The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-07-24
Evacuation Of French Territory BY The German.

HAVANA, July 23.-The Spanish Con,
gervatives of Havana have sent Ia
Madrid, by the last mail steamer, PEE
titlOn 10 the Coltes, In which they pray
that 80 long as n single armed rebel re-
mains who cries, "Dcath to the Span
iards,n and until sufficient time has
elapsed for the complete restoration OF
Tranquility in Cuba, no reforms he in
troduced such rs are likely to produce
disturbances, which would only be
favorable TO the rebels,
The petition is signed mostly by
wealthy Spaniards and shareholders.
The Republican committee sailed
to-day for Spain TO lay the matter be-
fore the Cortes, and ask for reforms
and practical enjoyment Of repub-
lican form Of government, here MS well
as in Spain.
MADRID, July pa meeting which
was attended by all the members of
the Cabinet, and II large majority of
the Cortes, was held last evening, to
discuss the measures TO be adopted to
secure the overthrow Of insurrectionary
movements inthe country, and to re-
store order.
The Cortcs approved n bill imposing
extraordinary war taxes. Persons
known to be Carlist sympathizers will
be taxed heavier than the loyal popu-
lation The minority of the Cortes
have issued a manifesto condemning
this act of the majority.
LONDON, July 23.--The weather con-
tinues very hot. At 1880 p. NJ, the
thermometer stood at So degrees. a
severe thunder storm swept over Ian
cashirc yesterday. The crops were
damaged in various localities, and sew
eral persons were struck by lightning
and Killed.
PARIS, July 2S.--Et is officially an
nounced to-day, that the fortified town
of Messicrres, the capital Of the De-
partment of the Ardennes, and Char
loville, on the opposite side of the
river Neuz, in the same Department,
was evacuated last night, by the Ger
man forces, which have occupied them
since the conclusion of the war. The
staff of General Mantutlel, the COM
mnnder of the army Of occupation, will
remain mt Nancy for a short time.
After their departure from that city,
the Nerdunc District will be the only
Trench territory occupied by German
troops. -
The Carlists have made n formal de-
mand ON France for the recognition
of their rights as belligercnts. The
French government has refused, and
declares that it will remain perfectly
neutral. In accordance with this poll
cy, it has forbidden the Spanish Re
publicans from sending succor to Puy-
nrda by way of Port Vcndres, French
town on the Mediterranean
MADRID, July 23.-President SALINE
ron had council of generals to-day.
They were advised to summon imme-
diately into active service 10000 re-
serves.
The civil governors of Seville and
Albaccette have been dismissed, and
their places supplied by special dele
gates. General Martinez has super
seeded General Valnolc as Captain Cen
eral at Valencia.
The inhabitants of Ultra have de-
serted and taken two guns from the
insurgent column, which marched out
of Seville TO carry into effect the dec
laration of the government.
AS the insurgent iron-clad Vittoria
was sailing from Alicante, a German
frigate, which was lying in the harbor
got up steam and followed her out, by |
order of the German Legation at Mad
rid.
BARCELONA, July 23.-The remains
of General Cabrinetz, who was killed
in an engagement near Ripoll, between
the Republicans and Carlists, will be
brought to this city.
Fearing disturbance in consequence
of the issue of the proclamation OF in
dependence, many of the respectable
inhabitants are leaving The city. A
column of civil guards have deserted
and joined the Carlists.
BAYoNNE,, July %. - The Carlists |
claim that their effective force in Spain
now numbers 10000 men. They have
disembarked large quantity of arms
and ammunition from England at Re
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