Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-04
EUROPE.
Spain, Cuba and the United States.

| dams London correspondent writes as follows
On the subject of Spain, Cuba and the United
| be the substance Of Americas Cuban note. l be-
ieve it is correct though do not pretend to give
tie exact language. 1t recites that the general
interests of humanity and commerce demand the
cessation Of the struggle which has been waged in
Cuba seven years. The United States great
sufferers, but are unwilling to act without the
concurrence Of other powers, including SPAIN
The continuation OF the attempt to govern Cuba
from Madrid will be fatal to the hopes Of the res
toration of peace, and nevertheless Cuba belongs
to Spain, and great share of the population is
opposed to separation. In these circumstances the
solution of the question might be found in estab-
fishing confederation in the West Indies resemb-
ling the Canadian.
Cuba and Porto Rico might be constituted a
confederation with local independent right, and
Governor General appointed by Spain. The
powers are asked to join the United States in pro-
posing such confederation. The abolition Of
slavery would. however, be necessary condition,
and such pressure must be brought as would make
the insurgents cease warfare. This would be diff
ticult, but it could be accomplished. Secretary
Fish is emphatic in denying that the United
States desire the acquisition Of Cuba. They only
wish peace restored, slavery abolished and COIN
merce to resume its course. The powers are asked
to express their opinion upon the proposed means
Of accomplishing these.
Fire.
The Hawkeridge Cotton Spinning Co.'S mill at
AtneIton, Lancashire, was destroyed by fire; loss
about $3.50 The mill contained 10000 spin
dies, and 200 hands were thrown out Of employ
ment.
Catholic Celebration.
The morning Posts special telegram from Ber-
lin to-day says that Archbishop Ledochiowskis
Imprisonment terminates on the Sd Of February.
The Catholics Of all Germany propose to celebrate
the day in an appropriate manner. Deputations
from the Relchstag and Landtag will wait upon
the Archbishop and tender their congratulations.
Archbishop Ledochiowski persists in his refusal to
acknowledge the jurisdiction of the new ecclesias-
tical court the validity OF his deposition. 1t is
expected that the government will ntem him as it
did the bishop of Paderbom, unless he prefers
quitting the country.
Serious Disagreement.
\ special despatch from Rome, to the Standard,
says reliable intelligence received confirms the
reports Of the serious disagreements between the
khedive and Mr.. Cave, the British Special Com
missioner to Egypt.
Personal.
The Paris correspondent of the Times reports
that Queen Isabella's health causes much anxiety.
Great prostration followed the attack of measles,
and still continues.
A New King.
A Vienna despatch to the Standard reports that
the Arch Duke Rudolphe, Prince Imperial Of
Austria, viii be crowned King Of Hungary, in
July
The Khoknnd War.
A telegram to the Times from Berlin, says the
Russians, apprehending another attack from the
uuaDnexed portion of khokand, are preparing to
cross the Syra Daria and occupy Marghelan and
Cndergan. The campaign will begin about the
middle of January and will probably result in the
annexation Of Southern Khokand.
Turkey.
New York, January 3. A Vienna special says
Count Andrassv's note proposing a pacifcation Of
the Turkish provinces has been received bv italy,
France and England. 1t had previously been ap
proved by Rassia and Germany.
Russia.
\ St. Petersburg special says the Russian gov
ernment refused its sanction to the proposition OF
the Prince of Montenegro, to declare war against
Turkey. Montenegro will remain neutral
GERMANY.
The whereabouts of the Archbishop OF Co
logne, is still a secret. The Volk Zietung invites
the Diocesans design to present their New Years
fluctuations and to leave their cards at its pnbsh
ing house for transmission.
Belgium.
Brussels, January Disturbances have broken
out among the striking miners in the Lauviers dis
tIict. The rioters used fire arms and detaca.
mcnt has been sent from the garrison at Mano to
que II the disorder.
Madrid January 3. Senior CASTELAR, has issued
a manifesto, agreeing to contest Barcelona and
Valencia for seat in the Cortes. He declares
himself in favor of universal suffrage free uni
versities and the separation of Church and State,
and rejects any alliance with the federalists.
Italy.
Rome, January 3. The Grand Vizer recently
requested the Pope to use his good offices with the
Catholic insurgents in Herzegovina. with view
to peace. The Pope has accordingly instructed
Cardinal Franchi to inquire into the condition of
affairs there. The Vatican will take no action
until the reports of the Catholic p,ela,cs Of Her.
zegovinia are received.