The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-12

troops TO the standard of Queeada.
They report the disaffection among the Spanish
troops to be increasing every day, caused by the
frequent changes lately of the commander of
those posts and the quarrels of regmenta com
manders. Frequent collisions are reported be-
tween the Outposts of the two forces in the east
ern departments with but small loss on either
side, though the Cubans claim an advantage of
position and of earnestness on the part of their
troops. The Spanish commanders continue to
execute all prisoners Immediately on their cap
ture. Even those who are wounded are exc
cuted on the field. General Quesada has hitherto
respected the rights of prisoners This
policy is giving dissatisfaction in his camp, and
many of his followers demand the right to re-
tallate. r.
Cuban partisans here have the following ad-
vices from Nuevitas and Puerto Principe to June
"a, and Puerto del Padre aud Las Tunas to June
26:-T There has been no movement of a decided
character in either district. The Spaniards have
been reinforced at Nuevitas and are thus en-
abed to retain possession of the railroad from
that city to Puerto Principe, and to give succor
to the garrison of the last-named place, which is
threatened by the Cubans under Quesada. In
the district of Puerto del Padre there have been
several stirmishes. The health of the Cuban
army is reported good, and the soldiers well
organized There is great anxiety to know the
views of the United States Government and the
position it will occupy in the contest.
New YORK, July 11.-Advices from Mexico to
the Sd instant have been received. On July
the Cabinet Ministers of Juarez entertained
General Rosecrans at breakfast. United States
Minister Nelson had entered upon his duties
On the 25th of July Minister Mariscal and Com
missioner Palacio will sail from Vera Cruz for
the United States. Intelligence from Sisal re-
ports that the Sth of June force of five
thousand Indians made n raid within fifteen
leagues of Menda the capital of Yucatan, cap
tured one hundred and fifty of the State troops
and then retreated, threatening to return in
October and besiege the city. The State autho-
rites guarantee the lives of all who abandon the
movement and submit to the Government
HAVANA, July 10-Advices from Mexico to
the 4th instant state that Cueva had been
elected Governor of the province of Colima.
The volcano of Colma is in n high state of
eruption, throwing up huge masses of FIRE, and
ashes and lava are flowing abundantly from it.
The inhabitants of the villages and towns within
its range have fed from their homes to the
fields beyond, and are in deplorably destitute
condition.
LONDON, July 10.-In the House of Commons,
last evening, Mr.. Gladstone, in discussing the
Central Asian matters, said it was English policy
to rule subject countries by the adoption of
measures beneficial to them. He was assured
that the Lord Mayors interview with Shcre Ali
did not involve any agreements on our part.
Russia has expressed the opinion that Afghanis
tan should remain as a neutral zone between
Russia and British influence
LONDON, July l0.-The Times of this morning
has editorial the state of affairs in France.
The editor says that if the Corps Legislatif is
firm it will gain the powers which have been
demanded by large majority, and which the
away, and another political dspensation is at
| hand. The desertion of the monarchy by NJ.
Mackau will show how deep is the general con-
viction that personal government is lost cause.
The Morning Ieteg'0pb says that the EN-
peror said the principle of ministerial respon 81
| bility the right one, but it was the business
of the Senate and not of the Corps Legslatif TO
regulate it. Time, however, will bring the
measure.
LONDON, July 10.-The agitation in regard to
the Irish Church bill threatens to become Sc
riOus. Preparations are actively being made Tor
imposing demonstrations against Mr.. Gladstone,
who has hitherto hesitated to encourage the
meetings, but has consented to give a semi
official sanction on the ground that the Lords
attempted to qualify their opposition to the will
of the Government and people on the ground of
n pretended change in public sentiment 1t is
certain, however, that the Commons will refuse
| to yield to the Lords their amendments, except
| the small points not affecting the principle of
the bill. 1t is expected that this open-air meet
| ing will be the largest ever known.
| QUEENSTOWN, July 1.-THE yacht Dauntess,
| j. G. Bennett, Jr., commanding, arrived here at
twenty-five minutes to three z. M. to-day from
New York. She had heavy weather, and made
the voyage in twelve days, seventeen hours six
minutes and twelve seconds.
PARIS July 10.-The Pdrie of to-day says
that the recent negotiations between the Gov
ernment and the Corps Legislatif have resulted
in an understanding that the former will realize
the projected reforms, and announces SeRdtts
COnSuLttn to carry the same into effect
PARIS, July 10-Evening.-T Constitutional
of this evening says that the counsellors of the
Crown are discussing the question as to whether
it is advisable to reply to the Interpolation and
thereby divulge the programme of the Govern =
ment. No decision has been arrived at, and
therefore, reports as to the views of the Govern
ment are premature
PARIS July 1.-THE council of Ministers and
| the Prlvy Council have held frequent meetings
at the summons the Emperor to deliberate upon
| the Interpolation for political reform now pend
ing in the Corps Legislatif 1t is said the follow
| ing programme has been agreed on, with the con-
| curTence of the Emperor
The Senate will be Immediately convolled
when parliamentary changes of liberal charac-
| ter will be proposed by the Government.
| These reforms will probably include an eX-
tension of the right and faculty of Interpolation
| and the creation of responsible Ministry the
| Emperor choosing his ministers from the Corps
| Legislatif, with a view of arriving at the par
| ticular responsibility of each member of his
| Cabinet
| MADRID, July 10.-The resignation of Her
| rera as Minister of Justice has been accepted.
MADRID, July n.-Much political agitation
| prevails in Lisbon, and the government is taking
| unusual precaution to prevent an outbreak
| VIENNA, July 1l.-Prince Won Auersperg h IS
been elected President of the Upper Chamber of
| the Reichsrath.