The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-06

CHARGED FROM cUsToDY-rHE NEW MINIS
TER TO SPAIN AND HIS PROBABLE INSTRUC-
TIoNs.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 80.
The appointment of Mr.. Cushing to be the
successor of Gen. Sickles as Minister to
Spain continues to excite comment con-
corning the character of the instructions he
il receive from the Department of State
after the confirmation of his nomination by
the Senate. Although usage is opposed to an
open declaration of the line of diplomacy to
be pursued, it can be stated with truth that
one of the subjects to which Mr.. Cushing
Will give his attention will be the policy of
political and administrative reform in Cuba,
as the best means calculated to restore peace
to that island, and promote its prosperity,
and among those reforms is inctded the abo-
htion of slavery in the Antilles. These views
have respectfully been enforced both in the
Presidents annual messages, and in
the official correspondence of Secre-
tary Fish, have been often communicated
to the Spanish Cabinet. 1t will be
recollected that several years ago our Gov
eminent rendered its good offices to Spain,
in the hope of Cuban pacification, but these
were respectfully declined. On the basis
suggested, it is not improbable that similar
tender Will again be made by the new Minis
ter, as the administration will resort to every
proper expedient for the purpose of restor-
ing peace, and of protecting American in
terests in Cuba and adjacent waters, and
there can be no doubt that an effort will be
made to conclude a new commercial treaty
with Spain of friendship, limits and nayiga-
ton.
The Secretary of the Navy this afternoon
received dispatch from the commander of
the Ossipee, announcing that the Virginius
sank on the night of the 18th, of Whining
ton.
SOME SPICY CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN SEC
RETARY FISH AND GEN. sICKLEs RELATIVE
To THE RESIGNATION OF THE LATTER.
The following is the telegraphic CORES
pondence between Secretary Fish and ex.
Minister Sicxles concerning the resignation
of the latter:
MADRID. Dec. 6, 1873.
Hamilton Fish, Secretary of State, Wash
ingtOn:
1t is published semi-officially that the
Government disapproves of my conduct in
the case of the Virginius. If, in the opinion of
the President, my resignation would facili-
tate a satisfactory termination of the ques-
ton. or be otherwise advantageous to the
public interests, such resignation may be
considered as hereby respectfully rendered.
(Signed) SICRLEs.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
GeH. Sickles, Minister at Madrid:-
The alleged publication of disapproval of
your conduct is entirely unauthorized. No
dissatisfaction has been expressed or intim-
ated, and it is deemed important that your
resignation at this time would not be accept
ed, as it would interfere with the prospects
of an accommodation. Signed,
FISH.
MADRID, Dec. 10.
Hamilton Fish, Secretary of State, WASH
ington:-
respectfully request that my telegram of
the 9th instant rendering my resignation
and your reply of the same date be now
published.
[Signedl SICKLEs.
WASHINGTON, Dec IL.
Gen. Sickles, Madrid:
Your tender of resignation was only
hypothetical, and your telegram referred it
to alleged publications unknown here, at
tributing a dissatisfaction which had not
been expressed. Under these circumstances,
the publication is not deemed necessary, and
cannot be authorized.
MADRID, Dec. 20.
Hamilton Fish, Secretary OF State, Washing
L respectfully renew the tender of my re-
signation, which / trust may be accepted
now without interfering with the prospects
of an accommodation.
(Signed) SICKLEs.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.
General Sickles, Madrid:
Your resignation will be accepted. Letters
of recall, with instructions, will be for
warded by next mail.
(Signed.l FISH.