Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-04
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EXCITEMENT AT THE CAPITAL.
MADRID, Dec. g. 1t is rumored that Great
Britain and the United States threaten immedi-
ate intervention in Cuban affairs The cabinet
held protracted session, and the king was in
consultation with ministers up to a late hour.
Questions of the greatest importance, grow
me ontot the recent executions in Havana and
the general condition of Cuba, were under con-
Slderation. 1t is reported that the minister of
foreign affairs was advised that the govern
ments Of the United States and Great Britain
mad telegraphde their representatives at Madrid
that they should feel compelled to intervene in
the AFFAIRS OF Cuba in the interests of humanity
since the efforts of the Spanish authorities TO
restore order have proved lTuitesS. Thereports
cannot yet be authenticated, as the officials in
the foreign department refuse to give any nfOr-
nation on the subject, but it is certain that
crisis has arisen in connection with affairs in
Cnoa, and that the meeting yesterday was sum-
moned to consider ii.
1t is known that the king was present and
presided. He showed deep concern for the con-
dltion of the Cubans, and expressed desire to
proceed to havana himself, and there direct
measures for the pacication of the island. The
offer of the king and the generous warmth with
which it was uttered, made profound impress
sion on all present This portion only Of the
proceedings has been given to the public.
What the result OF the council was or what
action it took, isyet unknown, Int the general
Dellet Is that it decided to Conyole the cortes in
extraordinary session, to authorize measures
Tor crushing the Instruction The excitement
over the various rumOrs is very great, and there
are warm expressions Of sympathy for the gov
ernment Seniors Sagasta, TOpete and other
members OF the previous cabinets offered their
support TO the existing ministry.
Great Britain.
THE PRINCE OF WALES CONDITION HOPEFUL.
LONDON, Dec. "a bulletin has lust been
issued from Sandringham which announces that
tue prince OF Wales has passed a quiet day, and
that his condition is regarded as much less pre-
carlouS. 1t is also stated that Bogg, the
groom, who has been reported as dead, is still
living. The probability Of the princes ultimate
recovery has created a sensation not altogether
complimentary to him, the public mind seem
lngly having taken it far granted that he must
die.
Ldter.-There is no unfavorable change in the
condition of the prince of Wales, though as vet
there is no noticeable abatement in the fever
Italy.
CONGRESS OF TELEGRAPH MEN.
ROME, Dec. 3.-Ihe congress Of representa-
tiyes of the European telegraph companies as
sembled here Friday. Si9nor d'Amico, director
general OF telegraphs for the Italian government,
was elected president.
ireland.
AGRARIAN oUTRAGEs.
DUBLIN, Dec. 2.-Agrarian outrages are re-
ported in Donegal. The country policemen are
actively searching for the perpetrators.
Asia.
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.
CALCUTTA, Dec. "A terrible explosion has
occurred in the powder and cartridge factory Of
the fort of Agra. The men were at work at
the time OF the disaster and few escaped,
Thirty-siX were killed, among them two com
miSsioned officer