Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-11-24
Meetings in Arkansas and GeOr-
gia in Sympathy with the
War Feeling-Arbitra-
tiOn Suggested.
Five Reasons Why Spain Objects
to Our DemandS-Grant'S
Movements Unmis-
taxable.
EX-President JOhnsOn's Opinion
on the Cuban TrOuble-He
Wants the Isle, but
No War.
1" CUBA is ouR'N.n

"CUBA Is OUR'N.n
LITTLE Rock, November 22.-Th
citizens of Devall's Bluff held meeting
Il Wednesday and adopted resolutions ten
dering a regiment of one thousand mer
armed and equipped for service.
In behalf of the Republic of Cuba
the citizens of Little Rock have a meet
ing on Tuesday night to express theiI
indignation at the Cuban butchery.
PROGRESS OF NAVAL PREPARATIONS
The steam-tug Rescue left Washington
with one hundred and fifty barrels Of
| powder. The steamer Fortune has had
her torpedo-spar taken out, and will be
launched Monday. Extra force is en-
gagged, and extra time made on the
Shawmut. The work of recruiting is
rather slow, but it is probable all the
men needed will be speedily obtained.
| Rear-Admiral Joseph Smith, founder OF
the Monitor fiotilla in the late rebellion,
is lying very i'll at his residence.
MORE GEORGIA INDIGNATION.
COLUMBUS, GA, November ga
large public meeting was held here to-
night to express indignation at the con-
duct of the Spanish authorities. There
was much enthusiasm, and bitter reso-
lutiOns were adopted.
THE STORY ABOUL' SICKLES'S TROUBLES
PRONOUNCED FALSE.
MADRID, November 22.-The reports
that violence has been offered by the
Madrid populace to General Sickles are
pronounced false.
ARBITRATION SUGGESTED IN THE VIR-
GINIUS AFFAIR.
President CASTELAR, haG long confer
ence to-day with Leyard, the British
minister. The result of the interview
is favorable to the continuance of good
relations. The idea of submitting the
case of the Nirginius to arbitration is
much talked of. Should this course be
agreed to the German Emperor is indi-
Gated as probable arbitrator.
THE PRESIDENT INTIMATES THAT HE
MEANS TO HAVE SATISFACTION.
NEW YORK, November 23.-Wash-
ington specials to New York papers con-
tain the following: During an inter-
view with a prominent senator, Presi-
dent Grant is said to have used the fol-
lowing language: "When govern
ment makes every preparation for an
aggressive or defensive policy, fits out
its navy and does everything to make
the army effective to the limit of calling
for troops, you can put whatever con-
structiOn you please ON such ac-
tivity. If l were to judge of such
movements, as civilian, L should
say they were warlike. / do not re-
member of anything of the kind having
been done in this country which was
not the preface to peace or satisfaction
for our offended honor. So far, believe
our history sustains me in this assertion.
If my message to congress does not
convey this idea, it will be because l
forget the words in which to express it. >"
sPAIN's OBJECTIONS TO OUR DEMANDS.
A Herald special from Washington
says the Spanish objections to cur de-
mand are as follows:
First-That the Virginius is not an
American ship, as she was owned by
the Cu0ans and registered in the name
of Patterson, residing in New York.
Second-That she has forfeited even
this false registry by her subsequent sale
to other parties.
Third-That she has frequently sailed
during the past two years under the flags
of other countries.
Fourth-That General Ryan was not
a citizen of the United States.
HlllA- ludt lu6 NnSlulus dl the time
of her capture was engaged in an un-
lawful expedition against friendly
power.
THE WAR-FEVER ABATING.
WASHINGTON, November 23.-The
Spanish question is everywhere dis
cussed with more calmness than last
week, and the impression seems to pre-
vail to a greater extent than heretofore
that there will be no war between the
United States and Spain. The tone of
the Spanish ministry continues friendly,
and disposition is manifested to act in
all matters in the controversy in such a
way as will preserve peace between
the two nations. The only important
communication received to-day from
Madrid was by the Spanish minister,
Edmiral Polo, who communicated its
contents to Secretary Fish. The Spanish
government cOntradicts the report of
any hostile manifestation against the
American minister, and says General
Sickles is treated with consideration
and respect, and that some intemperance
of language of the monarchicaI press
was promptly silenced by the threat of
immediate punishment.