Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-21

Grcnt Britain.
COMMENTS on THE NEW YORK FRAUDS.
LONDON, Sept. 2O.-The Times of to-day has
an editorial upon the condition of municipal
affairs in New York. Referring to the frauds
said to have been perpetrated upon the,city treas
ury, the Times says it forseeS long legal con-
test, the issue of which interests Americans, and
also the friends of sei-governmCnt everywhere.
The Times also says the alleged frauds will be
criticized at the elections, and advises the
citizens to put aside party interests, as otherwise
the eyil-checked for time only-will recur in
an aggravated form.
STRIKES.
Strikes among the workmen in different
purtS of the country continue. A large number
OF sympathetic meetings were held last night in
London and elsewhere, and Mr.. Odgcr, leader of
the workingmen's movement, is especially active
in support of the strikers.
THE RUSSIA SQUADRON.
The Russian squadron, conveying Grand Duke
Alexis, will remain a few days at Falmouth
before departing for the United States.
ANOTHER TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.
While the workmen were rcopening the shafts
OF Wigau 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 being made to food the mine
Ireland.
HOME RULE CANDIDATE.
DUBLIN, Sept 20.-Butt, the "home rule
candidate for parliament, has been elected from
LimercG to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Russell; no opposition at the polls.
France.
SUSPENSION OF NEGOTIATIONS.
PARIS, Sept. 20.-Von Arnim was slightly in
disposed yesterday, and the negotiations for the
formation of the final treaty of peace with Ger.
many were suspended. These negotiations in
clude the putting into effect of the custom treaty
ffntnI IL
greater portion OF French territory held by the
Germans as security for indemnity Notwith-
standing the temporary suspension of the nego-
tiations it was hoped that an understanding
would be effected upon the original basis and be
mutually agreed to. Matters to-day, however,
appear in somewhat worse aspect, as it is an
nounced that modification of the convention
proposed by France are of so serious n character
that Won Arnim has referred the whole subject
to the government at Berlin. The exchange of
Publications of treaty is therefore delayed. No
permanent difficulty is apprehended, and an
eventual arrangement of all questions at issue
between the representatives of the two countries
is regarded as a certainty.
The appeals of convicted criminals from SEN
fences imposed by court martial will be heard
Thursday.
MILITARY Defence.
The plan adopted for military defence includes
fOrtiicatlOn OF Champagne and the erection of
Quadrilatera of detached forts around Mezeres
and Charlevlle.
DISARM AMENT OF NATIONAL GUARDS.
Disarmament of the national guards of the de-
partmcnts of the Rhine and Seine is completed.
Ihlers has made a demand upon Mexico for
better guarantees that it will keep faith of rea-
ties, before he will consent to a resumption of
diplomatic relations with that republic.
THE GAsTEIN CONFERENCE.
Theirs has been assured, through a circular
from the Austrian cabinet, that nothing was
done at Gastein hostile to France.
RoCHEFORT.
The trial of Rochefort is now in progress be-
fore the court martial at Versailles. The accused
is making vigorous defence.
THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION.
The German troops have evacuated St Denis
and the forts have been given up to the French
Germany.
THE CHOLERA.
BERLIN, Sept. 2O.-Despite the greatest exer-
tons on the part of the authorities, and the
rigid enforcement of strict sanitary regulations
the cholera continues its ravageS throughout
the country, and is reported to be spreading
rapidly. AT KOnigsberg the disease is especially
virulent, the death rate increasing daily, and
the total number of fatal cases during the past
week reached upward of three hundred. In
other locations where the disease has made its
appearance, the rate of death, though not so
large as at Konigsberg, has been such as to
cause the greatest alarm among the inhabitants,
and many families are removing from the
affected districts.
HONoRs TO A FOREIGN MINISTER.
Emperor Wilhelm has conferred the order of
the Black Eagle on Baron Won Beust, prime
minister Of Austria.
Italy.
CELEBRATION OF ITALIAN UNITY.
ROME, Sept. 20.-The anniversary of the &C.
cupatiOn Of Rome by Italian troops is ccle-
brated to-day with the utmost enthusiasm
Perfect order prevails.
Ldter.-The first anniversary of the occupa-
ton of Rome by the Italian troops was cele-
brated with great enthusiasm to-day The city
was literally covered with iestoOnS of flags
flowers and tapestry. Shops were all closed
and political associations paraded with full
ranks, accompanied by bands of music, and
carrying flags and banners bearing various in
scriptions in honor of united Italy. Thecrowds
in the streets were immense and orderly. In
the afternoon there was a grand review of
troops. Many arrived in the city, via Mont
Gents tunnel aud railway, in season to witness
the festivities.
ILLUMINATION.
Victor Emanuel arrived at Verona Yesterday
for a brief visit, and the city was illuminated
last evening.
CONTINUATION OF THE CELEBRATION.
EUentng-The celebration continues tonight.
Many buildings are illuminated, and theatres
at which patriotic SpectacleS are givcn,-are
crowded. There has been no disturbances, al
though cries of "Down with the PopC!' are oc-
casionally heard in the Streets Troops are
bivouacked in the public squares, and every pre-
caution taken against violation of public order.
Belgium.
THE STRIKE.
BRUSSELS, Sept 20.-The terms of striking
engineers have been accepted by three of the
employing firms of this city
RAILROAD MATTERS, ETC.
DEGREES appear in the official journal to-day,
providing for a modification of the schedule of
railway fares throughout Belgium, and appoint
iOu mis- eiOuprc tp ho inta
exhibition of 1872.
Austria.
THE MINISTRY.
VIENNA, Sept. 20.-Reports of impending
changes III the mnistryiare cOntradicted
Sweden.
MILITARY.
STOCKHOLM, Sept. 20.-The second chamber
of the Swedish parliament has rejected the
scheme Of the ministry for reorganization of
the army.
The committee of the legislature now at work
on reorganization of the army, has already
agreed TO make the military service compulsory
on all.
Spain.
THE KING.
MADRID, Sept, 20.-King Amadeus has gone
to Corona. He will return to Barcelona Thurs
day, to receive his brother, Prince Humbert, who
is about to make another visit to Spain
Asia.
ATTEMPT TO AssAssINATE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
OF INDIA.
CALCUTTA, Sept. 20-An attempt has been
made to assassnate the chief justice of India
He was stabbed twice with a dagger by native
The chief justice is seriously wounded and lies in
very precarious state.
Greece.
ROYAL TRAVELS.
ATHENS, Sept 20.-King George has returned |
to Athens from his trip to Denmark and Ger
many. He will however, again leave the king
dom for a few days, going to Brindise to meet
his mother, the queen of Denmark, who is about