The national Republican., 1868-12-04
LATEST TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
BYTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
EUROPE.

The Birmisgham Rsnquet 10 Min.
fstcr johnson - Speeches by Mr..
Jehnson and Mr.. Brlght-Glad!
stones Movements - -Parliament-
The London Press on Disraeli's
ResiGnation - The Austrian war
Budgst-Fixed Tarin Sch heduie for
the Antilles-spanish AnAirs-Es-
partere offered the Dictatorship-
The King Of Prussia Friendly to
France-The French Insist Upon
Honortng Boudin - Conflict Ne.
tween CitiEens and Poliee-Contin-
ued Persecution OF Editors.
LONDON, Dec. 9.--Ths American minister
was entertained last night at . banquet given
BY the Birmingham Chamber Of commsrcs.
Mr.. Bright was present. Mr.. johnson, In re.
spon's to the usual comrlimsntsry toast, re
fsrod to the change in the Ministry, and
said he knew that those who were likely to
succeed were anxious to pursue the present
policy In negotiations between Epglsnd and
America.
Mr.. Bright said the presence Of the Ameri.
can Minister Is proof that the United States
forsivss It's enemies in England as freely a,
II has forgiven the rebels 10 America. He re.
viewed the policy Of Rngland during the re.
bsllion, and dsplored It's action in recognising
the rebels IS belligsrsuts lie rejoiesd in the
prospect ofs speedy and and amioable settle.
msnt Of the difficulties between England and
the United States
LONDON, Dec. 3-Gladstons has gone to
Windsor.
There will be merely formal meeting Of
Parliament on the 10th inst.
An adjournment to the 18th of February
will then bs had In order to give time for the
selection Of new ministry.
LoHDoS, Dec. 3-Ths Times comments
with severity on Disrasli's resignation, and
dsnouncss what II terms his retreat A. COW.
srdly, and says It 10 unprecedented except In
the case Of Rippou, who had become Premier,
however, only during . recess. Tho Post,
Telegraph, NsW,, and Standard applaud the
prompt action Of the Premier as calculated to
psrty from needie's modification.
PssrH, Dec. 3-The Austrian delegation
have passed the war budget.
BUCHAREST, Dec. 8 Tho Premier of the
new Ministry, in speech before the deputies,
declared 1t would bs the policy Of tho Govern.
ment to repeal treaties, to observe obligations
to the Sublime Porte. and maintain strict
neutralities towards foreign Powers.
BERLIN. Dec. 8. - Bismarck has arrived
here.
MADRID, Dec. 3.-Ths Provisional Govern
ment has publi,hsd = hIsd schedule for the
Antilles, to take the place Of the shifting and
arbitrary sale Of custom duties.
GsneIal Laurssno sauz has been appointed
Captain General Of Porto Rico.
MADRID, Dec. 3-Rspsrtero has been asked
to become temporary dictator of Spain.
BlRLIE, Dec 3.-The King Of Prussia 70.
| oeivsd the French Enbassador to-day, and
assured him of bis friendship for France.
LONDON, Dec. 3.-Dispatchss from Paris
state the police. fslring denominations would
be made iu honor Of Boudin, took every pre-
caution to prevent tho people from assembling
at ths tomb.
A large number Of people, however, Assem-.
blsd in the neighborhood Of the cemetery
Tho police dispersed the people. who retired
sullenly, and continued for some time to
occupy neighboripg streets. A few Of tho
more obstinate persons were arrested but
there was no actual violence. At last &c.
counts all was quiet.
A French journal, which appeared yester-
day with black border, was Immediately
seized by the police.
Prosecution Of editors and publishers for
promoting Boudin subscription continues.
Tho strike Of the printers Of Paris has ended.