The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-07-13


the lines OF the contending arnios.. NBu1eoSfsp
.er in4iscriminately." =. A Berlin dispatch says
that mt their last interview Lord Rlaosll, TIC
Bntsh Envoy Informed Prince Bismarck that
England would under no condition whatever
suffer the Russian occupation Of Constantine
pie. Prince Bismarck replied that he consid-
cred the occupation Of Constantinople the best
way to obtain the purposes for which the war
was commenced.
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
The Pan-Presbyterian Council, the most inn
portant religious body Of the year, assembled
at Edinburgh, Scotland, on the Sd inst. It is
largely attended by delegates from all parts Of
the world. Gen. Grant was waited upon the
other day, in London, by deputation repre-
senting 100000 British workingmen, who
presented him with an address congratulating
him and the United States upon the prosperity
Of labor interests in this country.
A BERLIN dispatch says German financiers
are alarmed at the large Russian issues of pa
per currency. 1t is stated that since the out
break of the war l6, 600, 900 roubles have been
emitted. "A telegram from Constantinople
announces that decree has been promul-
gated authorizing the issue Of one milliard
piasters of paper money, redeemable In
twenty years, at the rate OF 50,0O0,0O0
annually. General Grant has left En-
gland, and is now travelling on the
continent. Crops in France are unusually
promising The Paris City Council has voted
petition for law permitting cremation. =.
The Pope and Disrae are both reported to be
seriously i'll. There has been some improve
ment in the condition of the people, and the
crop prospects in the famine-afflicted presi-
dency OF Bombay but in Madras there has
not been the slightest alienation Of the terri
BILE situation. More than 200, 600 persons are
now employed on the relief works or gratui-
tously fed by the Anglo-Indian Government
The Mexican capital is greatly disturbed
about the instructions given to Gen. Ord for
the suppression Of brigandage on the Rio
Grande. 1t seems to be considered direct
blow ut the dignity and independence Of the
country. The official newspapers assail the
American Government, charging it viciously
with violating treaties and of inter
national law, and seeking pretexts
for territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT. In the
House of Commons, the other day, Sir
Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of the Exche-
quer, in reply to a question. said the object OF
sending the Mediterranean fleet to Besika bay
was that it is and would be, convenient
station. The position was central, enabling the
commander to communicate easily with the
Ambassador at Constantinople and the Gov
ernment.
The Khedive Of Egypt has placed his fleet at
the disposal Of Turkey. Gen. Grant arrived
in Brussels on the 7th inst, and on Sunday the
Sth dined with the King Of Belgium.
CoNsTANTINopLE is reported to be under a
reign of terror. A cable dispatch says that
"great crowds of desperate and lawless sol
diery fill the public places. Bands of Circas-
SLAMS and Zebeks range at will about the city,
robbing and numbering with impunity. The
streets are given up to these outlaws after
nghtfsll, and all the public resorts and respect
able cafes are closed at shutdown. The Italian
Vice Consul has been forcibly robbed of a
horse and severely injured by Ciroassians.
Two attempts have been made to force an ell
trance to the English Club"
THE British Government has informed the
Porte that the blockade of the Black sea is not
binding, being ineffective.