The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-11-08

WAYS be ready 10 receive any suggestions on
the subject, but il any change Is made II must
| be on the side of the civilization and Chris
tianization OF the Indian. 1 do not believe
our Creator ever placed different races OF men
on this earth with the view OF having the
stronger exert all his energies In exterminat-
| ing the weaker. II any change takes place In
| the Indian policy Of the Government while 1
hold my present office, II will be on the hu-
manitarian side Of tbs question. Very truly
yours, y. b. GRANT.
Foreign.
The gallery of a circus in Sheffield, En-
gland, recently gave way while crowded with
spectators, and in the panic that ensued
great number of people we're injured, some of
whom, it is feared will not recover.
There is much excitement in France over
the coming investigation concerning the war
with Germany. 1t is believed the fact will be
developed that the war was the result of the
rash and headstrong POLICY of the Cabinet
then i'm power.
The instruction at Ferrol, Spain, has been
suppressed, and the insurgents have scattered
to the mountains.
D'Aubigne, the historian of the Reforma-
ten, died recently at Geneva, aged 70.
great explorer, has published in London
letter from her father, in which he says -
have written two letters to Mr.. Bennett.
meant to keep materials to myself, but be-
cause the expedition was expensive, L gave
Stanley what would help him to write a book.
In his hands it is harmless, for the Americans
are good and generous friends.
The Royal Geographical Society recently
gave banquet to Mr.. Henry NJ Stanley, in
London, which was attended by many Of the
nobility and several American gentlemen,
among them Mr.. Samuel l.. Clemens Mark
Twain.
The cable between London and Melbourne,
Australia, has been successfully laid, and
telegraphic communication between the two
points is complete.
Senator Sumner will sail for home on the
14th of November.
There is scarcely any room to doubt that
the Emperor William OF Prussia has decided
in favor of the United States in the San Juan
boundary dispute, though he has not as yet
affixed his signature to the award. 1t is
stated that England, through her Berlin Min
ister Odo Russell, is seeking to delay and
tlwart the judgment.
The German troops are being slowly with
drawn from France. The provinces of Marine
and Upper Marne have been evacuated, and !
body of French soldiers entered Rheims the
other day, amid the cheers and rejoicings of
the populace.
Roussel prominent Communist leader,
has been convicted at Versailles, and SEN
fenced to be shot.
The recent sale of American coal for ship
ping purposes has frightened the British coal
dealers into a reduction of dollar and a half
ton in all contracts for steamer use. The
home consumers so far receive no benefit
from it. This kind of competition is a new
thing for England.
Another overflow of the River Pc, in Italy,
with disastrous results is reported.
The coolies on the plantations in the vicni-
ty Of Demarara, Jamaica, recently rose
against the planters, and fifteen of the for
mer were killed before the riot was sup
pressed.
The decision of the Emperor William of
Germany in the San Juan boundary dispute
has been formally communicated to the
American and British Governments. The
Emperor holds that the American claim is
most in accordance with the true interpreta-
ton of the treaty of 1888. The English pa
pers comment at length on the award, and,
as il almost universally the case where a de-
cision is adverse to British interests, denounce
it in round terms. The Times says sit is
unsatisfactory, unclear, and undecisive. but
we (they) will accept it," The Post gravely
insists that it I" will not tend to improve the
relations between England and America
The French President has forbidden the
sale of carr ,atures of the eX-Emperor Ma
poleon and his family.
The Spanish Cortes has rejected by large
vote the proposition to abolish capital pun
ishment for political offenses.
Senator Sumner has returned to London,
much improved in health.
Minister Bancroft has left Berlin for
months sojourn in Italy.
Vhe French journals foreshadow the adop-
ton, at the coming session of the National
Assembly, of constitutional amendments max
ing Theirs President for life, creating an
upper chamber and the Office of Vice Presi-
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suffrage.
Many persons have been drowned and a vast
amount of property destroyed by the floods in
the River Pc, Italy.
The trial of Marshal Bazanc, soon to COM
mence at Versailles, Francef will be of thrill
ing interest. The preimiSaries are nearly
completed, and the most important witnesses
have been summoned. There is strong feel
ing against the unfortunate Marshal, and the
whole French populace desire TO see him con-
victed. Thousands already regard him as
doomed man.
A serious conflict las arisen between the
upper and lower houses of the Prussian Diet
on the Country Reform bill, providing for
local selt-government in the rural districts.
majority Of the Deputies threaten to resign
If the upper house refuses to pass the bill,
and the Emperor is said to be in favor of it.
A congratulatory dispatch has been re-
ceived by President Theirs from Presideu:
Grant on the progress of republicanism in
France.
Count de Chambord is intriguing with the