SPAIN GIVES WAY.
Madrid, May 12. The Premier of Spain, Don Canovas del Castillo, admits that tho Cuban rebellion must result in autonomy being granted—that mere reforms Mould bo useless. Madrid, May 13. Queen Christina, in her speech at tho opening of tho Cortes, said she recognised President Cleveland’s loyal friendship, despite tho unfriendly efforts of a section of tho American public. Tho rebellion in Cuba was declining, but aid from abroad prevented it being thoroughly quelled. New York, May 12. Tho United States Government again demands an indemnity for the planters whoso property has been destroyed by tho Cuban war. Tho Spanish Council will finally determine tho sentences of the prisoners from tho Competitor. Tho Spanish Government has agreed to* a fresh trial of the crow of tho Competitor by tho ordinary Court, and tho difficulty between tho two countries may bo regarded as settled. Madrid, May 17. Fifty thousand men will bo sent to Cuba in tho autumn.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1264, 21 May 1896, Page 36
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