Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-24
Foreign News.

Russia, since the failure Of the Conference,
has sought 10 negotiate & special treaty With
Turkey, which was met with opposition from
Midhat Pasha. The Turkish Minister at Vi
emma has assured the Austrian Premier that
his Government would take 10 step likely to
provoke war, aud would push internal reforms
vigorously. The Roumaulan reserves arc being
sent home until March, which indicates that
Russia will not beg in hostties until spring, il
then Turkey is working for peace, and so IS
Russia Each, however. still keeps in view the
hostile Alternative.
10 the Italian Chamber Of Deputies ycster
day during debate on = bill against the abuses
Of power by the clergy, the Minister of Worship
and Justice declared that the law concerning
the Papal guarantees vas Il solemn and unas
sailable pledge given to the Catholic world Of
the Pope's complete independence ln the ex
ercise Of this spiritual power. Italy ought to
regard the maintenance Of this law rs ques-
ton OF honor aud Of loyalty towards Europe.
lie was determined To respect the law, and
would not allow the political friends the Min.
istry to cntcrtaiu auy illusions in this respect.
The Chamber then decided to pass to ccnsldera
ton of the clauses Of the Clerical Abuses bill.
A dispatch from Rome reports that the Pope
will submit the question to the Cardinals whcth
er, considering the relations Of the Papacy to
the Italian Government and the revolutionary
party, ii is necessary TO take measures to secure
the liberty OF the Coucavc which elects the
next Pope.
Later accounts from Mexico TO the 10th. via
Havana, tell OF the almost cutirc success OF
Diaz, aud the abauuonmcut,at least for the time,
of the contest by both l,ordo and lglesias The
wisdom aud prudpuce OF the Dlaz admlnlstra.
ton is spoken Of, the people only complaining
of Excessive taxation The money Tor the
payment Of the inStancnt OF $3OO,OOO due the
United States under the awards of the mixed
commission is awaiting shipment at EZRA Cruz.
Much anxiety prevails as 10 what the United
States will do in regard TO the Dlaz Govern
meDt.
General GuarJia, of Costa Rca, has been
unsuccessful in obtaining the assistance of eau
temala 10 war with Nicaragua.
The Pope had iaintiDg fit on Sunday and
vas confined to his private apartments on Mon
day. lie gave audience again yesterday, the
fatigue Of which occasioned o fresh taintlng lit.
Nevertheless other persons were subsequently
received, and the Pope will hold further re-
ception to-day.
1t is stated that the Porte intends to request
France to send military officers to CONSTANT
nople to instruct the geudarmerie, and also to
ask England ior the assistance OF competent
financial administrator with view to reorgan'
iziug Turkish finances.
The illicit distilIer Redmond. Of South Caro-
lima, who recently wounded Deputy Collector
Barton and killed Hendricks, accompanied by
an armed force of twenty roughs, on the morn |
ing of the Goth instant, surrounded the house |
of Barton, aud, under penalty Of instant death,
compelled Barton to pay him one hundred dol
lara. The party then took away one OF Bar
toms horses and rode off, !