, 1898-07-27

"A telegram from IOTt-AN IIlnc0 states GDAE
several vessels loaded with supplies for the
Spanish forces in Cuba have been seized
there.
A Paris despatch reports that Major Ester.
hnzy and Madame Pays have been examined
at length by NJ. Berthulus.
Advices from Shanghai announce that a
treaty has been concluded between France
and China, the former, in exchange for an
extension Of territory giving up the construc.
ton Of the raj way across Ningpo.
New York, July 23rd.-London news re-
ports that in the House Of Commons Mr..
GoSchen, in announcing his Naval statement,
stated thnt within 8 and half years Eng
land would build 4 battleships, 4 cruisers,
twelve torpedo destroyers at o total cost of
8 million sterling in addition to the seven
millions already proposed. He further stated
thnt the increase 10 the Russian navy neces-
stated this III accordance with England's
intention to equal the navieF Of the two
strongest nations. He repudiated the idea
that it was the intention of either England
or Russia TO he aggressive. The proposals
were well received.
A despatch from the Moscow correspon.
dent Of the London STANDARD" reports that
Russia has suddenly abandoned her plan Of
spending ninety million roubles on her navy.
From this it is surmised thar on entente with
England instead Of Germany snow favoured.
A Berlin telegram TO the DAILY News
states that the Powers. except England, have
resolved against the United States annexing
the Philippines or permitting an Anglo
American prOtectOrate.
AdviceH from Manila via Kong Hong report
that Aguinaldo has proclaimed martial lau
and himself dictator his relations with the
Americans 90 not improve.
Washington news states that the text Of
General Garcia's letter has favorsbly impress
ed the Cabinet, and instructions have been
privately sent to General Shat er to be more
ooncilintOry.
1t is understood that General Garcia's &C.
ton is disappIoyed of by his superiors, but
their tendency towards establishing better
relations has been impeded by a report that
General Garcia has been defeated in nm attack
between Santiago and Holguin upon a con-
siderable body of SpanIards marching to
Santiago to surrender.
i is reported that eight Spanish vessels
have ben destroyed in Manganillo Bay.
1t is also reported shat Nipe has been
occupied as Ihe American base.
New York, July 25lh.-Washington news
reports that Brigadier General Wood, for
morly Colonel of the Rough Riders, has been
appointed Governor Of Santiago.
A Shanghai despatch states that Prince
Henry of Prussia has sailed from Kiao Chou
for Vlad livestock.
London news reports that according to q
special despatch from Madrid, Senior Sagas'a
ngain offered to resign, but was counseIled
by the Queen Regent to confer with other
political leaders relative to the future course
IF the Government.
1t is also reported that General Pelavieja
has returned to Madrid and il closely con-
oerned in the Ministerial changes; also that
General Weyler is likely to form a Cabinet
in which General Polavieja will be Minister
of War.
Another Madrid despatch states that Senior
Gnmazo, Minister Of Public Instruction, is
responsible for the statement that a peace
honorable to the Spanish army will shortly
be cOnclHded.
A telegram from Gibraltar states that
Admiral Camara's squadron has returned to
Cueta opposite that place.
The Paris Figaro" editoriaIly says ii is
time the Powers took steps to prevent Admi.
raj Watson's despatch to Europe. Italy,
Austria, Russia and especially France have
the greatest interest IN reminding the
United States that they cannot allow Ameri-
ca to acquire a footing in Europe, and that
representation by the above named
Powers il is hOped will enable the United