The New York Herald Newspaper, November 28, 1873, Page 5

NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1873. NO ANSWER YET, The Seven Days Expire and Spain Still Considers About It. ‘A PEACEFUL SOLUTION PROMISED. President Grant Thinks That Spain's Pride Need Not Snuffer hy Granting the Demands, MINISTER SICKLES IGNORED. Secretary Fish and Admiral Polo Fixing Up the Diffieulty Between Them. WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 1873. A iong cable despatch from General Sickles ‘was received this morning by Secretary Fish. It indicates that Sickles has not left Madrid, although ahe time for the fulfilment of the ultimatum pre- sented to the Spanish government expired to-day. ‘Itis confidently asserted by Secretary Fish that the negotiations towards a peaceable settlement ofthe Virginius complication were making satis- factory progress, The Spanish government has ‘made ; A PROTEST AGAINST OUR FIRST DEMAND, ‘asking the intervention of European powers in Support of its position. Judge Jeremiah Black ‘says that, in view of the repeated protests of the Spanish government against the Virginius, which were ignored by Secretary Fish, he is certain that ‘Spain's action, in a great measure, was justified in +eondemning that vessel according to her laws as a pirate, and that the whole question will turn on the butchery of the crew. It is believed that the ‘first demand will be dispesed of by the scuttling of “phe Virginius, a disposition of the vessel which Mrould give Spain an opportunity of following our yexample and apologizing. The latest intelligence trom Havana is that THE VIRGINIUS IS LEAKING BADLY. ‘and altogether in an unseaworthy condition. It will be remembered t1at after her capture she had to be run ashore on account of her leakage to pre- went her from sinking. The above intelligence ‘probably gave rise to the sensational wAnnouncement on the bulletin of the ‘Washington Chronicle this evening that )the Virginius had been scuttled by the Spaniards, ‘to avoid her being surrendered to the United States government, With this was coupled the Statement that General Sickles had finally taken Shis departure from Madrid. Both these rumors, ‘however, lack confirmation, The sinking of the Virginius would certainly Do AWAY WITH THAT PART OF OUR DEMANDS }Which is most offensive to Spanish pride, It ‘rould be a counterpart to the case of the rebel \erulger, the Florida, which was forcibly taken out for ®@ Brazilian port by a United States war vessel, prought to the United States and sunk—by acci- lent, our government alleged; by design, it was #aid by others, When the angry reclamations of tthe Brazilian government came the American government apologizea for the breach of neu- Arality, and regretted its inability to restore the Weasel, which was satisfactory to the Brazilians. THE EXACT SITUATION OF AFFAIRS TO-NIGHT does not materially differ from the intimations given in the HERALD despatches from Madrid and ‘Washington, There seems to be no question that Secretary Fish is managing and direct- Ang the settlement from here by communi- cations direct with Polo, the Spanish Minister wesident here, who has been given extraordinary powers in connection with this affair. Secretary Fish and Admiral Polo were in close consultation ‘for several hours yesterday, and it is under- stood that a final ultimatum was agreed ‘on, which, it is believed, will be accept- able lo the Spanish government, as it ‘was endorsed and approved by Admira! Polo. This Ancluaes substantially what is given in the HERALD special from Madrid, and, in addition, the demand preliminary of apology for the outrage by the Spanish government. This is deemed essential in order to establish such relations between the two governments as would authorize any negotiations in future. Both Secretary Fish and Admiral Polo to-night are confident that THE DEMAND OF OUR GOVERNMENT WILL BE AO- CEPTED and a peaceful adjustment secured. The friends of General Sickies are indignant at his being ig- Mored in such important negotiations, and to all such complaints Secretary Fish has answered that he is conducting these negotiations, and whether Sickles packs or unpacks his trunks, locks orunlocks the doors of the American Legation, stays in Madrid or leaves for Paris, has his mails stopped or forwarded, it will in no manner inter- fere with the settlement of pending questions. When these graver matters are disposed of the personai offences against Mr. Sickles will receive diplomatic attention. THE PRESIDENT’S OPINION. The President holds to this view:—‘“Great ‘Britain, the greatest naval Power in the world, ‘having no longer than 15 years ago yielded her pretensions to search for supposed criminals under our flag on the high = seas, Spain should not consider it @ ° hardship to be required to govern herself by the same aoc- trines of international law, and} have reason to believe that she will announce, if she has not Already done so, her readiness to comply with our demands for reparation, should the Virginius prove fo be an American ship, lawfully sailing under our flag, But tt must be ‘readily seen that our government cannot concede ‘the right to any other government to call in ques- ‘tion the logatity of the registry of our merchant ships to justifyan assault made on our flag on ‘the high seas, The American doctrine has always ‘been, that the police of our ships at sea by any other armed vessels than our own will not be tolerated by the United States. I will not reeede fromm these doctrines. THANKSG IVING Day. This has been the most peaceful day that Wash. ington has known for two weeks. The President and family attended Thanksgiving service at the Metropolitan church this morning, and after a hearty dinner he took his usual walk about the grounds of the Executive Mansion, A few members of Congress during the day had con- versation with him; but he did not allude to the bending diMcuity, and those who endeavored to get his sentiments were unsuccessful. The Secre- tary of State had also a number of visitors, but to all the correspondents he was not at home. THE HERALD'S SPECIAL PROM MADRID, announcing the grave situation, was printed in the morning papers and was the stbject of discussion among members of Congress, who congregated in the rotandas of the hotels, Will it be peace or war ? was asked by everybody. The gravity of the situation was not helped by the report at noon that the Virginius had been scuttled and sunk. THE SPANISH MINISTER, who has been overtaxed by the demands of his government at this juncture, was peaceful to-day, and said he had not the slightest idea of a rupture of friendly relations. THE PRESIDENT TO DRLAY HIS MESSAGE, © The President said to-night that it might be necessary for him to delay sending bis message to Congress until Tuesday. He was unwilling to finish it until he could positively state what the attitude of the Spanish government was on the pending question. Colonel Mosby arrived to-night, and will to-mor- row tender nis services to the President. The Cuief of the Bureau of Ordnance has issued orders for the distribution of shot and shell on hand at the close of the rebellion, and of which there ts an abundance of every description. There are atso 20 new 15-inch guns ready for mounting. The Adjustment Not Yet Immediate— Rumors Contradicted—Elaborate De= spatches from Spain—The Pres‘ mt im Consultation with Secretary Fish. WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 1873, It is stated on what is believed to be good authority that our government nas extended the time for a definite reply irom Spain to the demand of our government, and it can be said, coming from an oMicial source, that negotiations are still in progress; but affairs are in such a condition that not even an intimation can be given of their character, There is reason for saying with cer- tainty that THE PROSPECT IS NOT 80 FAVORABLE », for an adjustment of the Virginius difficulty as several days ago there were grounds for believing. The report that the Spanish Cabinet had agreed to surrender that) vessel was predicated mainly on professions of amity ana the expression of a will- ingness on the part of the Castelar Cabinet to do everything compatibie with honor ia satis{action of the wishes of the United States, and also, trom the friendly assurances of Admiral Polo, the Spanish Minister, and bis action in the premises. This gov- ernment yesterday and to-day was in receipt of DESPATCHES FROM MADRID OF AN ELABORATE CHAB- ACTER, giving the resuit of the interviews between Min- ister Sickies and the Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs on points in controversy not yet con- cluded, nor from present indications, 1s it probable the matter will soon be termi- nated by negotiation, although it is hoped there will be something definite to lay before Congress on the day the President’s Message shall be transmitted to that body. As the negotiation is still pending there can be no truth in the report, freely circulated to-day, that Minis- ter Sickles had leit Madrid ior Paris; and as to the scuttling of the Virginius in the port of Havana— another rumor which, extensively prevailing, found few believers—inquiry at an official source to-night tailed to confirm its trath. THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY OF STATE CONSULT- ING. The President this morning called at the resi- dence of Secretary Fish, with whom he had a con- sultation on the pending negotiations. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 27, 1873, A private despatch received to-night from Wash- ington says that the State Department has re- ceived information that the Virginius has been sunk in Havana Harbor, and that Mr. Sickles, not receiving satisfactory answers to his demands, has asked for his passports, NAVAL PREPARATIONS. Philadelphia Navy Yard—At Work Yes- terday—Men Discharged Beca: an Appropriation was Expended. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 27, 1873, Work continued as usual to-day at the Navy Yard. A large number of men who have been engaged in dredging the docks were discharged because the money appropriated for that object had been spent. This discharge gave rise to rumors that work on the war vessels was to be suspended, but Commander Mullaney positively denied that he had received any such orders, The Delaware Breakwater—A Gale Out- e=—The Pinta at Anchor—T Man- ttan Suffers from the Weather at Sea and Puts Back. DELAWARE BREAKWATER, Via Lewes, Del., Nov. 27, Tera} The United States steam tug Pinta arrived here on Wednesday evening and anchored inside the Breakwater. The United States steamer Pow- hatan, towing the United States monitor Man- hattan, passed the Breakwater light at ten P. M. on Wednesday evening, bound out. At daylight this morning it was blowing a gale from the southward and pilot boat, bound in, reported @ very heavy sea outside, the United States tug Pinta remained at her anchorage ail day. At five P.M. this afternoon the Powhattan returned, towing tne Manhattan, and anchored outside the Breakwater. The monitor Manhattan suffered considerably from the heavy weatier. The sea proke clean over her turret and wet them fore and aft, not leaving a dry stitch on board. They report over two feet of water in her hold. The Pinta went out this evening, intending to go to sea, but on advice of Captain Beaumont, of the Powhatan, returned to her anchorage, and will leave at daylight in the morning for Key West, weather permitting. Reminiscence ot a Spanish Outrage by a Fighting Chapiain. The day was passed at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in @ noisy manner in the workshops, where the ring oi metal, the crashing of the saw and sounds of mechanical activity grated upon the ear. on the Colorado, Minnesota, Swatara, Roanoke, Fiorida and Dictator workmen were as busy as though it were not a national holiday ; but in other departments there was a falling off in the number of employés. The Tigress was discharging her cargo at the dock with ali despatch, her com- mander, Captain Greer, being exceedingly anxious to get rid of the responsibility of the vessel in order to retarn to his home that he may enjoy a few days respite {rom duty, which bids fair to soon become exceedingly active for all our naval ofi- cers. The writer met with a chaplain in th his rambles through the Navy Yard, and entering into conversation With the parson, who ranks with Heutenant commander, learned that making application to the department fat ign. ment one of the frigates titting out. id chaplain, “I am for war with Spain, It was lot to attached three years ago to the fl Aamuirai Hoff, and | remember repeated inpatioes ol indignity to which our flag was subjected by the rascally Spaniards. On one occasion an American merchant ship was seized on suspicion of attempt- ing to run the blockade, an men, her passen- gers and crew, were tried by court martial aa irates and sentenced to shot, as the irginius people were, The Admiral, who had the Albany sloop-of-war at Havana, was apprised of the Case, and at once interceded for the release of the prncaers, threatening the Governor General with the dire consequences of the barbarous act, should the bloodthirsty sen- tence of the court be carried into effect. After much persuasion the lives of the prisoners were spared, and later on, the Captain General came on board the Albany and sincerely thanked the Amer- foan sailor, saying:—‘l cannot express indebt- ou for what you have done. You have in from a war with the United States, as our intervention the Cuban volunteo) in their desire for vengeance, would have certainly shot the prisoners, and hostilities between the two nations would have resulted.” ‘Had there been a man-ofwar at Santiago de Cuba,” continued the Feel “when the Virginius was taken by the rnaylo, Not one of the prisoners Would have been executed, I have seen service as a line oficer vinko n fighting ommend Just as G00 as T in and jus! Am assigned as chaplain.” THE NORTHWEST FOR WAR. Views of Congressman C. B. Farwell, Ex-Senator Judge Lyman Trumbull, Ex-Senator Doolittle, N. B. Judd and William F, Colbaugh, Cu1caao, Iil., Nov, 24, 1873. The excitement in this city and throughout the whole Northwest respecting the Cuban atrocities and the probable course that will be taken by the national administration has been intense, Since the first brief despatch was receivea announcing the capture of the Virginius and the execution of Colonel Ryan, “Bembeta’’ and others there has been an eager demand for further intelligence, The crude indignation which was aroused by the first telegram has since been acepened into horror and elevated into a@ patriotic cry for reparation or revenge. Meetings have been held for the purpose of urging on the government to take active measures to re- trieve the national honor; subscription papers for Cuba have been started; offers have been made of troops; the pulpit, the press and the rostrum have grown eloquent in the cause of oppressed Cuba, and the public heart, big with affection for the young patriots so ruthlessly sacrificed by a savage military, has responded to every sentiment, to every appeal, with no uncertain throb, The repre- sentative of the HERALD has jtlst completed a series of interviews with the leading politicians and merchants of this city on the Cuban question. ‘The first visited was Cc. B. Farwell. Mr. Farwell is the popular representative of the Northern division of the city in Congress. “What do you think of the present complications with Spain, Mr. Farwell?!” ‘They look very bad at present. I should be sorry to see war, but if iicomesihave no doubt that it will have a good effect on the position held by the republican party throughout the country.” “How so?!” “It will drive all other questions, such as the Panic, the salary grab and, Crédit Mobiller frauds out of the public mind, and by giving the adminis- tration the support of ail patriotic citizens, enable it to maintain itself in power. War will undoubt- edly bea popularcry. It would furnish occupa- tion to thousands of people who otherwise will pass an idle winter, and cause a temporary expan- sion o1 the currency, which will go tar to relieve the business merchant, Then it would be a meas- ure that would recetve the support of the South- ern States. The South has jong wanted the trade with Cuba, but the oppressive tarif regulations governing commercial relations with that island have almost entirely destroyed the trade. New Orleans spectally looks for trade with Cuba, and, with the rest of Southern ports, would welcome a war with the greatest joy.’’ “Are you in favor oi recognizing the belligerency of the Cuban patriots?” “on that question, and the other one—whether the United States shall go to war with the Republic of Spaint—Congress will have to act. It will un- doubtedly do so speedily. 1 expect to see Sam Cox rise to his ieet immediately we meet and make some motion or other on the subject, A war would give prestige to the republican party,” “po you Javor the annexation of Cuba?’ “[ suppose war would naturally lead to that step; but, | fear, we should find Cuba a white ele- phant on our hands.” ‘The HERALD representative next called at the residence of SENATOR LOGAN, but found that he was out of the city. He then directed his steps to the office of the great ex- Senator who was stranded by the Greeley tidal wave, Judge Lyman H. Trambull. “Judge Trumbull, the HERALD would like some expression of ion from you on the present complications between this country and Spain in rejerence to the Cuban atrocities.” “Well, sir, Iam sorry to disappoint you; but Iam now altogether out of politics, and 1 don’t care to express an opinion.” “what view do you take of the outrages?” “There can be only one view taken Oo! the execu- tions at Santiago de Cuba. They were atrocious. But betore the national authorities of this country proceed to take active Measures on this question they must be well assured of several things.’’ “Or what?” “Of the registry of the vessel, the place of cap- Asie Ihave said more than Iinteuded, Good ay Judge J. H. Doolittle, ex-Senator from Wisconsin, but who has for some time practised law in the courts of this city, was met by the representative of the HERALD, and speedily engaged in conversation. “Judge, what do you think of the present com- plications of our Foreign Department with Spain?’ “I think the present dispute is a very momentous one. Ii is worthy of the most careful considera- tion, and, without being fully cognizant of all the Jacts of the case, | hardly like to venture an opin- ion, But this much may be said with safety—that Secretary Fish and President Grant, and the rest of the Cavinet, have to look with deliberate judg- ment upon the whole facts of tne case be/ore they come to any definite decision. I have not seen any satisfactory account of the class of vessels to which the Virginius belonged, Her registry, her ,purposes, the points which she aimed to accom- plish must be considered, But when a decision has been arrived at 1 should be in fuvor of a vigorou Cagle “What ou think of the action of Spain in the matter so iar.” “That brings up @ feature of the case which I confess I leel very strongiy about. Spain is the only country in Europe in which a genuine attempt is being made to establish a pure form of repub- lican government. Castelar I regard as one ol the finest men in the world; and it behooves us to be very careful what we do that may be cuiculated to hinder the growth of, if not overthrow entirely, the most bona Jide attempt to establish republican tnsti- tutions in the European continent. The American Republic has been looked up to as an example of republican institutions, and if we hastily throttie the best disciple of our ideas in the Old World, it will at least be a great misiortune. Another point, also, has to be considered. A war between this country and Spain would be hailed with delight by the monarciical Powers of Europe. England woula gladly see it, It would give another opportunity 0. sweeping our commerce from the Ocean, and England would take advantage of it to do her best in the work." “What would be the feeling at home?’? “No doubt war would be popular; but it would call for great sacrifices. Prices would undoubtedly rise at once and vast national expenditures would necessarily be incurred.’ i ae would it affect the present political par- es “It 18 a question which ought to be decided without reference to parties. suppose, though, that, by driving out of the public mind thoughts of the monetary panic and other evils, it would inure to the benefit of the republican party. The ques- tion o1 War, sir, is too momentous to be settled nastily, Let caimness and deliberation guide our counse|s, and we then shall, if compelled, enter {nfo Aéthal hostilities with no condemnation of our own conscience, nor regret at foolish errors.” A visit was then pi om Hon. N. B. Judd, Collector of the Port of Chicago and erstwhile rep- resentative of the United States in Europe, once a party leader and now holding the fattest oftice in the gift of the government in the whole North- west “Mr. Judd, what do you think of the present complications with Spainr’? The reticence whieh 1s characteristic of oficial- dom closed Mr. Judd’s lips, and all the information that he would vouchsale was that ‘he believed the occurrence of war would be to the benefit of the Tepublican parry as an organization, The greater question would sink all minor ones,’’ A call was then made on Hon. W. F. Coolb: 7 ex-member of the National Democratic Committee, President oi the Union National Bank, and one ot the most popular and respected business men in this city :— “What view of the present situation of our for- elgn affairs do you take, Mr. Coolbaugh *"” “Tam for Cuba, sir, I think that any one who Das visited that lovely island and become at all familiar with its present position, must be uncon- ditionally in favor of change. I should like to see it annexed to the United States. 1 believe cer tainly that will be the ultimate result of the pres. ent disturbed and chaotic condition of the island.” “Are you in tavor of the declaration of war?” “7 must.contess that I am not very familiar with the facts of the case, and there are several points to be considered before a resort to active hostill- ties would be justifiable; for instance, the char- acter of the vessel, the purpose of the passengers and the place of capture. [i the Virginius was © pire cal craft and the passengers merely libusters, the case would be jomewhat. These men take risks of their own @ Will, and if in this case the; jonid have been unfortunate and come to grief t ey do got deserve very great Sympathy. But do not mistinderstand me. 1am for Cuba.’ “Tow would a declaration of war by our govern- ment be received by the peopie of the west?” “Lt It Was absolutely necessary for the deience of National honor, it would be welcomed, and the costs borbe without complaint. War would cer. tainly be popular in the South, and would make of Us @ United Deople once more, It Would have the “abstain from speakin: effect of appreciating the present volume of cur rency, of reieving the movetary market, 0' givin, employment to thousands who otherwise will spen an idie winter, and, by putting out of sight the recent escapades of the republican purty, give the present auministration a longer lease of power. ‘There are, indeed, two strong reasons why the re- publican party should desire war; one is, ‘hat if war is deciared upon grounas which will justity it in the eyes of the civilized world, a national senti- ment of patriotism will be evoked that will tran- scend all party ties; the second is, that it will effectually put out of sight all the peccadilloes of money crises, salary grabs and Orédit Mobilier ope- rrtions, which, before this war cloud appeared upon the horizon, were gradually bringing about the complete disintegration of the ruling party,” “Do you think Spain will Oght /”” “No, sir; I believe that she will make the most abject apologies. But this may be settied any day by the sudden freak of the Spanish Ministers or the overpowering influence of tue Spanish people.’’ The HERALD representative also called on MARSHALL FIELD, of the firm of Field, Leiter & Co., the great dry goo house, on the representatives of the Irish nd German nationalities and others. In all cases the desire was expressed that the national honor should be preserved even at the cost o! war, and from different parts of this broad State of Illinois, from Wisconsin, from Minnesota, from Iowa and the far Western Territories the same response 18 made, Visitors in this city from all these States have loudly expressed their views on this Cuban atrocity; and the whole Northwest is ripe for war, if it be necessary, for the preservation of national honor. Whatever sacrifices may be needed for its successful prosecution will be made wilingly. SENATOR CONKLING ON WAR. A reporter of the HERALD called upon Senator Conkling yesterday, at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. ‘The Senator dwells in parlor No. 41, and received the reporter with great promptitude. In the room at the time were Congressman Tremain and two other gentlemen, all discussing the plans of the coming Congress, Senator Conkling and the reporter had but a short conversation, as from the first the Senator disclaimed all idea of giving nis private views on the present status of American-Hispano affairs. He said :— “In view of the fact that within a few days Congress will meet, and the President in his Message will revert to the present condition of affairs as regards the Cuban dificulty, 1 should consider it presumption on my part to forestall this action by giving publicity to my own private views. Indeed, my opinions on the subject nave already been 50 often ventilated to the world through the medium of the HERALD that it would almost be useless for myself to speak further on the subject. Ihave decided opinions, but I prefer not to state them now. When the proper time comes and the matter is brought up in Congress I shall express myself fully.” “You are not willing then, Senator,” said the ‘reporter, “to commit yourself in any manner upon the subject ?”” “No,not without explaining my action so at length, that it would take more space than you could afford and more time than I could give to the sub- ject, and ior the reasons stated tt is better I should say nothing. It would be no indiscretion on my art to Say, however, that all the documents re- jating to tuls subject, without exception, will be placed before Congress when the time comes, There will be no attempt to keep anything back and much will appear before the public then which it would be nnwise to publish to the world just at present, besides which courtesy demands that these documents should be lald bejore the Con- gress belore they are made public in any other manner. ‘his is another reason why { should my mind on the subject. I have no doubt this will be the first matter brought before Congress, and all will depend upon its action. Therefore you will excuse my not going further in the matter.” REPORTER—There was a report published, that you declined the Chief Justicesbip. 1s this 0? Senator ConKLING—This is @ subject upon which I preter saying nothing at all. Here the lnterview terminated, JOURNALISTIC SENTIMENTS, ee ts Burriel, the bully butcher, is the tast newspaper title for the Governor of Santiayo de Cuba. There 1s a diversity of opinion among republican papers in regard to open hostilities witn Spain. Some are opposed to war On the ground that it would benefit nobody but the gold gamblers of Wail street, while others are in favor of it, evi- dently thinking that it would insure the continued success of the republican party and give General Grant a third term. The Minneapolis (Minn.) Zimes is for war. It says, “The saddle colored butchers of Spain have spit in our faces and we coolly wiped it of with the American flag; they have boxed our ear, and with Christian resignation we turned the other toward them.”” The Delhi (N. Y.) Gazette demands war with Spain on two counts, First, it says, “Let the blood of the murdered officers and crew of the Virginius cost Spain the island of Cuba;” and, second, that “humanity joins its voice with their blooa in de- manding the ireedom of her slaves.” The Newark (N. J.) Advertiser is not prepared yet to lay aside its uniform and hang up its arms. lt says:—“We adhere to the feeling that war will come, and the cost and danger of a war are con- siderations secondary to the vindication of our flag.” The Zanesville (Ohio) Courier cannot see any cause for a ‘war between the United States and Spam. The editor has evidently just awakened srom @ long sleep, or has escaped from a lunatic asylum, He had better go back a couple of weeks and come up properly posted. The voice of the,Allegan (Mich.) Journal ‘1s for war when the American flag and American citizens are insulted, and, if it comes, let us annex Cuba and enfranchise its oppressed peopie from the foul yoke of its European oppressors." The Portland (Me.) Argus says the motto of the American people is to demand only right and sub- mit to nothing wrong, and they will not be satis- fled until all the reparation possible be accorded onthe part of Spain and the bloody butchers in Cuba have even-handed justice meted out to them, The Titnsville (Pa.) Herald thinks a wat with Spain would be popular, and would powerfully tend to cement firmly together the people of the North- ern and Southern States in iasting bonds of Union. At any rate, the Herald says, the voice of the American people calls loudly for just retribation, and simple justice demands that the murderers shall be delivered up for trial and punishment. The position of one of the Rhode Island United States Senators on the Cuban question is rather foggy. The Providence Journal, over which he presides, says we must exercise forbéarance towards Spain, because she is “peering through the darkness of centuries of ignorance and bigotry for the light of freedom;” but that “the United Siate¥"will bo vompetied, for selt-security, to as- sert her power upon the island of Cuba and in the waters around it.” The last sentiment will do. The Charleston (S, C.) News and Courier looks at the Cuban question through a pair of old rebellion spectacles. 1t asks what part or parcel has the South m national honor; it has given the Soutn more kicks than coppers. The national flag, it says, is pretty enough; but why should the South be expected to bear it in the van of battle? Butit qualifies a little, and says it is willing to join in the cry of “On to Cuba,” because they have tried peace, and heaven knows that war cannot be any worse. The St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer has had a fit over the Cuban question, and in its parexysm it belches forth interrogatories like these:—“Wny do rulers who shivered like whipped spaniels in the hundreds of cases of English depredasion now open in full bay at this single act of Spain? Who of the administration is urging arbitration? Who is suggesting any solution of the question except at thecannon’s mouth ? Js it true that Americans are really the gas bag all this indicates ? that they have the indecency to bloviate, when @ weak Power is the subject of attack, while they cower like puppies in the presence of the strong ?"” PEACE MEETING IN PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA, Nov, 27, 1873, The advocates of peace met to-day in Lincoln Hall, and resolved against recourse on the part of the United States to arms in retaliation of the insults offered by Spain. The meeting also took up the question of labor reform. One speaker boldly declaring that tf the worst comes to the worst want will know no law. SUBSORIPTIONS IN AID OF CAPTAIN FRY'S FAMILY, St. Lous, Nov. 27, 1873. Subscriptions have been started here for the Hi of Captain Fry, the commander of the Vir- THE VIRGINIVS QUESTION ROME. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD, Hope Expressed that the Dificulty Shall Be Settled by Arbitration. Roms, Nov. 27, 1873, A public dinner was given in honor of Messrs. Field and Richard to-night. Signor Mancini and others made speeches in which the Virginius affair was alluded to and the hope expressed that the question which has arisen between Spain and the United States woula be referred to arbitration, ENGLAND. Bank Rate of Discount Reduced — Money Cheaper on ’Change—Gale on the Coast. TELIGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Lonpvon, Nov. 27, 1873. The Bank of England rate has been redueed to Bix per cent, The rate of money at the Stock Exchange on government securities is four and a half per cent. BULLION T0 THE BANK. The amount of bullion in the Bank of England has increased £1,065,000 during the past week. HEAVY GALE COASTWISR. A heavy gale has prevailed around the coast to- day. PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE. Mr. J. M. Bellew arrived at the Brevoort House yesterday from Montreal, Congressman R, C. Parsons, of Ohio, is registered at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Judge Rufus W. Peckham, of the Court of Ap- peals, has sailed for Europe. Congressman James M. Pendleton, of Rhode Island, 13 at the Windsor Hotel. William S. Hubbell, an old and highly esteemed citizen of Steuben county, 1s dead. Congressman Luke P. Poland, of Vermont, is staying at the Grand Central Hotel. Paymaster George P. Ihrie, United States Army, has arrived at the Sturtevant House, State Senator elect John Ganson, of Buffalo, has apartments at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, Chief Engineer W. H. Shock, United States Navy, is registered at the Metropolitan Hotel. Lieutenant Communder A. H. Wright, United States Navy, is quartered at the New York Hotel. Theodore D, Woolsey, late President of Yale College, 18 among the late arrivals at the Everett House. Pedro de Vargas, of the Spanish Legation, yes- terday arrived at the Westmoreland Hotel irom Washington. Commander R. F. R, Lewis and Commander J. E. Jouett, United States Navy, are quartered at the Astor House. George B. Bradley, Senator elect from the Twenty-seventh district, has been elegantly caned by his fellow citizens, in Corning. Mme. Benedek, the wife of Marsnal Benedek, of the Austrian army, lately drew a prize of £12,000 in the Roumelian Railway lottery; small consolation for Sadowa, The Emperor of Germany has conferred upon Dr. Dollinger the Order of the Red Eagle, of the second class, in commemoration of the theologian’s fiftieth anniversary of professorship. A widower brought suit in New Hampshire for damages to the amount of $5,000 against a dentist who etherized his late wife and extracted more teeth than she meant to part with. Four members of the Chinese Educational Com- mission arrived at the Sturtevant House yesterday from Hartford, Their names are Chin Laupin, Chan Laisun, Yeh Shootung and Yang Ayow, An address has been presented to the Duke of Genoa by a miuority of the Italians residing at Yokohama, Japan, the remainder appearing to dis- sent from it in consequence of their democratic principles, A. K. Mullett, United States Supervising Archi- tect, has arrived in St. Louis, having sprinkled new government edifices ali along the route from Washington, with more in prospect as he proceeds southwest. Of course the Paris @alignant's Messenger made clear to its readers its meaning when it announced that “six new appointments to Police Justiceships in New York have been rectified by the Board of Aldermen.” Four ladies—Mrs. Laura A. Berry, of Des Moines; Mi8s Hattie A. Lock, of Vinton; Miss Hattie Ray- burn, of Ames, and Mrs. Ss A. Van Pelt, of Dubuque—are candidates for cierkships in the Jowa Legislature. R. ©. McCormick, Deiegate from Arizona and former Governor of that Territory wiil lead the ac- complished daughter of Senator A. G. Thurman, of Onio, to the altar, on Tuesday evening next, in the city of Washington. A HERALD spectal correspondence from Rio Janeiro, dated on the 25th of October, reports Hon, James Partridge, United states Minister to Brazil, has left for Europe, and Mr. Richard 0, Shannon bas assumed the charge of the Legation. A marriage has been celebrated at Nagasakt between a Chinaman, a native of Singapore and a British subject, and a young Japanese girl, This ig said to be the first mixed marriage ceremony periormed in Japan, and has received the express sanction of the Japanese government, | MUSIOAL AND DRAMATIO NOTES, 5 Mes. — he Thanksgiving performances yesterday were a@rich harvest for the managers. Ali the theatres were well filled both afternoon and evening, The production of Mr, Boucicault’s new drama “Astray” at the Union Square Theatre has been deferred till Saturday evening of next week. Miss Carlotta Leclercq takes her benefit at the Broadway Theatre this evening. Mr. Edwin Booth played Shylock, in the ‘“Mer- chant of Venice,” last night, The play will be re- peated this and to-morrow evening. THE END OF A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 27, 1873. Captain Schroot and daughter, who abandoned Mrs, Schroot in New York, sailed this efternoon for Live! onthe Indiana, Police Superintendent Matsell, of New York, tried to have the Philadel- phia police arrest the Captain, but our authorities decided they had no sufficient cause to do so. EXECUTION OF MURDERERS POSTPONED. Sr. Lovis, Nov. 27, 1873. The execution of John Fefee and George Williams, which was to have taken place at Pinkcneyville, Ill, to-morrow, for the murder of Willtam Matson last September, has been indefinitely postponed, TRAGEDY IN KENTUCKY. Lo UISVILLB, Nov. 27, 1873. A special despatch to the Courier-Journal from Danville, Ky., gives the following particulars of a tragedy which occurred at Harrodsburg on Thurs- day evening last. The trial of jaweuit in which P. B, Thompson, Sr., was the principai on one side and Theo. Davies, Sr., on the other was in progress, and each principal wad at- tended during the whole tri by bis sons, fully armed. At the conclusion of the testimony, while the lawyers were preparing the Instructions preparatory to com- mencing the Ligh} ® son of Thompson and a son of Davies ved toward the door, They were followed by all the others, and in @ mo- ment firing commenced, by which party it is not known. Many shots were fir and The odure Davies and his son *‘Lame’’ were killed, and Theo- dore Davies, Jr., mot wounded, and ha died. P. B, Thompson, Sr., and his two sons a Lagann! wounded, Ualdwell Davies escaped THE POPULATION OF BALTIMORE BaLtimonre, Md., Nov. 27, 1873. Ti» census of this city, taken by the police, com- Pleted yesterday, gives the population at 902,893, | Showing an increase of 20,000 since 1870, AOOIDENT TO A JOURNALIST, INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 27, 1873, B, R, Sulgrove, a well-known journalist, and who was form the editor of the Dat eagles was seriously tajared to-day by a fall from the State House steps, SPAIN. | Cartagena Bombarded by the Government Bats teries—Vigorous Reply from the Insur+ gent Municipality—Rebel Appeal for a Truce, and Symptoms of a Speedy Surrender. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD, . "Mapem, Nov. 27, 1878 Cartagena was bombarded eight hours, yestem day, by tne land batteries. The town and the man-of-war Mendez Nunez re plied with vigor, A FORT SILENCED BY THE BESIEGERS. The outlying fort Don Julian was silenced by the fire of the bestegers. It {s reported that its commandant and several other officers were killed, NAVAL MOVEMENTS BY THE INSURGENTS, The insurgent feet in the harbor of Cartagena got up steam to-day; for what purpose has not yet been developed. REBEL APPEAL FOR A TRUCK AND SYMPTOMS OF SURRENDER, The rebel leaders, through the admirals of the foreign squadrons, have requested a truce of two hours, It is believed that propositions for the surrender of the city will soon be made. FRANCE. po etctat hy dal cial es The Reconstructed Cabinet Announced Of ficially to the Nation — Ministerial Changes at the Latest Moment. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD, Paris, Nov. 27, 1873. The official announcement of the new Cabinet was made to-day. It shows some changes in addi- tion to those previously reported, The following is the oficial list of the Ministers :— Minister of the Intervor—Duke de Broglie. Minister of Foreign Afairs—Duke Decazes. Minister of War—General Du Barail. Minister 07 Finances—M. Pierre Magne. Minister of Justice—M. Depeyre. s Minister of Public Ins ion and Worship—M. ‘ourton. Minister 6f Agriculture and Commerce—M. De- seilligny. Minister of Public Works—M. de Larcy. Minister of ihe Marine—Admiral D’Hornoy. MM. Beulé, Ernoul and Batbie are the member® of-the previous Ministry who have retired, Stock of Bullion in the Bank. e Paris, Nov. 27, 1873. There was no increase of specie in the Bank of The France during tne past week. ITALY. The Principle of International Peace Arbitra« tion Advocated in the Capital. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. RomgE, Nov, 27, 1873, At an influential meeting held here yesterday, at which Mr. D. D. Field, of New York, and M. Richard, Secretary of the Paris Peace Society, were present, it was decided that an Italian committee should be organized in connection with the Juri- dical Congress of Brussels. Count Sclopis and General Garibaldi were ap pointed honorary members of the committee. RUSSIA. A Government Loan Placed by the Rothschilds TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Lonpon, Nov. 27, 1873. The Rothschilds announce a Russian five percen@ loan of $75,000,000. THE WEEKLY HERALD. The Cheapest and Best Newspaper in the Country. ‘The WEEKLY HERALD of the present week, now ready, contains a Select Story, entitled “Elise,’? together with the very Latest News by telegraph from All Parts of the World up to the hour of pub- Heation; the Spanish Outrages in Cuba; the Inger- soll-Farrington Case; full report of the closing Proceedings in the Trial of William M. Tweed; Love and Murder in Rhode Island; Famine in Iowa; Ia- demnity for Massacre; the Phelps Defalcation; ful& Statement of John T. 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