Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-12-26

MAND on SPAIN.
New York, Dec. 81 "A special dispatch da-
ted Key West goth, says: Information reach
ed here from Havana yesterday which, IL au-
lhenlic, is highly important. II IS rumored
that serious complications 10 regard to Cuba
have arisen, it is understood, between the
Spanish and British Governments. Precisely
what these difficulties are does not set appear,
but it is certain that the British West India
squadron is to be speedily and largely ncreas-
ed The Havana authorities, it is stated con-
slider that the English Government intends
some interference in Cuban affairs, and in such
a manner as 10 compicate the relations be-
tween this Government and Spain. Admiral
Scott looks for the arrival Of our European
squadron in few days, when Admiral Case,
unless relieved, will assume command. 1t is
now looked upon as certain that the salute TO
our flag required by the terms of the protocol
will be made in as informal manner as pos
sble. The feeling among the officers OF the
squadron here is one of mnch dissatisfaction.
Later .--Since the last dispatch was sent it
has become known here that the British Con-
sui General at Havana has received dispatches
from Lord Granville to instruct all naval com
manders in the West Indies 10 Immediately
rendezvous in Cuban ports. 1t is stated that
in official circles il is certainly known that the
British Government will assurcdly demand
the punishment of Bnrre The British Adj
miral has left for st. Thomas where he expects
to be relieved
WASHINGTON, December Alt has been
known for some days the Spanish Government
has furnished evidence with regard to the
Virginius and her claim TO the right to bear
the flag OF the United States and that the
President has submitted the evidence 10 the
Attorney General for his opinion thereon. Il
seems now to be understood in official circles
that the Attorney General has given he opin-
ion that the vessel had forfeited the right to
bear the flag of the United States, and that at
the time of her capture she was carrying ii
without right and improperly. In view of
this opinion our government will, in accor-
dance with the terms of the protocol, institute
inquiry and adopt proceedings against the Vir
ginus and against any Of the persons who
may appear to have been guilty of illegal acts
in connection herewith. As Spain has prov
en- TO the satisfaction of The United States, ac-
cording to the Attorney Generals opinion,
that the Virginus was at the time of her cap
lure carrying the United States flag without
right and Improperly, the salute TO the flag on
the 18th Of December will be dispensed with as
now not necessarily reputable; but the
United States will expect a disclaimer of in
tent of indignity TO the flag in the act which
was committed. From the proofs submitted
by SPAN IL appears that The clearance papers
of the Virginus were obtained by forgery.
GREAT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sIcKLEs.
PARIS, Dec. 2l.--A cipher dispatch from the
Heroid correspondent al Madrid announces
that Spain demands the restoration of the Vir-
ginius. There is great eXultation in conse-
quence of Secretary Fish admitting that the
Virginus was not entitled to carry the flag of
the United States. General Sickles has tee-
graphed to Washington insisting on the ac-
ceptance of his resignation.