The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-12-05

CoNTINUED DoMBARDNESr OF oARrA.
dENA, &C., 80.
BER11N. December s. s.-The contro.
versy between the German and Spanish
Governments, regarding the German
vessels seizedl by the Spanish war ves.
sci, in the Philippine Islands, continues
in all the seriousness Of it's aspect. Tn.
German frigate Krun Pripz and cor
vette; Augusta, have been ordered to be
prepared for actual service ut q no.
ment's notice.
Archbishop Ledschrosky replies to
the demand Of the German Govern.
ment for Lis resignation, refusing to
comply, declaring that he was responsi
BILE only to the Pope.
VERSAILLES. December 3.--Admiral
Jaques has proposed to the Assembly
the establishment of un international
tribunal, for the purpose Of investigut.
ing tie collisions between vessels on the
high seas.
HAVANA, December 3.-The excite
ment among citizens is disappearing
and tranquility returning. Tie M
tional Integrity Club. composed of !.
number of the principal mem bers of the
volunteer force, has issued manifesto,
advising obedience to the authorities,
and expressing confidence in the acts OF
Captain-General Jovellar. All journ9s
announce that the contemplated nj
tempt at demonstration against certain
parsonage will not occur, it not being
likely to be productive Of any good re-
suits. Senor Zuella has telegraphed to
Spanish Casinos in the Interior that re-
cent events have obliged good Spa
lizards to renew their oaths to preserve
the honor of Spain in the Island us
Cuba. Answers are in the usunl patri-
otto style. The Cardena Casino cals
the demands OF the American Govern
ment opprobrious, and says. that every
Spaniard hearing them calmly degrades
himself. Newspaper discussion of the
situation is more moderate and reasona-
BILE in tone. The peopis are advised to
await events calmly. The crisis gene
rally is considered to be past.
LONDON, December As a. M.-The
Times. in leader on President Grants
message, says excessive privileges in re-
gard to freedom from search olai med for
vessels bearing the American flag. would
confer immunity on an open pirate.
Such pretences are indeed short-sighted,
for mercantile nation. We cannot for
moment believe that Congress. will
adopt the suggestion to prohibit ma
tlonal banks from paying interest on de-
posits. We do moi. agree with the Pre-
sident's, fnancial remarks, aud think
that he Is wrong in attributin9 the re-
cent troubles to the peculiar character
OF the currency. His advice to return
to specie payments would be more salts.
factory, II the President told the coun-
try how to do it. The article praises
the message for its moderation of tone
C.l
IN particular. England will luureservedly
support policy which requires that
Spain must really, as we'll as nominally,
control Spain. Tho Daily Ne.cs saws
the Presidents language concerning the
Virginius affair is moderate and digni-
fed. The Daily Telegraph secs in the
demand for the abolition OF slavery in
Cuba q menace which will greatly in
crease the difficulties of Castelar's situa.
tion. The Standard thinks tha only
result threats against Spain will have,
Will be to hinder an Adjustment
MADRID. December at is reported
that the Spanish mission at Washington
Has been offered to Figueras. The
Dombardment OF Cartagena by the Re-
publican batteries continues incessaut-
~. 4OO houses in the city have been
destroyed. At the request of Gen. Ca
ballas, the commander Of the Government
forces, the foreign fleets have Withdrawn
from the harbor.
raphic-Americnn MATTERS.
SNOW IN ,cAL1FoRNIA--HE REDUCTION OF
WAGES OF GOVERNMENT woRKMES-
TROUBLES IN TEXAs-CUBANs AvENG-
ING THEIR MURDERED ooMRADEs-DE.
STRUCTIvE EFIRE-RAILROAD DIsAsTER-
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AND LOSS OF LIFE,
60, 80.
SAN Francisco, December 3.-Thtrc
is light fall OF snow. It il showing
in Stockton, Sacramento, aud other
localities in the valley districts OF the
State This is very unusual occu.-
renee.
SACRAMENTO. CA1.. December 8
Chief Clerk Borouok, yesterday, de-
clared the Assembly adjonrnad without
organization. This has reant2d in post-
poning the Senatorial election uutl one
week from to-day. There is great and
general indignation at this action, whici,
IS clearly recognized rs II sharp trick TO
cheat the popular will OF its fair express
zion.
R1cuMoND. VA December 3.-In con.