Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-18
FOREIGN.
Sickles Recognizes the Spanish Re.
public.
Communistie Developments in the
Peninsula.
RumOred Offer of S5O0,0OO,O 900 for
Cuba by the United States.
Expected Revolution In that Island,
Recoenition by the United states.


Recognition by the United states.
MADRID, Feb. 15.-Mr. Sickles, United
States Minister to Spain, to-day called upon
Senior Figueras, and addressed him as fol-
lows:
Pursuant to orders from my govern
ment, salute your Excellency upon the
establishment of the republic In Spain.
The wisdom and dignity with which the
change Of government was effected is
happy auspice of glorious future for
Spain. The United States, occupying
large tract Of continent civilized by Span
ish faith and valor, cannot contemplate I'M
moved the spectacle Of the empire of Fer
dinand and Isabella transformed into a
republic. The American people rejoice to
see Spain initiating their example, and
establishing prosperity and power upon
solid foundations. In expressing to your
Excellency the fervent' good wishes of
President Grant and recognizing your au-
thority accomplish tbs most agreeable
duty of my mission to this noble and gen.
erous country"
Senior Figueras, in reply to Minister
Sickles, said his grave responsibility would
oyerWhelm him were it not for such moments
as the present, when you 80 eloquently con-
vey the robust voice Of the American peo-
pie in blessing and acclaiming the advent Of
the republic which moderate energy has
achieved and prudence will preserve. Ii
the United States is indebted to Spain for
the discovery of the American continent,
Spain is indebted to the United States for
the founder of the new social order. Spain
will remember the worthy example set her
by the United States.
Senior Figueras concluded his speech with
the following words: ave hold in the new
world an integal portion of territory, des-
tined under the Spanish flag to serve as the
connecting link between the two CONT
nents. rider that the Antilles may ac-
complish tnat mission and realize our civil
izing objects, we rely on Spanish energy and
the strength of Spanish institutions"
The Cuban Policy.
PARIS, Feb, 15.-Senor CASTELAR, has
sent dispatch to the Spanish residents of
Paris which clearly intimates that the new
government is resolved not to part with Gu
ba and to keep the Spanish flag on por-
ton of American territory as a pledge OF
the perpetual union of the old and new
world.
h6COKHAtlOH Dy EfAA4CO OCAsyC1s
As the manifest of Senior Ue tellar to the
foreign powers has not yet reached Paris,
President Theirs has not recognized the
| Spanish Republic.
Red Republican Danger.
Barcelona has hoisted the flag of the
| Federatiye Republic. The authorities and
troops maintain order in the city. 1t is ap-
pretended that the question of the FEEDER
alive Republic will give rise to serious COM
plications. The peasants in Andalusia are
| clamoring for division OF property.
The Barcelona University.
PARIS, Feb. 16, Evening.-The students
of Barcelona demands liberty of iDstruc-
ton, the abolition Of fees, and the removal
of troops from the new university buildings.
| The Governor promises TO ask the Minis
try for these concessions. He explains
that the university il occupied by the
| troops solely because it is strategic point.
Communism Breaking Ont.
| The Catalonian workingmen are making
| demonstrations in favor of the release Of the
conscripts in the army, and demands arms
| of the people, municipal self-government,
shorter hours of work, and higher wages.
Mass-meetings, attended by from 5000 to
| 5000 Workingmen, have been held and
speeches made in favor OF the democratic
republic, which were wildly cheered. AT
one place the workingmen belonging to the
International Society marched IN process
sion through the streets. Several munich
palities In Catalonia have distributed arms
to the people.
MARDRID, Feb. 16.-The Assembly yes
terday sanctioned amnesty to all Repubi
can Insurgents and offenders against the
laws and regulations of the press.
| Adhesion Of Cuba.
Senior SalmeroD, Minister of the Colo
MES, read an official telegram from the au
thorities at Havana, giving in their adhe
sion to the Republic. The Assembly there
upon adopted resolution that it heard the
announcement with joy.
| The News I'm Havana. -
| HAVANA, Feb. 14.-News Of the abdi
cation of King Amadeus and the proclama,
ton of the Spanish Republic was published
this afternoon. 1t had the immediate eff
feet of unsettling business and of advanc
ing the premium for gold to % per cent
| There were no sellers. General Ceballot
will issue q proclamation on the new con
l QlLlOu VI PULLMAN o4AShSt WIZ
everything will remain as hitherto in re
spect of Cuba's relation with Spain, and h
as well as other officials will obey whatever
government is constituted in Spain. Tn
most intense excitement exists among th'
people. The city, however, is tranquil
and as yet there are no indications Of dis
turbance.
Proclamation by CebaIlOs,
HAVANA, Feb. 15-Gen. Ceballos ha
issued his expected proclamation, eDjoinin!
obedience to the Government proclaime
by the Cortes. The proclamation con
cludes with the publication of the names
the new Government of Spain and 3 tele
gram from the Minister of the Colonies
Havana continued tranquil
Shareholders Displeased.
The idea of the republic does not pleas
the majority of the slave owners. They d
not make any demonstrations, but are ey1
IDENTIFY disappointed. Business is entirel
suspended, merchants refusing to sell ex
change.
Refusal to Sell Cuba.
| LONDON Feb, II, g A. MA special dis