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WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The House this afternoon
passed the Centennial Appropriation bill, by a vote
of 146 ayes to $50 noes. The announcement of the
result of the vote was received with great applause.
The House Judiciary Committee agreed this morn
ing TO report a bill allowing persons to testify in
their own behalf in criminal cases. Some members
of the Committee expressed an opposition to the bill
on the ground that if it passed nobody would help
those indicted in the West for completely in the whis-
key frauds.
Negotiations are in progress between this and the
Japanese Government, through its Minister here, for
the rehabilitation of the postal treaty between the
two countries to reduce the present rate of postage 10
the rates fixed by the General Convention at Geneva
viz, 5 cents.
BERLIN, Jan, 26.-Prince Bismarck illness is said
to be choterline, that is the precursory symptoms Of
cholera. His condition is serious and causes much
anxiety.
LONDON, Jan. 24.-The Morning Post has crea-
ted an intense sensation by intimating that q part Of
the extreme section Of the English Church was in
direct intrigue with Rome, with q view TO secession.
1t was claimed that one hundred ritualistic clergy
men of the Established Church, with their consti-
tuency Of 5000 men and $50, 900 women, had
signed q memorial to the Pope, stating that their own
Bishop had committed ecclesiastical suicide ia elect
ing for q complete ascendency Of the State over the
Church that their consciences did not permit them
to remain subject TO these false Bishops that they
recognize the Pope as the head Of the Charch on
earth. and they accept all he teaches, including the
Vatican DEGREES that many, being married, can not
become Catholic priests, and asking the Pope TO
form a United ANGLICAN Church like the American
and Marionite. 1t is said there is little possibility
of the Pope's consenting to those propositions.
VIENNA, Jan 26.-It is rumored that Turkey has
determined to declare war against Montenegro.
BERLIN, Jan, 26-The Pail Mall Gazette Berlin
special says that the disclosures made by the Retcas-
dnSeiger have determined the Nation Liberal party
to give Bismarck their full support relative TO the
Won Arnim clause Of the new Penal Code.
LONDON, Jan, 25.-The Times this morning has
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great suffering among the Armenian Christians from
the cruelty Of the Turkish rulers, and the unrestrict-
ed rapine Of the Koords. Many Of the Christians are
protesting conversion to Islamism, in hopes Of escap-
ing oppression.
LONDON, Jan, 23.-The Ambassadors OF the Great
Powers, represented at Constantinople, will coIlec-
lively present a note TO the Porte, requiring Of him
certain promises in the Herzegovina matter and
will demand q written reply to their note.
BERLIN, Jan, 23.-It is understood here that
should the Chinese authorities fail 10 render imme-
date indemnifcatiOn for the plundering Of the Ger
man schooner .fnna, as well as inficting punish
ment upon the offenders, that the demands Of the
German Government will be exacted by force, and for
that purpose q squadron Of war vessels are now in
readiness and will proceed shortly, should a favora-
bic reply not be received.
LONDON, Jan, 23.-It can be stated that the highest
diplomatic circles anticipate that by Spring the war
clouds now darkening the European horizon will have
entirely disappeared, and the prospects Of peace are
known to be daily Strengthening.
LONDON, Jan, 23.-The Pope, who was recently
stricken with a severe attack of epilepsy, has almost
entirely recovered. He is unusually cheerful, and
will give audience during the coming week.
LONDON, Jan, d. Queen Victoria, it has been
officially announced, will open the coming session
Of Parliament in person. The Prince Of Wales is
expected to return in time to participate in the event.
The announcement Of the Queens intention causes
much favorable comment and no little speculation as
to its meaning.
New YORK, Jan. 22-News has been received
here from Havana that the force led by Henry Rec
yes, 2, 500 strong, have invaded Sagna county with
in the week past and destroyed sugar estates, some
Of which are valued az $2,000,0 900 each. The estate
of Cayo Espino Of Senior Nugarica is in possession
Of the rebels, and is, Of course. destroyed.
WASHINGTON, Jan, 22-Hon. f. p. Smith, late
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, has been invited by
the American Missionary Association TO visit Africa
and inspect the Missions Of the society there 10 in
ouire into the best method Of charging its work, and
TO find the most hopeful field for its further mission
airy operations among the Africans. The Trustees Of
the Howard University have granted leave Of absence
for this purpose, without salary, and Mr.. Smith will
sail in a few days
PARIS, Jan, 2l.-Victor Hugo has issued an ad-
dress to the Senatorial Delegates for Paris and France
in which he asks them TO found a Democracy which
shall end foreign wars by arbitration, civil war ey
amnesty, and distress by education.
CALCUTTA, Jan, 21.-His Royal Highness, the
Prince of Wales, arrived here to-day.
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