The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13

upon the second ballet Eastern district OF Brss
lau. An imperial decree has been issued convoking
the German Parliament on Ssptemberg 0.
BISMARCK AND TIE VATICAN
Berlin despatch says Prince Bismarck has
informed the Papai Nunco that the rscogn+
ton of the Ecclesiastical laws by the Bishops
who name candidstev Tor lvngs is IN Indispensable
condition. its concession prsceds all attempts
to establish an understanding between Germany and
tho Vatican.
IKE PARIS cABMxss STRIKE.
The eabmsns strike in Paris Is virtually AZ an end
two-tnirds OF the mon having resumed work.
TUE SPANISH REPUBLICAN RISING.
A despatch from Madrid announces that the Es
tramadura insurgents have defeated BY sne gen.
darmerie. Nineteen of. them captured. The
original the cable despatch sent yesterday stating
that the republican leaders in Spain have
formally d,sownsd the socialistio organizations
and the followers Of Gorilla and Saimsron was
incorrectly interpreted. The despatch should road
foIlows-.A Madrid despatch the Standard says
the republican leaders disown The insurgsnt band
which appeared in Estremadura. aud attempted to in
cite Q rising In lavor OF q republic. The Standards
correspondent adds that the organization will cor
tainly be broken mp almost Immediately"
MR. YoRsrER CONSTITUENTS
Corrsspondencs Ia published between Right Hon.
W. h Forster and member Of the Executive Com.
mit&ee Of the Bradford liberals Mr.. Forster Ia in.
vitsd to stand one Of the liberal candidates tor
Parliament At the next election, subject tho
OF the liberal association with particular roferehce 10
tho fifteenth rule which provides that candidate
must agreo TO DO guided by the decisions OF the said
association. Mr.. Forster refuses the terms and
intnatss his intention to stand indspsnd-
emily. MK Forster elected by conscrva.
tive votes IN 1874, the liberal party being d.
vtdad Thu hnP and tha
object OF the Executive Committee was TO restore
harmony ana party discipline. This is the second
revolt OF prominer liberals against tho system
Mr.. John Locke, member OF Parliament tor South
wark, having previously taken the same ground now
Occupied by Mr. Forster.
MORTALITY IN WESTERN AFRICA
Advlces received BY mail from the West Coast OF
Africa say that great mortality prevailed there par
tcularly At Lagos. whore nearly q quarter Of the
European population died OF foyer and dysentery
during the two months ending July L.
THE FLOODS IN INDIA.
A Calcutta despatch says:-''rhe rains have been
abnorrhally neavy. Great damage has been donc 70
the crops and great distress prevails in consequence
Of tho floods. The canals and irrigation works
have been preached. Strenuous ensrts IRE being
made TO save the dam OF Vehar Lake and they will
probably DO successful Terrible distress prevails In
Cashmere and the Maharajah Is taking energetic
steps relieve the suGerings Of the people, who
many parts OF the country subssting upon herbs
weeds and unripc irutt"
ANOTHER FxSIAS RELEASED.
The Daily Nescs says :-"Claucy. the Fenian, con.
vicsed In 1858 ana sentenced TO imprisonment for iis
will be released upon tckot-oeave on the 25tn Of
September next" James Clancy, who Is com postor
convicted In 1868 and sentenced imprson msnt
for lie. He Joined the Fenian organ zation London
In 1858. and subsequently enlisted In the Royal Eu-
gineers He deserted during the height OF the Fenian
agitation, and warrant Was issued for his arrest. Be-
ing stopped In the street In of the crowded
parts London by The police he resisted arrest
u desperate struggle ensued, during which he fired
revolver several times at the police and himself
severely wounded and finally captured He was tried
ana convicted for shooting with intent KILL no men,
ton being made OF Fsnanism IN the Indictment
After sentence had been passed the jury unanimously
signed petition praying Tor mitigation OF sent ence
THE BoxAPARrE MARRIAGE cAxARp
Tho Paris Aonttesr says It has trustworthy iniorma
ton that the report published by the Constuonnel
OF the marriage Of the Prince Imperial
and tho Princess Thyra Of Denmark is untounded.