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Show ' War in Inevitable. Paris, 20. The following dispatch has just arrived in cypher from a N. Y. Jfcrald correspondent in Madrid: " The situation is a grave one. On the 10th General Sickles, by order of President Grant, delivered his formal ultimatum to President Castelar, de-manding'prompt de-manding'prompt and vigorous reparation repa-ration for the insult to the U. S. flag, the restoration of the Viritniiin, release of the surviving prisoners, an indemnity indem-nity to the families of the murdered, and the punishment of the murderers, murder-ers, and also a guarantee against future fu-ture outrages in Cuba. The demand was couched in a kind, sympathetic tone, but no alternative was given. Gen. Sickles was also instructed to say that if Castelar did not comply with the demand in a week he should ask his passport and leave Madrid with the legation. The time expires to-day and no answer has been received". Even-thing at the legation is packed up ready for immediate departure. Sickles has no hope that the ultima-tion ultima-tion will be complied with, and telegraphed tele-graphed to Paris, yesterday, to have all of his official corresondencc that might be there, kept for a few days. Genera Sickles, in a conversation, says he docs not sec how war can be avoided, as Castelar can give no assurance as-surance that the order will be obeyed in Cuba. Public feeling is also opposed op-posed to concessions. Unless Castelar responds this evening General Sickles leaves immediately. All American ships iu the Mediterranean Mediter-ranean have been ordered to Key West. In event of General Sickles leaving, theBritishministerwill probably prob-ably protect the archives and American Ameri-can residents. President Castelar is personally anxious to accept the British Brit-ish minister's good offices, to effect a compromise, but there is no hope tonight. |