The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-03
EUROPE.
BY THE EDINBURG.
THE ITALIAN QUESTION.

THE ITALIAN QUESTION.
lie NOrd says that the reply of Austria to the
English proposition tor the settlement of the Italian
question has reached Paris. Count Rechburg
states that Austria cannot retract from the engage
ments of Villa Franco and Zurich, and therefore
cannot admit de Hre facts contrary to those engage
ments, and the treaty between France and Austria
He observes that if the the treaty of Zurich is
respected by Nenetia why should it not be respect
ed in the Italian duchies ? If the propositions of
England are carried out, it is great experiment
that is about to be made in Central Italy. Austria
will not oppose the experiment by force of arms
being convinced that events will not fail to give
support to the cause, if right, and justify Austria
1t is stated that the French Ambassador had ex-
pressed to Prince Gortschakoff the readiness of
his Government to adhere to the proposals of Rus
STA.
Reports have been circulated in Paris of an ap-
preaching conference of the four great powers
without Austria), relative to the English propo-
sails, but they stated to be without foundation
q. n"nh is ais" thrown on the sssGrtinn Of l." N""d
Berlin telegram on the same subject says that
Austria had declared her resolution to abandon
the basis of agreement of Villa-Franca; that she
will not promise absolute non-intervention in
Central Italy, and that should Congress take
place she will only negotiate with France.
According to ST. Petersburg despatch, Prince
Gortschakotf had informed the French Government
that Russia does not consider the English propO-
sails to be altogether solution of the Italian diff
Guilty, and that real understanding could ONLY re-
suit from conference of the five great powers.
Berlin despatch says that Prussia would pro-
badly refuse to give her adhesion to the English
proposals -
In the House of Lords on the 18th, the Duke of
Newcastle stated that until the resources of British
Columbia were more fully developed, it was thought
better not to put in force the of last year. in re-
ference to the jurisdiction of the Hudson BAY Com
pany.
In the House of Commons, Lord John Russell
stated that the French and English Commissioners
appoint d to inquire into the Newfoundland fish
cries had reported to their respective Governments.
Mr.. B. Cochrane called attention to the state of
the relations with China, attributing the present
difficulty to Lord Elgin's demand for resident
Minister at Pekin, which was offensive to the Chi
nese. He severely denounced the proceedings of
Mr.. Bruce and Admiral Hope.
The subject, after lengthy discussion, was drop
ped at the request of Lord Pamerston.
In the House of Lords on the 14th the proposed
annexation of Savoy to France was pretty gene
rally denounced.
In the House of Commons, Lord John Russell
said the Government was not aware of any prepa-
ration being made for placing the French forces il
Italy.
Lord Cowley and Mr. Golden have been warmly
compimented on their success in bringing the COM
mercial treaty to practical issue.
The correspondence on the subject has been pub
lished.
The Wholesale Tea Trade had held A meeting. to
protest against the proposed changes in rebonding
and warehousing tea.
FRANCE.
The Paris Constitutional states that the opening
session of the Senate and Leqislatif body has been
postponed to the lst of March.
The Paris Presse had received first warning
''for having mixed false news with the most ma
levolent remarks, which wound the feelings of
the nation and are contrary to the real state of
AFFAIRS
The Gazette de France received second warning
for an article which sin dsfguring the history of
France, eliminates the great acts by which Ma
poleon the First established Catholic worship in
France"
The Sandman Minister, Des Ambros, had pre-
sented his letter of recall.
The Pope had addressed letter to the Bishop
of Orleans, thanking him for his energetic sup
port.
The Paris Flour market was frmer, and the
prices slightly advanced. Wheat, also, shared in
the Improvement. TIE Provincial markets also
showed an improving tendency.
The Paris Bourse continued dull. Rentes closed
SPAIN.
A Madrid telegram of the 18th says :-"The
Spanish Cabinet will listen to proposals for
peace from Morocco until Tangier has been
taken, against which place operations are to
continue.
Marshal O'Donnell announces in an order of the
day that he will continue offensive operations until
the enemy asks for the mercy of Spain, and until
reprisals shall have been taken for the insults of
the enemy, and indemnity obtained for the sacrif-
ces of Spain.
The Spanish Government was about to issue
notes to the amount of two hundred millions of
reals, their payment to be insured by the sale of
national property.
The Tuscan Jfonitorc announces that the Sar-
dinian Legation at Florence is shortly to be sup
pressed
The Opinione of Turin says the question of the
new vote to be given by Central Italy is not yet
resolved on.
The furloughs granted to the French soldiers in
Rome had been suspended,
New battalions, comprised of party of foreign
ers and party of Neapolitans, had been organ
lied
$1,000 Municipal Guards had been modified in
the AbizZa
1t was reported that the King of Naples had
ordered General Pimelli, in of need to act in
concert with the Pope's General Mayphafer.
Letters from Sicily announce that the political
arrests and excuses of the police increasing
women had been ravished and then beaten by them,
and many of the political prisoners had died under
torture.
Several magistrates had in vain protested against
these harbarous acts.
A proclamation is in circulation, exhortng the
Sicilans to rise and re-nvest Southern Italy with
her former rights.
spracy has been discovered among portion of the
Neapolitan Army, and it had been traced to
Piedmontese agency.
Naples, it was said, would address note to the
Powers, complaining of these attempts. 1t was
stated that the King of Naples had ordered the
liberation of political prisoners, who have been
rested only upon suspicion.
AUSTRIA.
The Vienna Gazette publishes a circular to the
Protestant Consstores in Hungary conveying the
Imperial permission for them to assemble in con-
ference and decide on the to be proposed
to the Government for the redress of their griev-
ances.
A Vienna despatch says: "The reforms promised
in the Ministerial programme about to be
granted. Every province will receive separate
Constitution and administration according to the
wants of the different nationaties."
1t is said at Vienna that new loan is projected.
CHINA.
Pekin dates are to the 4th of December.