New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-29
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2s.-The dispatch deciding
the grave question whether there shall be peace or
war between the United States and Spain was
received by Mr. Fish tonight, and cOmmuni-
Gated to the President and Cabinet. 1t is
of the most satisfactory character and comedies
all the demands made by the United States. These
demands, as heretofore stated, were as follows;
First 1.-THE release of the officers and Grew of the Vr-
ginius yet living; second the return of the Yir-
ginius; third, the salute of the flag and pro-
vision for the families of the slain captiyes. The
only reservation on the part of Spain is with
reference to firing the salute To enable future in
vestgations to be made the date for this salute has
been fixed at the 18th of December At the close of
the Cabinet meeting, which was not so long
former ones on the question, nothing had been
received from the Spanish Government which had
asked for a delay until - o'clock to-day,
As to whether Mr.. Sickles had withdrawn from
Madrid in obedience to his instructions also not
known The consideration of the subject 10y the
Cabinet was therefore not of an important char
acter, simply because the information at that
time received was not of a decisive char
scter. The dispatch announcing the cOnces-
mon to our demands came later, and is said to be
of very broad LIBERAL and satisfactory character,
The main question may therefore be regarded as
having been settled; and all our Government has
to do is to wait the enforcement OF the conces-
sions. As heretofore stated, have no right
as a Government to question the physical
authority of Spain TO carry out her agreement.
Whatever doubts may be entertained personally
on the subject, there is n widespread feeling,
which extends TO the members Of the AdministTa-
ton and all the foreign legations that the CASTELAR,
Government is too weak for the purpose that the
authorities of Cuba viii resist the demand, and that
the enemies of the Republic at home will
raise a revolution strong TO overthrow
CASTELAR, and defeat the peaceful result Of the
negotiations in the Virgnius Gen. Sickles
seems to have encouraged this feeling Whether be
has correctly reported the condition Of affairs
colored his reports for unknown reasons cannot
now be ascertained. There only two ways IN
which this overthrow can be accomplished. One Is
by a violent revolution and the other by the
Cortes 1t is not believed, notwth-
standing Gen. Sickless cable dispatches, that
there will be a revolution strong enough TO change
the character of the Government at least before the
meeting Of the Cortes and since Spain shows every
disposition to act justly, il is probable that 1t VIII
not be the policy of the Administration to insist
upon any unusual haste in carrying out
the requirements of the agreement A reasonable
time will be given Spain; but if ii is found
that she is unable to carry out the agreement
on account of unwilling officers in Cuba, or OF
n revolution at home, then the United States
Government will take the matter into its own
hands and compel a compliance with Its de-
mands, but not necessarily IN an unfrendly tone
towards Spain. In the meantime the activity IN
strengthening our navy viii probably not abate
owing TO the prevailing opinion that it may yet be
needed in Cuban waters. As TO the effect OF the
settlement on the future Of Cuba whether she viii
be free whether she will be annexed to the United
States, or whether she must remain III her present
unhappy condition, is subject which cannot be
discussed until some weeks have elapsed, and public
feeling developed throughout Europe and America
The QUESTION SAID TO HAVE ASSUMED A MORE
FAVORABLE ASPECT.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPArcH]
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-The Cabinet was III
session two hours aud half to-day giving earnest
attention to the questions pending between the
United States and Spain. 1t was remarked by
Cabinet officer after the adjournment that the
business was in such condition that single
telegram on either side might change the whole
course Of proceeding. Tonight it can be confidently
said that the question has assumed more favorable
aspect than it bore this morning and that there are
strong reasons for expecting results entirely salts
factory; and it can be added on the same competent
authority, that, although nothing has as yet been
reduced to precise terms, the situation is very hope
full.
Much excitement exists which is heightened by the
reluctance in official quarters 10 give information
concerning it. The Withholding of intelligence is
based on the improperly of imparting it at the
present stage of the negotiations, which indicates
their incompleteness.
Although it has been repeatedly denied that Gen.
Sickles has left MadFd for Paris and that the Vir
gnus has been scutted, the reports are persstenty
circulated to-day. and believed by many who seem
10 place no confidence in official utterances.