, 1873-02-15
(Fr0m the ST. TB0me T5dende.)
TELEGRAMS VIA NEW YORK
Jan. 29th

this morning referring to the speech OF King
Amadeus made on New Years day, says -
1t is natural that this monarch should be the
declared enemy of an institution which Spain
aud the loyalists of the Antilles condemn, al
though the latter will permit themselves to
discuss the opportunity for its abolition and the
form which the measure for its abolition should
take, they having the right to do SO. King
Amadeus was born in a country where slavery
is unknown has generous sentiments which
impel him to remedy the fate of an unfortunate
race, and is ambitious to make the abolition Of
slavery in the Spanish dominions a page in the
history of his reign. The Voe adds that every
body will be satisfied with the abolition of sla-
very. The V0a, commenting upon the speech
Of Senior Candara in the Spanish Cortes, con
clude9 thus
On our own behalf, we say, let reforms come,
and if Porto Rico reforms produce a moral and
material peace in Cuba the V0z will be the first
to applaud the ability Of the refotmers; but we
believe that unfortunately, with or without re,
forms, the submission Of the rebels will have to
be obtained with soldiers and arms.
Sir Charles and Mr.. Edward Bright will 90 to
New Orieaus tomorrow. Sir Charles will not
take charge Of th3 work Of recovering the Flori-
da cables.
Malrid-Tbe report of the COMMITTEES on
the abolition of slavery in Porto Rico waa pre-
sentol to the Lower House Of the Cortes yes
terday. The Spanish government has promis-
ed to allow full discussion of the subject. Petit
tjon5 to the Congress for the abolition of slave
ry continue to come in from all parts of the
Kingdom.
Paris.-Tho final protocol of the Treaty of
Commerce between Franc and Great Britain
was signed this afternoon by NJ. de Remusat, of
Foreign Affairs, and Lord LynOs, the British
Ambassador,
A large force Of Paris city police last night
proceeded in detachments to the MOntmartre,
and quietly surrounded certain suspected quar-
ters. Search was then actively made, and re-
8ultelin the arrest Of foIty-two persons alleged
to be members of the international Society.
During the operations all persons passing to and
fro on the streets occupied by tbs police were
stopped.
The report of LIE Sor (newspaper} that Pre-
sideut THEIRS intended to visit the Vienna Ex-
hlbltion is contradictcd on authority.
A special telegram from Rome to the Li6e3-
t6 {newspaper) says the Pope told NJ. CorceIles,
the present representative of France at the Vati-
can, that he will leave Rome if the establish
ments Of the heads of religious orders are sup
pressed by the Italian government
30th Jan.
Paris.-There was an excited debate in the
National Assembly this afternoon over the reVe-
lations of the committee of inquiry concerning
the Lyons war contracts.
London.-Sir Bartle Frere arrived at Zanzi-
bar on the 18th lost, in the prosecution Of his
mission for the suppression of the slave trade
on the coast of Africa. LIE was attended by
the m ,mbers of his suite aud accompanied by a
number of gentlemen who embarked with him
on board the Yacht Enchantress at Brindisi on
tho 9TH December. Sir Blrtle, with the chief
members Of hi1 party, visited His Highness
Bourgo5ch b gn-Said, Sultan Of Zanzibar, on the
16Gh inst. A ulmber Of American naval Off
GERS accompanied him, as did also the officers
of the English a9et employed on tue same sta
ton. To party enjoyed "A grand reception at
the Court of Zanzibar potentace. Sir Bartle
Frere, Immediately after the conclusion OF the
first ceremonies and congratulations, delivered
into the hands Of His Highesss the letter of
Her Mljqsty Queen Victoria on the subject of
the African slave trade, and the measures which
had been taken for its suppression. Sir Bartle
Frere will 90 to the coast Of Africa, from Fan
zibar, on the 24th of January, and will, after
landing there penetrate some distance into the
interior.
The London "Times,' speaking editorialIy Of
the recent Russian special mission, by the hands
of Count Schouvalof, to Queen Victoria, and its
results, says =
'"The mission Of Count Sohouvalof may be
assumed to indicate two things, First, that