Altogether forty-five of the principal Mahdist, Emirs were killed, wounded, or captured in the late actions at Firket anil Suarda, he Bzyptians captured a large quantity of cattle, stores, and treasure, cuna.
Madrid, 21st May.
The exportation of raw tobacco from Cuba has been prohibited.
The Russian official press "expresses sympathy for Spain in the Cuban question and_censures. the: Americans for their conduct.
27th May.
It is stated that General Weyler, Governor-General. and Commander-in-Chief. in Cuba, is about to return to the Peninsula.
It is probable, in the event of General Woyler's retirement, that the office will be divided, Marquis de Estella being appointed Governor-General of Cuba sod Senor Polavieja to the command' of the army in the field...
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