, 1879-12-18
FOREIGN NEWS.
ID, monstration Am London,


LONDON, Nov. 30.-The gathering in Hyde
Park to-day consisted Of an immense mob.
A fair sprinkling of green fayors was OBJ
servable, but by far the greatest number of
persons present seemed to be attracted more
by curiosity than by sympathy. The pro-
cession was swollen by the Tichborne Re-
lease Association, the Democratic Working
mems Club, and similar bodies, not in any
manner connected with Ireland or Irish agi-
tation. The orators Of these outside associa-
tons addressed separate groups, while the
main meeting was in progress in the park.
The speakers weN surrounded by dense
throng which cheered SO enthusiastically as
to render the speeches utterly inaudable,
except perhaps to those on the stand. The
resolutions protesting against the recent
arrest of Irish agitators and denouncing
present proprietary in Ireland were car.
ried by acclamation. The less noted speak
ers, particularly at the side meetings, used
most sedihous language, and their utterances
seemed to create much amusement. The
authorities had apparently taken no prepa-
rations whatever for order as only Tia. ee po-
licemen were in the vicinity of the eeting.
When darkness came the throng 4 persed,
respective headquarters with ther bands
playing Irish airs.
The EX-Ameer.
CABUL, Dec. Under instructions from
the viceroy Of India, ex-Ameer Yakoob Kahn
left Cabul for Peshawur under charge of
Capt. Turner and guard. He will reach his
destination in eight marches.
| Distress i'm Ireland.
LONDON, Dec. IAN appeal from Cardi-
nal Manning for subscriptions to alleviate
distress in Ireland, was read in all the Cath
olic churches of the metropolis yesterday
IL is stated that in the west of Ireland such
hunger, poverty and want are now to be
seen as has never been known since the
great Irish famine. A general collection
for this purpose is appointed for Sun Jay next.
Bismarck's Doings.
BERLIN, Dec 1.--Bismarck will probably
arrive Thursday. 1t seems that negotiations
between Bismarck and the Vatican have sud.
denly closed, as Bismarck will not agree to
the restoration Of German Bishops. There
seems TO be every probability that the old
struggles are recommending.
Bismafck has written private letters to the
leaders OF the National Liberals, thanking
them for the support given by that party tC
the government on the railway question. anC
expressing hope that the former friendly
relations between himself and the Nationa
Liberals may be renewed Clericals are
much dissatisfied with the turn OF offairs.
Qneen Victoria III.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-The Queen is reported
as suffering from a severe bilious attack
and although the court physicians seem t
attach but little Importance to this illness
many persons are inclined to look upon ne
majesty sickness in much more serious
hight. The Queen is now 60 years of ag
and has always enjoyed exceptionally goo,
health, but has constitution liable to brea
down suddenly under forms OF illness I
which she may now be considered subject
: Considerable soiicitude is publicly expresse
{ over the matter both for personal reason
= and in view of the political effect whic
e might attend her possible demise at tn
: present time.
( Turkish Affairs.
(. CoSsTANrIsoPLE, Dec. l.--Baker Pash
4 has started for his post rs representative
: the Sultan to superintend the introductio
G OF reforms throughout the whole OF As
4 Minor.
a The split in the Cabinet threatens to pr,