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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
EXAMINATION OF WILLIAM J. BROWN.


William j. Brown called and sworn on the
challenge as 10 principal
Mr. FullertOn-Where is your residence A. Wlllow-st.
O. Have you formed opinion in regard to the merits
Of this cOntroversyi A. have.
@ decided opiniOni A. Yes, Sir.
O. One that could not be changed by evideneei A. 1t
could be changed by evidence yes, Cir.
@ Would 1t require good deal OF evidence TO change
iti A. Considerable.
Q. Where you in the habit Of attending divine ser
YlCe A. FFleuis' meeting.
q. In this city A Yes. sir
q Have you attended Plymouth church, A. have
been there.
Q. How long sigcei A. Some time ago; could not
tell exactly.
Q. Some months or some yearsi A. Some months
q. Have you been there Oftenf A. No, Sir.
Y. How Ufleni A. / dOnt know exactly how often
have necn there.
Q You have read. suppose, considerable upon this
I'll Iectf A. have
q And your opinion Is formed upon what yOu have
read I A. what nave read ant what have heard.
O 10 would be what dltf ult to got rld or It,
suppose. a. SOmew what yes, ST.
Judge Nelson 10 the uror-You had better stand aside
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
EXAMINATION OF CHARLES CLARK

Charles Clark called and sworn as to chal-
lenge on the principal cause.
Mr. Pryor-You have heard Of the controversy be-
tween Messrs Beecher aud TAton, haven't youi a.
Yes Sir.
O. You have heard OF this suitl A. Yes, Sir.
q You know the charge that is IN conroyersy-in DIS
putef A. Yes, Sir ,
O Have you beard much OF iti A. Pretty much all
OF 10. 49,. =,
Q Have sou read anything in regard to III A Near
= al .
O. Did whit ron read IN regard TO IL make an impres
siou upon your mind 7 a. Yes SIR.
O. Have Won that impression still A. Yes, Sir.
q Is II an impression Affecting the truth or uAtTutn OF
The charge A. Yes, Sir
O Would II require evidence or argument 10 remove
that present impression 4. Yes, SIR.
Nj. PryOr-We challenge the jIrOr.
Judge NcllsOn-Stand aside, SIT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
EXAMINATION OF D. C. McC0TTER.


D. G.. McCOtter called and sworn on chal-
lenge as 70 principal cause.
Mr. FullertOn-HLve you read anything upon the sub
iect Of this controversy A. / have, Sir.
@. The statement OF the partiesi A. Yes. Sir.
@. The testimony before the CommItteef A. Yes, Sir
Q. And the Committees reportf A. think did.
@. Have you formed opinion A. Well, at one time
had opinion.
O. Has that opinion yielded TO any influence ? A.
VII u has; that from the first statements that saw
advertised In the papers.
@ Howl A. II has in measure from the first state
mont thar saw advertised in the papers altered my
vieWs aud opinion.
o Yon nad changed your OpiniOni A. Changed some
what: that IS in q neutrality-suspicious. OF it-from what 1t
was at first,
O D. yoa mean 70 he understood that the opinion
winch you entertain 10 not strong as II originally
vast A. Not so strong on some points.
O. But is 1t 90 strong on other pointsi A. Well,
think il H.
MT FdllertOn-Well that will do.
Judge NelsOu-51and aside
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09

enced in the slightest degree By any preeoneeved opn-
Ton THAT you may have fortnedf A. think could
@ And you will try DO sOf A. Yes SIR. =.
U Will put this question 20 YOl; JulgnZ IrVn Nnas
you know % yourself do noe think tnat you woud
receive with that evidence wdieh vas IN
harmony vita your present view than you WOud tnss
which was antagOnruc - itt A. do n)t LINK 4
would Sir.
Mr. Fulerton-We withdraw tia challenge.
MIR. Eyarts-Arr You In busiues- alone A. Yes, Sir
q. What line Of your business you 10 7 A. An
selling -four broker.
q. And you are a member OF tho Produce Exc1angei
A Yes
q. How long have you been SOL A. have been a
member for over 10 gears
O. Aud acqulinted with all tho dealers therei A.
Most or them yes. sir.
O. Have you any connection With SIR. MJultOn, or any
OF ns drn or partnersl A. NJ, sir; know them by
sghf--all OF rhem that Il. say al or them Know
Mr.. Woodruff and one Mr RJolUsO1, aAd Dir AoultOn,
by sight
Q. You know them as you do other business mont A.
Yes, SIR
O. they have TO do with the Produce Exchanged A.
Yes, Sir - , -
something's A / think not
O. lido ut mean now, bat has nc be beeni A. do
not remember that he ever was.
O We'll, matter; it Is OF no consequence Your
acquaintance with them Is the same as WIN OlheI ber
chants, and only by sghi A. Yes. sir
Mr. Evarts-We VIII withdraw tine challenge
The juror took his place IN sue box.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
EXAMINATION OF SYLVESTER ROSS.

EXAMINATIONS OF SYLVESTER ROSS.
Sylvester Ross called and sworn Oh the chal-
leuge as 20 principal cause.
Mr. Fullert0n-Wa do not challenge.
Judge Neilson-It Is your turn Mr.. Evarts
Mr. Evarts-Mr Ross where DO you Iesdei A No.
I65 Safest, Brooklyn.
O. And how long in that placei A. Ahout ten years
O. And where and what IL your BUSINESS A. In the
lumber business, corner Of Columbia aud Baltlc-sts'
@. In firm alOnef A. Alone
O. How long have you been in that business A. over
O. And how long have you lived IN Brooklyni A.
TWenJ, four years
O. We're Won born here's A. M, Sir.
o Have won read about this easel A. Yes, Cir.
o. Heard about &c besldesi A. Yes, Sir.
O. Taxed about itt A. Yes, Sir
O Have Won formed any opinion about III A. have.
Judge NeIlsOn-Stand aside.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
EXAMINATION OF NICHOLAS LANGL

EXAMINATION OF NICHOLAS LANGLEY
Nicholas Langley called and sworn on the
challenge as to principal cause.
Mr. FIllerton-Have you read more or less upon the
subject Of this ltigarOni A. have.
O. TIe statements OF the parties A. read the state
ment OF Mr. Tlton; yes, Sir.
O. Anything elsei A. read-well, good deal about
Mr.. Beecher.
@ Have you formed any opinion IN regaro 10 H' a.
have. $4,000, .,,o
O. decided opinion A. decided opinion
Judge Nelson-Stand aside, Sir
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09

Sabbath amusements It was brought out that in
his present state of mind he held that MI beecher
this was TO be proved only by evidence such as ne
had not vet read or heard. He was accepted by the
defense without challenging.
John McNnrn the twelfth juror. grocer, was de-
welcomed bv the examination to be an Irish gentle
man who had read very little relative TO the contro-
versy had formed no opinion upon it. and was Ut
terly Indifferent TO the issue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
EXAMINATION OF JAMES W. CARR.

James W. Carr called and sworn on the
challenge as 10 principal cause.
Mr. Beach-What is your occupationi A. A hide
broker.
q Have vou formed anv opinion Is to the merits Of
this CONTROVERSY A. have.
O That is founded suppose, upon the press pubiica-
tonsi A. Yes, Sir.
O. And conversations and discussionsi A. Yes Sir
O. l. the opinion Of that fixed character as would be
likely to influence your action Us o jurymanf A IL
wonld Sir.
Judge NensOn-Rntire, Sir.
Mr. Mallisuu uhe CIerAJ--YOu are excused from fur-
tler service, MT Carr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09

EXAMINATION OF MICHAEL McGUINNESs.
Michael McGuinness called and sworn.
Mr.. Beaoh-We have no challenge.
BY Mr. Evarts-How old fare yOui A. Twenty-eight
Q How long have you resided in Brooklyni A. About
IL years
y How long in this country A. About the same
length.
Sir.
Q. Are You engaged in businessi A. Yes, Cir.
Q. What islti A. Liquor business.
z. What form OF the liquor business; Wholesale
tail A. Retail.
Q. You mean you keep a barroomi A. Yes. Sir; a
couple OF them.
q. Whereaboutsf A. One In Williamsburgb, No. 10
TayOr-st. corner Of Wythe-ave
Mr.. Pearsall-We consent that he may stand aside
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
EXAMINATION OF THOMAS FOLEY.

IHVHI'Eo UIty OdIIJU UIIU oWUIH'
MI Beach, see you walk with a cane. Are you sur
feriDg from any hysca afTlietioni A. Yes Sir am
had touch of paraIysls
Judge Neson-It may be rather painful for the gen
ueman to SIT ITO the Jurorl You are excused.
Mr.. Beach, don't think should ask him TO SIT
under those circumst ances
Judge NeisoR-YOu are excused, Cir.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09

EXAMINATION OF JOHN H. AHRENs.
John H. Ahrens called, and sworn on challenge as to
principal cause.
Mr. FullertOn-ulve you formed an opinion in regard
70 this controversy A. Yes, Sir
q A decided onei \. US Sir.
Iue uror stood aside with the OF the Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
EXAMINATION OF SAMUEL R. FORD

Samuel r. Ford called and sworn.
MI Beach-We make no challenge, sir. tlo MI
Evarts)-Do you challenge himf
Mr. Eyarts-Yes. Of course.
Nv Mr. Esnrts-How long have you lived IN Brooklyn
A. About 10 years.
O. What is your business A. am a grain broker
o. Carving on the business in NewYork or IN Brook
lyni A. In Eew-York.
n uavo vou a firm there A. am In business with
myself alone. .a
O For how longf A. For the last or eight years
O Have you been in any other business previous 10
that in either Of these cities A. have always oeeh'
the grain business have lived in New-forX anu
Have YOU had partners before A. had some time
who was your partner then, Mr.. Fordi A. Ny nrst
mariner in business was Mr.. Gran-Ehah l. uran. ~
WAYNE County, New-YOrk; and then Mr.. ArmsuonX "a
Albany and Mr. slyles Of New-York ,,. heo q,
@ Was he o grain brokert A COMMISSION n'''O -
that time. -, 1,., Oil roues A.
ElIsh IT. Grant he has been dead for some years rh
@ Are you connected IN any way WIN sy ana omstbing
70 with of these newspapers A. ap 20 tbose1
A. I am not related them that know of-not that
O. Have you read about this businessi A. hsVo
o What part nave you readi A. think from Inc
of the testimony before the Church Inyesugauoh; T
O. Did you read both statements o. MT d.I ha nab
licatlon of tho report OF the Committee o, -ssa
q, And Mr.. Mouiton's statements-haye you 49,.
them A. am whether read MI. nonitV 80
nrst statement after his statement was mauo ~ INC
Committee not think did not read IL iuly. o,
q Did you read the second one A. tnlnk reas
nothing since: that L. engthy statement na'e
q Have you heard ,the matter discussed A very
frequently. Nh.
O Both here and IN New-York supposef a. ao'e
| In kew-YOrk than In Brooklyn -. . r
q, Are you householder and q man OF Amhyf n
am. ~, %
@ Did you talk about 1t in your family A N't 10
any extent -. -
Q. now ask you IL you have formed or expresseu any
opinion the subject A. nave formed an opiuiou'
Judge Nellson-SLAnd aside.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
EXAMINATION OF SMITH B. STUDWELI

EXAMINATION OF SMITH B. STUDWELL-
Smith b. Studwell called and sworn.
Mr. Beach--Wcl we will iHterpose no challenge.
Mr. Evarts-We, we will not challenge him.
Nj Beaeh--Wait a moment.
Mr. EYarts-rlere 10 challenge interposed, If your
Honor please.
Mr. Beach-Are You q member OF Plymouth
Church A. l am not.
O. Or Of any church No, sir.
MIR Eyarts, TO Mr.. Bcacn-Dp yon challenge him
Mr. Bcacn-Be patient, NY friend
MI EyIrts-Oh, no.
Mr Beach-OI, yes
Mr. Eyarts--f want 70 know II ron Challenge him.
Mr. Beach, will Ter You know IN moment
Mr. Evarts-DO II before YOU ask him any Il lestons.
Mr. Beach, aIn NOT gong 10 a X hin any Just nov.
ITO Judge Nes0n) Il your Hon please ny associates
tumk should irteTp0se "a challenge.
Mr.. Beacn--Wuat 10 your Duslnessi a Boots and
shoes 49,, ,,-,,
q How long have you been resident OF Brooklyn
A In the neigh 0JThoOd OF 10 years.
O Have yOu any lnpraselJns in regard 10 the SUBJECT
IN tier OF this IugauOuf A. have.
O. Have you formed any opinion upon IT'S meriSf a.
nave.
o. IL that opinion'qualIhed decided A. Decided.
Judge NcIiHGr Retire, Mr.. uiweH.
MI Madison Che Cerh You are excused ana you can
retire II you choose ~ do so.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
ExAMlNATIoN OF JOSEPH TRIPPETT'

Joseph Irippett called aud sworn on the
challenge az TO principal cause.
Mr. FalertOn-HIye You formed any opinion in re-
gard to tins controversy A. I have, Sir.
O. lat "a decided one : A. Yes, Sir.
O. The result % discussion A. Both discussions and
what 1 have read IN p tpers and hoard
Judge NesOn-Staud aside cir.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
EXAMINATION OF John W. TAYLOR. in.

EXAMINATION OF JOHN w. TAYLOR, Jn
John w. Taylor, jr, called and sworn on the
challenge az 10 principal cause.
Mr.. Beach-Have you formed any opinion upon the
subject OF this controversy A. Yes. Sir
q Il that deliberate, axed Opinioni A. II Is.
Judge NelsOn-StaDd aside.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09

@ Have you any opinion in regard TO the merits Of
this litigationi A. Yes Sir.
@ Somewhat decidedf A. Yes, Sir.
The juror aside without any direction fIom the
Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
THE FOURTH JUROR PEREMPTORLY CHAI
IENGED

Mr.. Beach-We are waiting Sir, under the
supposition that friends the other side con-
sulting but they apprse that they waiting for
us and we therefore peremptorily challenge MI Ira
Down
The Clerk-Mr Down, step aside Cir
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
EXAMINATION OF LUCIUs B. vIBBARD.

EXAMINATION OF LUCIUb D. ' IDo4AH'1'
Lucius B. Vibbard called and sworn ON tne
challenge 10 principal cause.
Mr.. BeAsh-How long have yoa lived IN Bso"STh'
l. As long as / remember.
O How long can you rememberi A. over 10 years
q, Whereabouts do you residei A No ID EAos|
place
O what "a your seeupat,ont A. I am Ia DO ono Of
my fsshar. CITY easvcyeR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
ANOTHER PEREMPToRY CHALLENGE.

Mr. Evarts TO the last accepted juror
Mr.. Burns, won't trouble you any longer
Mr Madison enc Clerk)-Mr. Burns, you are excused,
and you desire you retire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
THE SIXTH JUROR REJECTED.

]
Mr. N0rTis-We will excuse Mr.. Austin
Packard.
Judge Neilson-Retire, Mr.. Packard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-09
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JURY.

II Is a singular fact that among all the many
iurors called. the examinations of the twelve
accepted jurymen were the least protracted
and apparently the least cautions and thorough.
More time was devoted by counsel to the taking OF
testimony for the purpose of excluding Andrew
M,ckey and Louis II. Robinson than by the inquiry
into the disposition and state Of mind of oil the
Jurors who entered the box as the jury to try the
ease.
The names and addresses of these Il jurymen are
oqf ollovvS.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19
BY the President OF the United States
Gf America:
PROCLAMATION.

In accordance with a practice at once wise and
beautiful we have been accustomed as the year is
drawing to close to devote an occasion to the hum
BILE expression Of our thanks to Almighty God, for
the ceaseless and distinguished benefits bestowed
upon us as nation, and for His mercies and pro-
tection during the closing year. Amid the rich and
free enJovment of all our advantages we should not
forget the sources from whence they derived,
Mercies. We have full reason to renew our thanks
to Almighty God for favors bestowed upon us during
the past year. By His continuing mercy civil and
religious liberty have been maiu aimed; peace has
reigned within our borders, labor and enter prise
have produced their merited rewards, and to His
watchful providence we are indebted to security
from pesiilence and other national calamity. Apart
from national blessings, each Individual among us
has occasion t, thankful recall and devoutly recog
nize the favors and protection which he has enjoyed
Now, therefore, i, Ulysses 5. Grant, President of
the United States. do recommend that on THURSDAY,
the 25th day OF November the people of the United
States ahstanng from all secular pursuits and from
their accusi omed avOcaons do assemble in their re-
spectve places of worship, and In such form as NAV
seem most appropriate in their hearts offer to
Almighty God their Acknowledgements and thanks
for all His mercies, and their humble PRAYERS for a
continuance of His divine favor.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal of the Uuited States to be affixed,
Done at the City of Washington, this 9th day of
October, in the year of our Lord 1875, and of the
Independence OF the Uuited States the one hun
dredth
(Signed) US. GRANT,
By the President,
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.

have done service 10 the country by giving
an opportunity for a protest against war
with Spain on account of any cause of dis
agreement with which the public is yet
acquainted. Advertiser.
Gov. Seymour has been approached, since
election, with the suggestion Of becoming
again the bright particular representative of
the New York Democracy. and Gov. Sey-
mour bandly smiles Mr.. Tilden remains
governor, and will receive the outward show
winch belongs TO the executive; but, so far
as future leadership is concerned, he is out OF
the question. The recent election was his
political death-knell. Henceiorth he Is only
an empty figure head. The Organization OF
the New York Democracy is already shaping
itself in another direction.-AlbanyE Erening
Journal
As our northern Democratic friends are ar
ranging the platform and apportioning the
offices for the next campaign without con.
sulting or caring any thing for the wishes Of
the South, perhaps they would do well to re-
member that planning is one thing and ex-
ecuting another and very different thing.
The northern Democrats may plan what they
please, but unless their schemes prove accept
able to the South they Cannot execute any
thing. A little investigation will eford abun-
dant evidence OF the correctness and justice
OF these remarks.-Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle.
The attempt to revive the third-term pro-
ject receives this vigorous repulse from the
Phe.adelphsa Inquirer: "The Republican
party has placed itseff fairy before the coun-
try IN connection with The thiid term busl-
ness, and the leading Republican states,
among them Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio,
and Massachusetts. have, through their State
Conventions, declare against the third-term
project in language so decisive as to render a
third term for ally President simply impossi-
BILE. They have settled that question (; It is as
dead as dead can be, and no number of kiteh-
en- organs or any other sort Of organs can
ever bring it to life again, no matter what
tunes they play, or how long they play them.
The thing is dead beyond resusciatiJp, and
buried beyond chance of resurrection"
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19
Current Notes.

Gov. Hayes is in a comfortable frame OF
mind about the Presidency, To friend in
Philadelphia, who asked him if he were
candidate, he wrote as follows: Content
with the past, am not in state OF mno
about the future. It is for us to act well in
the present. George E. Pugh used to say.
There's DO political hereafter"
Let it be understood that now, aud for
this generation at least, to talk of war is as
much against the country as it was for Dayi
and Toombs to talk of treason fifteen years
ago. We want peace. War at any cost or
With any assurance OF victory would De a
crime.-Neau York Herald.
The Chicago Tribune furnishes curious
instance of what Richard Grant White would
call heterOphemy in saying that "Stephen
F;ske, the theatrical manager Of New York,
affects to believe that his life is in danger
from the man Burnham, wife of the notorious
Mrs. Burnham, who is now living out OF the
bonds of matrmony."
Come what may, the people will sustain
Mr.. Jewell. and will regard his retirement as
public calamity, great injury to the pub
lie service, and as blow at the public officer
who dared to rid the public service of extrav
agance, fraud and corruption, and substitute
for them honesty, economy, and considera-
tion for the public interest.-Chicago Trib-
une.
In the whole matter, the secretary of the
treasury has stuck faithfully and modestly tc
his task. His reward is victory which
matches Tilden's achievements in reform,
and far surpasses them in the value OF the
property recovered. With plenty more o, o,
such work to be done at Washington, ~ WIN
be very strange if the people do not insise on
Mr.. Bristow's continuance in public lie, eow
ever administrations may come or go.-b0S
ton Herald.
Rumors of active military and naval pre-
variations have been current for several days.
We presume that no one outside Of very
narrow official circle in Washington knows
upon what state of facts they are based. i
there is anything at all In the reported activ'
ty at the navy yards, the correspondents
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19

DIR. Washington L. Atlee, president OF the
Medical Society of the state of Pennsylvania,
in his recent annual address before that body,
lined out in a forcible manner the marked
contrast between the practice of physie now
and the practice Of physic fifty years ago,
presenting in concise terms very gratifying
exhibit of the progress made in the interval.
Apart from the many important anatomical
and physiological discoveries of modern phys
ic, the improvement in mechanical appli-
ances during the last half century has been
such as to practically bring about revolu-
tion in the treatment of disease. The clini-
cal thermometer, the several forms of specu-
lum. the many notifications of electric ma
chimes, the ipnumerable appliances of gum
elastic and hard rubber, and countless other
improvements more or less valuable were
wholly unknown, as DR.. Atlee quantity ex-
presses it, "among the armamentarium of
our worthy ancestors" and modern physic
has consequently on its very foundation a
vast advantage over physic of the olden time.
The late Monsieur Guibord is certainly the
most thoroughly buried man since the Pom
peiian days. The liquid cement with which
the grave was filled was mixed with scraps of
tin and sheet iron in order to prevent drill
ing. There was no ceremony, but just as
the last shovelful of earth was thrown in a
young man forced his way through the ranks
ofthe police, uncovered fhis head, and with
deep emotion said: "He was my MASTER
am printer. He taught me my trade and /
will make the sign Of the cross for him-for
Joseph Guibord."
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19

THE treasury regulations respecting the
sealing of cars of merchandise from Canada
intended for shipment from this port for
England will cause vast deal of growing as
soon as the English steamers begin to come
here to load. The question has now become o Q
of treaty provisions and lies between Secretary
Fish and Sir ESS%ard Thornton the British
minister at Washiugton,- who, some Canadian
politicians complain, is too easy g2lng to push
the matter vigorously. -
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-19
INFORMATION from Washington is to the

INFORMATION from Washington is to the
effect that the reply of the Spanish govern
ment to tine American note has been re-
ceived, and that it is regarded as perfectly
satisfactory, the Spanish government agree
ing for the future to strictly observe the pro-
visions of the treaty. In view of the salts
factory nature of this reply, orders have been
issued from the various departments revoking
previous orders assigning certain officers 10
the command OF naval vessels now ready for
sea- Those vessels. however, will be kept in
readiness for instant service. The controversy
over the treaty Of 1895 is not regarded as at
oil affecting the Cuban question proper, and
cannot in any way embarrass this govern
ment in considering the advisability of grant,
lag belligerent rights to the Cuban patriots.
1t is understood that the work Of getting
ready for sea our naval vessels that are in the
hands of naval constructors will be con-
tinued