The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-03-14
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EcchEs1AsTIOAL LAws-sTARvINa TUB
KEx-IMPRRIAh OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TER OF ACCIDENTS LEAD
RRsH1P-THE POPE TO THE AUsTR1ANs.
ETC, ETC.
LONDON, March 12.-The Duke and
,,sDuchesslof Edinburgh made their entry
into the metropolis to day. The pro.
gramme was strictly carried out, al.
though snow fell from the beginning to
the end OF the ceremonies. The pro.
oession moved shortly after noon from
Paddington station through Oxford and
Regent streets to Buckingham Palace.
notwithstanding the weather, their
Royal High sees rode in open carriages.
and the streets along the route were
crowded with spectators. Houses on
the South side were literally decorated
and the roadway lined with soldiers and
marines. The enthusiasm as the Duke
and his bride passed by was inte1se,
cheer following cheer from one end OF
the route to the other. On their arrival
at Buckingham Palace. in front of
which immense masses of spectators
had accumulated. the royal party ap:
peared uncovered upon the balcony and
OF loyalty and affection by tue people,
whose number at that point is estimated
at $4,000. At night the entire West
End was brilliantly Illuminated, and
dense crowds block the streets A torch.
light procession of medical students
marched to Buckingham Palace and
serenaded the royal pair.
In the House of Commons, to-day,
the administration Of the oath to NOM
bers was completed. A motion to ad-
journ until the 10Th instant, WAS adopt.
ed.
The report of the early retirement of
the Archbishop of Canterbury is con-
tradicted.
BAYoNNE, March 12-The Carlisla re-
port that their forces have entered Irun,
and have begun operations against Olot.
MADRID, March 122.-The Governor of
Bilboa has informed Marshal Serrano
that he has provisions sufficient to last
until April, and he will continue vigor-
ons defence OF the city.
VIENNA, March IL The EN- 2eror
Francis Joseph has authorized his Co.
vernment to assume q strong attitude
against the Ultramontane opposition to
the ecclesiastical laws.
CoNsTANTINoPnE, March 12-There is
great distress among the poor people
here, In consequence Of the heavy snow
storm. Private charitable organizations,
in addition to the Government, are ac-
lively at work to relieve those who are
suffering.
LONDON, March 13.-Gladstone has
Issued his customary note, requesting
the presence Of his supporters on the
re-0pening OF Parliament. At the same
time. he has written to Earl Granville,
saying, "Whilst discharging this duty,
I faol ~ tIok r .h IL
what circular could not convey. with
regard to my individual position. For
j variety of personal reasons, I could
not contemplate any unlimited exten.
sion OF active political service. I desire
my political friends to clearly under
stand that, at my age. must reserve
entire freedom to divest myself of tho
responsibilities of leadership, ut no dis.
tant time. The need of rest will pre-.
vent more than my occasional presence
IN the House during the present ses-
sion. l should be desirous, before the
commencement of the 1875 session, to
consider whether il wonla ha advania.
geous ~ Keep my SERVICES LOT u Iime u.
the disposal cf the Liberal party, or
whether should then claim exemption
from the duties hitherto discharged.
Ii, however. there be reasonable grounds
to believe that. instead of the course
which have sketohed, it would be pre-.
ferable, in the view of the party gene.
rally, for me at once to assume the posi-
tion of an Independent member.
should willingly do 30, retaining all my
desire for the welfare of the party. II
another loader should be chosen, or
interim provision be made for the pre-.
utsent year. my successor Should receive
every assistance ho might seek or l
could render"
LONDON. March 13.-The crowds
which witnessed the procession yeater.
day were ut some points 80 dense aud
the pressure SO great, that several acci
dents occurred. A stand at Charing
Cross broke down, throwing some thirty
persons to the ground. The police re.
port the total casualties during tho day
at four killed and twenty four injured.
The city OF Portsmouth will give
public banquets to the troops returning
from the Ashantee expedition.
The Standard, in leading article on
Sumner, says no was fine speaker md
personally honorable, but he was utterly
wanting in craftsmanship.
ROME, March 13.-The Pope has
written to the Austrian bishoDs. incitinr