Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-08
News from Spain and Cuba.

News from Spain aHd Cuba.
Especial dispatch to the Washington Chronicle. |
New YORK Dec. S.-lhc Cuban question,
now the foremost in American politics, Is made
more than ever intensely interesting by a
cypher dispatch [ have received to-day from
Madrid, the substance Of which send the
Chronicle tonight. Castelar,, aud the lmne-
diate supporters OF the Madrid Govcr'.mcnt. arc
10 great 1uarary. They feel that should
the demands Of the United States be accepted,
and an enforcement OF the terms OF the protocol
be resorlcd to, they will be overthrow; on the
contrary, they are aware that II they refuse
they will certainly 20 by the bjard. a dis'
patch has been received at Madrid from tAd-
miral Polo, in which this Important ottlcIal OK
presses his greatest surprise at the delay, anu
warns his Government OF the consequences sure
to follow prolnngation OF the speedy settle
ment, and of failure to comply with the terms.
He also expresses the opinion that the Captain
General of Cuba Is without ability to carry out
the agreement for the surrender o! the Virgin
Jus even if disposed 10 do SO. He represents
in this dispatch that the feeling among the
people of Washington is generally in sympathy
with Spain, but he also says that the official
authorities OF the Government have fully and
snuarely determined that unless the action OF
| Spain is prompt in surrcuderiug the Elrgnus
and the prisoners the whole matter will b. lm-
mediateIy referred to Congress, and that de-
| claration of war will undoubtedly follow. The
| last Cabinet meeting at Madrid was very
stormy and exciting one, the Cuban difficulty
| being under discussion. Not only alnuug the
members of FL Casino, but ali over Madrid, the
excitement is at fever heat. \ defiant and
warke feeling prevails, AID majority stoutly
resist making any CONCESSIONS.
This state of things is being scdulpusy cu-
tivated BY the old Bourbon clement Of Spain.
They are clamorous for difficulty with the
United States, feeling that it will hasten Caste
lars overthrow, ami result in their restoration
Minister SickIes' resignation will not affect the
situation in any way whatever, as he has been
almost Ignored in the settlement of the trouble
heretofore. W. NJ H.
by Associated Press.
| New York. Dec 1.-The llcrald's special
from Paris, of December e, says cipher dis
patch from Madrid says the Cuban question IS
again grave. Minister Sckles to day rendered
his resignation as Minister, in consequence ot a
disagreement alb ut the Spanish complications
This disagreement has existed for some time.
1t is understood that in the recent negotiations
Secretary Fish acted directly with President
Castelar,, igrorng Minister Sicklcs and dlsap-
proving OF his imperative tone.
The Correspondence says they lave tad fire.
| uuent dlSagrccmentS before.
There was almost a rupture with Nlr. fish
on the occasion Of the correspondence attcpdns
the remand of Briwt ftom Havana to the
Louard case, when Mr. Fish ignored SlckcIS
and dealt directly with the Spanish Minister:
| It is said 10 diplomatic circles that the good
Offices of the British Minister accomplished Il
settlement then, but now, as Slr. Fish proposes
further concessions Sickles resigns.
The Cuban authorities demand that the Nlr
ginus be delivered at somc Spanish or Porto
| Rico port, at the discretion OF Sober, the colo
| NAL Minister there, 10 await arbitration.
| The opposition to President Castelar, is cul-
! minating IN Il Cabinet crisis.
The whole Spanish press Indignantly protest
against the tone Of President Grants message
| as an impertneut interference IN Cuban at.
fairs, which is really none of his business.
The cause Of the Cabiuct crisis is the charge
that Castelar, pandcrs to America. The situa-
| ton here springs from the astounding hautness
and pride Of the people. The feeling is in
tensely warlike.
MADRID, Dec IA conference has taken
place between Castelar, and Salmcron, which Is
| believed to have resulted in the restoration of
harmony between the StatcSlDcn
HAVANA, Dec G.-Gcneral Burrlel leaves
here tomorrow Sunday Tor Santiago de Cuba,
to resume charge Of that department.
New YORK, Dec. lit is SAID that the
steamer City of Merida, the latest vessel on
he coast will be altered into a gunboat and
transport to be used in case Of war. There
is Quantity of ship timber now on her
wharf which, it, is said, will be used TO strength
en- her so that she can carry siXty-two FOUNDERS
New York, Dec THE Hcrald's special
from Havana says the American consulate is
guarded by troops. An attempt was made
Thursday night to burn the Nirginus. Rcgu-
lar soldiers have been put on board to protect
her.
LONDON, Dec. Sc a. MA special to the
News from Madrid says Cabinet crisis is iu-
mlnent, Great indignation Is manifested at
President Grants message and Casear's al
legged pandering to the United States
A Times dispatch from Cartagena says all
the vessels of the blockading squadron, except
the Zarcgaza, have returned off the harbor.
TIE ST. JOSEPH AND DENVER CITY RAIL
RoAD-We understand that the holders OF the
First Mortgage Bonds OF the Eastern Division
of this road, are commencing proceedings
to forcclose. Meantime the road has been !eaS
ed to the Hannibal and ST. Joseph II: K. Com
pany, which lease is for one year, cndlog Nov
vember lst, 1874. The lessees are to pay all
operating expenses aud turn over the net earn.
Jugs to the Treasurer Of the St. Joseph and
Denver City RR Company, to be applied to
wages due to employees, the road aud equip
ment to be returned at the expiration OF the
lease, 10 as good condition as wien received.
The St. Joseph and Denver Company Is to
designate the Superintendent and Treasurer
to adjust the accounts -NcV I9rG fost
CIVIL RIGHTS. The colored Radicals OF Gull
pepper county, held large meeting last Friday
In the Antioch Baptist church at Culpcper; ID.
L. Harris, Of Alexandria, was elected president,
aud Samuel Asher secretary. resolution
was offered and adopted, claiming the rights
aud privileges guaranteed by the Constitution
of the United States and the amend cnts
thereto, both civil and political. Robert Jones,
Henry Lightfoot and Alexander jackson were
elected delegates to the national convcnllon to
ha hold I'm WASHINGTON December 9.