The Portland daily press., 1873-11-24
The Cuban Outrage
REPORTED INSULT TO GEN
SICKLES DENiED.
Peaceful Issue Expected.
WASHINGTON RUMORS AND
GOSSIP.

$500 III al aggressive OT ueIeuStV6 policy,
nus out its navy and does everything to make
tne army effective up to the limit of calling for
troops, you can put whatever constructions you
please on such activity. If I were to judge of
such movements, as a civilian, L should say
they were warlike. do not remember of any,
thing of the kind having been done in this
country which was not the preface to peace or
satisfaction for our offended honor. So far
history, | believe, sustains me in this asser-
ZION IF my message to Congress does not
convey this idea it will be because forget the
words in which to express it,"
The Spanish Objections.
The Herald special from Washington says
the following:
First; That the virgnius is not an Ameri-
ean snip, as she was owned by Oubans and reg
1stered IN the name of Patterson, residing in
seaond; She has forfeited even this falfe reg
lstry by subsequent sale to other parties.
:, Ihlrd: That she has frequently sailed during
tne past two years under flags Of other coun-
Fourth: That General Ryan was not a citi-
zen OF the United States
Fifth: That the Virginius at the time of cap
lure was eng aged in an unlawful expedition
against friendly power.
Coast Defenses.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-The chief of the en-
gineer corps sent orders to the various officers
along the coast, to put them in proper defence
for any possible attacks from sea. The Engin-
eer Department will also at once prepare tOrpe-
does with necessary electrical cable instIu-
ments, tackle, etc., to be planted at proper
points along the coast This action has been
determined upon for some time and the torpe-
does being in readiness, this was considered
very proper time to put them in position.
The War Responsibility Resting ON Spain
Secretary Fish stated to-day that nearly all
the statements reported in our papers, as well
as those published at Madrid, were greatly ex-
aggerated In regard to the demands alleged
to have been made by our government, all of
the published reports are very wide Of the
mark.
1t is the belief of Sec. Fish that the Span
ish government can accede to our demands
without violating any of her rights, and at the
same time maintaining her honor.
Secretary Fish received another despatch this
morning from Minister Sickles in which he
stated that the excitement which has existed at
Madrid for some days, regarding the Cuban af-
fairs: is somewhat allayed, and that more
pacific feeling prevails.
and main to get all the information respecting
the Vlrginius. He Is very confident of being
able to show that she is not an American ship
with legal register owned by American cti-
zens OF the United States. This Is a very i'm
portant point in the Gaze.
Another Important point which the Spanish
Minister means to establish is that she was en-
gagged in an illegal expedition at the time of her
capture.
President Grant and Secretary Fish both
stated to-day in reply to the question whether
we were going to have war with Spain, that it
rested entirely with that government; thatithe
United States would stand unalterably by their
demands.
The Excitement subsid ing.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 23.-The Spanish ques-
ton is everywhere discussed with more calm.
ness than it was last week and impression seems
to prevail to greater extent than heretofore that
there will Re no war between the United
States and Spain. The tone of the Spanish
ministry continues friendly and disposition
is maintained TO ACT On all matters in eanrro-
yersy 10 such way as will preserve peace be-
tween the two nations
The only important communication received
from Madrid to-day was by tine Spanish
Minister Admiral Polo, who communicated The
contents to Secretary Fish. The Spanish gov
eminent contradict the report of any hostile
manifestations against the American Minister,
and say that Gen Sickles is treated with con-
sideration aud respect, that some intenperance
OF language OF the MOlapchial Dress was
promptly silepced by threat of Immediate
punishment, and that the Minister of Colonies
reports from Havana that the restoration of
embargoed property to American citizens is be-
ing diligently proceeded with.
Naval Matters
PHILADELPHIA, Noy. 23.-The entire force of
the navy yard was employed to day. The mon
itor M"hattan, with two Is iuch guns, left the
ta1S sa, ~ uigat and dropped down stream
to Fort Muffin, where she took on board anu
nltlop- The Powhattan left at noon and stop
ped at Fort Muffin for her supply. They will
leave tomorrow morning The Pow6attan
acting as convoy for Key West. ..as.
The Position of Minister sickIes.
LONDON, Nov. 22.-Special dispatches from
MnIr 70 hal nnA<
in representing that the late interviews be-.
tween Minister Sickles and the Spanish au-
thorties were of stormy character Mr. Sick.
les barely escaped mobbing by the crowd which
congregated in front of his residence. In con-
sequence of these demonstrations he determin
ed to leave Madrid, but the government having
dispersed the mob and since maintained peace,
he has resolved to remain in the city,
Gen. Sickles not Threatened,
MADRID, Nov. 22.-The report that violence
had been offered by the Madrid populaoe to
Gen. sickles, the American Minister, are pro-
nounced false.
President CASTELAR, had long conference TO-
day with Mr.. Lehard, the British Minister.
The result of the interview is favorable to the
continuance of good relations.
The idea of submitting the case of the Vir-
ginlus to arbitration is much talked of. Should
this course be agreed to the German Emperor
Is indicated as the probable arbitrator.
Cuban Meetings, SC.
COLUMBIA, Ga, Nov. 22.-One of the largest
meetings ever assembled in this part of the
south was held tonight to express their indca-
ton at the conduct of the Spanish authorities.
Resolutions of a very bitter character were
adopted.
New YORK. Nov.22 The following named of1c-
ers have volunteered to raise regiments for the
Cuban war: Col Charles Spencer, Gen. Chas.
Graham, Gen. Martin Mcmahon, Col Frederick
A. Conkling, Gen. Ward Burnett. Gen. Thorn
as Jordan, Gen. Joseph Pinkney and Gen. Nc
Cook of Ohio.
PRovDHNoE, Nov. 22-There is evidently
strong, warlike spirit among the people here,
and If recruiting offices were opened, thousands
of recruits could be obtained Senator Sprague,
who led the Rhode Island troops in the war of
the rebellion, and Gen. Burnside, both stand
ready, it is said, for any emergency.
A Washington despatch says that recruiting
for the navy is dull, only dozen having been
shipped the past week. 1t is probable that all
the men needed can be obtained speedily.
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