Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-07-31
LATER FROM EUROPE.
BY THE BOHEMIAN.


policy of England in taking part in the pro-
posed conference, in the course of which the
annexation OF Savoy to France was generally
denounced.
In the house of commons, Mr. Roebuck at
tackled the government for prosecuting an un-
just war with China, and encouraging the Opt
UNI trade
Mr.. Gladstone replied that the war was not
unjust; that the treaty of Tien Sin was as
binding as any one could be made, and its rat
liicatlon most important.
Mr.. Gladstone made statement of the
financial condition of the country, and the
mode by which he proposed to provide for
the expenses of the Chinese war. The total
cost is at present estimated at f53 600, 600, of
which $4,000, 900 are already provided, leav-
ing balance of f33 200, 000-pres uming that,
under the action of the lords, the house would
continue the paper duty. This and other
sums would reduce the amount to be provided
to 1885, 900. TO meet this lie proposed to
make an immediate addition to the duty on
ardent spirits, to the extent of los lid. per
gallon, and a corresponding alteration in the
tariff on wines, which was fixed TO come INTO
operation in January next. These measures
would enable the government to meet all de-
mandS.
Resolutions sanctioning the proposed in
crease in spirits duties were forthwith moved
and agreed to.
In the house of lords, on the 18th, Lord
Brougham called attention to the case Of ne
gro lady who was recently refused first class
passage in Cunard steamer on the ground OF
color He said he had no doubt damages
would have been recovered if the matter had
not been compromised.
Lord Woolhouse confirmed the news that
five hundred Christians had been massacred in
Damascus and that all the consular houses,
with the exception of the British had been
burned.
In the house OF commons the same evening,
Lord Fermoy moved a resolution, declaring
that the rejection, by the lords, of the bill
respecting the duty, is an innovation on the
rights and privileges of the house OF commons,
and it is therefore incumbent on the house Of
commons to adopt practical measure for the
restoration OF its rights and privileges. Lord
Palmerston moved the previous question,
which, alter some debate, was carried by III
1873, and the resolution fell to the ground
The fourteenth session Of the International
statistical congress opened in London on the
10th. Delegates from all parts of the world
were present. The representatives OF the
United States were Judge Longstreet and Mr..
Lawrence. Mr.. Dallas was also present in
the midst of numerous distinguished guests.
AT the preliminary meeting, Mr.. Miner Glib
son welcomed the congress in the name of the
British government. Prince Albert president
of the congress, delivered an appropriate in
augura address. After the address the follow
ing little incident occurred Lord Brougham,
seeing the American minister present. said he
hoped Mr.. Dallas would forgive him for re-
minding him that there was negro present as
p a member of the congress. This gave rise to
loud laughter and cheering.
Mr.. Dallas made no sign in response, but
the negro in question, Dr.. Delany, arose
and returned thanks for the kind allusion
which had been made to him, and assured all
present that he, too, was a man. This was
greeted with renewed cheering from all parts
of the house.
An important meeting, with reference to the
encouragement aud growth of cotton in India,
had been held in Manchester. Lord Stanley
occupied the chair.
Lord Clyde eX-commander in-chiet Of the
India, had reached Paris, en- route Tor England
A grand banquet was given by the mayor of
Southampton to Capt. Young and the officers
OF the steam yacht Fox, previous to her de-
parlure to survey the route Of the projected
North Atlantic Telegraph. Several Americans
were present. and letter 0t apology from MIR.
Dallas was received. Among the toasts was
one ia the president of the United States.
Queen Victoria had signiied her intention of
reviewing the Scotch volunteers at Edinburgh,
on the 7th OF August
A bill in chancery had been filed against the
directors of the Union Bank of London, with
view to restrain them from paying any divi-
dends except out of the profits of their surplus
funds, to ascertain the liabilities OF Il director
to make good the deficiency OF Pullinger AT
the annual meeting OF the Union Bank the
Australia directors reported the discovery of
frauds to the extent of nearly Gl0,000000.
The perpetratOr being the cashier in the bank
at Melbourne named Edward Bradley.
LONDON, July ia telegram from the
scientific party in Spain says, success is CONF
plete. We have two photographs OF red flags
which prove that they belong to the Sun, and
many photographs OF other phases"
France.
French news is unimportant. The Moniteur
announces that PROJECT Of law for the pur-
chase OF canals has been adopted. The latest
accounts from the crops were re-assuring.
PARIS, July 19.-The Moniteur says the
sultan has addressed the following letter to the
emperor, dated July TO-
II have at heart that your majesty should
know with what grief 1 have learned Of the
events in Syria. Let your majesty be con-
WINGED that L shall employ all my power for
establishing security and order in Syria that
shall severely punish the guilty parties, who
ever they may be, and render justice to all.
In order to leave no doubt whatever of the in
tentjons OF my government have entrusted
that important mission to my minister Tor tor
eign affairs, with whose principles your majes-
ty is acquainted.
If is reported in Paris that the French govern
ment has received communication from st.
Petersburg, expressing the DESIRE Russia 10
act in accord with France and England i'll the
east The Russian cabinet reiterates its Opin
ion that the events now TRANSPORTING III the east
j hold in suspense the peace of the world, and
the very existence OF Turkey is at stake.
The Pays seems to imply that more massa-
ores are in contemplation, and that the eXclters
of the disturbances i'll Syria have ramiiicatlons
with other parts OF the Ottoman territory, that
the events in Syria were only a prelude to Il
formidable rising OF the Ottoman population
against the Christians, aud sinister projects
are said to have been since concocted by tanat
ical conspirators.
Naples and Sicily,
Sanguinary combats are reported to have
taken place near Messna, between the Nea'
politans, under Col. BoscO, and the advance
guard Of the Sicilian army. The British adj
miral had quilted Palermo for Naples, and
there were scarcely any but Sandman vessels
in the roads off that city.
The official Sicilian journal publishes the
following note =
"Signors La Farina, Grassel and Polti are
affiliated TO the police Of the continent. The
three were expelled for having conspired
against order. Government, which watches
over public tranquility, could not tolerate the
presence OF such individuals"
Another note says THE National Soc,e.
tv. whose resources have been reduced since
Garibaldi declined the presidency, has been
rather a hindrance than an assistance to the
Sicilian cause,"
Ii is said the order for the expulsion of Fa-
rina came directly from Garbadi and il was
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