The New York herald., 1876-01-20
CUBA AND GERMANY.

THE FIsa-cUBA CIRCULAR NOTIFICATION TO THE
FOREIGN OFFICE IN BERIIN-PRoBADLE
POLICY OF BISMARCK.
BERLIN Jan. 5, 1875
The Spanish Legation has developed lately quite
feversh activity. Don Merry Colon holds almost
daily conferences with Baron Bhlow Secretary State
for Foreign Affairs AS al this moment differences
between Spain and Germany It is believed these
negotiations refer TO the Cuban question, present
occupying the attention of European governments
Some four weeks ago the American Charge d'Anaires
Mr. Nicholas Fish, in the absence OF the Minister
formed the Foreign Once of note from his govern
ment on the Cuban affair. without however, leaving
an official copy Of the This note simultaneously
communicated to all the leading European Cabinets
signifies the Spanish government is unable 10 que the
insurrecton in Cuba; shows the necessity in the in
terests Of all nations entertaining commercial relations
with the island OF putting end TO 1t, and asks
whether It not practicable TO make n
joint friendly remonstrance with Spain. The
Washington Cabinet in very loyal terms
acquainted the Spanish government with their nten-
tions and propositions Instead Of convincing them
selves the United States did not purpose annexing
Cuba but merely 10 re.estabsh order this beautiful
/ island, great excitement displayed in Madrid
In belief that the aim Of the Americans take
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TO Cuba with a considerable number OF troops and
full power TO act Not satisfied with this on the 23d OF
December the Madrid government addressed sort OF
reply 10 the American note to all foreign Powers
NOTE,
delivered by Don Merry Colon TO Baron Bhlow at
the Foreign Office to-day states that the Spanish
government is endeavorng TO settle with great readi
ness all recamatons made in consequence Of the in
surrection Different cited, as for instance.
the claims Of a German subject, Immediately acceded
60. The assurance IS given that only few recama-
tons Of several English and French have not been dis
charged but solely because the examinations have not
yet terminated. Jovellar, the Governor General
OF Cuba according 70 the note has received particular
instructions 10 do everything possible to protect the in
terests of foreigners and AVOID abuses As proof that
the nsurrtcton has not damaged commercial relations
with foreign countries the quotes the constant
Increase OF exports and imports. The Spanish govern
ment finally declares that il is making great efforts
to suppress the reyolt-an undertaking OF no small
difficulties owing TO the whole nsurgent corps which
Is estimated in Madrid at g. 900 muattoes and negroes,
being posted in woody and marshy district, in which
European troops are exposed to deadly and contagious
diseases
Nothing decisive can at present be said or the
eventual resolution OF the German government relative
TO a suppression Of the revolt in Cuba. neyerthe
less you that Prince Bismarck much disposed
toward concurring in the proposition Of the Washing
ton Cabinet Germany having drawn greater part
OF the export and import trade with Cuba TO her
self, suffers much by the present unsettled state
of affairs AS proof of this, we can only refer to
petition Of German merchants in Havana
who made their grievances known 20 the
Reichstas and asked for assistance The In
beautiful island tending toward its final ruin deserves
the attention Of civilized Powers in just as high
degree the revolt in the Herzegovina In the
manner the three Northern Empires are combining
TO restore peace and tranquility in the Balkhan Penin-
sula America offers Spain her good offices OF friendly
mediation which certainly do not merit contemplate
rejection. II European governments repudate the
proposition Of President Grant TO put end TO the
atrocities in Cuba 1t sign Of great shorsightednesS
While the German press approvingy discusses tho
American pan that of Russia crtcises il very
sharply Foremost stands the Journal de Saint Peters
burg the recognized organ OF Prince Gortschako and
the Russian Foreign Oace, which writes follows
Europe sympathizes too highly with the exer-
tions made by the young King OF Spain and his
this last year 10 restore permanent order
in his country not to wish his being spared from for
egn complications, which would only promote the in
terests OF the of the present constitutional
monarchy" 1t seems as though ST. Petersburg the
opportunity will be embraced to give vent to the
pressed anger against the United States Since the
Caacazy affair the refusal of the United States take
part in the International Congress in Brussels respect
ing war usages proposed by the Emperor Alexander
and Schuylers despatch on Central Asia Russian
Official circles are embittered against the United
States that for some time it even doubtful II Rus
sian merchants and manufacturers would receive per-
mission to participate in the Philadelphia Exhibition.