The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-11-17
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Cuban Affairs.
Mr.Grant gone on q Junket-
ing trip to New Jersey.
He don't Care Anything
about the matter.
Sentiment OF the People.
Some st. Louis Boys want
to take Cuba.
Business slightly Improv-
ing in the East.
Accidents, Crime, etc.
Sentiment OF the People.
Some st. Louis Boys want
1883 to take Cuba.
Business slightly Improv-
ing in the East.
Accidents, Crime, etc.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l5.-The depart
ure OF the President and the Secretary Of
the Navy for Elizabeth, N. j., to be ab-
sent three days, gives rise to the belief |
that the mooted intentions ofresenting the |
Spanish barbarity are not of very ardent |
character. THERE'S no excitement amongst
officials about the matter, and everything
is as calm around the Department as if it |
were In the summer recess.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. l5.-The excitement
here over the massacre of the Virginius
prisoners is unabated The people intend
calling great mass meeting at an early
date to proclaim their indignation at the
atrocities.
New YORK, Nov 15.-The meeting in
the Park this afternoon to deuounce the
Cuban butcheries was addressed by one
Thomas Dugan, who ured his hearers to
demand reparation. No noteworthy Cuban
was present, and only limited number OF
other nationalities
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15-The meeting at the
Court House tonight to express the senti-
ment of the people regarding the execu-
ton of the passengers. and crew of the
Virginius was one of the largest ever held
in this city. The rotunda of the Court
House was packed to overlooking, and out
door meetings were organized at both the
east and west wings OF the building. Gen.
Nathan Ranny, a soldier of the war of
| 1912, presided. Speeches were made by
| Mayor Brown, x-Atterney- General Baker,
and dozen other local speakers, all OF
whom took the strongest possible ground
! in favor of vindicating the national honor
and wiping out the recent insult to our
| flag, and outrage to civilization and hu-
manity, by visiting summary vengeance up
on the perpetrators of the inhuman butch
/ cry. The war feeling in the crowd ran
very high, and there was a repeatedly ex-
pressed desire to take forcible possession Of
Cuba aud annex it to the United States
A resolution to this effect and urging the
| Government to take speedy and vigorous
measures to obtain reparation for the
wrongs committed, were unanimously
adopted. A great crowd still remains at
the Court House and the speaking contin-
ues.
The Lindell Grays, volunteer military
organization here, have telegraphed Presi
dent Grant that they hold themselves in
readiness to respond to a call for men to go
to Cuba, and number of gentlemen have
telegraphed that they will, if authorized,
raise a regiment in four days for the same
purpose.
HAVANA, via KEY WLsT, Fla, Nov. Is
I-Great anxiety is manifested here to see
the comments of the Americon press upon
the capture OF the Nirginius and the shoot
ing Of the prisoners. There is a general
feeling that it is desirable to have all the
| prisoners executed as quickly as possible,
before the Government of Spain or any
other power can get chance TO intervene.
although some Of the better feeling por-
ton of the people deprecate undue haste,
and fear that it may lead to serious results.
The Securidad complains of the inexact-
ness of the press telegram which stated
that the tirginlus was captured near ia
maica. According to the official state
ments, the Nirginius was eighteen miles
from the coast of Cuba When the chase
began she headed for Jamaica, distance
of about 100 miles, The chase lasted
eight hours, both steamers going at full
speed, and both being fast vessels. They
must, therefore, have been very near ia
maica when the Nirginius was overhauled,
but, as the Captain, all the navigators. and
the crew of the Nirginius have been killed,
the Spaniards can put the distance at what
they please.
LONDON, Nov. 15.-The Daily News.
this morning, in editorial article on the
prospect OF the annexation of Cuba to the
United States, says ''The execution of
the Virginius captives has virtually decid-
ed the fate of the island" The other Lon
don journals contain editorials of a similar
tenor.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. l5.-Matters look
very lively at the Navy Yard Upwards
of 200 men are at work at the monitors,
both of which will be placed in commission
early in the ensuing week. The Canaan
daigua will be ready for sea in three weeks.
A full force of workmen will, by special
orders, work all day tomorrow The iron,
clad Nahant is being repaired at Chester,
and will be ready in two weeks.
NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-At the Brooklyn
Navy Yard orders were received last night
directing the immediate preparation fol-
sea of the frigates Colorado and Minnesota
Vice Admiral Rowan says that the Colera
do could probably be got ready for sea il
thirty days, and the Minnesota in one ol
two months. The Juniata would be read,
in a day or two. The Powhatan was readl
to sail Work was continued on the Spanisi
iron-clad Arapides, which is in the dry
docks at the yards.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Nov. I5.-The Os
sipee arrived at Newport early this after
: noon. She will take supply of torpedoe
and probably sail tonight tor Cuba
Boston, Mass. Nov. l5.-To-day order
were received from Washington to fit tn
Franklin for sea at the earliest moment
and work upon her has begun. The en-
ployes OF the Engineers Department wi
= work upon her all day tomorrow. Th
work upon the Brooklyn is being pushe
> forward.
LONDON, Nov. IS Nineteen thousan
dollars in bullion was shipped from Soutl
ampton for New York to- day, and $500
from Liverpool for New York.
NEW YORK. Nov. l5-Business rule
quiet to-day, but there is an improved fee
ing in the trade. Jobbing quotations f
cotton and woolen fabrics nominal an
irregular, Standard sheetings quoted ,
ll3a12c. Prints in active demand at il
prices. Carriers prints re, and Aneor
fancies were offering to-day by large iol
bing house at s3c Wool fianueIs in bris
request at low figures. Worsted Dire
goods active.
. Boston, Nov. 15.-The announceme,
II. is made today nf the Eaiinro ,f o., J.,;,,