The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-19
German Army on a Peace
Footing.
STRIKE AT NEWCASTLE.
THE SITUATION IN FRANCE
Safety Of DR.. Livingstone Assured
Treaty Ratified.

ROHE, cepteulueE lo.-lu ue new Ca
tradition treaty between Italy and Rus
sia has been officially ratified by both
Governments.
The German Army on q Peace
Footing.
BERLIN, September lS.-An official
order has just been issued, placing the
German army upon a peace footing.
The total field force available for active
service has been reduced to 100000
men. ~ Imperial decree has been
: promuI ,ated, conferring on Count Won
Moltke the title OF Chief Marshal OF
he German empire.
French Fleet to Cooperate.
'SHASGHA, via LONDON, September IS.
The French Minister at Pekin has
rec eived a telegram from his Govern
ment 10 have the French fleet in
readiness to cooperate with the Ameri-
cans in any further operations against
the Coreans.
LONDON, September lS.-Mr. Young,
an American, who was lately sent to
Africa to assist Livingstone, who was
reported to be in deplorable condition,
has been heard from. Young made
forced marches into the Ujketi country,
Jas the quickest route to the point to
which Livingstone penetrated. Young
net with uniform kindness and hospi-
';ty from the natives, and hopes to
lch Livingstone soon.
The Newcastle Strike.
LONDON, September l8.-The pro-
Dsed demonstration in favor Of the
rikers has been abandoned. Many
reign workmen are daily arriving at
swcastle and Gateshead. At a mass
reeting OF the Newcastle workmen,
Yesterday, it was resolved to continue
on strike.
PARIS, September lS.-It is rumored
that the elections for the Councils Gen
eral will be held in October.
The disarmament OF the National
Guard is progressing quietly.
The mortality in Paris last week was
about one hundred less than that OF the
previous week.
Preparation for Republican DEM
OnstrattOn.
The Republicans are preparing for
manifestation on the Goth inst, the first
anniversary of the occupation of the
city by the Italian troops, but no dis
order is apprehended.
1t is semi-ofiically stated that there
is deficiency of revenue for the present
year, which will probably be covered
without the imposition Of any new
taxes.
LONDON, September lS.-The Russian
press is generally vigorous in its attacks
upon Prussian Germany.
DIR. LivinYstone Safe.
Authoritative advices from Zanzibar
announce the receipt of positive intelli-
eence of the safety of DR.. Livingstone
and party. Americans are hurryins to
his rescue.
Proposed Military Reorganization.
The HAGUE, September lS.-The
session of the Ministerial States General
was commenced to-day. The royal
speech was delivered at the opening. 1t
proposes and strongly urges the adoption
ofmeasures looking to thorough reor-
ganization Of the military system Of the
Kingdom. The speech also touched
mon the cause OF the late events in
Europe, and cougratulates the country
upon the restoration Of peace on the
continent.
Circular being Prepared.
VIENNA, September lS.-lt is def
nitely announced that circular is being
prepared, and will shortly be issued by
the Austrian Government, communicat-
ing to its representatives abroad the
results of the conferences between the
Austrian and German Emperors, at Gas
tein and Salzburg, in view OF the
important future political movements
the details Of which are believed to
have been perfected at those confer,
ences. The appearance of this othcia'
statement is awaited with no small de
gree of interest in diplomatic circles.
Projected Customs Reform.
VERSAILLES, September ls.-A prop
osition has been introduced in the As
sembly providing for a modification @
the customs convention between France
and Germany with regard to Alsac:
and Lorraine. 1t is understood how
! ever, that Germany strongly objects te
any alteration in the terms OF the treaty