Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-14

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Spain.
No News at Washington
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-There is no of
fetal news to-day from Cuba concerning
the recent executions. There was a large
number of visitors at the Executive Man
sion to-day. Among those who had inter
views with the President were Senator
Morton and Gov. Washburn, of Wisconsin.
Contraction of SeO,7OO.
The outstanding legal tenders are 1862
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Suicide Of a Banker.
Whitman C.. Bester, partner in the
banking House ef Riggs & Co., committed
suicide this morning by shooting. He
leaves wife and four children. Bester
was in easy pecuniary circumstances, but
had been complaining for some days of de-
preston, fever, Office fatigue and dyspeptic
symptoms. i t--
The Progress of Red Tape.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. 13-New-
from Cuba, received yesterday was so starts
ling in its character not only from the atroc-
ity of the act reported, but from the, fact
that Cuban authorities were orderedEby the
Madrid Government to stay further eXecll-
tions, that it created at first in official cir
Giles doubts as to its truth, but these have
now been removed and while credit of
good faith is given to the Madrid Govern
ment, emphatic condemnation of the Cuban
authorities for their swift vengeance and
disregard of commands of the home govern
ment is everywhere expressed.
The Secretary OF State yesterday, on re-
ceipt of a dispatch announcing the whole
sale execution at Santiago De Cuba, tele-
graphed to Consul General Hall at Havana,
to instruct the Vice-ConSul at that point to
inquire into the matter and to enter an
earnest protest against the haste Of the trial
in the face of the orders of the Spanish
Government for delay, until full examina-
ton could be made into the facts attending
the capture Of the Virginius. Hall replied
that the Vice Consul had already protested
in the strongest terms against the proceed
ings, but that his action was seriously OBJ
Structed by Spanish officers, all avenues Of
communication being closed against him.
The telegraph line between Santiago and
Havana being interrupted, he was prevent
ed from telegraphing to Kingston in order
to make inquiry relative to the Virginius
when she was brought into port. There
was nothing left for him but the slow pro-
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cation was of no advantage under the cir
cumStanceS.
Immediately on receipt of Consu[G Gene
raj Halls dispatch, the Secretary of State
instructed Minister Sickles, to enter with
the Spanish government a strong protest
against the proceedings at Santiago, char
acteriZing them as an outrage on civiliZa-
ton and humanity, and an insult to the
Ay,,o y.i,a1r, o1sat oil hos
replied that he had had an interview with
the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and acted
in accordance with his instructions, and
further, the Spanish government, duly i'm
pressed with a sense of responsibility, had
promised to act in such a manner as would
show its disapprobation of the proceedings
at Santiago, and at the same time its friend
ship for this government. The Spanish
minister had a long conference with the
Secretary of State to-day, and Sir Edward
Thornton was afterwards closeted with the
Secretary. The French Minister was sub
sequently admitted to an audience, but on
a different subject. This was what is call
ed diplomatic day." one day in the week
being set apart for foreign ministers. The
Secretary was occupied till late hour with
these and other callers of various legations.
One of the points about which there is
much solicitude, is the position of the Vir-
ginius when she was captured. The first
dispatch to Secretary Fisk said she was
captured six miles from the coast of Jamai-
ca, while at about the same time dispatch
received at the British legation said the
capture took place in British waters. The
President being restrained by the ConSti-
| tuition and laws from making war on Spain
| by attacking her colonies. all that can now
be done is in way of correspondence with
| the Madrid government. The official papers
are to be laid before Congress for such ac-
| ton as may become the dignity of the ma
| ton in vindicatiOn of its honor and full
| protection to its citizens. The
| government, however, in the meanwhile
| is making preparations to meet all issues
which may arise, even if they should re-
quire force, and this fact is apparent in the
present naval movements. The Kansas
has been ordered Immediately to Santiago
de Cuba, and will be commanded by Com
mander A. V. Reed. In addition to this
vessel and the Mahapac and Manhattan
| iron clads, the Pawhattan and OSsippee
| will also be ordered to active service in the
1 South Atlantic squadron. The War De
paItment will strengthen the forts i'll the
| gulf, having already taken measures for
| strengthening and additionally gaTisOning
| Fort Jefferson, in Florida. 1t is the gem
| cral opinion here that Congress, acting on
the recommendation of the President, will
promptly take action on questions to be
| presented concerning our affairs with Cuba.
A Chance for BuncOmbe.
| Arrangements are in progress for the
holding of public meeting in this city to
give expression to the popular sentiment in
| regard to late events i'll Cuba.
The Wawasset Disaster.
District Attorney Fisher in his report as
to the burning Of the steamer Wawasset last
summer, says there is not sufficient evidence
of misconduct or inattention to duty to
convict any officer or empioye Of the crime
of manslaughter, and he will not insti-
tute in any criminal proceedings. As it is
clear from evidence that the captain, mate
and engineers violated the law by not being
| licensed, he will, unless instructed other
wise, bring suits to recover the amount OF
penalty forfeiture of 500 in each ease.
johnson anG Holt.
Special to the Cincinnati Commercial,
| WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.-Ey-PresideRt
johnson and General Holt are watching
each other from opposite ends Of the Cap
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