The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-16
FROM EUROPE LAST EVENING.


TO the Chanbers-He Explains HIS De-
cree OF January 9-Reorganization OF
the Army and the Council OF state
The EmperOr'S Policy and the Eastern
QuestlOn-ImpOrtaEGt DecI IaratIOns,
From the N. y. Express sJ Last EUeninO.
Private dispatches were received In this city
to-day, which state that the land lines through
Ireland, connecting London with the Atlantic
cable, went down last evening at six o'clock,
but we're all right again at noon to-day. New
York timel From the fact that these lines
traverse The district now in rebellion, it is sup
posed this temporary hiatus in the connection
was the work of over jealous Fenians.
Cable dates from London, Liverpool, and
Dublin, under date of last evening" announce
that the Fenians we're on the march from Kill
barney towards Kenware; also that two ship
loads of Fenians had landed at Valencia; also,
mat an attempt Was made, or would be made,
70 cut the Atlantic Gable.
Consols closed at 81; U. S. Five-twenties, 734;
Illinois Central, 7sti Erie, 40. Cotton and
breadstutfs firm.
By the steamer st. Laurent we have Paris
papers to the I'd instant, from which we learn
that the Emperor's speech to the Chambers
will explain the whole OF the changes com
pletng the decree of the 18th OF January, and
conceived in the same spirit
The Emperor had an interview with NJ. Rou-
per and the Marquis de Layalette at the Tuile-
ries. At this interview the Emperor explained
the liberal character of the Imperial letter
and decreeof the 10th of January. The inten-
nons oy which those reforms were inspired,
had been perverted by private interests and
Animosities, and especially by the comments of
the press 1t was against those false interpre-
tations that the Emperor's Government wishes
TO act by giving full extension to the measures
in preparation.
Next to the Emperor merit is said to be prn
cipally due TO NJ. Rouher for the initiation and
execution OF the measures of economic REFORM
The projects have already been able to inform
the Minister of the Interior as to the effect pro-
duced by the recent political notifications and
declare that they have been generally received
with favor in the towns, and with certain In
difference among the rural populations.
1t is not the fact that the consideration of
the plan for reOrganZing the army has been
suspended in the Council of State. All the ques
hons connected with it are undergoing an active
examination, and some important notifications
chiefly relating to the reserve, have been made
within the last few days.
The Emperor has expressed desire that the
Dill on thepress, which is to be submitted to the
Council of State, should embody a real improve
ment on the present law and constitute a step
IN the path of liberty NJ. Olivier, consulted
by NJ. ROuher respecting this Recommendation
naturally pleaded in favor of the most liberal
PROVISIONS. Nothing is. however, vet finally
settled, and fears are still to be entertained that
the arguments of those who are hostile to
freedom of the press may prevail over the
reasons alleged by its supporters. .fae -,
We are in position TO affirm, says the Pdtrie,
that the state of things in the East which has ex-
cited great anxiety in the political and financial
worlds, appears about to become peaceful
and quiet. Our private dispatches from Athens
ana COnSta0t10ODIe agree, In fact. In describing
the passions and untiPathies of race, SO strongly
excited by the events in Crete, as having
Gained down when it became known that the
great powers were endeavoring to come to an
understanding respecting Joint action to be
adopted at Constantinople, with a view of Civ
ing legitimate satisfaction to the Christian sub
jects of the Porte. Should this understanding
be arrived at, II will assure the peace of Europe
and constitute fresh success for the foreign
policy of the Emperor's Government, at the,
same time that it will confer years of peace and
order upon Turkey, which it will be her duty to
profit by In order to increase the prosperity
and well-being of her subjects. .
Mr. Bright at ROchdale.
A densely crowded meeting of Mr.. Bright's
tellOw-townsmen was held at Rochdale on the
30th of January, for the purpose of presenting
an address to him and testifying their respect
and admiration of his public and private char
acter. The following address was adopted and
presented to Mr.. Bright:- art q
HonOred sir:1We. your fellow-townsmen in public
admiration we feel TOR your private Character and yeue
long and DISTINGUISHED career ~ advancing the social
you have lie, rendered TO our common country in
the nation and the world know, and are thankful
to 6S R @ Sas Of P@Se
impetus by your noble efforts to establish friendly
AS an employer OF labor You have ever manifested
the desire to educate and elevate The work
always been guided by love ofJustce and humanity
peoples cause your words have been fTequenty ms:
and although we Pe assured that yos viii be ever
sustained by consciousness that your cause is inst
hope that you may long live 70 pon The cause of
popular freedom.
In reply, Mr. Bright delivered an eloquent
address, consisting chiefly OF a retrospect of
his political life during the past twenty-five
years: Mr.. Bright said he was deeply moved
by this token of esteem Irom those who knew
him best, and that this was the best answer he
could make to the rancOrogs attacks which his
political opponents had so iucessantly made
upon him. He felt just pride ia his con-
slstent devotion to liberal principles during
alIthis time. s p
In looking over these twenty-five years found Che
says, as far as my mental eye could detect that
unworthy motive. found that the principles upon
which had acted were well defined. we're distactly
avowed, and were easily comprehended, and those
administration OF the law in this country should
regard with Just and equal eye ali classes of the
people, and that TO oil questions of government all
great national questions should bring those simple
but sublime principles the high and everlasting prin-
cples of pure morality which we derive or ought
TO derive from the religion which We profess
One of the chief motives that led Mr.. Bright
topohtical life is thus referred to:--
look upon the multitude the millions who form a
ranks above them. They have less Of what we con-
many charms OF life and / nave learned from my
feel for them a sympathy which i have never been
able 70 express in words. and for which can find no
nnd towards them. Ny belief is that the condition OF
nis gast body Of the people might be Immensely im-
Toll more Joy in their lives and more OF all that with
onk which TO persons In another state Of life Il would
with This sympathy twas not wonderful that twenty.
active political life. "A NJ n n 4. n Il -
The first distinction Mr. Bright won in poiti-
ha nfto Ia. ant of