The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-29
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Cuban Insurgents.

The Pal Mall Gdzette'of June IA says:-There
appears to be no doubt that at least one vessel
equipped with warlike stores for the insurgents
in Cuba, was allowed to escape from New York
The American Government stopped the Quaker
City, but only after strong reinforcements for
the Rebels had safely departed from the port
Of course they will compensate Spain for the
consequences of this negligence? correspon-
dent of a New York paper sailed with one eXpe-
dition, ''ostensibly for Jamaica" Seeing that
the vessel had on board arms for 5000 men and
ten pieces of artillery, the authorities must have
wondered what was her business at Jamaica. Iu
future when the eXertions of the Government
to stop the Quaker City are boasted of, it would
be well to explain the escape of the vessels
loaded with arms, which scarcely took the trou-
bic to conceal their real destination.
Comments on our Intentions.
The Pal Mall Gazette of June IA says:-The
Americans are accused of seeking to convert
their recently purchased subjects in Alaska to
Professionalism. \ Russian priest, named Koyri-
guin, who had been sent to SitlNa for the purpose
of maintaining the orthodox church there, writes
to his countrymen that the cathedral had been
closed by an order of the commander of the
American troops, and that all the natives who
intended to observe Lent had been arrested. 1t
would be interesting 10 learn how the American
clergy proceed in their work of conversion, as
the natives know not Il single word of English,
while the elergymen, in all probability, know no
other language.
Proposed Ccs,iOn of Gibraltar.
The Pal Mall Gazette says: The possible ces-
sion of Gibraltar to Spain was alluded to by Mr.
Goodwin Smith in his address at Ithaca on the
10Th of May, Is any such plan seriously in con-
temptation We own that at the time the
question was mooted of Offering the Spanish
throne to the Duke OF Edinburgh we had mis-
giving on the subject, remembering that our
gratitude for the civilty of the Greeks in offer
ing their throne tothe same prince led us to
part with the Ionian Islands, and thinking it
hardly impossible that we might be induced to
commit a similar act OF detrimental generosity
for an idea" But we should take warning by
the consequences of our surrender of this
stronghold. We gave away good depot and
coaling station and the key of the Adriate,
which enabled us to OyeraWe the factiOus popu-
lations of the Turkish coast.
The 0lcumenicnI Council.
In reply to the Inquiry whether all the bishops
are bound to assist at the Gcumenical Council,
Cardinal Barnaho, in a letter dated April 30,
1869, answers:-'Lt is certain, and not to be
doubted, as appears from the bull of convoca-
ton ITSELF that every bishop is bound to be pre-
sent, or, where he cannot, to appoint an eccle-
slastic 10 represent him, explaining at the same
time the legitimate motives which prevent his
personal attendance. In cases in which particu-
lar circumstances will not permit bishop to
absent himself from his diocese, the Holy
Father has expressed himself as not aVerse to
granting dispensatiOn. 1t is however, neces-
sary that the bishop should make special APP
plicatlon Tor dispensatlon to his Holiness him
self"
An Expedition TO EsYpt.
Sir S. Baker Pashas force for the conquest of
the Soudan will consist, we believe. of two regi.
ments of infantry, each 800 strong, one regiment
of irregulars 600 strong, two regiments of cav
airy each 450 strong, two light batteries and one
heavy battery-in all force of some $500 men
The country is difficult, the climate very damp
and feyerish. There is no opposition to be appre-
hended in the field, but it will be interesting to
see how Baker Pasha, who is not a soldier, han
dies his little army He has power of life and
death in his command. We hope he has power
to watch over his own life and health.-Arnpy
and Nary GaSetf,