The Sun.
London, England, 1865-01-13 00:00:00

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAM.)

SPAIN.

MADRID, JAN. 13.

The Novedades of to-day contains a remarkable
article approving the abandonment of Santo
Domingo, on account of the annexation not having
been the spontaneous desire of the inhabitants.

THE WEST INDIA MAILS.

SOUTHAMPTON, JAN. 13.

The Royal Mail Company's steamer Tasmanian,
with the above mails, passed the Needles at 12.5

p.m. to-day.

TURKEY.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 4.

The scheme of the General Credit Company, for
the consolidation of the intended debt, has been
under the further consideration of the Grand Vizier
and the Minister of Finance during the week, with,
it is said, a strong probability of its being enter-
tained by the Government.
An important measure, both in an economical
and military point of view, h4s just been adopted
by the Porte. It grants leave of absence, during
six months of the year, to all soldiers who have
served a sufficient time to acquire the experience
and practice necessary for military duties.
An important saving—which forms one of
the temporary economies promised in the
the report on the budget—will thus be effected.
Better men will be secured for the army now that
the soldiers will be able for some months in the year
to enjoy the comforts of home. The suspension of
the SUBSCRIPTION conscription—a measure an-
nounced some time ago—is a corollary to the regu-
lations. The order provides that all soldiers and
non-commissioned officers, who after having attained
the necessary degree of skill in their military drill
and instruction may desire to spend the winter
season in their homes, shall be permitted to
leave their regiments during that period of
the year in which the rigours of the season
prevent the practice of military exercise. Or-
ders to this effect have been forwarded
to the commanders of the different corps, restric-
tions being made with regard to some garrisons of
exceptional importance—such as those of Belgrade,
Candia, Tripoli, of Barbary, and the frontier of
Kolnstrin and Birana. The troops stationed in the
latter places will be changed regularly every two
years, and then only will they be able to take ad-
vantage of the new regulations ; the commanders
may also apply the same restriction to the troops
stationed in any place they may consider to be in
an exceptional state.
The conditions attached to the leave of absence
thus accorded are as follows :

Soldiers on leave join their regiments on the first
summons by forced marches.
They must on no account leave the Sandjak in
which their homes are situated;
Those not complying with the summons will be
treated as deserters, will be punished as such with
the utmost rigour of the law, and be compelled to
begin their military service anew.
Those whose term of service expires during their
absence may, on receiving their certificate, be placed
on the reserve, and go where they please. Non-
commissioned officers on leave may take their due
promotion notwithstanding.
Soldiers committing offences whilst on leave will
be subject to the civil law.
In consequence of this regulation the Government
will have no need of recruits during the present
year. Orders have therefore been given to stop the
conscription.