Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-07-13
The European Peace R.-.r-.

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Adjustment Of the TroE6Ies.
The most important statement I'm the dis
patches OF last night, relative 70 the impending
conflict in Europe, 10 that a belief exists IN a
peaceful settlement. founded upon the report
that the Prince of henzollern has withdrawn
his acceptance OF the nomination for the Span
IA throne, and If II prove true a rapid reaction
may be looked for in the stock market al the
opening to-day. The Princes action Is placed
solely on the ground that i'm cOnseq uence OF the
insuN which had been offered 20 Spanish honor
the Cortes would he guided i'm their vote by a
determination to uphold the Independence of
the nation, and therefore the election would
not be spontaneous and sincere expression
in favor of the Prince, without which ne
would not be willing to ascend the throne.
Prnssia maintains her dignity intact. and
Wells not an inch TO the French demands
The British government has addressed a circu-
lar to its representatives abroad, defining its
position on the Spanish affair. The note depre-
Gates the discourtesy OF Spain in conceaiing
from friendly powers negotiations with a for
elgn prince In connection with the throne: re-
grets the threatening tone OF France which Is
calculated 10 obstruct explanations and AN ami
cable settlement; approves of Prussias position
in the absence of proof of her completely in the
intrigue While the election of Prince ieopoid
would be destitute Of political importance, Eng
land will do all in her power to induce him TO
withdraw, In order to preserve the peace of Eu-
rope. Among the rumors connected with the
situation are those that the orleans Princes are
coDceTnedi in Prince Leopold's candidaey; that
frim has written letter declaring that Spain
that the Empress Eugene wishes a war i'm the
interest Of Prince Alfonso for the throne.
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INTERESTING CUBAN NEws-The Emancipa-
ticn QuestiOn-Representatio in Ae Cortes-Re-
pentdHt Rebeis.-A dispatch from Havana last
evening says:
"A meeting OF the promir ent slave owners of
the western section of Cuba was held at the
Captain Generals palace yesterday. Captain
General de Rodas was chosen president Of the
meeting. After q discussion upon the proposed
abolition Of slavery in Cuba, a committee OF
twenty-five was appointed to consider the mat
ter and report at the earliest date the most feas.
ible and liberal plan for the abolition of slavery
throughout the island, the said committee TO
initiate the movement by Immediately CARRYING
out the provisions Of the plan adopted. After
the completion of the plan IL will be presented
to the Spanish Cortes for approval The meet
ing was very harmonious, all being unanimous
in the belief that slavery must be abolished and
all accepting the measure as patriotic and in
accordance with the spirit of the century
Captain General de Rodas, acting i'm concert
with the government Of Spain, has ordered an
election for deputies to represent Cuba i'm the
Spanish Cortes. IL is expected that the election
will take place before the end Of August. The
Cubans in the district of Camaguay who recent
ly were in rebellion against the Spanish author
ites have returned TO their allegiance, and are
now working on their plantations. Arms have
been given them by the government, and they
are organizing for elf-protection against the
insurgents or any rowing bands that may appear
in that section"