The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18

The examination OF Suleiman Pacha at Constan-
tnopie has ended and Judgment will be given soon
THE GERMAN NEWSPAPER PRESS.
The liberal Berlin newspapers are opposed TO any
extraordinary measures against the socialist journals
and meetings. In country where liberty OF the
political press 10 young anything calculated to In
fringe tho cherished principle naturally deprecated
by journalists OF all hues and colora The objection
to the enactment OF heavier penalties strength
cned by the unpopular organization OF tho press
courts.
DIR. FALK's RESIGNATION
The Post ana National Gazette OF Berlin announce
that Dr.. Fak, Minister OF Public Worship rendered
his resignation In the middle OF last week. This action
is attributable 10 circumstances connected with the
internal affairs OF tho Evangelical National Church
HE
Or. Falk resigned In consequence Il Is said, of the
orthodox appointments in and by tho Supreme Con-
sisory OF the Established Protestant Church OF the
Kingdom. the Supreme Conssrory beng controlled by
tho King, not Ia his royal capacity, but az
the Summns Episcopus The said appoint.
monts are cons,lulionaliy those OF tho
minister. who, however. Ia supposed to
advise and secure the prevalence OF Identical princ-
pies In his department and the Supreme Ecclesiastical
Board 1t appears that the liberal views adopted by
the Protestant Consistory when the State began to
legslate against the Catholic establishment are
gradually being relinqushed, the growth OF atheism
among the laboring classes being thought to demand
an immediate return 10 stricter principles
EARL RUSSELL NOT DEAD.
Earl Russell Is not dead. The report OF mis- death
published and everywhere believed yesterday
afternoon, but a telegram from Richmond tonight
says the Earl Is much better.
DELAYS AT THE PARIS SHOW.
The Paris correspondent OF the Daily Netcs tel
egraphing Thursday night, says:-"This Is the last
day Of grace after many postponemonts accorded to
exhibitors to he entirely ready. France and the
United States wcro long ago complete. The South
American States have been working all duy to mako
up for lost time.
HOLLAND AND OTHER COUNTRIES.
"Holland and Portugal complete. Denmark,
Greece, Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden and Russia
very nearly complete The above named are the sec
uons which tho most backward at the opening"
AMERICAN SECTION.
One Of tho Prince Of Wales last visits before leaving
Paris was to tho American section.
coPYRIGnT.
The International Copyright Conference will Sit
from the 18th to tho 22d ofJune. Victor Hugo will
preside.
THE POPE AND TAX Law OF GUARANTEES
Tho congregation convened at Rome to consider
tho question have decided that under no circum-
stances the Pope accept the provision made tor
uce Of Petcrs pence during the last tour months was
one-third less than during tho same period In 1871
A HOLLAND LOAN
The Dutch Chambers have passed Dill authoriz-
ing loan OF 49, 600 900 guders o00 10 cover
deficits and complete the public works.
EXCITEMENT IN LANCASHIRE
The excitement In East Lancashire arising from tho
differences between the cotton masters and operatives
is still intense. The presence Of military and large
bodies Of police alone holds the popuacs In check In
several largo towns and should to days efforts for
settlement fail It Is feared that these may not provo
adequate.
MANCHESTER COMPROMISE.
The action OF the employers at Manchester, FRI
day morning. appears TO DO looked upon favorable
they agreeing to open the mills on tho basis Of
ducton OF ten per cent, and be prepared to
meet the operatives In three months 70 discuss the
matter again. Alderman Picop, who on Thursday
pnado the proposition on behalf Of the operatives
TO work three months at reduction OF
ten per cent, the mills running full timo
aud the wages to be raised at tho end OF
,hrcc months, II trade materially improved, regards
tho above resolution as practical accsptation OF
that proposal but 10 not altogether clear that the
operatives viii DO satisfied. The employers meeting
was adjourned until Tuesday.
EIor AT PRESTON.
There was great disorder In Preston last night Tho
mob won't about smashing windows and attacking
eveayone Who appeared on the streets Many police.
men were injured 10 encounters with the crowd.
There was a riot also at Great Harwood, and tho
windows of many houses wero smashed. From the
house OF ono manufacturer which attacked shots
we're urea and several rioters injured.
LITTLE HOPE AT MANCHESTER.
There was little hope Change at Manchester
yesterday that the masters viii accept anything cx
turcrs at Blackburn disposed 10 accept a CON-
PROMISE but larger firms this morning insisted on
tho reduction, with three months notice Of further
change.
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY.
Al Washington tho Playhouse mill was totally de-
stroyed. Tnero rioting 1T Has ingden; but
shs fires were, doubtless. inccndiary All is quiet al
Burnley Toe moo is very threatening at Blackburn.
MoRE STRIKES.
At meeting OF tho operatives at oldham, Thursday
night Il was resolved to strike against tho proposed
avo per cont reduction IN their wages.
SPREADING SCOTLAND.
One thousand cotton operatives at Grccnhcad, near
Glasgow, have struck against a reduction OF ten por
cent on their wages
STATE OF rnE TRADE.
This weeks circular Of tho Liverpool Cotton
Brokers' Association reviewing the trade for tho
ending Thursday night, says
Cotton animated in the carly part Of tho week,
large business was dono CHI ely ny tho trades at
advanced prices. There was less activity wednos-
day, but the market was brmer on thursday. Quota
lions OF most descr pilots are sligbtyhgncr. Amer.
lean active early the week nud advanced fully
I'D There has been less dong since Tuesday, but tho
advsnce Is nruiy supported Ia sea island inerc has
boon good business, chiefly IN medium grades OF
FLORIDA; prices are unchanged. Futures improved
I'D. TO Sat urday noon tho next three days the mar
ket was duh, aud part OF the advance was lost. On
Thursday tho market was strong again, and tho bcst
rates resumed.
THE WEATHER. WHEAT CROP.
A loading Liverpool grain circular said yester-
day
Under the influence OF continued nno weather aud
liberal arrivals OF foreign neat tho grain trade has
been dull and dropping Most OF the provincial mar
kcts quote further decline Of ono shilling per quar-
tor. On tho spot business has also moved slowly.
Sales OF wheat could only be effected In retail at
Tuesdays prices Maize has met with u steady do
maud at fully previous rates.
BUSINESS DOING.
AZ to-day " market there only moderate busi-
wheat, tho best descriptions Of white and red
nearly supporting Tucsdsy's quotations. Inferior
mas