Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1873-11-28
A BATTALION OF MARINES. TO
BE SENT TO KEY WEST.

FolrRrss MoSRoE, Nov 25-Noon.
The L. S. steamer Ossipce and the
monitor Mahopac, which had been
detained i'll the roads Yesterday by Il
storm, sailed at 8 o'clock this morning
for Key West with fair wind.
Secretary Robson left Washington
last night for Philadelphia on bust
ness connected with fitting ont vessels
It is said ny the Bureau officers at tho
Navy B, partment, that so far from
orders being issued for suspension OF
such work, they are engaged in hur-
rying the preparations to completion.
MADRID, Nov. 2J-Noon.-lr the
Cabinet Council. yesterday, note to
be sent to the United States Govern
ment was under consideration. 1t is
denied that the Spanish Governme mt is
disposed to submit the Nirginius ques-
tiou to the Emperor of Germany for
arbitration.
New YORK, Nov. 2J-Night.-A let
ter from Havana, dated November
Goth, says that there is much talk OF
war with the Uni-ed States. The
Captain General and his military chiefs
have had several meetings, but the re-
suit of their deliberations are not
known. One thing is certain, how
ever, that preparations for defence are
being actively made. Guns are being
mounted on all of the forts around the
CITY. Vino they Will get to man them
is another matter. as they have no
artillerymen. Powder is also being
supplied and a general hustle is no.
ticed around the arsenals. The people
! talk warlike and express their determl-
! nation to make no concession. They
say that they viii fight to the last be-
fore they will give up the Nirginius or
any of the persons who took part in
the execution of her crew. The Con
servative Journals publish articles to
excite the people and the Republican
papers join in for fear they Will not be
considered patriotic.
. The statement that the Tornado is
captured blockade runner is incorrect.
She vas built in England for the
CHILEAN Government at q time of war
with Spain and was captured ny the
Spanish man-of-war Corona and taken
into Cadiz, where she was condemned
and sold. She is n fine vessel.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2J-Night.
Cabinet was in session only about two
hours to-day All the members were
present except Secretary Robson,
who is ii Philadelphia IN connection
with naval preparations. The Spanish
question was debated, but no addi-
tional facts were presented by the
Secretary Of State. nor was any new
action taken relative to the subject.
Nothing has occurred since the cap
ture of the Nirginius and the execu-
tons which followed to show that the
Spanish Government is Influenced by
any but a friendly desire to preserve
hat 10 tr-n at and
if possible, to cultivate stronger rela-
tions of friendship. This country will
act towards Spain as towards all other
countries in cases OF controversy,
and await, with proper respect,
replies to our complaints. There
is however, great anxiety expressed
for intelligence from Spain OF a de-
cisive character in order that Congress
may, in the Presidents message, be
made acquainted with all the facts.
There are indications that dispatches
were received tonight by both Secre-
rotary Fish and Admiral Polo, the
Spanish Minister from Madrid. of Il
character which gives, more than here
tofore promises, of 4 peaceful solution
Of the present complications, and il is
known that these gentlemen were in
private conference Tor several hour
tonight, ut the residence Of Mr.. Fish,
comparing dispatches AID ,tiscuSsing
generally the situation OF affairs Ii
seems to be the impression that i'll
stead Of our Government having to
wait for reports from Minister Sicklcs
concerning the Spanish Cabinet 3
view, the Spanish Cabinet has confer
red extraordinary powers on Admiral
Polo to communicate directly with our
Government through the Secretary OF
State. At all events the Spanish Min
lister is now brought into more intimate
communications with Secretary FISH
than 1T any time since present troubles
began. It was remarked by 4 gentle
man prominently connected with this
Government, that ''things iool more
hopeful now than ever
WAsHINGToN, Nov. - - Night. -
There was q Cabinet session Of two
hours duration to-day. All the mem
bers were present except Roleson, who
is III Philadelphia. The Eirginius
affair Was the onI V matter under con
siieratinn.
1t is stated that Secretary Robson
will Issue an order for battalion OF
marines to accompany the Franklin to
hey West. The battalion will be
eight hundred strong, and the COM
mand of the same will be rendered to
Lieut.. Col. James Fornev. a son Of
Col. 7. ". Forney.