The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-06

qure that you should remain at your post untn the
expiration OF the time heretofore named or until
further orders. II q difference exists, as you sug
gest, the President feels 1t his duty to take into
Consideration the representations made at
70 ws our
upon you to cooperate with our efforts to induce
rupture between the two Republics. Without
questioning the seniority OF the Madrid Cabinet 1t
wall not be possible to send vessel to Valencia:
After further correspondence. Mr.. Fish teie.
graphed November Is to Mr. Sickies:-
II no accommodation IL reached by the close OF
tomorrow, leave. II proposition ID submitted
you will refer 1t to washington and defer action.
Mr.. sickles informs Mr. Fish, November rs, that
Lord Granville regarded the reparaton demanded
as just and moderate. ,,
RECEDING FROM POSITION.
On the 2etn Mr.. Sickes teegraphed Mr.. Fish,
President CASTELAR, says Mr.. Slckles would re-
ceive note that day recognizing the principles on
ing delay till December 26 for Investigation.
Mr. Sickles, November 20, acknowledges re-
ceipt Of instructions; that he had notified the
Minister that he may defer reply and request for
passports, and transmits the substance OF note
received from the Minister Of State containing o
proposal lor an adjustment.
Mr.. Fish telegraphed to Minister Sickles Novem-
Der a. transmitting copy Of the Senate's resolu-
ton Of June 10 1885, that the detention of merchant
vessels on the high by force in time Of peace
Is derogation OF the sovereignty Of the United
States.
Minister Sickles telegraphs to Mr.. Fish Novem-
Der %, announcing that 1t had been informally
agreed at Madrid the previous day that reparation
should be made in accordance with the American
demand; that he was informed that different
proposition had been authorized by Mr.. Fish and
accepted by the Spanish government, and he in
qulres whether this is true.
Mr.. Fish, to Minister Sickies, November %, says:-
Surprising, from the tenor OF Minister Sicxles'
dispatches, that he had lett Madrid, the reply OF
Admiral Polo, who now says that negotiations are
going on at Madrid. having received notice that
three O'Clock 1t is supposed that these negotiations
have dropped.
THE SURRENDER OF FISH.
Mr. Fish to General sickles November 90, says:-
Spanish Minister yesterday made a proposal
embracing substance OF demands oil 18th Of NUvem-
Der with slight variations which has been accepted
and protocol signed.
December Mr.. Fish telegraphed General
Sickles:-
Powers sent to Admiral Polo to negotiate place
ana time for the surrender or the Vlrginius.
Tne result Is given, and the correspondence be-
tween Mr.. Fish and General Sickles relative to the
latters resignation, already published, appears in
the documents
CORRESPONDENCE OF FISH AND POLO.
The following win give an idea OF the correspond
ence and negotiations with the Spanish Legation
at Washington :-"Mr. Fish to Admiral Polo No.
vember II. Has received intelligence Of the
shooting Of So persons from the virginius. The
story too shocking and cruel to be credible; asks
II he has more authentic intelligence"
Admiral Polo TO MIR. Fish, November 12-"Has
received no information"
of
Admiral Polo to Mr.. Fish, November Is, state that
the papers Of the virginius were irregular. The
order from Madrid did not reach Santiago in time
to stay executions, owing to the destruction OF
telegraph wires. The Virginius was pirate.
The following was handed by Admiral Polo to Mr..
Fish, November 17:-
Spain is disposed to make amends for any vio-
lation OF international law, but requires time to
make examination.
Admiral Polo TO Mr.. Fish, November IS, encloses
copy OF telegraphic despatch from the Minis
ter OF State at Madrid, in which 1t Is said that
Spain cannot answer till the facts are known, and
ia resolved to preserve the integrity Of its tarri
tory; but Will observe the obligations OF inter-
national law and the letters Of all treaties.
Copy Of telegram from the Secretary Of state,
Madrid to Admiral Polo, handed to Mr.. Fish Dy
Admiral Polo November 20, proposing an arbitra-
ton and the surrender Of the vessel into the hands
OF the arbitratOrs:-
The authority Of Spain Is respected in Cuba.
The evidence is conflicting. This Is reason for
arbitration. Spain is acting in good faith.
Admiral Polo to Mr.. Fish, November 20, enclos-
ing copy Of telegram from the Minister OF State
in which it is said that Spanish authority Is re.
spected in Cuba, and that peremptory orders had
been issued.
ARBITRATION DECLINED.
Memorandum Of an interview between Admiral
Polo and Mr.. Fish, November 81, 1885,
Mr.. Fish declines to submit to arbitration the
question Of an indignity to the nag. He Is willing
jects Of reference. He is surprised to md no ex-
preston from spain OF dlsapprovai OF the hasty
and survivors. Arbitration would be postpone.
ment. 1t was desirable to have the settlement
complete before the assembling OF Congress. The
United states strongly desire friendly settle
ment.
Admiral Polo to Mr.. Fish. November %, notifying
him when and where the testimony Of Greenwood
and other witnesses will be taken.
Admiral Polo to Mr.. Fish, November o. enclosing
telegram from Madrid that the reported hostile
manifestations against General Sckles are not true.
Mr.. Fish to Admiral Polo, November "a, respect.
ing the proposed examination OF witnesses in New
York. Telegram from Madrid to Admiral Polo
handed to Mr.. Fish by Admiral Polo, November "a,
asking whether the United States will await the
result OF the investigation by Spain
whether the President viii submit the question
to Congress- and for statement of the
points OF offence in view of the treaty stipulations
ana international law. Memorandum of state
ment by Secretary Fish to Admiral Polo. November
a. in answer to reasons why 1t Is impracticable to
wait. Reasons why the President must submit
facts to Congress General statement of the points
OF offence.
Telegram from Madrid to Admiral Polo, hand ed
to Mr. Fish by Admiral Polo on November 25:-
The news contradictory as to the right OF the vir-
ginius to carry the United States nag. 1t may ap-
pear that she Is the subject OF recamations against
the United states. Spain suspends her reciama-
tons, and asks the United States to do the same
till the facts are known. No satisfaction Is posi-
bic till the right to demand it Is established.
EMPTY TALK ABOUT THE FLAG.
Memorandum OF interview between Mr.. Fish
and Admiral Polo November rs Admiral Polo
reads No. lis. Mr.. Fish replies that the United
States, in the interest OF all maritime Powers in
Guiding Spain, deny the right of capture Of docu.