The New York Herald Newspaper, May 31, 1877, Page 7

\ ~GRNERAL GRANT A Brilliant Reception in Manchester. POINTS OF INTEREST VISITED. Addresses Presented by the Mayor and Others. THE EX-PRESIDENT IN A TALKATIVE VEIN. Manchester's Friendly Feeling During the War. THE COMING RECEPTION IN LONDON. | Lonpon, May 31, 1877. General Grant, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Fairchild, General Badeau, Mr. Galloway, the Amer- ican Consular Commissioner, and Mr. Crane, United States Consul at Manchester, left Liverpool at ten O'clock yesterday morning en route for Manchester. ALONG THE LINE OF TRAVEL. Immense crowds were gathered along the route Qnd the stations were beautifully decorated, the American flag being everywhere prominent, En- thuslastic cheers greeted the General at every point, AT MANCHESTER, The ex-President arrived at Manchester at eleven o'clock, and was received by the Mayor and Alder. men and a tremendous crowd of citizens, who Manifested their enthusiasm by continued cheer- mg. In pursuance of his purpose to view the Various points of interest in the city General Grant visited several of the factories, the new Town Assizes Court and the Royal Exchange. THE RECEPTION, At the new Town Hall the distinguished visitor Was received by the Dean of Manchester, Mr. Birley, M. P.; Jacob Bright and the Mayors of Tal- ford and Wigan. The address of the Mayor and Corporation of Manchester was presented in the drawing room, THE MAYOR'S SPEECH. The Mayor, in his speech, which was quite lengthy, said he had not forgotten a similar occa- fion when, in 1863, the ship Griswold brought a Cargo of provisions to the suffering operatives of the city, who had been thrown out of employment, owing to the failure in the supply of cotton from the South, He also made a pleasant allusion to the visit of that distinguished American statesman and diplomat, Reverdy Johnson. The present object of the corporation, he said, was to evince the good Will of the citizens of Manchester to General Grant personally and as a representntive of the great American people, whose kind feeling they desired $0 cultivate. CONGRATULATORY ADDRESS, Sir Joseph Heron read a long address, congratu- latory m its character, and recalling the kind ex- pressions which the Queen's birthday had evoked in America. He hoped fora constant increase of the existing good feeling, and trusted that the visit of the ex-President wonld ultimately lead to an in- terchange of ideas on the subject of abolishing the restrictions on trade and the establishment by common consent of free commercial intercourse between England and the United States, REPLY OF GENERAL GRANT. The General, who had listened to the addresses with that quiet composure of manner peculiar to him, as unmoved, though the target of thousands of eyes, as thongh alone, rising acknowledged the aresentation. “It is scarcely possible for me,”’ he Baid, “to give utterance to the feelings evoked by my reception upon your soil fromthe moment of my arrival ih Liverpool, where I lave passed a couple of days, until the present moment. After the scene vhich I have witnessed in your streets, the ele- “nents of greatness, as manifested In your public md industrial buildings, I may be allowed to say that m9) person could be the recipient of the honor and attention you have hestowed Bpon me _ without the profoundest feel- ing. Such have been incited in me and { tind myself inadequate to their proper ex- pression, It was my original purpose on my ar- rivalin Liverpool to hasten to London, and from thence proceed to visit the various points of inter- estin the country. Among these [have regarded Manchester as the most important. (Hear.) As I Dave been aware for years of the great amount of your manufactures, many of which find their ultimate destination in my own country. So Iam aware that the sentiments of the great mass of the people of Manchester went out in sympathy to that country during the mighty struggle in which it fell Yo my lot totake some humble part, ‘The expres- ions of the people of Manchester at the time of vur great trial incited within the breasts of my countrymen a feeling of friendship toward them distinct from that felt toward all England, and in shat spirit Laccept on the part of my country the sompliments paid me as its representative, and thank you," THR LUNCHEON AND THE TOASTS. Alter General Grant had concluded his address of thanks luncheon was served in the large banquet hail. Toasts to the Queen and the Prince of Wales were proposed and drank with all the honors. The Mayor of Manchester responded to each in loyal speeches, The health of President Hayes was then proposed and was received with enthusiasm. Mr. Newton Crane, United States Consul at Manchester, responded amid considerable applause. After these formalities the Mayor of Manchester proposed the health of General Grant amid the plaudits of the assemblage. THR GENERAL'S RESPONSE. General Grant replied, with a humorous twinkle in his eye, that Englishmen had got more speeches and of greater length out of him than his own countrymen, but they were poorer because they were longer than he was accustomed to make. He warmly returned thanks for the reception he had received at the hands of the people of Manchester, and concluded his remarks by proposing the health of the Mayoress and the ladies, The Mayor re- plied in suitable terms, JACOB PRIGHT'S ADDRESS. Mr. Jacob Bright, M. P., being called on for a tpeech, said:—“No guest so distinguished has ever ocfore visited Manchester, General Grant is a brave soldier and he has pursued a gener. 4 ous paciic policy toward the enemies a NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1877.—TRIPLE SHEET. had conquered. He should be honored and beloved, and deserved the hearty reception he would certainly receive throughout the realm. Mr. Bright touched upon free trade, and said he hoped and believed that the time would come when @ free interchange of products would take place between the two great nations of common kindred. A GENERAL HANDSHAKIXG, After the banquet General Grant was introduced to the assemblage, and a general handshaking fol- lowed, AT THE THEATRES, Last evening he visited the Theatre Royal and afterward attended for a short time at the Princes Theatre, where he saw the actor J. L. Toole, His reception at both places was very en- thusiastic, 4 THE JOURNEY TO LONDON, It ia now decided that he will go to London this (Thursday) afternoon, *° ON THE WAY TO LONDON, On his way here {trom Manchester to-day General Grant's train will stop a few minutes at Bedford, at the special request of the Mayor and Corporation, and an address will be presented. THE FREEDOM OF THR CITY. The Standard says \t is understood the Corpora tion of London will request General Grant to accept of the honorary freedom of the city in a gold box. After the presentation the Corporation will enter- tain General Grant at a déjeuner at Guildhall. A formal invitation will be sent him in a day or two. COURTESIES IN LONDON, Ex-President Grant and wife will dine with the Duke of Wellington on June 2. The Duke, in ten- dering the invitation, said it seemed to him to be a fit thing that General Grant's first dinner in London should be at Apsley House, with the Duke of Wellington. A subsequent invitation trom Earl Beaconsfleld for the same day was deferred to a date not yet fixed. A reception will be given the General at United States Minister Pierre- Pont’s residence on the Sth of June, and @ dinner and reception at Lord Hough- ton’s on the 7th. He will attend the Ascot Yaces on the 12th of June. On the 16th of June he will dine at Kensington Palace with Princess Louise and the Marquis of Lorne. On the 21st, at Minister Pierrepont’s with the Prince of Wales and on the 26th, at Mr. Plerrepont’s, with the Duke of Cambridge. Seven other invitations to dinner by distinguished persons were not accepted on account of previous engagements. INVITATIONS ACCEPTED, ‘The following invitations have been accepted but the day not flxed:—To a dinner with Earl Derby, probably between the 7th and 12th of June; to dine with the Queen and attend the Queen's concert and ball at Buckingham Palace, day not fixed because the Queen is at Balmoral and the date of her re- turn is uncertain, and a dinner with the Lord Mayor at Guildhall some time in June. The Prince of Wales has arranged to receive General Grant at Marlborough House immediately aiter his arrival. Itis understood that the Prince ‘will also give adinner in his honor, but no day has been fixed yet. GENERAL BUTLER’S LAST, HOW THE LETTER TO MARSHAL PITKIN I8 RE- GARDED IN NEW ORLEANS—OERTAIN OF ITS STATEMENTS DENIED, (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.} New Onigans, May 30, 1877. Considerable excitement has been occasioned by the receipt Of Bon Butler’s open letter to Marshal Pitkin, and it Is understood among republican politicians here to be a declaration of war against tho President’s Southern policy, Colonel Jack Wharton emphatically denies the statements relative to himself, Butler’ statement relative to the Legislature and Wharton's action is known to be untrue, and is regarded by all parties as a malicious attack upon the commission and the results acbioved by it GOVERNOR VAN ZANDT. LITTLE BHODY’S NEW EXECUTIVE ENTERTAINS HIS FRIENDS. {BY TELEGEAPH TO THE HERALD. ] Newport, May 30, 1877. Governor Van Zandt gave @ grand reception this evening at his residence in this city, Upwards of 500 persons were present from all parts of the State, and it ig doubtful if there has been such a gathering here for many rs, Among the = guests ‘6 Senator Anthony, Goneral Burnside, Con- gressman Eames and ex-Congressman Pendleton; Genoral Vogdes and stafl, from rt adams; offices fyom the Torpedo Station; Mr. Max Outrey, the French Minister; tho First Secretary of the French Legation; the Governor’s Stafl, and all tho leading military officials of the Slate, together with army and navy officers dressed in full unitorm, presenting a brilliant appearance. The band from Fort Ad: ‘was present, and the grounds of the Governor’s villa were lhantly illuminated. Many members of the Legisia- ture and State officers were uizo present. About ten o’clock all sat down to a banqu Mrs, Van Zandt was assisted in entertaining by several prominent ladies, STRAWBERRIES—A LARGE CROP. [BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD, } Norrou, Va., May 30, 1877, This is the most prolific strawberry season’ ever known around Noriolk. Two million quarts wero shipped yesterday and the season has just opened up fully. From twelve to fliteen thousand dollars a day are distributed to berry-pickers, and about fifteen thousand pickers are employed. Other garden crops are coming on finely. MIDNIGHT W ATHER REPORT. Orrick or THE Cniuy SiuxaL Ovrrorr, Wasmixetox, D ©, May 31—1 A. M. Indications, For New England, slowly falling barometer, station. ary or higher temperature, south to west winds and clear or partly cloudy weather, For the lower lake region and Middle Atlantic States, talling barometer, rising temperature, clear or partly cloudy weather and winds mostly from south- cust to southwest, For the South Atlantic States, stationary or slowly falling barometer, stationary temperature, northeast to southeast winds and clear or partly cloudy weather, For the Gulf States, statiovary or slowly falling ba- Tometer, stationary temperaturo, winds mostly trom southeast to southwest und clear or partly clouay weath For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, falling barome- ter, southerly winds, cleur or partly cloudy weather and stationary temperature, probably followod at west stations vy rising barometer, rain areas and colder northwest winds, For the Lower Missouri and Upper Mississippi yal- loys, falling followed by rising barometer, southerly veering to colder north winds, increasing cloudiness and general showers, For the upper lake region, falling barometer, warm southerly winds, increasing cloudiness and rain areas, probaly followed at Northwest stations by rising barometer and colder norti wiuds, The Missouri River will geverally rise at and below St. Josepb. The Lower Misssissippt will fall, except at Now Orleans. ar Deranrueyr, } Cautionary sigt continue at Duluth, Marquotte, Eecauaba, Milwaukee, Chicago and Grand Haven, THE WEATHER YESTERDAY, The following record will show the changes In the temperature for the past twenty-four bours, in com- parison with the corresponding date of last year, as indicated by the thormoineter at Hudnut’s pharmacy, Hanan building 1576, 1877. 3AM 02 9 3:30P, 0 6AM ul 536 PM .M ‘aT 66 9 PM 08 7 we M, e temperature yesterday. Average temperature tor vorrespor THE WAR. Talking of Peace While Preparing for the Grand Struggle. MOVEMENTS ON THE DANUBE. A Russian Dash to Cut Off Mukhtar Pacha from Erzeroum. THE - CIRCASSIAN REVOLT. The Situation in Constantinople—Bepressing Midhat’s Friends, RUSSIA AND ENGLAND. {s¥ CABLE TO THE HERALD.] Lonvon, May 31, 1877. In the midst of the preparations for the grand struggle the air is becoming thick with vague rumors of peace. The HERALD correspondent in Berlin telegraphs that the Semi-ofticial papers of that city continue to Pprognosticate a speedy end of the war between Russia and Turkey. Some ot them even go so far as to state that an armistice has already been con- cluded, The, Berlin correspondent of the HERALD announces that the Russian press is unanimous in its disapproval of the proposition to restrict the policy of the government in any way. The Turks have already conceded the free navigation of the Danube, north of the Timok River, THE PEACE RUMORS REPEATED. The semi-oficial Provincial Correspondence of Berlin yesterday published an article which, in the light of recent peace rumors from Bucharest, is sig- nificant, The article concludes as follows:—“The efforts of German policy which after the last war found expression and a tirm basis in the alliance of the three Emperors have proved also in the present. grave crisis to be a guarantee for pacitic mediation reaching far beyond that narrower alliance, If, not- withstanding the outbreak of the Russo-'Turkish war, the prospects of the preservation of peace in Hurope have within the last few weeks rather in- creased than diminished German policy has an honorable share in this."’ A telegram from Vienna says:—“Rumors of the possibility of peace are floating about here. They emanate irom Berlin, and date from the time of Prince Bismarck’s stay there, At first they were vague; now, however, they have assumed @ more positive form, to the effect that the fall of Ardahan, the retreat of the Turks to Erzeroum, together with the impression made on the Porte by the menacing attitude of the Chamber and the population of the capital have al- ready furnished an opportunity for German media- tion, It is also to be remarked that the Grand Vizier was for some time Ambassador at Berlin and has been keeping up rather intimate relations with the German Cabinet. As regards Turkey, it is thought the government and palace cliques would only be too glad to escape from their critical position by dismissing the Chamber and then coming to an _ arrangement. The Tarkish Parilament might be sent home in June without any extraordinary measure. The impres- sion equally exists that Russia is little inclined to carry matters to extremes. The success already gained in Asia and in taking up positions on the Dan- ube might be considered as sufficient satisfaction to Military honors provided Turkey were inclined to yield, especielly as the task of crossing the Danube and acquiring complete mastery of Bulgaria is not underrated nor the danger ignored of complica- tions which might arise, both at home and abroag. The correspondent conciudes:—“I reproduce these rumors as I find them. The Bourse seems to be influenced by them and 1n official and diplo- matic circles they seem to haye made but little iinpression and are deemed very premature, to say the least.’” ON THE DANUBE. From Vienna the HERALD correspondent an- nounces that the news recently, telegraphed to the effect. that some Circassian regiments in the Rus- sian service had been sent back from Roumania, in consequence of their refusal to fight, is correct. The Russians have crossed the Aluta with their right wing, vut have gone no fariher than the River Schyl, where the Roumanian army will join them. The Russians intend to collect bridge ma- terials on the Aluta River. The Servian com- mander at Gladova has threatened to force the passage of the river by the war steamer Deligrad. ‘The weather is now No very serious resistance to crossing of the Danube is appre- hended, as the fortresses will be avoided, and nrk- The Turks to-day made their fifth attempt Lo establish a bat- A Bucharest despatch say: dry and hot, the actual the want of proper organization renders the ish armies unwieldy in large masses, tery opposite Islacz, but were driven away by Rou- manian guns. OPERATIONS IN| ASIA. The HERALD correspondent in Vienna telegraphs that the report of the Russian left wing in Asia having retired to Bajazid is confirmed, The Her- ALD correspondent in Berlin telegraphs that the Russian columns are pressing forward in the hope of reaching Hassan-Kaleh, an important defile be- tween Kars and Erzeroum, before Moukitar Pacha can get there. If they succeed in ts movement they will be able to cut of the Turkish force trom Erzeroum, Adespatch from Erzeronm, dated Tuesday, de- scribes the positions of the opposing armies as follows:—The Russian right wing1s at Nessipeneck, and the advanced guard thereof has reached Kali- dagh., Cavalry patrols belonging to the Russian centre have advanced as far as Vezinvaisan, The left wing is now only 6,000 strong, and the main body thereof is at Utchkilissa, has had skirmishes with the Turks at To- prak-Kaleh, A column is also stationed at Ardiche. The main body of the Turkish leit wing isat Olti, witha detachment near Ardahan. The Turkish centre and headquarters have not been Moved from the Soghaulu Mountains. The ad- vance guard of the right wing is at Toprak-Kalel, The main body thereof is echeloned from Gar- phane via Gallentap to Delebaba, Advices from Tiflis to the z¥th inst, mention only The advance guard reconaissances and unimportant cavairy encoun- ters. CAPTURED OR NOT CAPTURED ¥ A despatch from St. Petersburg says the report of the recapture of Ardahan 1s false. A Constan- tinople telegram, dated yesterday evening, says !t is officially announced that the Turks have just re- taken Ardahan. TURKS AND MONTENEGRINS. The H&RALD correspondent at Ragusa telegraphs, under date of yesterday, that the Turkish attack on the Montenegrin position in Herzegovina has again been postponed, in consequence of orders re- ceived 1rom Constantinople. Whether this is a re- sult of the necessity for concentrating every avail- able man to meet the impending attack of the Russians or of a change of plan is unknown, but Sulieman Pacha, the Turkisn commander in Herze- govina, a8 Soon as he received the counter orders returned to Mostar with the troops under lus com- mand. The same correspondent also reports that Nicsic has been supplied with a quantity of pro- visions suificient to last for nearly a year. ‘THE CIRCASSIAN REVOLT. A despatch from Vienna says:—‘Messages from St. Petersbug denying that the Caucasian insurrection bas any influence on the campaign should not be ac- cepted as representing the real situation, Whon the Circassian chief Schamyl, in 1854, with 16,000 Tshet- shenes, descended into the Koor Valley the Russians were compelled to evacuate Bajazid and all their positions and retire to Tiflis. They also abandoned their expedition to Afghanistan, Tho present rebel- lon at least biocks their solo communication between Wiadikaukus and Tifliz,”” ‘TIE SITUATION IN CONSTANTINOPLE, A correspondent at Vienna says:—“The Palaco Clique at Constantinople seems to have renounced all idea of yielding. The formation of the council of war is a sign that it hag reasserted its position in the Palace. This measure will probably prevent the Sultan’s going to tho army, All rumors of Minis+ terial changes have ceased, The first step of tho council of war has been to obtain authorization from the Sultan for the formation of a Hungarian legion. The authorization was given, despite the representa- tions of Count Zichy, the Austrian Ambassador, and the urgent dissuasion of Klapka Pacha.”* The Vienna Political Correspondence’s special from Constantinople says:—‘‘fhe Porte, in order to juastity numerous arrests, has informed the Diplomatic repre. sentatives here that a conspiracy for the overthrow of the dynasty was discovered, This is untrue, The Porte’s only object is the removal of the partisans of Midbat Pacha, who are openly agitating for his re- call.”? TURKISH FINANCIAL PROJECTS, Mr, Foster, manager of the Ottoman Bank, wil leave here to-day for Londun, for the purpose of co- operating with Zudhy Effendi to bring about an arrangement with the holders of the Turkigh !oans of 1854 and 1871, These loans are secured upon the Egyptian tribute, The object of the present negotia- tion is to obtain trom the bondholders tho release of a portion of their guarantee which is in excess of those portions of the above louns still outstanding, and on this to negotiate a new loan, RUSSIA AND BNGLAND, Le Nord, of Brussels, publishes u St, Petersburg letter upon Count Schowalofl’s visit to St. Peters- burg, which says:—“Russia’s roply to Mr. Cross’ definition of British interests will be of @ nature to fully reassure tho British Cabinot that Russia is not only under no necessity to attack British interests but, on the contrary, is interested im meeting the views of the British government in order to secure more promptly the desired result, which is simply to obtain the amelioration of the condition of the Chris- tian subjects of Turkey by broader ani more effectual guarantees than were provided by previous diplomatic programmes, "’ WHAT DORS SERVIA MEAX? The Daily News, in {te war summary, has the follow- ing:—“*Ihe most moderate view taken of the Servian preparations is that they are intended to support a declaration of independence to be issued as soon as the Russians cross the Danube. In that case the Servians, without declaring war or making any tor- ward movement, would practically cover the right of the Russo-Roumantan army,’ Two Austrian monitors have arrived at Semlin to watch Servia, The Servian yovernment asserts that the Turks have violated the frontier and massacred several Servians on tne Rivor Drina, MISCELLANBOUs WAR NOTES, A special despatch from Vienna says:—It is rum- ored hero that the present Austrian Minister of War is about to be roplaced by Horr A. Mollinari, Governor of Croatia and a leading member of the slav-military party that advocates the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Austria.’’ Over five million rubles have been raised in Russia tor war purposes by volun- tary contrihutions. Heavy rains, both on the Danube and in the Cuncasas, delay Russian operations. It is probable tbat Russia will only recognize the independ- ence of Roumania provistonaily 80 as not to place her- self in autagonism with the other Powers, who are inchned to defer recognition till the close of the war. A despatch from Athens says M, Coumoundouros will form a Ministry favorable to war. Uneasiness pre- vails in Athens, The suite accompanying the Czar to Roumania num- bers 300, It 18 reported from Constantinople that Hobart Pacha has started for tho Black Sea, Up to tho present time Russia bas paid to Roumania 8,000,000 roubles. On May 25 the financial officials ot Roamania applied to the Russian chict-ot-staff for an additional instalment, They were informed nothing could bo done until further orders were received. In consequence of numerous accidents the Rouma- nian railways will shortly be placed entirely under tusslan management. HOW THE STOCK EXCHANGR PRELS, The umes, iu ite Qnancial column, commonting upon the extent of speculation in Russian stock on the London Stock Exchange, says:—‘it bas been very commonly remarked lately that the specniattye ac- counts in Russian stocks open at one time exceeded in the aggregate many times the nominal amount of the Russian 1873 loan of 75,000,000," NAVAL INTELLIG MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS FROM PORT ROYAL [BY TRLLGRAPH To THE HERALD. ] Powr Rovat, May 30, 1877 \The United States sloop of war Hartford, Captain 3 B, Luce, bearing the flag of Rear Admiral Stephen D. ‘Trenchard, commanding tho North Atlantic Squadron, sailed early this morning for Hampton Road The monitor Ajax, Commander J. H. Kagtman, leaves Fri couvoyed by the corvette Ossipee, Commander $. L, Breeze, for Nortoik. The Plymouth, Huron and Swatara lave beon ordered to return to this port to convoy monitors north, VCE, EXPECTED AT NEWPORT. Newronr, May 20, 1877, ‘The United States steamer Moaongahela, which left Norfoik last Tharsday for ber summer ci yo ou the Atlantic coast, is expected to stop here for a few days, The schoolship St. Mary’s, now at New London, 1s also expected here. LOCATING INDIANS. PORTLAND, Uregon, May 30, 1877. Colonel F, C, Watkins, inspector of Indian affairs of the Department of the luterior, has just arrived aud leaves to-morrow for Fastern Oregon for the purpose of compelling ali straggling bands of rer indians to remove to and locave upon their reservation. He will be accompanied by General Howard, who will assist bin, Thi Indiaus are distinct from the N. Perces, but suevain tribal rot ih Chiet Joseph's band, Their number is estimated at about 304, TELEGRAPHIC NEWS From All Parts of the World. GERMAN PREPARATIONS. Thiers the Future Leader of the French Republic, ITALY 70 KEEP OUT OF THE WAR. | os [BY CaBLE TO THE HEBALD.] Lonvon, May 31, 1877. The political situation in France can scarcely be said to have changed in any degree tor the better. Party foeling continues to agitate Paris and necessarily reacts on the provinces. There is a gathoriug of the political forces in anticipation of a struggle for supremacy at the polls, which may decide the fate of France, if not of republicanism, in Europe tor half a century, THR REPUBLICAN LEADER. The curioua feature of the case is that the republi- Cans aro turning to Thiers as their leader iu the crisis A despatch from Paris says;— “The republicans are unanimous in accepting M. Thiers as their ieader. The elections will take place in his name, “I am able to state that in tho event of a Presidential vacancy, M. Gambetta would support the candidature of M. Thiers,’” Tho Liberté confirms the report that M, Thiers, in consequence of au agreeinont with M. Gambetta, will be intrusted with the leadership of the opposition in the present crisis. SIMON IN A NRW ROLE, ‘Tho resignation of M. Simon has caused the ex- Minister to pags into tho spnere of journalism, It is announced here by telegraph that M. Jules Simon has assumed the management of the “cho (newspaper), and publishes a lettor therein saying that he does not undertake the task with the object of explaining tho tall of his Ministry, as every ono kuows it teil because he would not agree to the substitution of an authoritative for a parliamentary govornment. Ho intends to de- fend tho parliamentary régime against Bonapartism, and reason @nd religion against theocratic doctrines, Hoe appeals Republic against monarchical coalition, to all those who, abborring civil and European war, desire to make the Republic beloved and powertul, GERMANY DEMONSTRATES, The German government evidently is not per- fectly satisfied with the declarations of the MacMahon government, and is preparing for all eventualities. It is a little like the wolf in the fable, and fluds inthe unfortunate coup de tte of the monarchical faction the excuse it has been looking for to interfere in Fronch affairs, It is useless for Mac- Mukon to protest that he meant no offence if the German government has made up its mind to bo offended, It is significant that horse, foot and artillery continue to be concentrated in the annexed provincea, A Berlin despatch says an order issued to-day designates three battalions of in- fantry and four batteries of artillery to reinforce Motz, ‘Two regiments of vavalry will be quartered between Metz and Strasbourg, una a battalion of rifles will be stationed at Savorno, TUB POLICY OF ITALY, The Italians are evidently auxious that. their govern- ment shall not embark in dangerous adventures in connection with the Eusiern complications. From tine to time members of tho Italian Parliament exer- cise their right of requesting information as to the policy of the government, and by this means ure ablo to enlighten the Ministers as to the truo state of public feeling. In the Cnamber of Depu- ties to-day Minister Melegari repeated the assurances rolative to iriondly relations with France and all the other Powers, He said Italy had confined herself to protecting Italian subjects in the East, An agreement existed between tho several neutral Yowers to mutually aflord naval protection to their respective subjects, In conclusion Minister Melegari promised not to di- verge from tue principles which have hitherto governed the conduct of the government, INVESTIGATING A CONSUL. ‘The Italian Consul in New York seems to have fallen under the suspicion of his goverument, and for some time an investigation into his conduct has been pro- gressing. In the Chamver of Doputies to-day Signor Depretis, President of the Council and Muuister of Fi- nance, and Sigaor Melegari, Ministor of Foreign Af- fairs, io reply to remarks by Signor Bertani said cer- tain charges had been made against the Italian Consul at New York, An investigation had been made, tho result of waich was favorable to the Consul, SMALLPOX IN LONDON, The ravages of smallpox continue among the crowded tenements inhabited by the poor of this city, Indeed, it is wonderful that infectious diseases. «= do not = make =—s more extensive inroads into the population, in view of the miserable way ia which # lurge a number of the poorer classes live, During the past week sixty- nine deaths trom smalipox are reported and tears are entertained that this terrible disease may spread im spite of all sanitary precautions. NMR. TITIENS? IWEALTHL Voople interested in musica! affurs at your side of the water will be glad to learn that the hexith of Mme. ‘Titiens continues to improve, and that hopes aro en- tertained that the great Diva will soon be able to ro- appear in public. CUBA. OPERATIONS AGAINST THE INSURGENTS — SPANISH SOLDIEES SUFFERING FROM SICK- NESS—PEACK RUMORS CURRENT, HAVANA, May 30, 1877. General Martinez Campos remains at Santiago de | Caba, The troops are operating ou the whole line in that neighborhood. The rainy season bas set in wid will retard uperations. WEALTH OV FHR SOLDIER, Solicitude is felt at headquarters tor the health of the soldiors, and military huspitals are being reorgan- wed aud ‘improved, Exhaustion and ulcers are the principal climatic affections, and soldiers who sufler from these diseases will be given rest immediately, RUMOKS OF PEACE. Rumors aro reported here of niards and Insargents © arranger bat the. between the Sp not be cred ‘The government, however, is trying to favorably affect the public mind by tts policy of leniency. THE SPANISH BANK, A statement of the Spanish Bank of Havana shows the total amortization of paper money to dato to be $15,800,000, leaving $46,000,000 In errculation, TRYING TO ARRANGK PRACK WITH THK INSCRORNTS, A letter dated Havana, May 26, says:— There have been rumors here of peace nogotia- tions at Manzanilla or nelytiborhood beew the Cabaa chiefs and Martinez Campos through the inter- vention of the Archbishop of Santiago do Coba Although these rumors are likely to turn out untrue in the main and are possibly got up ~—oby—s gold Speculators in order to make the premium go down, it cannot be denied that the general tenor of the news trom the interior shot tendency gn the part of the com- manders in the fleld to try to come wo u peaceable ar- rangement with the insurgents, Tae American Cath- olic priest Tope is very active, and is treated with the utmost courtesy and deference by Martinez, FATAL EXPLOSION, MontRear, May 30, 197 At the Dominion Paint Oi) Works to-day a pot ox- Ploded, doing considerable damage to the building and lutally barning Ritchie McManus, SPS RE MESES PMSPS Ti tsy rece matan eRn SED AOn a Avy NN RNGRM RA POOROARTER Ho OME CINE APE HS NOS PURER NEOPRENE TO ORR MONT SIM DNDN ARRON TS Me ME eT LEE COUNTY DISTILLERS. COMMENDATION OF THE ACTION OF DEPUTY . COLLECTOR JOSLYN—-LETTER FROM THE COM+ MISSIONER O¥ INTERNAL REVENUE. Wasmixaroy, D. C., May 30, 1977. The following letter bas becn sent to Collector Rives by the Commissioner of Interaal Revenue:— SURY DEPARTMENT, ‘os, May 29, 1977, Sin:--Your letter of the 2tth inst., enclosing a copy of the report of Deputy Collector Henry C. Joslya of his receut operations against illicit distiliers in your district has been duly received. The eflicient and courageous conduct of Deputy Collector Joslyn Deputy Marshal Austin aud the officers and citizer who accompanied them in their movements against the illicit distillers of Lee county cannot be too highiv commended, and I desire you to thank the officers and citizens so engaged for their efforts in seeking to sup. ress the tiheit distillation of spirite and bring the vio- ators of the law to punishment, It tg evident from the report of Mr. Joslyn that the ilbeit distillers of your district, like the same class of pérsong tound in other districts throughout the coun- try, are a lawiess, determined and bloodthirsty set of men, The assault upon Jesse Vandewinter, which re~ suited in bis death, was as savage and vindictive as though made by wild Indians of the plains, L trust that all those engaged in said attack will be speedily arrested and brongbt to condign puushment, The family of Mr. Vandewnter have my de it sym- pathy, which I trust you will convey tothem, 1m thank’ you for tho vigorous measures you have tak in your district, and | desire that you shall continue tho same with increased energy until every illicit dise tiller in your district shali bave been broken up and every illicit distiller brought to punishment. Very full, GREEN B, RAUM, Commissioner. J. K. Rives, Beq., Collector Filth district, Lynchburg, Va. HOTEL ARRIVALS. Joseph Medill, of Chicago, and Lieutenant Robert M. Berry, United States Navy, are atthe St. James, Senator Algernon S. Paddock, of Nebraska, and Wash- ington Booth, of Baltimore, are at the Windsor, Pros fessors Francis A, Walker and 0, ©. Marsh, of Yale College, are at the Buckiugham, E£x-Governor H. C, Warmoth, of Louisianat Senator; FP, Tobey, of Port Henry, N. Y.; United States District Attorney George P, Sanger, of Boston; Judge R. D. Rice, of Maine; ex- Congressman A. E. Stevenson, of Illinois, and General E, C. Mauran, of Providence are at the Fifth Avenue, Lieutenant Governor William Dorsheimor, of Albany, and A, Figel, German Consul at Havana, are at the Brunswick. United States District Judge William J, Wallace, of Syracuse, is at the New York. Willian McMichael, of I’hiladelphia, is at the Albemarie, Juage Charles 8. 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