Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-22
FROM EUROPE.


LONDON, July 2l,-All the papers OF to-day
contain editorials on the subject of cancellation,
by royal warrant, of the act legalizing the pur-
chase of army commissions.
The Times, Post and Standard believe the
course of the ministry unconstitutional, while
the News and Telegraph approve, to the fullest
extent, the step taken by the ministry.
The Times says the act of the ministers, in
abolishing the system of purchasing army COM
missions, by royal warrant, is a violent wrench
of the constitution, and Il wanton setting aside
OF the will OF the house of lords. The Times re-
grets that this grave issue has been raised, but
expresses the hope that the lords will, in their
future action, think of the effect upon the Off
GERS of the army, rather than the indignity to
their own privileges.
The Daily News approves of the conduct of
the government in making themselves the eX-
ponents of the popular will, and recommends
that the lords pass bill abOlishing the purchase
of army commissions.
The Telegraph is exultant over the action of
the ministry, and says that Mr.. Gladstone will
be more popular for indicating the dignity OF
the house of commons in securing the harvest
of its laborious session, and for recognizing
the detenees of the country and guarding the in
terests of the army.
The Post says the course of the government
have been somewhat unconstitutional, bringing,
it believes, parliament into contempt before the
people.
The Standard asserts that Mr.. Gladstone has
grossly violated the privileges of parliament,
wasting its time, and precpitating constitu-
tional crisis.
THE QUEENS WARRANT.
In the house of commons, this afternoon, Mr..
Cardwell, secretary of state for war, laid on the
table the queens warrant aboliShing the pur-
chase Of army commissions.
THE SYSTEM.
The system newly introduced is considered
by extreme conservatives TO be especially mimi
cal and dangerous to the interests of their
party, as the army has hitherto been the princi-
pal stronghold of the British aristocracy. The
conservatives in the house of lords will probably
make strong and united effort against the bill
when it is taken up for reconsideration. The
purchase system operates in this way: Every
officer on entering the army pays the govern
ment a certain sum, very much as an apprentice
might pay premium to his master; but with
this difference in favor of the officer, that when
ever he may retire from the army his premium
is returned TO him. Meanwhile, however, as he
is promoted, step by step, he pays new or ad-
ditional premium for each grade. He cannot,
however, either receive an original commission
in the first place, nor grade of promotion af
terward, without passing severe examination,
nor in the latter case unless recommended by
his superior. officers. Above the grade of colonel
there is no purchase. The best thing a colonel,
who has no expectation of promotion, can do is
to sell out, in which case he receives about $780,
900, and makes room for some one else
NAPOLEON.
Ex-Emperor Napoleon paid a visit yesterday
to Woolwich arsenal and dockyard.
ROYAL VISITORS.
Grand Dukes Constantine, Nicholas and Mi
chael, brothers of the car of Russia, are ex-
pected at London at an early day, as visitors TO
the royal family of England.
IMPORT DUTIES.
A conference of all the European powers will,
it is reported shortly be held for the purpose of
a of Iuti
NO COMPROMISE.
The engineers on strike at Newcastle held
meeting to-day and resolved to make no COM
promise with their employers.
ARRIVED.
Grand Duke Constantine, of Russia, has ar
rived in England.
Ireland.
THAT CLOWN.
lNDoN, July 21.-George Francis Train
lectured at Cork last night, and explained his
plans for the invasion of Germany.
France.
THE STATE OF SIEGE.
PARIS, July 21.-In the assembly to-day Min
lister Lambrechl explained that the state of siege
was still maintained in Paris, because the reor-
ganlzatlon OF the police has not yet been COM
pleted.
ALL SORTS OF PARIS DISPATCHES
PARIS, July 21.-A document drawn up
and signed by 1854 members of the assembly,
demanding the dissolution of the national
guard, has been presented to the government.
The recent manifesto of Count de Chambord
has done much towards reconcilng the differ
enceS which prevailed among the members of
the legitimiSt party. Those discussions have
now ceased, and the party unanimously accepts
the manifesto.
The contest for the municipal elections, ap-
pointed for next week, grows daily more severe
and exciting.
lie Monde, an ultra Catholic organ, demands
that the government support the pope in the eX
ercise of his temporal rights.
The Prussian troops have received orders
from Berlin to evacuate the cities of Amens
and Rouen and the departments Of Somne,
Lower Seine and Eure.
Criminal proceedings have been commenced
against the Avenr National, for eliminating
the government.
Gen. Douay has been presented with the cross
of the legion of honor.
The Prussians will evacuate Rouen to-nor-
row.
The radicals are actively canvassing for the
municipal elections next Sunday.
Notwithstanding the adverse report of the
committee of the assembly, Theirs intends to
defend his policy Of protection before that
body.
1t is rumored that Due d'Aumale and Prince
de Joinville have resigned their seats in the as
Sembly.
Theirs will shortly leave Paris for one of the
wateringplaces.
Germany.
ALsACE AND LORRAINE.
BERLIN, July 21.-Several DEGREES are pub
lished to-day, organizing courts of law in Alsace
and Lorraine
SPAN.
NEW MINISTRY.
MADRID, July 20.-Marshal Serrano has been
entrusted by King Amadeus with the formation
of a new ministry, and has already designated
the following members: Minister of justice,
Senior Gomez; minister of foreign affairs, Senior
Candan; minister of marine, Admiral NAL
campo; minister Of finance, Senior Camadio.
THE CORTEs.
The cortes has adjourned unanimously, amid
the protests of the ministry.
Asia.
CHOLERA IN PERSIA.
LONDON, July H.-Dispatches from the east
represent that the cholera prevails alarmingly
in Persia, and the ravageS caused by the disease
are dreadful.