Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-04-11
ADDITIONAL EUROPEAN NEWS.

The London Post says tn objections 10 turn
ing out the present Ministry is the difficulty Of
finding strong Government TO take their
place. The Commons, so little moved by Alb
stract reasons, has again and again supported
bad measure introduced by a bad Govern
ment because IL could not see its way 70 a bet
ter. The Bishop of London is sull seriously
Ill. The Fenian invasion of Canada and the
conseq quenses TO which II may lead are referred
TO, ana the Times expresses the hope that the
United States will compensate England for the
passive attitude she has hitherto assumed on
the Fenian question. The Post says there are
indications that many of the malcOntepts will
think better than threatened opposition 70 the
Government on the reform bill. Notice has
been given by Mr.. Ryan that he will ask the
attention Of the Government TO the state of the
Irish bench.
The Nobility Assembly OF ST. Petersburg
have carried, by 1s7 TO 10, a petition from
Prince Schtzchesbatof, President of the As
semoly, 10 the Emperor, praying him TO per
NIT the Provincial ParlIaments TO discuss and
address him upon home concerns indiscrimi-
nately. 1t was negatived by the Gar r short
time since, aid the originators Of similar ad-
dresses We're deposed and banished 10 Siberia
The Zeitsrische Correspondez publishes an
article representing the present state of the
Anstro-Prussian relations serious. 1t con-
slders the crisis far from diminishing, but on
the 'ontrary, becoming more dangerous. The
article points out that As soon as Austria had
armed, her financial condition would compel
Der 10 hasten the attack. a circumstance which
the Prussian Government is taking into Sc
rioUs consideration. The Berlin correspon-
dence OF the Times says Prussia has not mo-
bllized or despatched in the direction of the
frontier single regiment Some few reserves
have been called in, but IL can positively be as
serted that they do not come up TO the lumber
winch ID the most peaceful tunes has been COL
lected on the appearance of some distant dan
ger IN the diplomatic horizon. That the mo-
blllZalon OF the entire army is contemplated,
ana even proposed TO be carried out At mo-
mtnts notice, does not admit of doubt. There
is no foundation i'm the rumored alliance be.
tween Italy and Prussia. The Italian Govern
ment desires 10 observe the strictest neutrality
in any conflict which may occur between
Prussia and Austria
The ship Spirit of the Ocean, from London
for Halifax, was totally lost on the coast OF
Deyonshire, and out of twenty passengers and
a crew OF twenty-five men only the mate and
three sailors were saved.
The Times says that the Frankfort Bourse is
much agilated by warlike rumors, and if the
agitation continues, an unsettled state Of the
markets, already weakened by the sudden
changes IN the rates of discount, and by the
great mass OF floating preferred shares and
american bonds, might lead to a serious crisis
The French Corps Legislatif has adjourned
until April. The motion for a reduction of the
army OF Spain is opposed, IN consequence Of
the state OF European politics.
The King of Prussia gave audience 10 the
Minister of War and chiefs of staffs The stats
OF the Hanover and Mensdorf regiment. passed
through Oldenburg on the 25th. Several rpgi-
ments are expected in Silesia and Bohemia.
and many of the frontier towns have received
garrlsons. Prussian troops are being pushed
bol "dIu 10 the Sllesian frontier, where prepa-
raiions are being made for Prince Frederick
Charles headquarters The fortifcations of
Cracow are beng armed with the utmost expe-
dItion, working night and day. Troops are
ordered TO proceed TO several points between
Ieschen and BieliZi 1t is rumored that
Prussia has offered Austria fifty thousand
thalers If Austria will cede her right over the
Duches.
The Chinese Ayenfer rebellion is becoming
alarming. New Chong and Hankow are in
GahIIe uanger. NO residents are drilling, and the
rebels are burning the surrounding villages
and intend TO attack Pekin. The foreign con.
M SUE are making arrangements for protection
The French municipal consul at Shanghai hs g
been imprisoned for refusing TO deliver nm
certain documents The particulars have not
transpired.