The Hawaiian gazette., 1870-08-03
Late Foreign News.
AMERICAN.
July 29th. 1870.


WASHINGTON, July lOth.-The President sent TO
the Senate yesterday mass Of documents concern
ing the seizure of American vessels, and the i'm
prisonment and execution of citizens Of the United
States during the hostties in Cuba.
The State Department furnishes a letter from Sec
rotary Fish, dated June 9th, to n Parish, Minister
calling his attention to circular, and the arbitrary
manner in which the persons and properties of our
citizens were taken and held by Spanish authorities
in Cuba. Senator Fish recalls to Roberts the reso-
luton and protests of the President last year against
Nalmazedes modes OF warfare, and against the
Captain Generals decree fOrbidding the alienation
OF property on the island. So far as regards Amer
lean citizens and Others, the DEGREES which follow
extending its provision he continues that the United
States Government with regret is forced to say it is
informed that the provisions of the treaty OF 1875
on this head have not been kept in mind by the
Cuban authorities during the present struggle and
that the decree mentioned has been put in operation
against the property of American citizens in viola
tiOn of the treaty.
Secretary Fish encloses to Roberts list of COM
plants made of such violations and presents claim
for injuries which citizens have suffered with
the confident hope that the Government OF Spain
recognizing lis justice and making some proper and
suitable provision for ascertaining the amount which
should rghtfuly come TO each claimant, and will or
der the immediate restoration 10 citizens of the
United States of their properties which have been
embargoed and release those citizens of the United
States held in custody, OF their immediate trial
der guarantees and with the rights accorded by treaty
as TO the future.
1t is confidently expected that steps will be taken
to insure against further violation of treaty
Roberts, June oath, in effect, replied that he has
no powerin the matter, and Fish, the same day.
sent copy of his letter to Roberts and to Minister
Sickels AT Madrid. The latter is instructed to ask
for restoration 10 the citizens of the United States
OF their properties and estimates far the same
had been arbitrated, embargoed in violation of the
provisions of the treaty. Hs also ordered to en-.
deavor to secure some mode for early and equitable
Naturalization and satisfaction to the several par
ties whose rights have been violated of the amounts
which should rightfully come TO each claimant for
illegal detention OF property or person. He will
say the suggestion is made in the interest of peace
of justice and of good will, in order TO secure a
OF damages in each which shall be just
as between the two Governments He is also to say
hat the extremity required is that the investigation be
considered in this country, and 10 request that Mr.
Roberts be given the necessary authority the
part Of SPAIN
CHICAGO, July 10th-The Times Washington
special says Senator Norton, of Minnesota, is lying
very low at his residence His physicians have lit
tie hopes OF his recovery.
Secretary Fish has consented to remain in the
Cabinet until the first of October, and contemplates
taking two months vacation after adjournment of
Congress
NEW YORK, July 14th.-The successful landing Of
another expedition in Cuba in aid Of the patriots is
announced The expedition is not very large, but it
will be Of essential service to the Cuban army. 1t
consisted of supplies of arms, munitions clothing and
medicines. The expedition is only partly organized.
1t is move from which the most important results
are anticipated 1t will be followed by others that
will enable the Cuban army to take the aggressive.
The details are withheld, it would afford valuable
information to the Spaniards and enable them rus-
trate future movements.
The bill for pension Of s. 600 per annum to Mrs.
Lincoln passed.
The bill to encourage the building of American yes
sells and allowing registers purchase foreign built
iron ships, discussed and tabled.
The nomination of Frelinghuysen, contrary to Gus
tom in the case of an ex-senator, was, on motion of
Mr.. Sumner, supported by Cameron, referred for in
qury, to Committee. There was no debate.
The French Minister has arrived. and will probably
present his credentials Saturday.
The President has nominated Hon. Theodore Ere
linghuysen Minister to England, Motley, recalled.
The President transmitted to the Senate a message
of information the subject of emancipation in Gu
ba. 1t contains nothing
WASHINGTON July l4th.-Senator Norton, of Min
nesota, died this morning Of consumption. He has
been confined to his bed for several weeks.
WASHINGTON, July l4th.-The President to-day sent
the Senate the correspondence relative questions
pending with Great Britain. Motley, in conversation
with Clarendon said the President desired the future
negotiations the Alabama claims conducted at
Washington. Clarendon wrote Motley the oath of
May. that England considered it neither useful nor
expedient and continue controversial cor
respondenee in which there little hope of one
Government being able to convince the other.
ST. LOUIS, July l5th.-The revenue collections in
this district for the quarter ending June. Sl0OO
1925. the largest collection made here.
The reception of the of in Europe has ere
aed great excitement among all classes of citizens
Owing to the large German element, Prussia has the
most sympathizers. The news bad influence in
prices Change, the only effect being to check bus
mess.
CIScNSATI. July l5th.-The news Of the be-
tween France and Prussia posted at all the
paper -ofhees, and has created great excitement
In the German portion of the city several personal
encounters have occurred between the French and
Germans growing out Of the discussion Of the situa
ton. Some also have happened in Dayton.
New YORK. July l5th.-Poliee Superintendent Jor-
dan is about to resign because he is inadequately
supported BY his subordnates.
The funeral of Francis Wood, 0rangeman, was
attended by immense crowd. Six hundred police
preserved perfect order.
James Hand. convicted Of the robbery Of Stephen
Harris. is saved sentence of many years the State
Prison, by the capture of the really guilty party, well
known as 'Red joe" whom he greatly resembles.
The European has occasioned commotion
among the Fenisns. who said to be making prepa-
rations to assist in Ireland.
In the House, the Presidents message
ferred to the Committee of Ways. and Means to-
gether with resolutions relative to- free ships, Of