Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-02-10

THE COMMONS
LONDON, Feb. 9-In the commons, to-day,
Right Hon. Henry Bonyeric Brand, ministerial
candidate, was elected speaker without oppose
ton.
WAR RISKS.
War risks are taken on American vessels in
the Manila trade, in consequence Of apprehen-
SiOnS raised by the Alabama claims dispute.
ANOTHER FLOW OF EDITORIAL INK.
The Post regrets the vehemencc OF the English
press i'll the attack on Americans, because 1t
may stand in the way oil an amiCable settle
ment.
The Standard sees in the difficulty so suddenly
arisen source of grave anxiety and great
possible danger, as an unfortunate accident
might, at any moment, prcciptate quarrel.
The Standard feels sure that the United States
will not withdraw their claims, ami it advices
all parties to support the government in MAIN
tanning the position that Great Britain has as
sumed.
William NJ. Evarts, one of the counsel of the
United States before the Geneva conference, is
in London. He leaves for Paris tomorrow.
Hon. Caleb Gushing, also connected with the
board, has arrived in Paris.
ENGLAND WILL STAND BY THE TREATY.
1t is reported that Americans in Liverpool do
not approve Of claims for indirect damages.
The Times to-day declares that England has
not revoked and never will revoke the treaty of
Washington She is still ready aud resolved to
stand by it, but cannot and will not embark in
an alteration specially designed to close the
door on all hopes OF settlement.
RETURN OF MIR. ADAMS.
Charles Francis Adams has arrived here on
his way home. He sails for Liverpool to-mor-
row.
France.
IN TIE ASSEMBLY.
PARIS, Feb. 8. A movement is on foot i'm the
oGSpIphlV in mike Ihprs urnsi,Innt t;,r T., aud
renew the assembly by annual elections. The
proposition is reported to emanate from the lett
centre.
The assembly has approved the report of its
committee recommending amnesty to all com
munsts unGcr the rank of commissioned
officers, and who committed no offence under
tue common law.
BANQUET TO MIR. CURTIN.
A dispatch from Nice reports that MIR. Curtin,
American minister TO Russia, was entertained on
board the United States steamer Shenandoah by
Commander Wells, yesterday. The banquet
was preceded by Il boat race in The harhor, aud
followed by Il ball on board the Shenandoah.
BAzAINE CHARGED WITH TREACHERY.
The Patrie says that the committee of the
national assembly, investigating the facts con
nected with the capitulaton of French iortiica-
tons and armies during the recent war, has
obtained proof Of Marshal Bazaine's ueachery
to the republic.
THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT TO BE CUES
TONED.
The assembly committee on war contracts has
adopted resolution asking the United States
government to furnish the result Of the enquiry
into the conduct of American officials who were
suspected of participating in the purchase of
arms for the French government during the
war
Germany.
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS AND AMERICAN sECUR-
FRANKFORT, Feb. 9.-Ihe difficulty about the
Alabama claims has a depressing influence on
American securities in the continental market
Five-twenties of 1862 have declined to per
cent. here since Wednesday, and the market is
heavy.
EDUCATION.
In the diet, to-day, during a debate on the
education bill, Bismarck said The government
was disposed to plopitiate the K oman Catholics,
but its patience was exhausted. lie announced
it as the policy OF Prussia hereafter TO Germanize
the Polish schools, as France had Gallicizcd
those Of Alyace and Lorraine.