New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-27

Ole result OF the excitement Nnlcu mas Deen pro-
duced in this country by the Yhginius affair is that
deeree has been published in Cuba for the restOTa-
tion of enlarged property of foreigners and there
good prospect for the execution OF this measure
THE NEGOTIATIONS AT WASHINGTON.
SPAIN DISPOSED To GRANT OUR DEMANDs-THE
SPANISH ENVOY CONVINCED THAT THE vIR-
GINIUs Is ENTITLED TO AMERICAN REGISTRY
SIGNS OF UNFRIENDLY RELATIONS BETWEEN
GEN. SICKIES AND THE SPANISH CABINET.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBCNEl
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.--At the present hour it is
impossible 70 give the result of the negotiations in
the Yrgnius affair. but it may confidently be said
that the conclusion, so far it depends upon dplo-
macy between the Governments OF Spain and Of
the United States, will be reached within
the next "a hours. IN the natural course
OF business, the Secretary of State would
now be in receipt Of the decision of the
Madrid Government but if such decision has been
received Mr.. Fish has kept il to himself. Our Gov
eminent made certain demands of the Spanish Gov
eminent reparaton for the capture of the steamer
Virginius and the summary execution OF portion
of her officers and crow, among whom were certain
citizens Of the United States. To this demand the
Spanish Government, after much correspondence,
during which the time was set within which the
should be made, replied that she would accede
TO the demand if the United States Government
could show that the NiTginius q United States
vessel At an interview last night with Senior Polo,
Biz. Fish answered that the Vmgnius and crew must
be surrendered without previous settlement of her
legal status; that her papers were all in regular
form, and she prima facie an American ship and
on the high seas; that We had always
commended against the right of search
and capture under such circumstances and the
United States could not abandon the position now;
that the question of irregularity in procuring regis
Try and other facts which, under our law, would 60
70 vitiate registry and forfeiture of ship would be
matter for future determination. Secretary Fish
also exhibited to Senior Polo official copies of all the
papers Of the Virgnius, and after inspecting them,
Senior Polo was entirely satisfied that the papers Of
the vessel were altogether regular in form.
This reply Of Secretary Fish and practical repet-
ton of our demand Senior Polo communicated TO his
Government, together with his own statement that
after inspection Of the papers he convinced that
the ship was prina facie American. This was sent
from here about midnight last night, and Senior
Polo is quite confident that the formal reply will be
al agreement to make the fullest reparation asked
by the United States. The time within which Spain
must either say she VIII accede to our demands or
refuse to do 50 expires to-day and late visit to the
Secretary Of State elected the statement from him
that there is nothing new tonight, and that lie had
nothing to communicate.
III the opinions Of experienced diplomatists the
most that Spain can do is to ask for days delay,
and ii is doubted that Government would accord
even that. Should no delay be granted, or should
Spain refuse to comply with our demands, Gen.
Sickles our Minister viii at once demand his
passports, and similar documents would be sent
20 the Spanish Minister here and diplomatic Tela-
lions between the Governments would cease at once.
As TO the nature Of our demands, they have been
often alluded to, aud are as follows: First, the
lease Of the survivors Of the and passengers of
the Ygnus; second, the release Of the ship; third,
ample apology to the Government and provision for
the families Of the murdered men,
An important fact in view of the information re-
gardng the alleged probability of the speedy
throw Of the present Government of Spain, is that
none Of the later negotiations between the two Gov
ernmcnts have passed through the hands of Gen.
Sices, but have been conducted through Admiral
Polo the Spanish Minister here. The Home Gov
eminent and Mr.. sickles have been practically
ignored. This makes almost certain the fact
that ne has had trouble with the Spanish Cab
met, and that tho reports printed at the
time were not overdrawn. That there is a serious
misunderstanding is not doubted here among those
who are familiar with the facts. 1t is now known
here that he teegraphed no longer ago than two OF
three days in cipher that the Spanish Republic
could not survive and that il would be oyerthrown.
This information produced great anxiety the part
Of our Government pending the the Spanish
authorities TO our demands, and there were grave
spprebensions that the Spanish Republic would be
unable to sustain itself until our demands should
have been complied with. 1t seems that our
Government is more confident. IL is thought that
the Discrimination Of the Spanish authorities to
duct the negotiations through Mr.. Sckles will make
his immediate recall necessary in any event.
AS to the ability Of the present Spanish Govern
nent to enforce her concessions to our demands if
the latter are granted, our Government can have
nothing to do. IL Spain promises in good faith TO
carry out our demands. the Government of the
United States cannot doubt her ability to do so until
she shall have failed in the attempt Most of the
high officers OF the Government individually Doubt
her abbty TO enforce her concessions in the Island of
Cuba, but no guarantee can be demanded of her
BY dispatches received from Havana at the denart
ment to-day ii Is apparent, however that there is
better feeling existing toward our Government
among the people of Cuba 4he first indications
were very threatening, almost always happens and
the language and conduct Of the Cubans were very
violent, but there is DO doubt that more temperate
feeling exists to-day The estates of American cit-
zehs On the island which bad been held under the
power Of the Cuban authorities and which were Of
pecuniaIy benefit 10 the holders, being surren-
oered under the DEGREES of the Madrid Government.
~hd II 10 thought that if the Casino will consent TO
make ocQplSTy surrender NO objections will be