New Orleans Republican., 1871-10-13
FOREIGN.
Organization Of Presressiopists Throush-
cut Spa1n.

Ofsanization Of Pregressiosists Throush.
! out Spain.
MADRID, October l2.-The progression
lists are about to organize party through
out Spain on q large basis. So far as con-
cert of action and party discipline is con-
cerned, it is known that Serrano and Sa-
| costa are on the best OF terms, and ready to
act in unison. 1t is also stated that there
is q good understanding between Sagosts
and Espartero.
Berlin, October 12-ft is announced
here that the Emperor Francis Joseph of
austria Is soon to pay visit to the EN-
peror William.
LONDON, October l2.-The Echo prints
report that POnyer Guertier is on his wav
PACK to versailles with customs treaty
duly ratified and signed. It is also reported
that the German government has given its
consent to the entire evacuation of French
territory by the German troops.
On the other hand q dispatch from Berlin
says, that NJ. Ponyer Quertier is Offering
concessions to Germany in tho treaty nego-
tlatlons tor the purpose of securing the evac-
natlon OF six departments Of France, by the
Germans
Field Marshal Won B!umenthal, of the
staff of Prince Frederick William, has ar
rived at Balmoral on a visit to Queen Vic
toria.
PARIS, October 12-The case of Victor
Place, French Consul at New York, charged
with fraud in the purchase of arms during
the tn late war, came up for hearing yesterday.
charged, and stated that he was not per.
sona!ly interested in the transaction out Of
which they arose, but acted simply 40 agent,
and in good faith. Among the witnesses
called on the part of the government vaa
Lecherne, formerly president of the com.
mission OF armament. His testimony was
adverse to the statement of Place, who was
demanded for further hearing.
Cashmere Pererie will succeed the late
Lembrecht in the ministry of interior.
LONDON. October 12.-In response to q
call OF the American minister for q meeting
to express sympathy and provide relief for
the people Of Chicago, over four hundred
American and English gentlemen assem-
bled at Langham Hotel to night. The par
lors of the hotel were crowded to excess.
admittance. The meeting was organized
with Hon. R. C. Schenck as chairman.
Bret but stirring appeals we're made. Maps
OF the unfortunate city, with the burnt quar-
ter designated hung on the walls, and were
explained by gentlemen we'll acquainted
with the ground: One of the speakers drew
comparison of the condagration Of Chicago
and the great fire in London. This was re-
ceived with prolonged applause, but the
enthusiasm which was evident from the
opening Of the meeting needed no stimulus.
Everybody was eager to contribute, and
within . short time Of the opening of tho
list tlO,OOO was subscribed.
Among the well-known persons present
were A: g: Curtis, Generals Burnside and
Hugh McCulloch, Messrs. Moran
and Woodruff, of the American Legation,
A: BOdeau, consul general at London;
William E. Dodge. John j. Cisco, Messrs.
Num-, Starring, Habicht, Bowles, Ram
dolph. Clay, George Wilkes. Boughton the
artist, John Hori and Thaddeus Hyatt.
Many eminent Englishmen attended the
meeting, and manifested their interest in its
object literally, both by word and deed.