The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-02

suspend, but would open, in addition to
their usual business, an exchange account to
be paid in kind, for the purpose of moving
cotton, which was unanimously adopted by
the Chamber Of Commerce
Revolution In spain.
MADRID, September 2s.-Gen. Ceballas
and minister Maesonva, arrived at Alicante
on Friday, and were enthusiastically re-.
ceived.
The efforts of the foreign consols TO pre-
vent the bombardment of the city by the
lnsurgent men-of-war failed.
Admiral Yelverton declined to 20 beyond
his instructions from London, which were
to maintain absolutely a neutral position
All merchant shipping left the port,
eight anchored outside
The British feet was moored in the harbor
GA the right, the French on the left of the
town, and eleven other foreign men-of-war,
including German, occupied the centre. In
side of the lines, the rebel iron clads M
mencia and Mendez took up position and
prepared to lombard the place.
A German commander, at the last moment
offered to stop hostilities, but the English
and French commanders refused to Join
him. The bombardment was opened at
projectiles thrown. Some filed with pc
troleum we're thrown into the city. Great
damage was done and several edifces are in
ruins.
Minister Maisenez telegraphed at noon
to-day that the bombardment had ended,
and declared that it was a wanton outrage,
which should be held up to the reprobation
of Europe.
The men-of-war, Vittoria and Alamanza,
recently released by the British, will be dis
patched to the relief of Alicante.
MADRID, September, 29.-The insurgent
frigates unnamed have left Alicante for
Carthagena. The commander of the M
mencia admits that there was serious loss
on his vessel during the bombardment Of
Alicante last Saturday.
1t is generally believed the failure Of the
insurgents to capture Alicante will cause an
Immediate surrender of Carthagena, thus
ending the insurrection.
MADRID, September 30.-At a meeting of
the Conservatives to-day, at which Marshal
Serano and Admiral Topete were present,
resolutions supporting the government and
rejecting an alliance with the Radicals were
adopted.
The Minister of Marine has returned to
Madrid. The people came out to meet him
all along his route from Alicante, and his
trip was a continuous ovation.
The total casualties in Alicante from the
bombardment were eleven killed and thirty
wounded.
The Army of the North has been rein
forced with 6000 men. o
Don Carlos has issued postage stamps
bearing his portrait.
Mexico.
MATAMoEAs, September. 4.-The Con
gress of the State Of Coahuila, in session at
Saltillo, being opposed to Governor Zepada,
who favors the national administration,
were about to elect Dr. Salos governor.
when they suddenly broke up on the even
ing of the tenth, fearing an attackNfrom
Zepada and fled to Monterey, in the State
of Nuevo Leon, where an insurrectionarv
proclamation was issued They then left
for Monicalto, in the State of Coahuila,
where they propose to establish State gov
eminent with DIR. Salos for governor. The
government has ordered troops from San
Luis Potosi to occupy Saltillo and Monte
rey. The Ios Pg5tico, in an article to-day,
admitting that the State Congress had fed
from Salhllo, denies that Gen. Rocha had
arrested Gen. Escobeda or pronounced
against the general government.
The bandits in the border States appear
to select Americans as their victims, eithcl
as retaliation for Maclenzie's raid, or be
cause the authorities are so unfriendly t.
Americans that such crimes can be perpe
trated without fear of punishment. Sey
eral desperate murders and rObberies have
been committed. The facts have beer
proven before the United States consuls and
sent to Washington in hopes redress will b,
demanded.
MATAMoRos, September 2G-The Tol
PtJljco, of this city, states an armed party
of United States soldiers crossed from Texa.
into Mexico about forty miles above THU
city; for what purpose is unknown; anc
calls on the authorities 10 Investigate tb,
matter; and warns Mexicaus that such ex
/ petitions arc premeditated, and urges then
to be on the alert to repel such invasion
when occasion may occur.
In consequence of an apprehended rcvo
luton in Monterey the annual fair which
should take place in that city this month
and which has heretofore been an event o
some Importance, will not come of.
MATAaoRos, September 1.-THE Mon
terey mail brings dates Of the twenty-frs
Of September
The Congress of the State Of Nueva Leo
have elected Ramon Trevino Governor dc
feating Garcia Ayala, the national admins
tration candidate, who had received "A pin
rality of the popular vote; thus placing th
State in the hands Of the reyoluton.sts q
last year
Gen. Iepeda, WHO was dcposea by ia
/ Congress Of Coahulia as Governor, continue
to exercise the functions of that o.sic
while the Congress Of the State Is IN sessio
at Monelova, and supports Or. Salas IS Coy
enor General.
Fuero, With 1909 federal troops VIII *
cupy saltillo and Monterey - iaainiai
order
Foreign.
RoNE, September 2z.-Fmucisco Guel
razzi, proclaimed dictator ct Rome IA 1915
died yesterday, aged 6S.
MADRID. September 24.-The Minister q
Colonies proposes to 20 10 Havana IN pei
son 70 study tho Cuban question. with
view to making important changes in hi
policy.
II is reported that the spanish ss0seu
ment VIII soon address a foInial complain
to the French government. setting fort
that che Cariist chicftain Scballo was pei
mittcd 70 pass through French territory al
cross the frontier without lindraBcc VI
lGtion Of the obligations 81 neutrality.
LoSDOE. September 2G.-ii j. beiieEe
I the heavy shipments 81 gold - Americs
/ already reported, have MT been made
consequence Of the low nominal rate - Z.
4 change bought - settle the liabilities
MADRID. September -keinforcenen
for the Spanish army VIII &c forwarded +
Z steamer from Cadiz next week
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