, 1878-12-14

published in which it is asserted that the
reconstruction OF the Turkish Ministry is
considered As on indication that favorable
progress will now be made In the negotia-
tinns for 4 definite treaty. Russia only de-
sires full and complete peace in conformity
with the treaty of Berlin.
LoSpoS. l2-In the House of Commons,
to-day, Lord Northeote in replying to an
the Russian Mission had left Cabul. said
he had since been given to understand
that il was only the Envoy and not the
Russian Mission that had withdrawn from
Cabul.
The British ambassador at Constantinople
eontradic.s a report that he is negotiating
an additional treaty with Turkey.
The Russian Army In Turkey.
CONSTANTISOPLE, Dec l2.-The Russians
have decided to leave 80, 600 men Ii Bal
garia, and all troops in excess ot that num-
Der are to be concentrated at Adrianople IN
I'll definite treaty is concluded.
Reduction oflhe Army.
WASHINGTON, PA bill WAS reported by
the Army Reorganization Committee. 1t
provides for reducing the number OF arsii-
lery regiments TO aud cavalry regiments to
S, and infantry regiments to Is, 1t also
proposes a great reduction IN the Subsistence
Department. Reductions are recommended
in all staff corps, except the Engineers and
Signal Service. The Adjt. Generals and
Inspector Generals departments are consoll-
dated. The other staff organizations are
continued. The total reduction proposed is
323 officers.
raciEe Railroads 10 be Consolidated.
CHICAGO, I1.-An interview with prom
nent railroad official, IN position TO know
the facts, was to-day had by an Infer-Oceaa
reporter. The Information gwen Is 20 the
effect that there Is decided move To con-
so.idate the Union and Central Pacific rail
roads as heretofore reported III the DIS
patches.
KOneSi Money.
CWCAGo. ll.-The Hard Money League
of the Northwest lave decided upon an Of
flee IN Washington and to extend the work
of the League to all states, allowing each
state representation ON the executive com
mlttee
STRENGTHEN, I2.-The breaking of dams
ut Conway, Whiting and North Hatfield
caused the destractioI-of q number OF mills
and bridges, and also serious damage 10 high
ways.
Transfer OF fhc Indian Department..
/ WASHINGTON, 1.-THE Indian Transfer
Commission to-day heard Sec'y. StIckney, of
the peace commission, who gave his views
in opposition to the transfer.
Trotiing Races.
SrGcxroy Dec. i2th.-At the Agricultural
Society's track to-day n trial of speed took
place between Swee;Zcr and Rarus. The
purse was for 500, and III case either hors"
should beat the time t2:ll = made in this
State BY Goldsmith ) Maid, 500 was to be
added Rarus took the first heat Time
2i6i, In the second heat, with running
horse. Earus scored 2:litt, beng the fastest
ti.nc ever made IN the State.
WAsHISGToN, Dee. 18th. - The Senate
proceeded to the consideration of the reSo-
luton submitted by Blame, aging for ill.,
formation rs to whether at,the recent eiec
tion in the Southern States the Constitution
al rights Of coiore6 citizens were violated.
IN calling up?lFt resolution, Mr.. Blaine said
that his ohi4ct III asking :or this information
Was To place on record II q definite and au-
theniic form the frauds and ou;rages by
which the democratic party was successful
IN the recent elections Ill the South, r!i
States, and ascertain if any method can be
devised liv which repetitian OF these crimes
AGAINST free ballot can he prevented. The
debate was eontinued hy Lamar and Ed-
;iundS, the for;ner AGAINST the resolution
and the latte: speaking IN favor OF It's adopt
ion The discussion vas characterized by
number of personal ailasions- At the exp!r-
alton OF the morning hour the resolution
Was temporarily laid aside.
Thurman submitted an amendment to the
Blaine ressasatiou, i,.Structipgst Judiciary
Committee ta enquire whether any citizen
Of any State had been dismissed Or thseat
encoi with dismissal from employment on
account of any vote cast or intended vote, or
otherwise interfered with and also wheth-
er Federal employees had beecn assessed for
election purposes.
Blaine frankly admitted that his purpose
was to assail the democracy Of the Sorth
Thurman said that his side would have
waived all argument had his amendment
been incorporated IN the original resolution.
But fer this purpose Blaine declined to give
way.
WsSIuNGToS, Dec l2th.-The bill report
ed last year from the Committee on Com
merce to regulate Interstate commerce, and
prevent discrimination by common carriers
was taken mp. The bill makes 1t unlawful
for persons engaged IN transporting property
by rail from one State 10 another. 10 or
from any foreign country, or discriminate
against any person in charges. 10 also pro
hibits pooling, freight combinatimIs and
drawbacks. The biz was passed; yeas, l39;
nays, 10.
The ifSon War Over.
LONDON, PA special from Bombay says
an Afghan official arrived in Gen. Browns
camp from Jellalabad, and invited the Brit
ish to advance on Cabnl and establish = new
government in consequence of general up
rising against the Amir. Another corres-
ponIent writing from Rawal Pendei, says
hat he has a firm belief that the Amir has
sent high dignatary 10 Major Cavanaugh
at Dakaku requesting the British to suspend
hostilities ana asking no conditions. OF
ficials AMI notah.es from Jellaiabad have ar
rived at DaSaku to tender their submission
and services to the British authorities.
IsH,>ia io iahr q iiand
LONDON. l2-Great excitement prevailed
at the clubs and others places of resort re-
specting the news OF reported movements OF
RasSi.. - Aisho...-.---
The statement Of Sir Stafford Northcote,
in the House of Commons, that the Govern
ment had iopnd itself Disconnected by the
report that the Russian Envoy had left Ga
h.,l a,1 4L,t.it had also asrnrtaine1 that