The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-02

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| hand. 1t is believed here that an
attack upon Prussia-perhaps Italy
also-and the restoration of the Pope's
temporal power, are some of the utter
ior objects. Mr.. Evarts is reported 10
regard the crisis as one of great gray
ity and likely to still further compli-
cate matters in Europe.
Gladstone's defeat is interpreted
here as comforting great license upon
the Tory leaders of the British Gov
ernment and the more outspoken
tones of their organs of hostility to
Russia, and the increased activity in
army and navy circles are regarded
as certain indications that the first
frivolous pretext for u formal decla-
ration of war will be eagerly embraced.
Bismarck's recall at this juncture
and the enforcement of the Alsace-
Lorraine frontier are held as positive
proof that North Germany fully real
ICES the significance of the Ultramon-
tame coup detat and that she will not
hesitate ut amy aggressive movement
when the direction of her interests
shall have been fully determined.
! Austria's cautious movements are
also noted with much interest in Gov
ernment circles; and the conviction
becomes every day stronger that all
Europe is on the verge of terrible
eonvulsion from which she will emerge
exhausted an with the boundary lines
OF the different powers radically
changed and reconstructed.
The matter of issuing proclama-
ton defining our relations with the
hostile powers, has, according to com
mon report, consumed Il good deal OF
time in Cabinet meetings; and it now
seems to be accepted that further
developments will be awaited before
taking any steps.
1t appears that the movements OF
the Lerdo tilibustcrers here and else
where have caused muchapprehension
along the Texas side of the Rio Granle,
lest they provoke a renewal of the
raids of past years. General Ord Is
understood to advise the prompt puf-
suit and punishment of the marauders
should they venture across'the stream
and it is believed the Government
approves his plan OF treatment with
out further notification to the Diaz
Government.
Although excitement has measur-
ably subsided over the reported or
ganization of an invading force headed
by the exiled Mexican President, it is
believed that the purpose has not
been abandoned and that the leaders
are wrestling with Mr.. Evarts to Sc
cure his promise of non intervention
The Mormon matter still attracts
some attention, rumor having it that
prominent church dignitaries, includ.
ing Young himself, perhaps, are soor
TO be indicted OH the evidence thai
has been for years accumnlating, sup
plemented by that brought out by the
investigations ofthe Mountain Meadow
massacre and the execution of Lee.
The President and Secretaries were
never more busy than now with tht
office seekers. The White House hal
been crowded ever since the Presi
dents return from his New York visit
the assaults of the Richmond politi
clans having at length resulted in th'
decapitation of plucky Miss Van Lew
Nasty as usual appearing on the win
ming side; but the removal is being
severely criticised.
| Heads of Departments are strivin:
hard to avoid the evil consequence
that have legitimately resulted from
the indiseriminate slaughter of esti
mates and appropriation bills by th'
reformers of the Folty- fourth Con
gress, and longingly gaze at the bank
! of deliverance which they can no
, hope to reach before the lst of July
A sensational rumor is abroad t.
the effect that the postponement o
J the extra session was brought abou
| at the last moment by the discover.
I of plot on the part of Democrat
and disgruntled Republicans to fore
the quo lcarraato business. Very FEY
|, take any stock in it.
\ Senator Blaine is in the city an
yesterday had long interview wit
the President, which set the gossip
] agog. He left the White House smil
: ing however, cool as cucumber, an
= in response to an impertinent attemr
to pump him, said be occupied PIE
cisely the same ground as that take