Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-22
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1873.
Cuban 4 fairs.

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says:
THE sensational dispatch printed yesterday,
giving an account of an alleged quarrel between
Minister Sickles and the Spanish Minister OF
Foreign Affairs, is characterized by competent
authority as pure fabrication. The official
dispatches received from Minister Sickles from
the outset Of the case show that he has contin-
uously enjoyed pleasant official and personal re-
lat;ons with the officers of the Madrid Govern
ment It is true that the u. 5. Legation was
threatened by mob on the night of the 18TH
Instant. Official dispatches received by the
Government coDffm that announcement. 1hls
confirmation cannot be construed, however, ex-
cept as an indication That the mop OF Inc hau-
rid streets. ipluriated by the angry toue OF the
nress. which clamors for Gen. Sick;es' removal,
Is inimical to him. 1t is known that this mob
is COMPOSED in part of persons who are friendly
10 the Carlist movement. and would constantly
do and dare everything 10 their power to 10
crease the embarrassing complications with
which the Castelar, government is now afflicted:
They know, TOO, that Minister Slckles had
much TO do with the establishment of the re-
nnblic This is another cause tor their lnlmlcal
feeling toward him; but the fact that on the
occasion Of their threat to the U. S. Lagation
they we're promptly dispersed by the Madrid
authorities proves that he so far enjoys the re-
spect of those authorities as to enutle him TO
their protection. -,
CAT the Cabinet meeting yesterday, which
lasted four and half hours, the official dis
patches submitted confirmed the belief that
there is no more reason to abandon the Idea OF
attaining just conclusion now than there was
Yesterday. The sensational tales now SO rife
may have a temporary effect, but the facts re-
main as they we're when we announced the re-
ceipt of official information that the Spanish
Cabinet is unanimously IN favor OF a satisfac-
tory and honorable settlement OF the Nlrglnlus
difficulty, but regard the maintenance OF the
Integrity of Spanish territory as essential; =
When it is understood that no new develop
ments have occurred since this announcement
was made, except those regarding the ooeol-
cpce by Burriel of the commands OF his home
Government, which, as stated, must be accept
ed az favorable indications of the honest pur-
pose of that Government to deal justly, 1t will
at once appear that the situation promises fav-
orable, if not peaceful results. The Govern
ment will, nevertheless, continue its prepara-
tons in anticipation of untavorable results;
The Cabinet was unanimous in the support OF
this policy. The future of the Republic of
Spain is the subject of serious concern, and
provoked much discussion. But the general
belief was expressed that CASTELAR, and his as
sociates will be able to maintain themselves IN
their efforts to accord justice in response to our
demand for reclamation While the Govern
ment is not unmindful of the embarrassments
which surround CASTELAR,, it is fully impressed
with the responsibility of its duty and to the
evidently unanimous desire of our people that
the honor and dignity of our country shall be
asserted and maintained at all hazards. Future
proceedings will therefore be controlled by this
latter desire 1t is now almost certain that de-
lays will occur to such an extent that the case
will necessarily be presented to Congress 10 an
Incomplete condition These delays are the re-
suit of the interruption of the Geographic com,
munication between Havana and Santiago de
Cuba and other apparent reasons, among which
is the impossibility that either Government will
be able to possess itself of all the necessary
facts before that time. For these reasons the
Government will not insist upon its original In
tentiou to demand an immediate ultimatum.
1t will, nevertheless, use its utmost endeavor
to close the case as soon as reasonable posi-
bility will admit. In view of the conduct OF the
Castelar, Government thus far, it is not expect
ed that a request will be made for unreasonable
delay. 1t is therefore to be hoped that the
difficulty will reach an amicable adjustment in
time to satisfy the desire of our people tor
reparatiou, and at the same time not to do vlo-
lence to the apparent necessity tor more det-
mite information than is now in our possession.