Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-19
THE SPANISH OUTRAGE.
0mcfal Report or tho Capture OF she
virWtntus-rhe 0itusttSa I'm Cuba-
Naval Activity I'm the United states
Continued EX element Among the
People.

People.
chase. capture, and boarding OF the Virginius,
dat, Santiago de Cuba, and made to the navai
authorities at Havana:
In conformity with orders received by me, a.
commander Of the corvette Tornado, TO care
fully watch the coast between Cape Cruz ant
Santiago de Cuba, left the latter port on tn
18th OF october. On that night | cruised
IN close proximity to the land between
the points indicated, being led to believe b,
oalcula ions that, whatever might be tn
msnouvres of the Virginius during the night,
IL was evident that during the day she must H.
well OF partly to avoid being seen and partl
| TO reserve her resources until the proper mo
ment for land should arrive. During the nigh
OF the 30th instant continued our cruise
without incident, and had started on a new
couI Sc at day break the next morning, when the
nan on the lookout reported seeing the smoke
of stesmer. proceeding in the direction of ia
maica. With the view of ascertaining what she
was, and at the same time to save as much fuel
as possible, We followed her, hugging the coast
for about eighteen miles. when she changed her
course 10 southeast by south.
From the FIRST moment that we saw her there
was great activity on board, the whole OF the
steam power from all the boilers being brought
INTO re9uisition, and at about half past two
O'Clock in the afternoon we commenced to give
chase.
| The position and course of the vessel princi-
pally, if for no other reason, led me to believe
that this craft was none other than the fill
buster Nirginius; for 1 imagined that she was
proceeding from Jamaica to Cuba when we
saw her, but failing, under the circumstances.
to land on the Island Of Cuba, she had turned
about again for Jamaica. These suspicions
were confirmed by her sudden change Of course
and the evident activity on board to make ali
the speed possible, as flames could be seen en-
anating with the smoke from her tunnels. In
addition to this we now saw, by the light of thu
moon, when she changed her tacks, her two
smoke stacks and paddle boxes. / Instructed
drive our vessel through the water as quickly
as he could. Owing TO the darkness we
thought she was about five miles ahead, and
hoped to overhaul her before she made Point
At $50, while in her immediate neighborhocd
we fired five shots, and shortly afterwards sent
out two boats, under the command of Don En-.
rique Pardo and Don Angel Ortiz, with ORDER
TO take possession of the Nirginius in the mann
of the Spanish nation. The report of these
officers has already been made, and content
myself with informing you that, at IL O'Clock al
night, the Virginius, flying the Spanish fiag
was headed towards Cuba, having on board a
prize crew, after we had removed the bulk OF
the prisoners on board our vessel.
The cargo of arms and war munitions was
thrown overheard during the chase, but til
empty cases fell into onr possession, including
cartridges and other articles, which are included
IN the inventory which L have already handed
in to the authorities.
The enthusiasm of the crew simply battles
description when success crowned our efforts
The prisoners were treated with such considera
ton as their character deserved and the neces
sity Of their safe keeping demanded. The Viz
Cuba on November l, at O'Clock in the even
ing, when our arrival was made the signal of a
genuine outburst of patriotic enthusiasm.
The Importance OF this expedition, when the
number and rank OF the prisoners are considered
cannot be overrated. In addition to the severe
lessons that we have given to the enemies o.
Spain, the capture has made the inhabitants OF
Santiago delirious with enthusiasm.
make no reference to the conduct of our
from the highest to tie lowest, is worthy of ali
praise, and when say that the men were Span
iards, working for Spanish interests, you will
nnae1sts s, al Upon my arrival in port here
authorities, and what must now follow has to be
dictated by the officers OF justice. In conclu-
the officers of the Toronto, from the highest TO
the lowest, for the severe lesson they have
given to the enemies of their country.
DIoNIsIo CosrELLA.
PROCLAMATION BY GOVERNOR BuRRrEL.
The following address is by Burriel, the
butcher, at Santiago de Cuba:
ricd DEPARTING nj Of the GOrerameat,l
In The Orient Depart ment, Noe. 4. 1873. {
Inhabitants of dis Jurisdiction: The so called
Generals Jesus del Sol Varona Pedro Cespedes
and Ryan have been executed. The inexorable
"vehemently" that this is not the last occasion
am called upon to fulfill this painful task, but
the rebels must be punished In the interests Of
our country and for its salvation. Let it be
hoped that this may serve as q lesson to wander
ing bands of disaffected men now In the Island
Of Cuba. They will see to what an end their
mlsdeeds will bring them; but, If they repent in
Time they may rely on the clemency of the gov
eminent, which will overlook their extravagant
ideas. Your Governor, JUAN n. BuRkIEL.
SPANISH REJOICING.
The steamer Nirgtnius arrived at Havana al
the hsrbor flying the Spanish colors at her
mast-head A procession was formed, consist
ing Of the Isabella La Catollca and another
ing and the Tornado in the rear They passed
up the harbor, the shores of which were lined
with crowds of citizens. There was some
cheering along the lines Of spectators as the
THE SURVIVING VICTIMS
or the members OF the crew of the steamship
at Santiago de Cuba, four were condemned, to
the chain gang for life; three to eight years i'm
prison ment; eight to four years imprisonment,
and three were set at liberty.
WHAT THE PATRIOTS ARE DOING.
Owing TO the continuous cutting OF telegraph
wires in the vicinity of Manzanilfo, ne VS. from
been received by the steamer to Batabano, and
rom thence telegraphed. The people were in
fear of another attack from the Cuban forces
communications between the town and the in.
terror. Additional barricades have been con-
structed, and some streets leading towards the
ments of troops reached the city Yesterday. and
the crews of a few gunboats in the harbor came
ashore at night TO do guard duty and to assist
large number Of families have LETT the CITY,
while others, especially women and children
have taken up their abode aboard the gunboats
ard other vessels lying in the harbor.
Our Naval Preparations.
1t will be noted that In all departments of the
Tilted States naval service the utmost ,tivity
prevails. The disused iron-clads and m ,nitors
are being rapidly fitted for service, offcers arc
assigned TO them, and the scattered vessels o!
the north Atlantic squadron are ordered to con
centate. previous to . start for Cuban waters
1t will also be seen that British men Of-war arc
repairing to the Cuban coast. From these and
other indications 1t may be surmIsed that the
government considers that the time for words
has passed, and that for action has come.
TIE IRON-CLAD CANoNIOUs.
At Wilmington, Del, orders have been re-
ceived from Washington at the Harlan and
Hollingsworth ship-yard to make all possible
haste with the repairs to the iron clad Canoni-
Gus, which has been lying at that yard for some
time. large force viii 60 to work on her night
and day, with the purpose Of having her ready
for duty in two weeks.
ACTIVITY AT TEE BRooKLYH NAVY YARD.
A large crowd OF vorkmen assembled yoster-
day morning At the gate Of the Brooklyn navy
yard, but were refused admittance, the fufl
complement authorized having already been
employed. About $50 men, enrolled Monday,
commenced work yesterday morning. The
Colorado will probably be ready tor see n thirty
days. Wcrknen are employed On her night and