The Portland daily press., 1895-04-19
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Spanish Soldiers Wounded by an
Explosion.
A STEAMER FIRED UPON BY A
BRITISH CRUISER.
General Campos Offers Pardon to All
Rebels Who Surrender Except the
Leaders-Minister Kxnsom Received
by the Mexican Government.

Rebels Who Surrender Except the
by the Mexican Government.
Santiago, Cuba, April 1S.-An explos-
sion IN the Greande barracks today
killed Juan Castillo and wounded seven
artillerymen. The explosion occurred
while the soldiers were cooking dinner.
A package of powder or a bomb was
left too near the fire and ignited.
Gen. Martinez Campos this afternoon
sailed on the war ship Villayerde for
Manzinallo. Before sailing he issued
a proclamation to the people of CUBA
declaring strict enforcement of mill
tary law and calling on all citizens to
show obedience and loyalty. To the peo-
pie of the province OF Santiago de Cuba
it says: "The troops will be held to
the strictest discipline without disturb
ing any peaceful! citizens. 1t offers par
dons to all Insurgents except the leaders.
While not threatening to punish those
who sell or send provisions to the in
surgents, Gen. Campos decided Ethat ev-
cry citizen shall report to the regular
troops the whereabouts of any insur-
gents as far as he may know them, He
reiterates his well known opinions as to
the advisability of the reforms recently
approved by the Spanish cortez, and
promises that changes shall be made as
soon as practica BILE.
A despatch from Havana says Dupuy
Lomde, the new Spanish minister TO the
United States, arrived there today, and
will sail for New York Saturday.
For Lower Freight Rates.
Montreal. April 1s.-The commission ap-
pointed by the government to examine into
the complaints of the people of Manitoba
and tie Northwest territories, relative to
the alleged excessive freight rates charged
by the Canadian Pacific railway, sat here
today. Vice President Shaughnessey, of
the Canadian Pacific stated that the freight
rates charged by the road are lower than
those paid by the people of Dakota, Wis
consin and other Northwestern States, for
transportation over the United States
roads. Those roads, he added. are mostly in
the hands of receivers. The Canadian
Pacific. though charging lower rates was
able to pay dividends to shareholders ND to
the last half of the year.
Fired ON by British Cruiser.
Kingston, jamaica, April E1S-The report
has been received here that steamer Barn
stable, from Boston for Port Antonio, was
fired on off Grand Hague by the British
cruiser Canada. 1t is said the Rarnstable
stopped and was boarded by British officers
N reason was given for this action and no
details have been received.
Nicaragua's Reply Not Satisfactory.
London. April 1S.-It is stated upon
authority that the foreign office refuses to
accept Nicaragua S reply to the British ulti-
matum, which is in no wise regarded favor
able. 1t is later learned that the statement
that the foreign Office declines TO accept the
reply of Nicaragua to the British ultimatum
is made upon official authority.
Missing Bark.
Hamburg, April 1s.-The British bark |
Iron Craig, sailed from Manta, Ecuador, |
Octob ber 8, for this port, and is given up |
for lost. She carried a crew of IS.
Cordially Received.
City of Mexico. April 1s.-Matt Ran
som. United States Minister. presented |
his credentials today and was received |
by President Diaz.