The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-02
ENGLAND.

Tho London Press tho Cnban Question:
What Is Snid of the S;chies Notes--Nsws-
paper Observation-Disclosures Inter-
ests-Shouid the Spanish Revolution Fail
Mortality Among Bish0ps-The Wise Men in
Bnsie-Sociaiism and Its Advocates.
LONDON. Sept 10, 1869.
The London journals are beginning to discuss the
critical state OF the relations Of Spain and the United
states all founded the reports or General Sickles'
last despatch to the Cabinet OF Madrid. Surprise
more than censure is uttered at the sudden change
oftone and conduct on the part OF our government
which has hitherto been potent and moderate.
These comments are natural enough, but quite unne
cessary. for the simple reason that such despatch
a. that attributed to General Sickle5 has been pre-
ssnted. Our Minister at Madrid has reason
know that he merely protested, In temperate
language against the bar0arities committed
IN Cuba, which scandal TO Chris
tendom and no further INDUCED in the expression
of his opinion that unless the conduct of the
war was modified and the chances OF Spain to
overcome the rebellion greatly improved, our gov
eminent might deem IL necessary to yield to the
pressure OF public opinion by granting beligerent
rights to cuba at an early daT. There Is nothing
In this statement or the to justify the
approximations expressed OF serious difficulties be-
tween US and Spain; but the exaggerated reports
of General Slckles' despatch have LED to these
like demonstrations. The Paris correspondent OF the
London Times. who considers himself as something
OF an oracle on Spanish affairs, from having been
one or Cir De Lacy Evans followers in the Carlist
war OF former years, writes that 'there is
doubt that the United States government demands
the abandonment OF cuba by Spaln and threatens,
In case OF refusal, Immediate recognition OF the In
surgents as belligerents." Thls Is highly exciting
Intelligence but totally untrue, as have just stated
This Misrepresentation OF the Sickles despatch
originated In Madrid, and was got up by the EDOca
view 10 embarrass the Regency by stlrrug up popu-
lar feeling against any arrangement of The Cuban
question. These are good tactics, for the Cuban
question, II badly managed, may sure enough upset
the Regency aud bring about cnauge Of govern
bankruptcy will oyertake Spain and the United
States may throw aside neutrality Now what
chance is there OF putting down the nsurQentss The
opportunity has been lost, and tue rebellion must
gain strength as II grows older H. then The island
Ia lost TO spain the rage OF the people VIII vent itself
furiousiy against the government which has been
unable to save 1t, aud serrano and Prim will have to
retire and hue their diminished heads. SO either
way, you see, the Regency are IN a regular "dx.'
10 keep tue island they can IS ruin, and 10 lose 1t
Is ditto. diplomacy may lind a wide channel Of
escape. NOas TeIrOnS.
the religious world OF England ls just now IN
lively state OF emotion al the sudden breakdown Of
nearly hall a dozen venerable but sHperannuated
Lord Bishops Three have retired altogether on conl-
Portable pensions, as duly provided by Parliament
Another one 1lnds WORK at eighty-three rather
tedious and has called for assistance. The Bishop Of
Carlisle IS pronounced confirmed invalid. The
Bishop OF Litcheld has OverWorked him elf and has
been forced TO lay up for time. To this consdera-
bic lot OF damaged high priests, II may venture ON
such an appelatlon must be added the stu more
event OF The death OF the Bsnop OF salisbury.
1t almost looks as II the rude things In the vote lately
given by Parliament to the Church Of England In
oyerthrowing her ascendancy Ireland had ope-
rated SO inlurousy on Tue nerves OF the very aged
bench Of Bishops as to Xii one outright and lay
several Others on their backs. suppose the gov.
eminent VIII not be sorry they ought to be
at SO large slice OF clerical patronage falling INFO
their hands. dare say there Will be no dificulty
ia 6nding candidates enough for the vacant secs
10 say nothing OF seat IA the House OF Lords aud
high social rank, the rich emouments attached rem
der an English Bishopric about as good thing as
can be found In tue whole range OF fat gifts Ia the
hands OF this or any government. ANY man who Is
lucky enough to occupy bishops palace IN England
cannot be said 10 have served the Lord for nothing
10 be sure, II we read over the catalogue OF
duties bishop may be called on to perform
and which contemporary has undertaken to
chronicle, 8 sensible man would tniuk twice before
organ III question, fWhy should bishop preach
several new sermons week; why should he under
schools; why should he be found every where at
public meetings, dinners, soirces aud receptions
dreadful wofki why should he be writing books
aud addicting himself 10 special studies out OF his
duty; why should he attempt to write fifty letters
day; why should he attempt more combinations
truth Is the WORK In great, but the public eX-
poets more, and the bishops insist on doing
some an appalling accumulation OF labor: but GOOD
deal Of 1t Is rather pleasant II not easy; but VEN
ture TO say the man IN the White House az Washing.
TON goes through more work OF mind ana BODY m a
week than the most sanity OF Eng ish bishons Ia n
year, and nc rs not lalf as wei paid Tor IT, besides
the drawback OF being thrown out OF employment NJ
the end OF paitry four years whereas Your sleek
bishop Is quartered Tor life on realiy splendid pick
ings. Go to- there are sundry people IN this work.
day world considerably more to lie piued than
Lord Bishop OF the Church OF England
You know, OF course the Congress or the nterna-
fiOnal Workmen's Association assembled last week at
Basic, In Switzerland, and am sorry 10 say their
deliberations we're hardly more harmonious or dig
nIfied than those which distinguished the assembly
OF the same class lately IN Philadelphia. There
was good deal of uproar and coniu-
ed upon the bold attempt to talk