The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-31
From EurOpe.

The Baltic sailed from Liverpool shortly
after > I. NJ, Wednesday 18th inst, and
brings papers of that day, as well as COM
mercial reports to the close Of business.
She reached her dock at New York about
81 A. NJ, May 9th. The Africa arrived at
New Xork on the 2Sth inst, at 10 p. NJ,
bringing dates down to the 18th.
There is considerable news Of interest by
these arrivals.
1t is stated from Constantinoplc that de-
fensive alliance had been concluded at ie-
Leran. between Persia and the United States,
and that the ext of it had arrived az Con-
stan,incple, where it is kept very secret, y
commercial treaty must be meant.
A correspondent of the London Times
says. in reference to this treaty, that it was
concluded under the auspices OF the Russian
mission, and in spirit is directed against
England 1t prctcnds to be commercial
treaty, and would be, but for three articles.
The first says that Persia not being mari
time nation, Americans will be obliged for
the advantages which the treaty grants their
commerce, TO have fleet in the Persian
gulf in order to defend Persia against enter
prises Of whatever maritime nation should
attack her. Second gives Americans the
right to have their ships Of war in the mouth
to have factory at Parrah.
Central American affairs caused no excite
ment. An English journal in government
interest explains Lord Clarendon's letter re-
speciing the 1000 rifles for Costa Rica by
saying the British government had quantities
of old muskets for sale and wOuiG be glad
to meet with other customers besides Costa
Ricans
1t is reported from Hamburg that an
American squadron is expected soon TO enter
the Baltic.
On Friday the 9th inst, Russia, Sweden
. and Oldenburg signed protocol at COptn-
hagen agreeing to adopt the last proposition
of Denmark for the capitalization of the
Sound Dues, provided all other states in
terested do the same.
Russia is reported to have demanded ex-
plantations respecting the joint treaty secret
ly concluded between France, England and
Austria, guaranteeing the independence OF
Turkey As the rumor has not Effected the
stock exchange it cannot b. dangerous.
Russia is about to commence another cam
paign under Gen. Nonravictf against the
CircasslanS
Consider able excitement yet reigns at Bel
GUM on the SUBJECT IS tee attempt q France
to coerce the freedom of the press. An
ovation had been offered by the Belgium
editors TO Count Velean, for his express de-
termination TO uphold the liberty Of The press.
A Paris correspondent. however, says that
the EresQh and lgian governments have
come to an understanding in the matter
that Belgium will take more active measures
to prevent the publication Of appeals to as
saS,ination, and France VIII take an earl Y
opportunity Of expressing satisfaction there
With
The aft,irs of Italy continue to excite a
large share Of attention. Count CarouF has
presented t@o iHPorafl. notes t. ATE Sar-
diniau Chambers.
The news of Gen. Walkers battle at Ri
vas attracted some attention ia England
The trepch Government is stated, to have
its vigilance particularly awakened toward,
the movement Of secret Societies which are
becoming dangerous.
1t meeting Of capitalists, at the I9itish
Treasury office, on the 18th instant, the
Chancellor Of the Exchequcr stated that the
proposed loan of five millions sterling was
calcSistes to cover the entire service Of the
year, except TWO million, for which he shoulG
propose to Issue ExcheG4ler bonds but the
two million VIII not be required until the
end of the present year, or p-rhaps not I'M
Ill ,hc Grst quarter Of 1897.
LIVERPOOL, " cdncSday, 18th p NJ
Since the above was written, the London
mail Of this morning has Gems TO hand. but
does RDt seem to contain much of interest,
+ except a. editorial Of the London Times,
descanting upon the f5rbearance displayed
by Bingham III the enlistment dispute and
the uAreasopabIeDess OF Mr. Marcy in de
handing the recall of Mr. CHAMPION.