The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-08-19
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important nature-even going so far as to
say that war was probable between Rus
STA and France on the one side and Ger
many and Austria on the other! But this
having been blownto the wind the news
mongers are getting up the Eastern ques-
ton again; but what is to be done with it
and what nations are to antagonize one
another, is not distinctly stated! The truth
is, wan is quite improbable, md the whole
batch of rumors are absurdities.
France is paying off her debt to Germany
according to agreement, and the German
troops are retiring farther and farther from
Paris. At the late elections in portions OF
Alsace the vote cast was very small, though
quite as large as could have been expected at
the first trial. Education in Alsace and
Lorraine is to be nen-sectarian, much to
the general satisfaction. Longwy, in
France, on the old boundary between
Prussia and France and Belgium and
France, but now in possession of Germany,
is to have its Notifications greatly strength
ened. The Military organization in Ger
many is also being enlarged and perfected.
Russia, from all accounts, is engaged in
additional military preparations. Every
where this appears observable; but we
regard this as only a necessary safeguard
against the increased power of Germany;
but that there is any unfriendly feeling
between Russia and Germany we do not
for moment credit.
The National Asse mbly of France has
voted to extend the term of Theirs as
president of the Republic" and bestow-
ing upon him all the powers necessary to
the position. 1t is clear that there was a
majority opposed to this or any prolonga-
ton; But with view to the pacification
of the country it was regarded as the best
alternative. We look upon it as slice of
wisdom and moderation hardly to be expect
ed from French National Assembly; but
it was indispensable from the hard lines at
present upon her. There is nothing that
will tend so much to place the country on
the road to prosperity again than this deci
sion. And, we think, it can be set down
that should President Theirs do as we'll in
the future as in the past, of which there
can be no doubt, it will so completely salts
fly that a permanent republic will be the
result. H
The rebellion in Algeria still continues,
Notwithstanding the French troops have
gained several victories. 1t is extending
and will give the government some hard
work to do before it is quelled.
About eighty millions of dollars have
been appropriated by the National Assem-
bly, to rebuild the public edifices of Paris
destroyed by the Vandals. There was no
opposition to voting this large sum.
The government of Italy is quietly seated
in Rome and pursues its daily routine as
smoothly as though in Turin or Florence.
The Pope has issued another circular call
ing upon the church everywhere to assist
him by their religious services to be re-
stored to his temporal power. lie seems
to take this deprivation very much to heart,
but wherefore, we at this distance and with
our imperfect knowledge as to his reasons,
cannot comprehend.
Spain is by no means tranquil. The new
King, who is not popular, is striving by all
the means in his power to make himself so.
With his liberal ministry he means to get
along generously, and will attempt nothing
to thwart their course of action so long as
they keep within the line of the constitrl-
ton. There is some doubt, however, that
his reign will be prolonged one. The
people are evidently gravitating toward a
republic, and we shall not at all be sur
prised if coup d'etat shall ere long be
attempted.
land. The Irish people are determined not
to be satisfied with anything short of COM
plete independence-an event that no one
now living will see. The riots in Phoenix
Park, Dublin, and on Saturday last at
Londonderry, show how determined they
are to force matters to an issue, though the
issue must always be against them.
The House of Lords have defeated the
are very angry at the way they were over
thrown about the commission purchase sys-
TEN, and seem bent on defeating all meas
ures of reform they can. The only way to
carry the bill is for the Queen to create new
peers enough to do it, but she will hardly
venture on fifty.
The Queen was taken suddenly i'll on
Sunday, but whether seriously or not is
not stated. The Prince of Wales it is said
sides with the Tories, but his accession to
the throne will not have much political
effect. The country will be governed by
the Ministry and the Ministry by the House
of Commons.
1t is reported, but it is doubtful, that the
French Government has demanded of Great
Britain the extradition of French commu-
nists on British soil, and has met with a
decided refusal. If the demand has been
made, such would certainly..be the result.