The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-11-12
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PRINCE OF FiWALEs NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
LONDON. November 10. "A grand ban
quet was given at Guild Hall tonight,
in honor Of the birthday OF the Prince
Of Wales. The members of the Cabinet
were present. Mr.. Gladstone responded
to the toast to the House of Commons.
In the course Of his speech, he alluded
to the Asbantee war, and declared it de.
monstrated the desirability OF avoiding
relations which entailed suoh disagree.
able consequences. He remarked, that
it was no pleasure to him to stand in se-
curity on the shore and see others labor
ing in the ct"rm
LONDON, November lit is re-
ported that VIM. Alfred and Future,
Burrs & Co., general metal merchants,
have failed. Liabilities 81, 000,O0
Telegraphic-Americ Matters.
REPORTED DEFEAT OF CUBAN INSURGENTS
TIE CUBAN MURDERS 8 TEA
PARTY-AoRR DEFALOATIONs-CAsU
TIE5-.JUDGR UNDERWOOD ASSAULTED
DESTRUCTIVE FInE-YELLow FEVER
DIsAPPEARING, TO-, 10.
WASHINGTON, November 9.-The cap
ture of the Virginius was under the de-
cree of the Captain G Genoral of 1869.
One of it's articles provided that on tho
high seae, contiguous to those OF the
island, the Spanish cruisers were to con.
fine themselves to the exercise of the
right of search over such vessels as
might be suspected; but in consequence
OF the strong protest of the Secretary Of
State, the Captain-General said that, in
view of the determination adopted by
the Government Of the United States,
and in order at the same time to relieve
1anf} M IA oil
ry interference. he had concluded to
modify the decree. emitting this obiec-
tionable article. The Secretary, in his
opposition to the decree, said the treaty
of 1795 authorizes nothing but the in
spection of the passport Of the vessel Of
trade met with, while the article alluded
to contemplated search as to the cha.
racter of the vessel beyond limitation by
the treaty. But it would appear from
the information received by the depart
ment that the Virginius was captured
six miles from the jamaica coast, in
accordance with the article which the
Captain General said he had withdrawn.
The following telegram has been re-
ceived by prominent Cuban in this
city, from gentleman OF high standing
IN Washington, d. c.:
"a telegram has inst arrived ut the
State Department from Consul Genera
Hall, giving the whole account of the
execution of the American citizens. He
intends to protest for the Government
against the outrage committed by the
Spanish authorities in violation of in.
ternational law and of our treaties with
Spain, and to demand an adequate repa-
ration. The State Department is reti-
cent, but determined to obtain redress.
There is very unfavorable feeling
against Spain in official Orioles"
New YORK, November 10.-A private
letter, from trustworthy source, dated
Havana, the 9th, says an official tele-
gram was yesterday received at the
palace, from Puerto Principe, OF an en-
gagement between the Spanish force
and column of insurgents, under the
command Of Sanguila, in which the in
surgents were severely beaten, losing
twenty killed and eighty taken prison
ers. The Spanish commander caused
all the prisoners to be shot on the
field of battle. The Governor of Puerto
Principe. upon hearing Of it, took the
command away from the Spanish com.
mander and arrested him, and tele-
graphed the event to the Captain GEN
eral. The latter telegraphed to Puerto
AAiboAPO, causing tuc COuIuuuOeF 10 DC
reinstnted and ordering the Governor to
Havana. It is thought here the Go
vernon feels undue sympathy towards
the insurgents through the influence Of
his wife, who is an aunt Of tho late
Agramonte.
NEW ORLEANS, November 1O.-An on
thusiastic Cuban meeting was held hero
yesterday, at which the Surveyor OF the
Port and other prominent Federal off
cials participated. Resolutions were
adopted condemning the bnrbarity CT
the Spaniards, and calling upon the
Federal Government to recognize the
Cubans as belligorents. and demand m
indemnify and apology for the recent
outrages on American citizens.
The American Missionary Association
met at Newark, N. J. A report OIL Chi
nese in America was read, and recon-
mendations made to enlarge the field
and prosecute the work with renewed
vigor. Rev. Mr. Pond, in an address
on the subject, said that so, 600 Chinese
in California would hold the balance of
power in that State, if they became citi.
zens, and they should be Christianized
before receiving the ballot. The report
on Indians stated advancement OF this
race in Christianity, culture and the arts
OF civilized life was encouraging. The
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