Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-19
Foreign News.


LONDON, April 1S.-lhe Telegraph editOri-
ally asserts in decided terms, that its statements
relative to the precarious condition of the rela-
tious between France and Germany are founded
upon mdeniable facts. The Telegraph says
I'VE deem it our duty to declare it a certain and
solemn fact that upon Theirs decision this week
depends the fate of France. We are not speak
ing rheoricay; we measure anXiousy these
most grave and momenlous words. Monday
Count Won Arnim, German ambassador to
France, carried an ultimatum to President
Theirs.
The purport of this ultmatum is that Ger
many sees in the French arms bill and the
speeches of Theirs menaceS Of vengeance aud q
programme for the eventual reputation by
France of her Indebtedness 10 Germany. Bis
marck therefore demands that the armament of
France be reduced and her war estimates di-
minished or the alternative will be the reoccu-
patton by the German troops of the evacuated
French territory, and war ii necessary.
Niscount Milton, member OF the house Of com
mons, viii soon resign 10 visit America.
tomorrow.
Edwin James, a well known English lawyer,
who resided some years in New York. delivered
a lecture on the United States last night at ST.
Georges hall He was very severe in the de-
nunciation of politicians, legislatures. and
judges of that country. Abiding to the Ala-
bama controversy, he sSaid the extraordinary
claims of the American government were pre-
scented only for the purpose of making political
capital for the present administration. He
also stated that after eleven years residence in
America he was led to believe that there were
more monarchists in that country than republi-
cans in England,
Adyice5 from Melbourne of the 29th ult state
that the theatre royal, at Melbourne, was de-
stroyed by fire.
cyclone passed over the western part OF
Australia, doing much damage to property
IWOrd SOpcial- ! RiSm arch hos gant on milf;
matum that the French army will be forthwith
reduced 10 ID, 900 men. He hints that in case
of 4 refusal, it will be necessary for Germany TO
eStablishia French government which Germany
can trust.
The weekly statement oithe Bank of England
shows an increase of E136000
LONDON, 18th, MidHjght-ln the house of
commons tonight, through the active eXertionS
of party whips, the benches were well filled.
Exciting debates on the course ofthe government
at Geneva, and on the ballot bill were expected,
ana the galleries were also crowded. Both
members and spectators were disappointed on
| the first case, as an attempt to draw Gladstone
| out in the Alabama claims failed,
Hon. Mr. WYndham, member for West Cum
| berland, asked the government why the British
| counter case was presented at Geneva without
| the condition that the claim for indirect dam
ages should be withdrawn by the American gov
| eminent.
MIR. Gladstone simply replied that he doubted
| the policy of answering the question while the
| government was waiting for note from Amerl-
| ca, winch probably would form an epoch in this
| AFFAIR. NO further questions were put on this
| subject, and the house subsequently went into
| committee Of the whole ON the ballot bill An
| amendment, offered by the government, punish
ing voters for openly displaying their ballots at
| the polls, was deteated, after long discussion
| by vote OF PA TO DAG. The announcement Of
the result was received with cheers from the tory
| benches.
The daily Telegraph's reports of the grave
complications between Germany and France are
absolutely discredited at both Berlin and YER
sailleS.
Mr. Gladstone replied to the question on the
subject from Mr. Hoare, in common that the
government had received no information con-
hrInatory OF the statements in the Dai TeIe-
graph.
FRANCE.
PARIS, April 1S.-The Constitutional posi-
lively contradicts the statement made by the
London Telegraph that serious differences have
arisen between France and Germany.
france having abolished the passport system
| as regards England only, other countries de-
mand OF her similar exemption. The French
oflicers have obtained satisfaction from NADIA
| gascar, and the intention of bombarding its
| principal seaport has been abandoned.
SPAIN.
MADRID, April Is "A decree has been issu ed
annulling the concession for a telegraph cable to
| America by way of the Azores.
ITALY.
ROME, April 1S.-George P. Marsh, American
minister to Italy, is seriously ill.
| RUSSIA.
| ODESSA, April 1S.-Gen. Sherman and party
have arrived. They 80 to Sevast1pol, ridis
Moscow and st. Petersburg.
| TURKEY.
| CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 1S.-Gen Sherman
Col. Adenreid and Lieut.. Grant are now here
and will soon leave for Russia.