, 1875-02-06

ly to make experiments, and offers to spend on
the French coast two millions Of francs, but it
will only go to this expense on condition of OBJ
tanning the concession of the tunnel, if the ex.
pertinent succeeds. Such is the object of the Con-
vention signed yesterday, and which will shortly
be submitted to the approval Of the National As
sembly. This French Society has, moreover.
entered into an engagement to come to an under
standing with an English Society armed in Eng
land with the necessary power. The former
operating on the French side will conform TO
French legislation, and the latter, the English
side, will conform to English legislation. The
French Government has been assured by the Eng
fish Government that it had no objection to the
French concession :"
KING ALFONSO AT MADRID.
MADRID, Jan. Is.
The King was splendidly received at the Opera
tonight, as he was also this afternoon and late
last night on his ride to the Retro and back,
The illumination continues on o grand sea g..
MADRID, Jan. Is.
Last night the Ministers and the Civil and
Military authorities dined with the King, and the
Diplomatic Body was entertained by the Minister
of the Interior.
After yesterdays Reception, the King had a
long conference with Senior Canovas del Castillo,
with whom His Majesty is entirely agreed on ali
questions.
A Cabinet Council was held last night, which
lasted about three hours, and a second meeting
has already been summoned, at which it is expect
GU luob lIIpOA ltuG uCOlSlollS Will De taken.
The King will be accompanied on his Journey
to the North by General Primo de Rivera, CAPTAIN
General of New CASTLE.
The Countess of Montiio, mother of the ex-Em.
press Eugenie, has paid a visit of congratuIation
to tho King.
An official decree has been published reducing
the penalties now in force for offences against the
common law.
JANUARY Is.
The departure of King Alfonso for Sararossa
remains fixed for Monday next, On reaching the
Army of the North, His Majesty will Immediately
assume the chief ommand.
Senior Morphy has been appointed private secre-
tary to tho King,
The Russian representative and other FOREIGN
Ministers congratulated the King to-day on
behalf of their respective countries.
Communication has been restored on the Sara
gossa line.
This evening King Alfonso visited the principe
Theatre, where he met with q most enthusiastic
reception. The company represented La Vida ca
Sueno of Calderon, and several poetical COMPOST
tons were read. AT the conclusion of the per-
Torrance all the spectators turned towards the
Royal box and warmly cheered the King The
ladies in the boxes and galleries waved their hand
kerchiefs. The King bowed repeatedly in acknow-
Judgement. The orchestra played the Royal
March as he was leaving the house.
The Examinations were as brilliant this evening
as last night and the streets equally crowded.
The fetes have now terminated.
Advices from the North state that Don Carlo
arrived at Durango on the 9TH of January. The
Carlists have burnt the Mores Station on tn
~Saragossa limo.
JANUARY IL.
The merchants Of Madrid have presented His
Majesty with a magnificent Crown.
The Council of State has been consulted with
reference to the Spanish Bishops recently pre-
conized, and has given an approving answer.
General Jovellar will accompany the King to the
Army of the North.
The Marques de Orovio, and Senior Lopez de
Ayala, Minister for the Colonies, are i'll.
The Gazette announces that the sum allowed
the clergy by the Budget is increased from
3,500,0O0 ~piacettes to Al 100000.
SPANISH FINANCE.
MADRID, Jan. Is.
Mr.. Roger Eykyn, the Bondholders' delegate,
has left with a signed contract for the settlement
of three Coupons.
MADRID, Jan. Is.
At a Cabinet Council held yesterday the King
signed the Decree relative to the arrangement for
the payment of the Coupons of the Exterior Debt.
His Majesty also signed a Decree fixing the saIa-
ries of the Clergy, and accompanied this act by a
declaration to the effect that, while giyhine re-
spect and support to the Catholic clergy he desir-
ed firmly to maintain religious liberty such as IL
exists in the most civilized countries
JANUARY II.
A Royal Decree has been issued approving the
Convention relative to the overdue Coupons Of the
Interior Debt. It authorizes Senior Salayerria 70
issue az, 100000 piastres in bonds of the Internal
Debt.
THE CARLIST WAR.
MADRID, Jan. *.