The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-29
EUROPE.
THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN.

THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN.
LONDON, September 26.-Advices from Spain
are interesting. Information coming from
most reliable sources in Madrid has been re.
ceived in refutation of the rumors which have
been circulated to the effect that the United
States government had communicated with
Minister sickles. directing him to withdraw
the note on the subject OF Cuta, it's sale, or
transfer, if the Terms Of the mission were not
acceptable to the Spanards.
What Mr.. Sickles did convey to Serrauo and
other ministers OF Spain, really announced to
this That the Government OF the United
States may Withdraw it's offer OF friendly me-
diation on the part Of the American people be-
tween Spain and the Cuban revolutionists,
leaving The responsibility Of the consequence,
as we'll as the consequences which may ensue.
on Spain herself.
The Times to-day, in leader on the Cuban
question, says:
He must be a clever man who can determine
the Intentions OF the United States with res.
pect TO Cuba. There are two parties in the
United states-one fRvoring non-intervention,
the other approving Of Minister Sickles' course;
and, finally, there Is the President, who VI,
brates between the two. But there cannot be
sickles has made. The prospect OF the sale or
loss Of Cuba has caused o general and violent
commotion ct MADRID. The Spanish Govern
-ment l is M bound to be extremely careful not to
no queshon as to the readiness OF the
spaniards to fight against any odds
when honor is at stake. The only ques-
at all. II the possession of Cuba is made q
point OF honor, Justice will help Spain bet
ter than force. SPAN must consider whether
she mas valid cause in the Antillee.
However anxious Europe may be to recognize
the validity of Spanish rights, she will have to
inquire what uso has been made of them.
Europe not long ago shrapk, in Amercl, from
Austria and France may feel a desire to regain
the prestige they Lost in Mexico, but they
must refu 9 the assertions from America that
the war in Cuba is carried on in manner con-
trary TO the principles OF humanity. they
must incur no risks or simplicity in deods OF
bloodshed, nor must they bear out pretensions
OF Spain clashipg with the rights or unreasonable
demands OF her colonies. The principles of
Righteousness must prevail over political ir-
terests and expediency. The sympathy OF the
world will be with Spain in proportion as her
treatment OF her colonies is just and mercirll.
MADRID. September. 25.-The government in.
: tends to compel bishops, to take an oath Of
adherence to the new constitution.
It is officially announced that reduction oi
FIVE per cont. is to be made in the salaries oil
all colonial officers.
Minister Sickles had o long interview with
the Spanish Minister Of State, silveia.
Intelligence has been received here of the
assassination OF the PRECEDENT OF tho Republi.
can Club OF Tarragona.
The Republican Club Of this city has bsen
clobed by the government, on account Of reso.
lutio,s adopted declaring that members world
make armed resistance to monarchy.
Republican meetings are becoming general
IN the principal cries Of Spain. Ia
At saragossa, Senior Castillar addressed IN
audience of.2o.0oO persons, urging death be.
foreecoeptance Of monarchy.
MAsRD, September % Barcelona is quiet.
Voo hspdred and twenty-sx person were ar.
rfsted. Many escaped by cutting telegraph
Nres and tearing up railroads. y Cuban rein.
icrcements have sailed from Cadiz.
!. N,sDoN, September 2s.T7Th King 4of Porlu-
? gar ouies that hais q candidate for the Span.
ish th9ns iaz s."L