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LONDON.

| London, 90 The Times Of to-day upon
the condition of the municipal affairs in New
York, referring to the frauds said to have
been perpetrated upon the city treasury,
says that it foresees long legal contest, the
issue of which interests all Americans and
also the friends of self-government. The
Times also says that the alleged frauds will
be criticised at the elections, and advises
the citizens to put aside party interests or
otherwise the evil checked for time only,
will be renewed in an aggravated form.
The strikes among the workmen in differ
ent parts of the country continue.
The Russian squadron conveying Grand
Duke Alexis will remain few days at Fall
mouth before departing for the United
States.
Mr.. Butt the home rule candidate for
Parliament has been elected from Limerick
to fill the vacancy caused by the death of
Mr.. Russell. There was no opposition at
the polls.
London, 20. While the workmen were
re-opening the shafts of the Rigan coal mine
to-day, another explosion took place with
terrible results. Five men were blown to
pieces and many injured. The flames burst
forth from the opening, and preparations are
making to flood the mine.
man line was launched at Glasgow to-day.
PARIS.
Paris, 20. Theirs has been assured thro'
a circular from the Austrian cabinet, that
nothing was done at Gastien hostile 10 France.
The trial of Rochefort is now in progress
before court martial at Versailles. He is
accused of making vigorous defence.
MADRID.
20. King Amadus has gone to Genoa. He
will return to Barcelona on Thursday to re-
ceve his brother, Prince Humbert, who is
about to make another visit to Spain.
BRUSSELS.
20. DEGREES appear in official Journals
to-day providing for modification of the
schedule of railway fares throughout Bel
GUM and appointing a commissioner to the
London International Exhibition of 1872.
20. The first anniversary of the occupa-
ton of Rome by the Italian troops was Gel
ebrated with great enthusiasm to-day. The
city was literally covered with festoohs, flags,
flowers and tapestry. Shops closed andpo-
litical associations paraded with full ranks,
accompanied by bands of music and carrying
| flags and banners, bearing various inscriptions
| in honor of united Italy. The crowds in the
streets immense and orderly In the
afternoon there was a grand review OF troops.
Many arrived in the city by way of Monte
Gents tunnel and railway in season to witness
the festivities
The celebration continues tonight Many
buildings are illuminated and the theatres at
which patriotic speeches are given are crowd
ed. There has been no disturbance, although
cries of Down with the Pope" were occa-
sionally heard in the streets. The troops
are stationed in the public squares and every
precaution is taken against violation OF public
order.
Berlin, 90 Emperor William has con-
ferred the order of the Black Eagle on Baron
Won Beust, Prime Minister of Austria.
VIENNA.
Vienna, 20. The reports. of impending
changes in the ministry are contradicted.
VERONA.
20 Victor Emanuel arrived here yester-
day for a visit and the city was illuminated
last evening.
STOCKHOLM.
The Second Chamber of the Swedish Par
Lament has rejected the scheme of the minis
try for the reorganization of the Army.
The committee of the legislature now at
work on the reorganization of the army have
already agreed to make military service
compulsory to all.
ATHENS.
20. King George has returned to Athens
from his trip to Denmark, and Germany.
He will, however, leave the Kingdom for a
few days, going to Bridnisi to meet his
mother, Queen of Denmark who is about to