-clad, as
things look very threatening.
Several English and Prussan boats came this
morning to the wharf with the stewards to pur-
chase provisions. but the mob OF volunteers and
exasperated intransieentes would not permit them
to land for the part the Foreigners" took against
them in the capture OF the Almansa and Victoria
VOICE OF THE CITIZENS
calls for instant retaliation upon the British and
German irigates and demands that the fortresses,
which mount 800 or 400 guns and are very strong,
shall fire upon them. Indeed, we have been in a
ierment approaching. dangerous issue from
more freely Just now, can hardly Say how the
fermentation that was so apparent this morning
word and thought Of every man saw tended to a
dangerous CONFLICT between the cant0ntsts and the
foreign Meet. The national nag was hoisted above
salutlng battery. with Its twenty guns, was pre-
pared for earnest war and the fortresses were
crowded with soldiers. Sailors marines and
DETERMINED FOR BATTLE.
The English gunboat, the Torch, seeing these
signs steamed out OF the port and Joined her sister
vessels at Escombrera. immediately afterward the
Numancia, iron-clad. was hauled out Of the arse
terry, as she Is without her engines. The Mendez
Nunez, ironclad, had her steam up, as well as the
large steamer Fernando ell Cat6lco, and the mer-
chant vessels moved away to the western corner
Of the fort avoid injury from the missiles that
were expected to be shOwered upon the turbulent
town. Not shop window was seen open, not a
soul was seen in the streets, OF those Practically
inclined. The foreign subjects went on board the
merchant vessels and some fastened away from
However, at two P. M posters were placed on
the walls on which proclamations Of the Junta
restaurants to be opened Immediately on pain Of a
fine OF 1000 francs for each shop closed In &C
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| opened and the town assumed more lively ap.
pearance t.
| for many years In business, was passing street
| during the morning with the purpose OF going on
| board one Of the merchant steamers, and was met
! by the mob, who made rush at him, shouting
'KILL THE FOREIGNER ~ 'CUT HIM DOwNln
happened to be passing close to him, and seeing
| his great danger called out t. him to follow me-
My quarters were fortunately, close, and we both
succeeded In reaching them before the mob could
overtake Us, and a solid door INSTRUCTED their en-
fnrtu no and oovt n NJ
| security in the mind OF my English friend with
some wine succeeded in placing him on board
| About four p NJ. the commander Of the Swift
sure came ashore to see the Consul, but the mo-
ne sm pHd 1 e
geroas when the Secretary OF the Con:
Gibraltar, FASTENED up and delayed them moment
| with soothing phrases. These did not appear SUI
ncent to appease their desire to inaict summary
| aleading intransgente, came up and ordered them
to respect the foreigner Under the protection OF
Carcees tne CAPTAIN was enabled 10 rescn the Con-
The Mendes Nuhez, as she was about to be
Fernando el Catciico is now engaged in attempt.
At nine F. M Carceles delivered speech in the
Plaza de san Francisco upon the capture OF the
| Spanish Ships and declared that the blame vas to
be attributed to the c0wardice OF the sailors. In
| stantly cry was heard from his audience
"KILL HIM KILL CARCELEs"
and pistol shot was heard. A panic immediately
took possession Of the crowd, and the whole town
became alarmed body OF the pety0ieurs took
advantage OF this panic, and proceeded to the
Casino Republican, Federal, the members of which
are friendly to Madrid and pulled the doors down
and smashed the furniture, but body Of 100 armed
volunteers saved the building from q blaze OF
petroleum.
The day is past, and the conflict which was ex-
pected has not occurred The delay must be &C.
credited TO the Junta, who are of the result
should they precipitate themselves against England
and Germany, as well as the rest OF republican
Spain.
AUGUST 9.-Yestcrday at four p M, two small
Spanish steamers arrived at EscOmbrera from
Alicante with about 500 men on board, consisting
OF sailors, carabneers and civil guards, sent by the
government OF Madrid to take possession OF the
Iron-clads Victoria and Amansa. The Prussian
Commodore, however refused to permit them to
board them, as he had no instructions from his
government to that effect The steamers, one at
Escombrera and the other at TOrrevieja, are COM
PEELED to await the authority Of the German gov
ernment.
As soon as the cantonists of Cartagena were In
formed that government troops were at Escom-
brera they determined to attempt driving the
steamer ont. but here alqO mo