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

ing satisfaction at happy termination Of Degotia-
ton.
TIE PROTOCOL.
Protocol OF Conference between Mr.. Fish and
Admiral Polo, November 20, carrying out the
agreement stated in No. 100.
Admiral Polo to Mr.. Fish, December 1 HAS not
received his instructions for naming time and
place for surrender; expects them every moment;
asks, therefore, extension OF time. Mr.. Fish to
Admiral Polo, December 2:-Delay appears un-
avoidabe and win, doubtless. cease in q few
hours. The President will then rely upon imme-
date execution Of agreement.
Mr.. Fish to Admiral Polo, December Ais In
formed by General Sickles that powers have been
sent to Admiral Polo Is prepared to execute the
agreement and asks him to name an hour to-day
when he will meet him (Mr. Fish, for that purpose.
Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish, December 4, in reply
TO the last His powers require him to act In con-
junction with the superior authorities OF Cuba.
Has referred the subject to Madiid.
Agreement between Mr.. Fish and Admiral Polo,
December 8, 1919, asks the time, place and manner
OF surrender Of the vessel and survivors, and
as to the mode Of rendering the salute II not dis
pensed with.
SPANISH EVIDENCE AGAINST THE vIRGINIUs
Admiral Polo to Mr.. Fish, December 10, trans
mitted evidence In order to show that the virginius
the nag OF the United States.
Ftrst-Bill OF sale OF the solicitors Of the Treas
ury to John +. Patterson.
Seoond-Oath OF John F. Patterson that he is the
true ana only owner OF the said vessel, and that
there Is no subject citizen any foreign prince
or state directly or indirectly, by way OF trust,
commence or otherwise, interested therein.
Tntrd-Bond on the issue Of the certificate OF
Fourth onriia-crew list.
FUth-Clearance bond.
StIGN-Manifest OF CARGO
Seoenth-Master's oath or clearance.
Etghth-Mautfest
Ntnth-The deposition OF Francis E. Sheppard.
1enth-fhe deposition Of Francis Bowen.
Eeuenth-Dep0sitiOn OF Francis Bowen.
TceUrh-DepOsltiOn OF Charles Smith.
Thfrteenth-Depositton of Edward Greenwood.
F0usteenth-DepOsition of John Mccain ana Mat
Fifteenth-Deposition OF Thomas Gallagher.
i SG1as OF Ambrose Rowling.
DISQUALIFICATION OF Adell0 dc VarOna.
sPAIN's VICTORY.
Mr.. Fish to Admiral Polo, December %, acknowl-
eding the receipt OfNo. 129-"The enclosures make
1t appear to the satisfaction of the United States
that the yirginius was not entitled to carry the
| nag at the time OF her capture. The salute will.
| therefore, be dispensed with, and in accordance
with the terms OF the protocol, inquiries will ne
instituted and proceedings commenced against the
vessel and the persons appearing to be guilty Of
| Illegal acts connected herewith"
The documents conclude with large mass Of
| Consular and miscellaneous correspondence, in
| Guiding copies OF the agreement with Admira
Polo, addressed to Secretary Robson, aud request
ing that instructions may be given for carrying II
out; also the opinion Of Attorney General vii
/ nams, that the virginius at the time OF capture
was, without right, improperly carrying the
| American nag.
| Mr.. Fish, December II, transmits the opinion o
the Attorney General to Secretary Robson ant
requests that steps may be taken to notify tn,
proper ofhcers at Santiago that the salute vii
| be dispensed with.
Admiral Palo to Mr.. Fish, January 8, expresses
| on behalf OF his government, disclaimer of al
intent Of ndignity to the nag of the United States