The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-05-26
VOLUME XII.
Morning Star and Catholic *'esseuger.
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FOREIGN
RoME.-It is said that the German Govern
ment and the Holy See are negotiating for an
amicable settlement upon the basis of Bill
issued in 1921. The so.called Liberal papers
continue to discuss the advisability or neces-
sity of the Pope's leaving Rome during the
summer for the benefit of his health. One day
they state positively that he will 60 to Monte
that he has determined not to leave the Vat
ican.
IRELAND-The election for member of the
house of Commons for the county of Down,
Ireland, has resulted in Lord Castlereagh, Con-
servative. receiving 6O76 votes, and Mr.. An
drew, Liberal, 70l.
THE EASTERN QUESTION The dispatches
during the week have been contradictory
es Mt any time during the past six months, one
day war being inevitable, the next peace ap-
pearing certain. In fact the whole question is
so muddied mp that it is impossible for even
the closest observer among the great Eupro-
Count Sohouvaloffis expected in London to-
day on his return from St. Petersburg. From
remarks made by him at Berlin and other
places on his journey, it is thought that his
, mission has been successful, at least to GER
tain degree. He is said to be the bearer of q
modified proposition from the Gear. Upon the
entertained that the Congress will meet at an
early day It must not be supposed, however.
that for these reasons the preparations of the
several countries for war have ceased. On the
contrary the greatest energy is Exhibited on
all sides.
The Russians continue to exhibit epdency
to gradually creep mp tow wards the capital, keep
ing the Turks constantly on the alert. Fresh
reinforcements are constantly going to Bulga-
ria and Roumelia Odessa is swarming with
soldiers and shipping: troops, guns and stores
nSnn- kn Rnnn n1 hn a
or by the Bender Railway to Roumsnia and
Bulgaria. The Turks are not idle they have
brought troops across the Bosphorus from
Scutaria until 130 batallious now man the
northern lines. Heavy siege guns have been
moved from the Bosphorus batteries into these
lines, while batteries on the Asiatic side have
been streng then ed so as to form in corr IN cton
with the fleet, q line of defense to which they
might retire in case of need, though they are
moro than ever confident of their ability to
hold their positions. The Vakit and Bassiret
ter from Osman Pasha denying that he said
Constantinople was not susceptible of defense
against o considerable Russian force, and de-
clariDg he would never be party to the dis
grace of retiring before an enemy much weak
ened by illness and fatigue.
GERMANY.-In consequence of circumstances
connected with the affairs of the Protestant
Evangelical Church, Falk, the Minister ofPub-
lc Worship, has resigned. He has ever been
one of the most bitter enemies of the Catholic
Church and it seems strange that his downfall
ference in Protestant Church affairs. The
government has brought forward stringent
bills against the Socialists and debate on
their adoption is now in progress. In this
matter the Liberals oppose the Government.
ENGLAND.-The Press Association under
stands that replying to request of the Doke
of Westminster to receive deputstion with a
peace pes deciaratioI H signed by Zoo 600 persons
Affairs, has stated that he is unable to receive
the deputstion.
The expected debate in the House of Com
mons, took place last week but did not dew
elope anything of consequence, the vast ma
jority of the members conourring in the opinion
shat the government in the present crisis
gotiations and, in fact, having the full conf.
denoe of the people, should not be hampered in
any way.
UNITED STATES.
WAsHINGroN.-After a weeks hard fighting
the Democrats succeeded in adopting the reso.
frauds committed in Florida and Louisiana
during the Presidential campaign. The fol-
lowing committee was sPpointed: Hons.
rison, of Illinois; Eppa Hunton of Virginia :
John McMshon. of Ohio; j. c. s. Blackburn,
Of Kentucky ". 8. stenger, of Peunsy1vania;
Thomas Cobb, of Indiana, Democrats; B.
F. Butler. of Mssssohu usetts; Frank Hisoock,
of New York ]. d. Cox, of Ohio and Thorn as
B. Reed, of Maine, Republicans. Subsequently,
a resolution to extend the power of the inves.
ugating committee to any State where there
mag bs well grounded allegations of fraud
was adopted.
The House Committee on Levees, etc, has
unanimously approved the bill sppropriatinR IL
S3,s'l S74 for closing the orevasses and raisi q &
ana strengthening the levees of the Misss
sippl. and the chairman has iutrod uced it in
the House, where there seems every probabili-
tyit will pass without much opposition.
The sessions of the Senate have been chief 8
interesting on account of Senator Lamar't
speech in favor of the Texas Pacific Railroad
bill, and the debate on the House bill tx