The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1877-01-07
VOLUME TX.
Morning Star and Catholic "esseRger.
N1w oRLEANs. SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, Is,7.
rRLEaRAPHIC SUMMARY.
FOREIGN

TELEaRAPHIC SUMMARY
FOREIGN
FRANcE.-The extraordinary session Of the
Chamber closed on the 30th nit, and the regu-
lar session opens next Tuesday, 9th. On the
Goth the Senate unanimously and without dis
4 cusSon adopted the budget which had passed
the Assembly the day before
TURKEY.-Early this week the situation ap-
peared very warlike owing to the stand taken
by the Sultan's Government which indicated
IN absolute rejection of the propositions of the
Conference of representatives of the Great
Powers. On the Sd inst, however, q much more
conciliatory spirit seemed to prevail, it being
understood that the Sultan would not reject
all the propositions and that the Conference
would modify it's demands to a very considera-
BILE extent. The only point, however, which
may be considered as settled is the establish
ment of an armistice between the Turks and
Servians till March LIST, about which time
there seems to be little doubt that Russia will
be fully prepared for war and the great strug-
gle will commence
MExICo.-The news from the interior of
Mexico is that Disz has occupied Q leretaro,
lglesias having retired to Guiana Juato
PRESIDENT Lerdo and Gen. Escobedo were at
Mazatlsn. The report that Escobedo was
captured and shot is untrue Another report
says that Lerdo is now in the State of Jalisco
under the protection of nearly one-half of the
Mexican regular army, commanded by Gems
Seballoe, VIl!igron and Arci Lerdo, who are ex-
Peoted to make strong fight with the force
OF Diaz, and if successful, to push on to the
city or Mexico and regain the capitol. Should
ne Dc oetsated in Jalisco he will probably
Colima. ~ "
UNITED STATES.
Observation-Disclosures INQUIRY oonfrma
the statement that the action of the fulI Cah-
met which met on the 2nd was pepariva and
conservative. No action will be taken regard.
ipg south Caroline, Florida, or Louisiana IN.
less some overt act of disorder makes Federal
interference Imperative. Recognition of Hamp-
ton or Chamberlain in South Carolina, Nichols
or Packard IN Louisiana, Stems or Drew in
f1or1da, Will be avoided, If possible. The
taxpayers have the issue in their own bands
In conversation on the LIST Grant expressed
his opinion that either House would have the
right to object to counting the vote of a State.
and that the 4th of March might arrive before
q settlement could be reached. He Thought
that IL such case the President of the Senate |
you'd become acting President and convene |
opgress. His mind seemed to be running |
20 Ene ldea of new election in June
Oen Goroon has introduced o bill in the
senate recognizing the Wade Hampton Gov.
srnment as-tne legal Goyernment Of sontb
carolina. "a 0ou'u
The House sub,com mittee has agreed unsni.
Railway bill, which also gives governnant ojS
20 the New Orleans Pacific Railroad, "f
which Mr. Wheelock is President "a
aiaa g, 6HSr ot manager Of the New orleans
PAUSE on the I'd to answer for contempt in re-
using to produce certain kilograms called for
~ CnS mouse Lonlslana investigation Commit
Pee. He was given till Friday to prepare his
answer, meanwhile remaining under arrest
Morton In the Senate reported that the tele-
Fraph manager at Jacksonville, Oregon, re-
used to answer questions propounded by the
senate Investigating Committee on the ground
nat he could not divulge the business of his
NICE, and testify as to matters passing over
pc wires. Accompanying the report was n
esolution OF the committee declaring Mr.
utner is i'll duty bound to answer questions
70 cannot refuse to do so by virtue of his off.
.pany "tA OO
20 Inc House passed bill granting pension
VI SIght dollars q month to the soldiers and ,
S6a aHi OF the Mexican, Florida, and Black
naWk wars and their widows. 1t excludes =
f''Sons under political disabilities.
THE PRESIDENTIAL QUESTION.
,an IN tae Senate on the 4tb, Mr.. Conkling pre-
(tbsr petition of bankers, merchants, and l
a an arn;usos men of New York city, in fsver 8
ontest i SH settlement of the Presidential t
onoiSo,..e4 pressing the hope that the party
snaeiSsh lions would be laid aside and pure :!
-eS" Is, patriotism control the action of Com
On he SnoL matter. In presenting the petit :
"a T yoe signing the petition, and said thew q
sal entar long and honorably associated with 9
6 be amisps t FH and industries, and it might
sympathy nj, MN to add his Rvowsl of
for notr with the appeal of the petition '
seryanos IrNoHo and lawful action. The j
law IanS Ine constitution, obedience to g
rty questior 10 of truth Was not q
ght conton OF party proceeding. Parties a
Sss6reS oonat5end, and should contend. over '
len subnnittoa men, but when o question had 8
lwful dutv gu TO the ballOt-box, there was one T
ecls[s - was to find the honest stTns srasnIt l.
the hour. ~ oy Y; that was the duty y
ated on the se1s.sr ei g Do. on the Housei it
NE tesssd on every citisen Of ~ sns natSn
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