The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-23
Foreign Affairs.

LONDON Nov. 2I.-[Spec.al to the New York
Htraid. AT The reception OF the Chiuese En-
bassy by the Queen, Lord Stanley introduced
Mr.. BuTliugan.e, who briefly addressed her Ma
jesty in the name OF the Emperor of China, and
expressed desire that the health and happiness
OF the Queen, and the ueople over whom she
presided, should be long aUd lasting. He spoke
in the highest terms OF tue ltte Sir Frederick
Bruce, ard in the course Of his address made
prateul sllusion 10 the vel known iriendshipof
her Majesty for the United states, snd 10 con-
clusion presented his letter Of crSienCe from the
EmTetor of China.
Her Maiesiy, evidently pleased, received the
docyment, and, addressing Mr.. buriingame,
said she was glad to welcome the Chinese Em.
bassy TO GIept Britain. She vas pleased TO
greet hir. Burl1ngame aud tue mission, aod eS-
pressed The belief that il was q step IN the right
direction.
Mr. buflngame then introduced lis associate
ministers aud the secretaries 20 the Queen, The
interview throuG Ghout was marked BY the utmost
cord ally.
served IN the Castle, Lord stanley expressed
himself as perfectly in accord witn hr. Burlin-
game IN sentiment relative - China. lie said
that a certain oegtee OF oppo sition, originating
in lproIaDce Of the real object OF the Chinese
mission, coupled with a desire to adhere TO the
CID traditional British CoeICive policy, met Mr.
Burl ngame On bis arrival in Bugland; bus that
had all passed away, Mr. ButlILgime,
by his dignl6ed course OF feeling aud the
grandeur aud i'm mportanCe Of the high trust con
hded 10 his care, bad conducted bimselfin such a
uo NOuipl W NletlL VI blpOSltlOus duu
cteae not only favorable opinion TOR China,
but Tor himself personally; and while acting as
the representative ol the Emperor OF China, his
di2nihed bearing and progressive ideas show
HIM a true type or the representative American.
Lord Stanley Concluded by expressing the belief
that the cordial principles which are ta,t in
fueLcing the nations OF the world have changed
enemies into friends.
Altogether, the reception of the Embassy by
the Queen was most handsome, and calculated
to impress The members OF the mission favoraOly
in her ideas OF the British uation.
HAVANA, Nov. H.--M0ny Tumors are in circu-
Ialon III his city in regard to the numbers and
position of the insurgents. The latter claim 10
have from ten thousand to twelve thousand
men, aud that they are in pOsses9O on of the
army Of Puerto Principe; but these reports are
douUted here, 1t is stated that a disagreement
has broken out among the lea iers OF the Insur-
TeCtioD IN regard TO the Pres dency. The com
manding general and leaders of the revolution.
lists are reported TO be Oomnicans.
report received here from Spain that Gene
r9l PIim advocates Bourbon dynasty causes
much rejoicing among the ultra Ioyaiists. A
battalion Of volunteers, principally veterans,
ars organ Zlng Tor aCNVe service III the field.
The revolu iOnis,s hold BIyuro and other
towns. There is much excitement here ana in
the surrounding country. The revolution IS
thought to be decreasing, and the general
Op mon is that it viii die Out on the arrival OF
troops eXpectto iron spaln.
The Cuban republicans claim that the revold-
tonls.s are daily receiving rem oFcements, but
intorma' ion received blythe Government through
prlVate Letters l. 10 the contrary. 1t is reported
that great suffering exists III the revolutionary
dstric on account OF the scarcity of provisions
The reported upnsing III Vuelo AbaJo proves
TO be a nUaX. All accounts agree thai the main
BODY OF rebels are badly armed and wan. am
mnnltiOn,
TeeaIams received to-day by the Government
state that Puerto Principe cOnliHues in the pos.
session of the Government troops, WItn Vulma-
zada as commander, who rjdlCules tn IDEA OF h S
being a tackled by the reyOlGCOuIsts, bat on the
contrary, says he has commenced operations
aga nst them.
The regolutionist5 in Havana are again
making progress.
HAVANA, Nov. 22.--Lersundi to-day reviewed
G0U0 volunteers aud the whole ire department
Of this city, the members OF which nave been
armed and drilled. They made very nue
appearance. These forces, united with the
REGULAR troops in and around tbe city, constitute
an army OF IL coo disciplined men, all OF whom
| can be placed at the disposition OF the GOYerC-
ment IN an emergency.
The Gdcetd today publishes manifesto OF
| the PIoVis onal Government at Madrid, max ing
| liberal reforms in the government OF THIS Island.
1t has been trans mltted by Telegraph, railroad,
| and other channels to all towns III the interior.
II Is the general opinion that the circulation o.
| this document in the disturbed districts Will
| prove powerful auxiliary in putting an end 10
| tie revolution, heavy storm from the uoItb
prevails in the gulf.