New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-13
THE VIRGINIUS MASSACRE
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war to Cuba. He says Congress knows the needs Of
Cuba and there IL no OF appealing In that direction
that capture OF the Vrgnus makes the interest OF
Cuba tho interest Of the American Government that
the Cubans do not propose to advise the Government in
regard to its business and that the Cubans are dis
posed 10 make their strongest most persstent
effort for Independence He believes that Spain Will
give satisfaction tho United States and that she ia
likely TO approve the conduct Of the Voioneers sho
did In the recent OF the butchery OF students HI
says the Government at Madrid Ia weak that ts policy
will BIO 10 keep ss quiet a. possible.
Gen. Francis Darr. Of the Florida at tho time or
her capture two years ago. says that while thero were
Indications Of hostile intent the part Of the Viz.
gnius when captured bis own steamer was loaded down
with when seized. yet Judge Blatohford dismissed
the Abel tho ground that she bad violated the
o. 1913 and that any act which the vrgnius may
possibly have intended would not have been act Of
hostility according to the same ruling; that under
the severest construction Of the law by the Spanish
thores the lives OF all the victims sacred. Hs
believes there are general instructions on the part
OF the Spanish Government for the seizure OF sny
vessel bearing the American flag upon the slightest
pretext lie thinks that Spain has no respect for tia
United States and that there will be justice for Cuba
until there change In one at least OF the Depart
mens at Washington; nor does no believe that tho Soc
rotary OF state will ask for an apology He states
that samuel r. scotron President OF the Cuban Anti
Slavery Society this city has secured 5000 signatures
20 petition to the General Government 10 grant the
Cubans begerent rights the end that slavery In tho
island may stand some chance OF being abolished during
the present conflict
Gen. Quesads whose son ~ reported TO be among
those executed said to TRIBUNE reporter that he was
not surprised at the news accustomed had be become
to Spanish cruelty He says the reverses aud delays 10
which their cause Is subjected only Strengthens tho
Cuban patriots In their purpose that resistance 70
Spanish rule In the island will continue so long IA hers
Cuban left that every man Is ready 10 de ior mo
cause IL necessary Their line OF policy. no says VIII
he to work cooy and await patiently the hour oil 'ner
deltverancs from Spanish oppression. When asked II
the Cubans would memorabilia the General Government
OF tho subject Of Interference, he replied that no suoh
pettion was necessary that the General Governments
knew s duty in the premises but that IT had limo OF
policy OF its own. and would probably pursue It,
The only topic Of conversation at the leading hotels
last evening as well as other public resorts. was this
last example OF Spanish rule Considerable excitement
was manifested. and no Doubt many hasty opinions
were expressed but all agreed that t most cruel
act; a OF summary justice hardly called ior upder
tho circumstances. Many had casual aoquaint
snces among either tho crew or passengers
and these freely expressed the opinion that 1t was clear
Y duty OF the United States to interfere and aVens'
the death OF American citizens The ability Of Spain to
cone with any foreign power was canvassed by otbers
and the verdict gained that IL would prove her almost
humiliation, and victory TO the struggling Crbans
The opinion very generally expressed that
despite the request OF tho United states au.
thoritles TO delay further executions. before
this time all those board the ill-faied
steamer had suffered death, and much anxiety wa>
manifested to gain complete Tat Of the unfortunates
The report that several eu -of.war had been placed Ia
readiness for mmaiite and active service was looked
upon a. Evidence that the United States was about TO en-
Gree respect from the spanish authorities and not
few remarked that they would be glad to DO among
those TO take part in such q humane project.