Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-03-09
FROM EUROPE.
Great Britain

THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
LONDON, March S.-Thc Times to-day express.
eS misgivings Jas TO the result of the labors of
the high commission, unless the American
commissioners and government show n farer
appreciation of the question than the senators.
The Times says England repudiates the as
sumption of her responsibility for the depre-
datiOns of the Alabama until it is decided by
an impartial arbitrator. If the ceSsion of terri
tory is mooted, the English commission will
take care that it is not mentioned twice. Eng
land will only abandon her colonies upon the
expressed wish OF the colonies or through war.
EUeRing-It is said that the Times represents
the opinion of the government, and instructions
in harmony with the views therein expressed on
the Alabama claims have been sent to the Brit
ish members of the commission mt Washington.
Herald special The Times, understanding
that the question of the accession of Canada is
to be discussed by the Joint commission, repu-
dates Secretary Fish's assumption that the
negligence of the officers of the British govern
ment involves the responsibility of that gov
erement, unless confirmed by a commission.
The question of damages therefore cannot arise
before the commission America should under
stand that the annexation of England is as like
ly as the annexation of Canada, unless by wish
Of the cooniSts or by conquest.
The resolution referred by the senate TO the
committee on foreign affairs, stating that the
British possession of Canada is an obstacle to
harmony between it and the United States as
an Indictment to persons anxious for war is
unsurpassingly cool. If this feeling prevails, it
will undoubtedly, be an obstacle of harmony
between the two governments.
World special: An angry feeling pervades
official circles, in consequence of reports that
the senate will reject any settlement proposed
by the commission not involving the ccsson of
Canada. Should the senate avOw this deter
minaion, the commissioners will be ordered to
return Immediately.
France.
ALL SORTS OF PARIS DISPATCHES.
PARIS, March S.--The assembly win leave
Bordeaux on Saturday and meet at Versailles
on Monday.
The disorder and excitement of the past few
days continue, but no further collisions have
occurred.
Detachments of Chanzy's army are arriving.
The press urge the republicans of Montmartre
and Bclleville to stop their disorderly demon
STATIONS or force will be used to suppress them.
THE ASSEMBLY.
BORDEAUX, March SIN the assembly, to-
day, Tolain proposed the abrogatiOn of all laws
respecting the right of the people to hold meet
ings and form associations. NJ. Theirs, reply
ing to a question, said the expenses of the war
outside OF Paris, exceeded ZOO, 000, 900 francs
committee OF the assembly made report in
favor of annulng the election of Garlbaldi to
the assembly from Algiers. Victor Hugo pro-
ceeded to make a speech, warmly defending
tumut in the chambers, and when he attempt
ed 10 continue, was met with n storm of hiss
es. He thereupon announced his immediate
resignation, and abruptly quit the assembly.
Other Foreign Matters.
The French prisoners held in the kingdom of
Hanover have been forwarded 10 Hamburg
whence they will 90 TO France.
Bismarck has passed through Bingerbeuck,
en- route to Berlin. He will be met at Mayencc
by committee of citizens, who will welcome
and escort him home to Germany.
Emperor William has reviewed the first and
twelve corps and the Wurtembourgers ut Vii
liers.
The headquarters of the emperor are now at
FerriereS.
Rothschild has issued the Russian loan of
$4,000 900 at 81.
Small poX is increasing in England.
The strike at Newcastle has resulted in the
success of the wOrkmen.
Small pox is making great rayages in the
Rocky Mountain rppion