The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1869-05-22

contain a direct proposition from the Mexican
Government to ccde to the United States a certain
portion Of its Territory. for 4 specified sum in gold
coin.
replcnish the Treasury of the Mexican Republic.
The territory proposed 10 be eedcd lies adjacent
TO California.
II l. believed that il includes Lower California,
Sonora and Siualoa.
The negotiations originated with Romero. aud
meet the appreciation of President iuarcz.
No conclusion N regard 10 the matter Was
arrived al by The Cabinet to-day.
WASuINCToN. May 1.-The Cabinet decided YES
terday 10 make appointments for the Spanish and
Brazilian missions. General SicklcS will have the
former. The latter will be held ia allegiance tor a
few days.
Summers speech creates intense excitement in
political circles. At a Cabinet meeting yesterday.
the subject of the speech was informally discussed.
The Times special SAYS special dispatches from
Mexico were considered in the Cabinet yesterday.
They contained the proposition to ccde a portion of
the territory Of Mexico 10 the United States Tor a
certain sum. not exactly known outside Of official
circles, but believed TO exceed three millions. The
territory proposed 10 be coded comprises the States
of sonora. Sinaloa and the eastern part of the Gulf
OF California. The proposition comes in the form
of a protocol for Il treaty. Ii i negotiated pFinci-
pally by Senior Romero. and Is made with a view OF
filling the Golfers of the depleted Mexican Treasury.
1t Is understood that the Administration has de
cided nothing.
Cuba.
HAVANA, April 23-The Government at Madrid
has ordered the proceeds of property of diSloyal
parties confscated in Cuba TO be applied to deiray
the expenses of the war.
hey WEST GLAD. April 29-Count Valmazeda,
Commander of the Spaniards in the Eastern De-
%partment. has issued u proclamation declaring that
every native male over fifteen years of age. who Is
found away from his residence, without sufficient
cause. shall be executed.
Every uninhabited dwelling and every inhabited
dwelling where Il white flag shall be undisplayed,
shall be reduced to ashes.
All women away from their houses shall come to
Boyomo. or be brought by force.
The Second Battalion of Volunteers. forming a
part of the garrison of Fort Cabana ut the liarbOr
of Havana. refused to obey an order for the release
of a prisoner. Governor Dulce was obliged. for
present effect. to change the order.
The revolution in the Eastern Department is
gaining strength. The Spaniards are suffering
much from sickness. The Cubans are besieging
and constantly harassing them.
HAVANA. April =S-An exciting rumor Is being
circulated 10 the effect that a conflict has taken
place between n United States monitor and two
Spanish men-of,war and that one of the latter was
sunk and the other captured.
HAVANA. April 2S.-Havana journals say that
the news from the Eastern Department has lately
been favorable To the Government, although no
great results are announced. Several skirmishrs
are reported.
The insurgents are dissatisfied with Ouesada.
because he is always organizing and never lighting.
The insurgents hold Napoleon Arrange prisoner
The Government has received notice that an eX-
petition has left the Gulf tor Cuba. under escort of
q steamer. Two war vessels have been despatched
10 intercept them.
The insurgents have reappeared in Sagua.
WASHINGTON. April 29.-The Government mas
received no reply from England respecting the
action in the case of the Mary Lotceh.
The Spanish Minister is of the opinion that the
matter will be satisfactorily arranged between the
Governments. and says that the United States Gov
/, ernment has no cause for complaint.
N The news of the surrender of Villamil and
YCassanova was premature. The proposed agree
ment between the insurgents and the Government
is not yet completed.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-The attaches of the
Spanish Legation assert positively that the rebel
lion has been crushed.
CHICAGO. May IA Republican special says a
prominent member of the House Committee on
Foreign Affairs declares very emphatically that the
7 Administration has determined on a Cuban policy,
and only awaits n favorable moment for action.
Appeals OF an earnest character are being for
warded here from the Cuban Junta. praying for a
speedy recognition, in order 10 end the atrocities
of Spaniards.
By advices from the Eastern Department it APP
pears that NalmaZeda has been for some time car
rying out n brutal policy. In the latter part OF
March. the patriots having temporarily evacuated
Jignani, in order to carry on operations in the
field. a portion of Valmazeda's forces made several
sorties. during which they perpetratcd great bru-
talitics. Many houses were burned, peaceful occu-
pants assassinated and Others taken prisoners and
afterwards executed, women and children being
taken along and compelled TO witness the execu-
tions.
recognizing Cuban belligerency stood 100 TO II.
Advantage will at once be taken of this step.
Arms have been shipped to Mexican ports intended
for Cuba. and letters of mareue will be declared
soon and be issued. In view of this the patriots
are making strenuous efforts to obtain and hold II
post on the southern coast
European.
New YORK. April PA cable dispatch has been
.nSxa xrIich ran,r.S tho nSnanS1o ~ narn.io-
tons between France and Belgium on the railroad
question. This is exciting intense interest in diplo-
matte circles. 1t is generally believed that the
Emperor Napoleon is resolved on precipitating a
war with Prussia if she sustains Belgium.
LONDON. April pa special meeting of the
French Cabinet was held to-day, TO consider the
action of the United States in regard to Cuban af-
fairs. \ special agent was dispatched for London
last night, to communicate with the English Gov
eminent in regard to other complications
MADRID, April PA majority of the Cortes
urge prompt decision either for Montpensier or the
Prince of Asturias as King. or a declaration of a
Republic. The Republicans are about to start a
national petition IN favor OF Il Republic.
LONDONDERRY, April Z9.-Serious riots occurred
yesterday between the Catholics and the Orange
men. The police charged upon both. Firearms
were freely used. Several rioters were wounded
and two killed. The disturbance assumed fearful
proportions, but was finally quoted by the police
with the aid of the military.
LeNDoN, April 29.-In the evening session of the
House of Lords. this evening. the Irish Church
Disestablishment bill was under consideration.
Disraeli's amendment giving G5,0 0 1000 to the
Church was rejected.
The amendment to the clause allowing the reten-
ton by the Church of any real or personal property
which is the produce OF gifts from private persons,
so to fix the date at 1890 instead of 1860. was re-
jected.
On motion of Prim, Liberal member from Dub
lin. the House of Commons struck out of the Church
Disestablishment bill the sections providing for the
maintenance of certain church buildings rs nation
al monuments. by l0l majority.
LONDON, April 3O-During the discussion in the
House of Commons tonight, on the condition of
ireland. the Tories upbraidcd the Government for