The Portland daily press., 1874-10-26
FOR EIGN..


Turkey Declines.
CoNsTANTINopLE, Oct. 25.-Austria, Ger
many and Russia have presented a Joint re-
quest to the Porte for permission to conclude
the commercial treaties directly with Romania.
The Porte refuses, basing his right TO do SO on
the treaty of Paris.
Bismarck vs. You Arnim.
NEW YORK, Oct "a "A London letter states
that the letters of Bismarck to Won Arnim
were sent by Arnim to London some time ago,
and are now safely locked up in a vault of a
bank. Three of these letters which Bismarck
is so anxious to get hold of, contain instruc-
tions to Won Aarnim while the latter was at
Rome, directing him to offer to the Pope a
guarantee for the protection of the Catholic
church in Germany, on condition that the
Pope promise certain things in return. Bis
marck was to crush out the cold Catholics in
Germany use the influence of Germany to pre-
vent tie Italians from carrying out their pro-
jects of confscating church property. and to
allow the Pope fnll and free exercise of his
spiritual authority in Germany In return, the
Pope was to order his bishops in Germany to
stand by Bismarck as he would need all the
aid OF his fifteen million of Catholic subjects in
wars which were clearly impending between
Germany and certain Catholic countries.
Prince Bismarck concluded his offer by threat
ening that If it were not accepted the German
Parliament would pass laws which would in
convenience the Catholics greatly. These
by him presented to the Pope, who refused to
listen to the bargain and wrote to the Emperor
the letter to which he afterwards referred in his
note to King William, which was published.
with the Emperor's reply some months ago.
After the Popes refusal Bismarck carried out
his threats and in the following May had passed
the famous German ecclesiastical laws with
what consequences is well-known.
LONDON, Oct PA despatch from Berlin to
the Pail Mall Gazette says the jndge who was
intrusted with the duty of making the prelim-
mary enquiry into the case Of Count Won Ar
MIN, is expected back Monday from Paris,
where he has been collecting evidence. The
taking of the testimony of Prince Hohenhoe
the German Ambassador to Paris, and of
Prince Bismarck, only remain to complete the
preliminary inquiry.
BERLIN, Oct 24.-It is expected that the trial
of Count Won Arnim will begin early in Dec
Bismarck will be the principal witness for the
prosecution.
BERLIN, Oct. 25.-The sub tribunal has con-
firmed the decision of the lower court rejecting
Won Arnim's appeal for release.
An Imposter.
CALCUTTA, Oct. 25-Nama Sahib has been
surrendered by the Maharajah of Scinda. 1t is
understood that letter from Mama to the Ma
harajah asking protection first revealed the
whereabouts of the chieftain and led to his
capture. In his confession to the political
agent. the prisoner declared that he was the fa-
nous Mama Sahib, admitted that he took q
leading part in the mutiny, but denied that he
had ANYTHING to do with the Cawnpore massa-
ere. He gave an interesting account of his sub
sequent wanderipgs in BhOotan, Assam and
Bareiley
The prisoner, however, after making the con-
fession sought to withdraw it. Physicians have
examined him and express doubt as to his
A surgeon was in Cawnpore at the time of the
revolt and often saw Mana Sahib failed to rec
ognize the man.
Other witnesses have been summoned. The
Maharjah of Sinda at first sought to have it
stipulated, that the mans life should be
spared, but he afterwards surrendered him un-
conditionally to the British. who placed him In
irons. Bala, brother of Mana Sahib, has also
been captured.
The Spanish War.
MADRID, Oct. 24-The Republicans have
completed frotifying the line of the Ebro and
an active movement against the Carlists is ex-
pected to begin Immediately.
The Correspondence has q report that Don
AlphonsO with 400 followers has crossed the
Elbro, having abandoned the cause of Don
Carlos and intending to return to France.
A Legitimate Movement.
LONDON, Oct. 24.-This afternoon the STAN
dard had special despatch from Parish, stat
ing that the Legitimists are strongly urging
Count de Chambord to return to France,
French Politics.
PARIS, Oct. 25-The Paris Presse publishes
an article of semi-official character which is
supposed to foreshadOw Duke de Broglie's re.
turn to the cabinet.
Prince Jerome Napoleon has issued politi.
cal programme in the form of a letter condemn
ing the reactionary and clerical policicy of the
imperalst party.
Great Britain and Spain.
LONDON, Oct. 25.-The Spanish Ambassador
in London recently made representations to
Lord Derby, Minister of Foreign Affairs, tn at
supplies OF arms and other material of war
manufactured in England were frequently ship
ped for the Carlists in Spain, and requested
that vigilance be exercised by the British au-
thorities to prevent such violations of neutrali-
ty. To this L0rn Derby sharply replied that
the indefinite continuance of the war in Spain
showed lack OF patriotism and energy, and if
the Spanish navy was vigilant the landing Of
arms for Carlists would be impossible.
The Pope.
PARIS, Oct pa despatch from Rome saws
the Pope yesterday received the Bishop of
Verdun. He said he trembled at the dangers
menacing France, 1t was necessary that Cath
olics should unite their forces to meet these
threatened evils and oppose the enemies of the
church and society.
HALIFAX, Oct. 25.-Capt Rob;chan of Wey-
mouth who was stabbed Tuesday night by one
OF his sailors, died Saturday morning. The
murderer, John Daggett, has not been captured.
Discovery of Valuable Territory i'm New
f0undland.
New York, Oct. 25-The World has let
ter from st. Johns. N. F., which says that the
provincial geologist has returned from the sur
vey of section of the island hitherto almost
unknown lying between the river and Bay of
Exploits and Bona Vista Bay. He says it is
fertile tract of country admirably adapted for
agricultural purposes, covered with magnif-
cent forests of pine, birch and spruce and of
such extentIas,to be capable of supporting with
ease 100000 settlers.
MINOR TELEGRAMs
A Hayti despatch says that the coffee crop is
immense.