The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-02-13
VOLUME TX.
Isru,ng Star and Catholic Messenger.
TELEGRAPRIc SUMMARY.
FOREIGN

TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY.
s FoREIaN
Observation-Disclosures has once again tri-
H Hhed by threats over the so-called Psrlia-
s.2<..ss of Germany. At the opening of the ses-
he proposed certain amendments to the
code forbiddipg the reading of certain
suncations in churches the posting of
EA Epme on the church doors. also imposing
lies on members of secret societies The
Atag rejected the amendments at FIRST, but
t< feek under all kinds of threats from
5&rck that body reconsidered its former
81 ,1,n and passed them,-On the 10th the
hstag adjonrned.-,Herr ReiohenspergeI's
phlet, which has been issued, argues that
sesi astical lave transcend the States right
pvade the sphere of inner ecclesiastical life,
, that the resistance of Bishops and priests
bot only commanded by Christsu doctrine
sound sense but fully justified by the ex-
3Bs determinations of the Pfussian law. The
aphlet is temperate 10 tone, but unyieldiog
distance. He declares that modus rirendi
ossible only by the reinsertiou of the
snated clausesof the constitution, or by an
norstanding with the Vatican, the COM
ste separation of Church and State.
gPAIN.--From the contradictory kilograms of
BE week all that can be stated with any de-
gree of certainty 10 that Carlos has concen-
ersted his forces near Toloss, where he has
swenty battaliens and plenSy Of artillery and
is awaiting the advance of Gen. Qoesada.
Here, it is probable, the decisive battle of the
war will be fought at a very early day, having
only been postponed so far by the weather.
BELGIUM IA Gre damp xplosion occurred in
the Jsbin collery, near St. Etienne, on the 9Th,
while $50 men were in the mine Fifty were
rescued alive, the balance persisted.
i TURKEY.-The Porte, in answer to An
: drassy's note, announced bis resolution to apply
in the iDsurgent districts fve leading points of
Andrassy's scheme, namely: The establishment
of religious liberty modification OF the system
Of collecting tithes; granting of facilities to
agriculturista; application of portion of the
revenues of insurgent provinces to local i'm
provemeDts, and the sppoin tment of mixed
commission of Musselmans aud Christians to
watch the execution of these reforms.-The
warlike preparations of Roumania excite un-
essiness 1t is said Prince Charles wishes to
thrown off the Turkish yoke. Roumania has
14O cannon, 100000 chaseepots coming from
Prussia.--Russiai is fomenting an instruction
in Bulgaria A furloughed Russian officer
commands the rebel bauds in Bosnia.
FRANCE Nj. Rouher has issued an address
to the electors of the ACCOMPLISHMENT of Riom
in the department of Puy de Dome. He claims
honor, and declares that he has absolute con-
fdence that if the people are consulted the
Empire will BIZ re established.
fls ENGLAND The Queen in person opened the
session of Parliament at noon the sth.-
DeValls regarding the purchase of Suez Canal
sock are published. The Rothchilds get 81
oommlssl0n aud interest twenty million
fpntil England refunds.
UNITED STATES.
WAsHINGToN.-Last Thursday. nv q atrict
party vote, the Senate confirmed E. c. Billings
as Judge OF the U. s. District Court.-No
vote has yet been taken on the admission of
Pinchback and it is now rumored that the Ra
pubiicans intend to keep on postponing action
till the end OF the session.-Tne Senate, Thurs-
day, while in executive session, was enter
teined by the negro Senator from Mississippi
Rev. Mr.. Bruce. He denounced the third term
bnd said he was opposed to Grant, whom he
considered no friend of the South. He will not
import him if nominated. He further stated
bat the oolored people had better make friends
sEith the resident whites of the South
Thursday Mr.. Blaine made his speech on finance
rom printed notes. Every seat in the House
Fos oceupied.-The Democratic caucus, after
nuch discussion last Wednesday night, agreed
ppon financial policy. Briefly stated, it is as
ollows: The present resumption act is to be
epeAled. bill is to be passed providing for
ne establishment Of a coin sinking fund with
but contraction of the present volume of cur
Fency. No interference with the present status
.Sf National Banks, but proviso prohibiting
the renewal of charters as they expire. Hard
money Democrats of the East in this compro-
mise abandon 30 much of their theory as looks
Q con tractin& the currency, and the bill to be
presented will keep in circulation all the pres
nt volume of paper money. Democrats do not
Fish to make war on National Banks, as that
ould drive them over to the Republicans.
eSi0 t Bank charters begin to expire in 1888,
Tnls compromise was reached after consulting
with leading Democrats from all sections and
is acceptable to hard and soft money leaders
MIssIssIPPI.-JacksOn, Feb. 1O.-The COM
mtttee appointed to investigate the case of
LIEUT.. Gov. Davis reported to-day that he is
$ullty of high crimes and misdemeanors, and
1szE specihcation charge that Davis, in June,
Tbos NITTe P pride Of 5000 for the pardon of
~ HOS. n Banontine, charged with the murder
VI ~ thomas, in Lowndes county. The
COmmlGSee offered resolution that Davis be
ILnPeeonSeo tor crimes and misdemeanors, which
Va A. InAo9 Sne special Oriler for Monday. The
Dill repeating the act lOaning she school funds
10 the Nloksourg and Nashville Railroad passed