The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-31
7ELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From All Parts Of the
World.
GERMAN PREPARATIONS.
Theirs the Future Leader of the
French Republic.
ITALY TO KEEP OUT OF TIE WAR.


Ia liable 10 IAE AEkALD.
LONDON, May 81, 1877.
The political situation in France scarcely be said
to have changed in any degree Tor the better Party
feeling continues agato PARIS and necessarily reacts
on the provinces. There gathering OF the political
forces in anticipation Of struggle for supremacy at
the polls which may decide the fate OF France If not
Of rcpublicanism, in Europe Tor half century.
THE REPUBLICAN LEADER.
Tho curious feature OF the case is tina. the republi
turning TO Theirs their leader in tho crisis
A despatch from Paris says
Tho republicans are unanimous in accepting NJ.
Theirs their leader. The elections will take place
In his name
III able to state that in tho event OF Presidential
vacancy. NJ Gambetta would support the candidature
Of NJ. THEIRS"
Tho Liberts confirms the report that NJ. Theirs, In
consequences OF agreement with ~ Gambetta, Will
be intrusted with tho leadership of the opposition
the present crisis.
SIMON IN NEW ROLE.
Tho resignation OF N. simon has caused the ex-
Minister to pass into tho sphere OF journalism. II Is
announced here by telegraph that NJ. Jules Simon has
assumed the management Of the Echo (newspaper),
and publishes letter therein saying that he does
not undertake the task with the object Of
explaining tho tall OF his Ministry, as
every knows il tell because he would
not agree to the substitution Of authoritative
for parliamentary government Ho intends to de-
fend the Republic against monarchca coalition.
parliamentary regime against Comparison, and
and religion against theocratic doctrines. He appeals
to all those who, abhorrng civil and European war;
desire TO make the Republic beloved and powerful.
GERMANY DEMONSTRATES
Tho German government evidently is not per-
MacMahon government. and Is preparing for
all cventuaiities II IS little like tho wolf in the
table, and finds In the unfortunate coup de ee OF the
monarchca faction the it has been looking for
to interfere IN French affairs It is useless for Mac
Mahon TO protest that no meant offence II
the German government has made up IT'S
mind to DO offended. II Is significant that
horse foot aud artillery continue TO be concentrated in
the annexed provinceA A Berlin despatch says
order issued to-day dcsgnates three bataons OF
antry and four batteries Of artillery to reinforce Moz
Two regiments OF cavalry will be quartered between
Metz and strasbourg, battalion of rifles will be
| stationed at Savornc.
POLICY ITALY.
The Italians are evidently anx that their govern
ment shall not embark in dangerous adventures IN
connection with the Eastern complications. From
time to time members OF tho Italian Parliament cxer
else their right Of requesting information to the
policy OF the government, and by this means are
ablo to enlIghten the Ministers to tho
true state Of public feeling. In the Chamber of Depu
ties to-day Minister Melegari repeated the assurances
relative to friendly relations with France and all the
other Powers. He said Italy had confined herself TO
protecting Italian subjects In the East. An agreement
existed between tho several neutral Powers to mutually
afford naval protection their respective subjects.
In conclusion Minister Melegar promised not to d.
verge from the principles which have hitherto governed
the conduct Of the government.
INVESTIGATING CONSUL.
The Italian Consul in New York TO have fallen
under the suspicion Of his government, and for some
time an invest gation into his conduct has boon pro
crossing. In tho Chamber of Deputies to-day signor
Depretis President of the Council and Minister OF FL
nance and Signor Mecgari, Minister OF Foreign AZ
fairs 10 reply by Signor Bertani said
tain charges had been made against tho Italan Consul
At New York. An investigation had been made the
result Of which was favorable to tho Consul.
SMALLPOX IN LONDON
The ravages OF smallpox continue among the
crowded tencmcnts Inhabited by the poor
OF this city. Indeed II Is wonderful that
infectious diseases do not make NOR,
extensive inroads INTO the population, In view Of The
miserable way Ia which So large u number Of Tho
poorer classes live. During tho past week sixty
nine deaths from smallpox reported and fears
entertained that this terrible disease may spread
spite OF all sanitary precautions.
NINE. TirIENs' HEALTH.
People interested in musical affairs ut your side o
the water Will be glad to learn that the health Nine
Titens continues to improve, that hopes are en-
tcrlaned that the great Diva viii be able TO 70
appear In public.