Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-07
miscellaneous Foreign News.

The POpc on receiving J4 farlS priests ycStcF'
day recommended them to preach Jesus Christ,
bis lilo and teachings, aud 10 guard their Hooks
against the infdelity and immortality SO gene
rally prevailing, the result OF corrupt press.
The Popo in all his exhortations avoids men
ton IF the Virgin, with the purpose OF dis
oounteuaucug marioatry, which his prcdeccs'
sor 30 long encouraged. A dispatch from Rome
SAYS 1t has shocked most people that the Pope
10 his coronation speech made 20 allnsi0n to
the late Plus TX, although Cardinal Dipietro
in addressing the Pontiff had been eloquent 10
praise of the deceased Pope. The omission
could not, therefore, be accidental, and has
been variously commented upon. homo
correspondent says: Poblic opinion is irrllated
at tho irreooncilable attitude which appears to
have been adopted at the Vatican. The Pope
and Cardinal Franchi have determined on a
policy of rcoonoiling, as far as possible, tho in
forests Of tho Church and State 10 questions
pending with the various governments.
Heavy foundations 10 consequence OF the
rains arc reported in the Colon district OF Cuba,
damaging the sugar crop. waterspout near
Msdruga ravagod four plantations. The insur:
gent chief Estaban Arias, with two hundred
men, with their arms, surrendered on the 9TH
inst. in the neighborhood Of Yara. The same
day at the Trooha jose Gomez and one humid
red and fifty persons, with their arms, gave
themselves up. The surrenders conlinuc.-
Perfect harmony is regDlog everywhere be-
tween the Spanards and Cubans.
The Grand Lodge Of Freemasons OF England,
Lord Carnsrvou presiding, have unanimously
passed a resolution refusing to recognize as a
Freemason any person initiated 10 q lodge
where tho belief in God is denied or ignored
This refers to the action of tho Grand Orient
of Franco, which recently eliminated the article
expressing belief 10 God from its ritual.
Prof. Schliemann is going to work again
among the ruins of Hissarlik.
The resignation of the German finance min
lister, Camphauson, is fnal.
About eleven of the Orleanists 10 the French
Assembly will probably Join the legitimists
LONDON, March 1.-The Manchester Guar
dams correspondent at Rome teegraphiug to
that journal last night says:-"The address
from tho throne on the opening OF Parliament
on Thursday after referring to tho depression
of trade throughout Europe, will promise elec
toral reforms and the reduction Of tho taxes on
corn and salt. The address will also describe
the diplomatic action taken by Italy 10 order to
ensure durable peace in the East. With regard
to the Papacy tho address will be entirely re.
spectful, but will affirm moro distinctly than
ever the notification of Italy with Rome as its
capital. 1t will likewise reply to the circular
of the Cardinals of February 18th, and to the
attitude of the Vatican The circular of the
Cardinals referred to renewed the protest
against the Italian usurpation.
ROME, March AT Cabinet council,
yesterday, Signor Crispi resigned the portfolio
of Minister Of the Interior. Signor Depretis,
President of the Council and Minister OF Foreign
Affairs, will Professionally administer the Depart:
ment of the Interior. Signor Crispi succeeded
Baron Nicotera 10 the Interior Department after
the last crisis. in the hope of reconciRg the
liberal party with tho Cabinet"
LONDON, March The Pail Mall Gazstte's
Rome correspondent says Signor Crispi' rcsig
nation probably presages the Cabinets fall.
King Aumbert will probably commission Slgnors
Carroll and ,Zanardetti to form ministry. A
coalition government is impossible as the lett
refuses to. o0mpromse.
LONDON, March IA correspondent at
Rome telegrsphs % follows: The ministers
have failed to come to an agreement with the
various disoordsnt parliamentary groups. The
Government is likely to be defeated on the
election of President for the Chamber of Dspu-
lies. The result will probably DO tho dissolu'
ion of the Chamber and new general cleo