Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-15

been gwen him by the government 70 repar.
daily 70 the departments by telegraph from Kew
Wtst. and not rely uPon the Havana eaple.
which i under the control OF the spauiSh
authorities. Ii j. only an eight hours run from
Havana 70 Key West with fast tug or dispatch
boat, from which point the kilograms will be
started.
TIE TREASURY DEPARTMENT ~ INIsHrSg THE
sfNEWE.
The Treasury department YESTERDAY, anon
the requisiti0n Of the Secretary OF the Navy
shipped two hundred ard thirty thousand dol.
lars by express to Norfolk, Va, the heatgVar-
tiers OF the North Atlantic fleet, IN order thar
there might be no delay In fitting out and SUP.
plying with all the necessary stores the vessel.
now under orders 20 leave With the least posi-
BILE delay for Cuba and other points in the wes,
indies.
OmciaI Dispatches. &c.
The Secretary OF State has receives no further
particulars OF the Nrginius massacre, with 'hs
exception of dispatches from Consul Genera
Hall, showing that the executions we're pre-
cipitated by the Spanish authorities az Santiago
IN order to anticipate any interference on che
part OF the home government. Late last even
ing official dispatches were received from Con
sui General Han at Havana. bat they contain
no allusion whatever to any further executions
than those reported on the morning Of the 4tl
tth and sth instants. Consul General Han.
however, experiences. much difficulty in Oh
tanning accurate Information from the Spanish
authorities.
THE SPANISH HOME GOVERNMENT SHOCKED
Minister Slckles was to have had a consalta-
ton with the Spanish minister OF foreign affair.
AT Madrid yesterday afternoon, at four O'Clock
but in consequence of the arriy al in that city OF
the news OF further executions after the murder
of the first four prisoners, the Spanish officials
cumstance, suggested to Minister SickIes a rea
sonahle delay IN holding the intended council,
and accordingly brief postponement has been
arranged.
SECRETARY FTsH's POSITION
The position of Secretary Fish is 70 hold Spain
responsible for the insult our TO Tag, no matter
whether the act occurred in British, American
or Spanish waters. The question of England
holding Spain responsible for an insult % our
flag in British waters, il IL should prove 20 b.
within marine league Of British territory, Is
one OF secondary and minor consideration, not
entering at all into the present complications.
Excited State Of Public Feeling.
CUBAN MEETING IN BALTIMORE.
Yesterday morning a large number of CubanS
and American sympathizers congregated at the
corner Of Eutaw and Baltimore streets, Balti-
more, LOT the purpose OF indicating sympathy
with the Cuban cause, by parading through the
principal streets, and holding an indignation
meeting In Monument square. At the appoint
ed hour the procession was formed, and headed
by band of music and two Cubans carrying
the Cuban and American flags, marched through
a number of the principal streets TO Mona
ment square. The procession numbered ONLY
about loo Cubans, but the sidewalks and streets
through which they paraded we're crowded with
enthusiastic citizens, who warmly cheered the
procession at every point. The meeting was
called to order by the president OF the Cuban
" l. u. W.
the objects of the meeting, nominated Col. r
Nj. Ierger as chairman Of the same, who
made speech, characteriZing the action of the
Spanish as an outrage on civilization. kesOlu-
tons were adopted, calling upon the govern
ment of the United States TO acknowledge the
belligerent rights of the republicans of Cuba
as an act OF humanity and international right.
urging upon the President of the United States
to use all means within his power TO vindic ate
the national honor in the late insult offered to
tie American flag in tue capture OF the steamer
int NV
and calling upon all citizens who love liberty
and who are DESTROYS of advancing republican
ism on this continent, to act with in the pres
ent unfortunate emergency.
IN ST. LOUIs.
The general feeling in St Louis il that our
government should use prompt and energetic
means, not only to vndicate its honor, but t.
punish the authors of the fendish butchery.
Some even advocate a proclamation BY the
President suspending the neutrality laws for
sixty OF ninety days, to give the incensed people
OF this country an opportunity TO go 90 Cuba and
iDtlct summary vengeance upon the bl0odtlirstv
Spaniards and wrest the island from their con
troll A large number of prominent merchants
and other Influential citizens, believing that
American honor requires, a. common humanity
urges. prompt and vigorous action by our gov
eminent, signed call last night for public
meeting at the courthouse this evening, TO ex-
press the public feeling on the subject.
TIE FEELING IN THE SOUTH.
A dispatch from Augusta, Georgia, says. The
details VI the butchery of Captain Fry and the
crew of the Virginius excite intense Indignation
among the people In this section against the
Spanish power IN Cuba. Swift ana decisive
action is looked for on the part of the admins
tration. American citizens and interests must
be protected, though Spain should lose Cuba
Several southern papers think the government
would be justified in declaring war against
Spain.
THE CUBAN IUNTA IN NEW YORK.
The excitement over Cuban affairs continues.
At the headquarters Of the Cuban Janta moth
ing Of an important character was developed.
The plans OF the Junta are said TO be rapidly
eliminating, but their nature is not openly dis
crssed.
UNCLE SAM MIST TAKE CURA.
The New York Times, in an editorial to-day,
takes the ground that Spain having ceased 20
have any power in Cuba, the United States
must take the control of affairs in that island
into their own hands.