The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-11

represents the Inhabitants violently sxasperated
against the Prussan troops and lsvishing demonstra
ions Of cordial esteem the Austrians It is stated
In the Journal de that the gates OF Msyence
which had been re-opened, closed again on the
23d, and the soldiers called out about midday.
Gsreoce.
Letters from Athens of the 10th May mention that
serious insurrections had broken out In various
vinces of Greece: At Lama provisional government
continued its ravages throughout the greater part Of
Continental Greece. The government forces, though
the latest account been enabled to restore order and
the latter body, 1t Is stated, were every day
the financial crisis were exciting much alarm in the
capital
The Ionan Isla uds ia very disturbed state, and
the 18th regiment Qoot), which reported three
weeks ago to have left Corfu, has been distributed
among them-part at Patras, part ut Cephalona, and
part at Zante. Casmatra, the stronghold of the in
surgents, has been taken; the Athenians are armng
India and China.
! The overland mail arrived in London Tuesday,
the 23d ult The intelligence is only commercially
important. The weather was warm, but the health Of
the troops was excellent The troops have been d.
rected to withdraw from the hill country during the
sckIy season His hghness the Rajah of Sattara died
on the 5th. He leaves no heirs behind him, and the
country apses to the British government its net
amount to f150000 II will for the present,
1t is understood be placed under commission. The
from China is not satisfactory. Collisions be-
Whampoa and Shanghae at the former place. in
sequence of some Engshmen headed by Messrs. Hunt
business at whampoa, and residing on board chop
boat, having goods in q store ship and billiard
shore having resented the theft Of gunpowder by
| attacking the denquents when sheltered behind
mob, and eventually by firing at and wounding them
and at the latter place. by Drs Medhurst and Lockhart
and Mr.. Murhead missionaries, having got into
quarrel with dlers while engaged in their labors
of conversion. Her Majesty's consul, Mr. Ale
well In the latter demanded redress from the
thOrities. and. proclamation British
residents from venturing too far into the interior
History OF the Week.
From the Liverpool Journal, May27.]
The Parisians had their fSfe Sunday, and the
pie Of London their "Derby! on wednesday. The
"hgh well the low" according to the slang song
'love pleasure and relaxaton; aud while the French
government suspended the progress Of constitution
in order that the low'' might be amused the British
Legislature ceased to act lest the great should be de-
now institutions, and it was proposed that England
should amend her old ones. For the former the mate
rails were to be provided the latter needed only
pairs During the present week neither has made any
perceptible advance.
The House of Lords, on Thursday, maintained their
conservative characterhey threw out the Jewish Dis
abilities Bill. The majority did not require much per-
suasion, but this vote shows how impoten
and their masters There will Of course, DO a new
election for London and doubt Baron Rothschild
come again before the House during the present SEES
sion. but In another form
Mr.. Hume's motion for a reformed Parliament stood
for Tuesday evening last, and great anxiety felt
s to the opinions likely to be elected the question
in the House Of Commons. 1t was not known how far
Ministers might be inclined to anticipate discus
sion by timely declaration; and although the protec
tionsts would of course oppose it, there hopes Of
of the expected discussion had partially suspended
riosity in reference to all other immediate
ana tne business on MONDAY was Of routine cnarac
Bill the destiny of which is still in the balance The
eventfu evening arrived but terminated in utter dis
appointment Lord George Bentinck moved for
tain returns relative to the silk trade and in doing
so, made assault free trade The motion
unopposed, but the steam up. and long dis
cussion followed Mr.. Gladstone considered the Peel
policy impeached, and hurried to contradict Lord
Georges statsticshe showed that the facts rightly
considered bore potent testimony to the wisdom the
free trade tariffs and Sir George Clerk particularly
ciusions arrived at by the noble member for Lynne
Mr.. Newdegate did all he could to 'covern Lord
Georges but Mr. Labouchere on the part the present
government put in word to complete the triumph Of
the members of the late administration
This free trade palaver having lasted until eleven
with his notion and as there open day for
month, postponed 1t to the Goth Of June Mr. O'Con-
new reform, made coarse, personal attack on the
member for Montrose; but his insolence promptly
chsstsed by Mr. Golden. with felcitous vgor which
told admirably on the house. The reformers did not
want the support Of liberal Of conduct equivoca
that uniformly evnced by the member for Noting
ham. The repeal of the laws carried despite
his systematic resistance and Mr. Golden repelled as
msehievous his support of parliamentary reform.
Although the motion was postponed, something was
gained by the brief discussion Lord John Russell
needessy UNEXPECTED the opinion Of government The
ministry opposed to any such change as that CON
templated: they did not believe that was demanded
by either the middle the aboring nd that the
whole country desired nothing beyond gradual reforms
or this announcement the new organization have
taken advantage to elicit the real opinion Of the pso
pie. circular issued by Mr.. Hume, and dated
House Of Commons, midnight, May 30 1887 con-
cludes as follows -
Ihe prime minister having seized this opportunity stating
country are to the Of
the delay will afford the Reomers Of the United Kingdom
constitutional manner N'' usual
If the country is in earnest on the matter of reform
1t will bestr itself if not the motion, for the pre-
sent, will serve merely as pilot queston-indicaug
which way the current sets in From the present House
Of Commons very little in the way Of reform
trenchment need be expected On Monday night, Mr.
Gregor moved for certain returns in reference the
pension list but explanations the most delusive,
withdrew his request rumor however, prevails that
the committee public expenditures about to star
nds the abolition Of certain Offices and the curtail-
ment of others that even cabinet ministers will not
be permitted in their own persons to stand in the way
Of Wholesale reductions and that it will appear saving
of million and half yearly be effected For this
result must be content to wait well for the
ports of two other commttees-vz that on the West
Indies, and the one on commercial distress.
The West India interest and Lord George Bentinck
are said to BIO at issue The noble chairman Is for
planters would prefer an immigration Of laborcrs.-
The object of Lord George Is suspected to be in
direct attack free trade If protection be
for the growing of 1t must be necessary for the
growing Of corn rumor prevailed that ministers,
feeling the force of the made out by the West In
dia body at first disposed to concede protecting
duty; but the principle of free trade being involved
they have altered their inter and purpose relief in
another way. The Lords committee commercial
distress have it is said, recommended repeal of the
! bank act of 1874
On Wednesday there house, the sporting
gentlemen having carried motion of djournment
the preceding evening, the Derby day and when
Mr. Bright in protesting against this trng with the
business of parame Mt said that the house adjourned
for the Derby why not for the Oaks" he was
by shouts of Move 1t ~ Segad however not the
| only man who sought happy day without being able
| to find it, Unfortunately, the delights of Wednesday
were dashed by alarming intelligence from France and
Germany. Lamartine to resign, or be dismissed.
and the Emperor of Austria had taken French leave of
his subjects Under pretencc of taking ride for
cise his Majesty and the Empress drove out of Vienna
three carriages after followed in the course of
the day several others. Next morning the city was
apprised the royal departure but what motive
or under what pretence no one knew. The ministers