The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-11-10
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SRA9YE, November Ain the Bche-
mian Diet, to- day, an Imperial resoript
was read emphasizing the supremacy of
the fundamental laws of the Empire,
pointing out their superiority over any
mere local statutes or cuatoms. The
Emperor declares these general laws cnn
only be altered in the manner prescribed
IN tne general constitution. He warns
the Dies against attempts to nnl!ify or
disregard them, exhorts Bohemia to send
her usual representatives To the Reichs.
rath. declaring that failure or refusal to
do this will involve the gragest political
consequences, and that the responsibility
Tor them rests solely with the members
OF the Diet. asl &'g.
BERLIN, November 4.-The Reichstag
to-day passed the war fund bill During
the debate. prior to its passage. Prince
Bismarck urged upon the members the
necessity. In the present aspect OF Euro
pean affairs, of strengthening the coun-
try Dy thus empowering the Emperor TO-
act promptly and fully under any ad-
verse or threatening circumstances which
may arise. The p1ssaga OF the war fund
bill, which Was Recommended in the EN-
peror's, address at the, opening OF the
Reichstag, would leave his Majesty un-
shackled.' and would virtually place
Prussia in q position 10 act either upon
the offensive or defensive. No oompii-
cations are at present apparent.
CoNsTANTNoPLB November Anon
seIgnenr Franchi, the Papal envoy, has
taken his departure from this capital,
having failed in his efforts to obtain
guaranteeaif from the Sultan in regard to
the statnsaoft Catholic subjects. The
Turkish Porte persistentlly refused to
enter into R,disdussion as to the oondi.
tion of his: Christian subjects.
BRUssMAg November 5.-The Belgian
Government has forwarded $40, 600 to
America, for the relief of the Belgian
settlers in Wisconsin who suffered by
the forest fires. The Government has
also opened a subscription for voluntary
contributions for the same object.
VIEENA, November 6.-The new minis
try, in the formation of which tho Baron
Won Kellersburg has been called, is not
definitely constituted, but the following
slate. current in political circles this
morning, is generally believed to be ac-
ourate: President, with portfolio of the
interior. Baron Won Kallersberg; finance,
Halzethan; worship, De Itremayer; JUS
Jlce. Ohiimetzky; commetue, DO fi.uer;
war school. agriculture, Grocholski.
Counts Halzethan and De Itremayer
were members of the ministry of Count
Potoohi. and De Plener of Count De
Iaafe's cabinet. The new president has
declared, through official organs. that
the policy which compelled the retire
ment of Count Hohenwart, will be yieo.
rously pursued. Some ii its friends
having been deceived by stories of COM
promise, it is distinctly announced that
no compromise in contemplation is like.
~ to be made.
The Diets OF Bohemia, Moravia, Car
niola, Upper Austria and Galicia, will be
dissolved as soon as the new government
is settled.
PARIS, November 8.-The Commission
OF Inquiry on Capitulations made by
French Generals during the late war is
prosecuting its Investigations with great
vigor. Marshal Bazaine, who had al
ready appeared before it in person, has
now sent in detailed and voluminous
report Of the siege of Metz, with the
letters eceived by him from Napoleon
during the investment. It is said the
Judgment Of the Commission will bear
with great severity on those principally
responsible for the surrender of that
fortress.
The Minister of War hos prohibited
the circulation of newspapers in barracks
and camps.
BERLIN. November S.-A conference
Of diplomats will soon be held in Dres-
den to advise precautionary measures
again st the International Society.
LONDON, November 9-Charles J.
Wilmington sends circulars from 81
John street, New York, Offering perfect
connterfeiis of English bank stocks at
low rates. The police and magistrates
have telegraphed the fact to The New
York police.
MADRID. November ga political
league, opposed to the plans of the In
ternational Society, is in course of for.
nation. It includes in it's program me
opposition to the Cuban insurgents.
VIENNA. November 9.-Count Andros-
81 definitely accepts Won Beust's posi-.
tioG ss Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
The Times, in an editorial, rejoices in
Tammany's defeat, and hopes an ex-