New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-31

TO supersede NJ. De Gontaut- Biron, the
French ambassador at Berlin, is pronounced
unfOundod.
The estimates presented by the Ministry
reappolntment of vice consul of France at
Boston.
kOME, March 29.-In the Chamber of Dep
uties to-day, Prime Minister Depretis an
nounced the programme of the new minis
try. A forced currency. however, still
exists, ana presents danger, upon the re-
movai OF which the ministry will concen-
trate its attention.
1t comprises reform of the electoral laws,
90 as to give real liberty and the restora-
tion of the absolute independence of the
maglstracy. The financial condition of the
country is greatly improved.
The ministry intends to be neither aggres-
sive nor hostile to the church, but to hold
aloof from any idea of conciliating it.
The government reserves the right TO in.
troduce measures for further securing
liberty OF conscience, and regulating the
administration Of ecclesiastical property.
Signor Depretis, in concluding his ex-
PLANTATION of the programme, said the gov
ernment ought not to be mere party, and
would therefore accept the cooperation of
all.
Arrests In Havana.
HAVANA, March 3O-Captain General
Jovellar has recently had arrested six of
the principal contractors for furnishing
provisions to the army. Two have been
since released. It has been reported for
years that quartermaeters and contractors
have been defrauding the government. Two
quartermasters ran away ON Sunday last;
and it ie supposed they have gone to the
United States. In connection with these
arrests the police in Matanzas have searched
number of houses and arrested several
persons suspected of having an understand
ing with the revolutionists.
The Spanish Senate's Reply to Alfouse,s
speech.
MADRID, March 3O.-The Senate has pass-
ed the address in reply to the royal speech
by vote Of l24 to 4.
Released.
The Gibraltar authorities have released
the Guarda Costos, recently captured by
the English merchantman.
Opposition to the Royal Railway Scheme.
STUTTGART, March 2O.-The Wurtemburg
Chamber of Deputies has almost unani->
mouely adopted motion declaring against
the scheme for the imperial management
of the railways.
Tho Cars Advice.
VIENNA, March 3O.-After Austria in
formed Prince Milan if he declared war
against Turkey, Austria would occupy Ser
via, Milan asked the Gar for fraternal ad-
vice, who replied that if the Eastern aues-
tion is still s0lvable without great conflict,
Servia would lose nothing by having waited.
In consequence of this letter Servia gave
pacific assurances.
Terms Of Compromise.
HN.>~l
ton proclamation gives refugees q month
to return home, otherwise their property
will be c0nfiscated.
1t is stated that Baron Rodech, Austrian
peace commissioner, has broken of rela-
tions with Turkish officials.
The Copyright Commissions.
MANCHESTER, March 30.-The Guardians
letter correspondent understands that
James Anthony FrOude and ANTHONY Tro!-
lope have been added to the coperight
commission.
Turkish Finances.
CONsTANTNoPLE, March 3O.-The Porte
has decided to postpone payment of semi
annual coupons OF six per cent loans due in
April until July. An official declaration
explaining the reasons for this step was
published to day.
The Plague at Bagdad.
The Levant Herald announces the p,acue
has reached Bagdad, where there are ten
cases daily. The Egyptian sanitary an
thorities quarantine arrivals from the Per-
sian gulf for fifteen days.
Tho Emperor Of Brazil.
BAHIA, March 3O.-Steamer Hevetius,
with the Emperor and Empress of Brazil
on board, arrived to-day. The Emperor
will remain three months in the United
States and will proceed to California be-
fore attending the centennial exhibition.
The Hevetius will arrive at New York
about April 90. The Empress will
remain in the East during the Emperor's
journey through the United States. The
Emperor did not land here in consequence
of quarantine, and the Hevetius proceeded
for PernambucO at p. M.