The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-09-11
BOSS TWEED.
He Is Really Caught and Will be Deliv-
cred Hin.

He LIS Really Caught and Will be Deliv-
cred Up.
LONDON, Sept, 9-No further particulars of
the supposed arrest of William M. Tweed are
received. Yesterdays despatch announcing
the arrest of one "Twid Antilme," was sent
precisely as received here. Subsequently there
came a despatch from Madrid to Reuter- of
which the following is an exact translation in
full:
ARREST American William Tweed, presum-
ed author embezzement SIX million dollars
has taken place aboard Spanish merchantmen
Carmen. Tweed travelled under name of
Secor, with his cousin William Hunt who was
vigo." '''
WAsHNeToN, Sept. 9ACareful INQUIRY at
the State Department has failed to elicit any
confirmation of the report of the arrest Of
Tweed.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1O.-The Herald's Madrid
despatch has the following:
1t was found that in July last that Tweed
was in Santiago de Cuba, having passed there
by the American consul to have Tweed secured
and sent to the United States. Jovellar Yves
quite willing even in the absence of an extradi-
ton treaty to oblige the American government
In return for their courtesy 10 the Arguellis
case some years ago. Tweed however was ap.
prised in Santiago of his impending danger aud
sailed for Vigo, Spain, July 9th, on board the
sailing vessel Carmen. Mr.. Gushing thereupon
notified the Spanish government of the fact
and found them willing to arrest Tweed and
return him to Cuba or deliver him up to the
American consul Every precaution was taken
by the Spanish government to secure Tweed's
arrest lin any portion of Spain or an any coast
line by which he might arrive. Severe orders
were given to the local authorities, especially
those Of the Vigo aud Galican coast. On Sep.
TENDER 9Th, after long passage of Al days, the
Carmen hove in sight off Vigo, and was imme-
diately boarded by the Governor of Pontevedra.
The Governor at once recognized Tweed from
photographs. Tweed was entered on the ships
papers under the name of Secor, and was ac-
cOmpaned by man giving his name as VIM
Hunt, said to be his nephew. Both were im-
mediately secured and thrown inta the Gala
boose under strong guard, but were subse-
quently transferred by order to fortress in
Vigo, under the command of the Captain
General.
Another special to the Herald says that
Tweed and companion were sent to Convua,
whence they will be transferred to Havana on
the Spanish mail steamer leaving the 21st inst.
On their arrival in Havana, they will be hand
ed over to the American authorities Their
baggage has been sealed and goes with them.
Under Sheriff Cunning says he expects Sher-
i'll Conner will file return to the execution
against Tweed's property in the County Clerks
office in the early part OF this week, that the
importance Of the work has necesstated great
deal of time aud care in preparation, and that
the return will cover the whole ground in refer
ence to the property against which the execu-
ton was issued.
LONDON. Sept. 10.-In response to request
for repetition, Reuters agent at Madrid re-
peats verbatim the news of the arrest of Tweed,
adding that the prisoners are sely quartered
at VIgo by the military authorities. The first
secretary of the American legation has request
quently will be handed over to the American
authorities,