The New York herald., 1879-01-06
MANY WOES.
British Bank Failures and
Labor Strikes.
PROGRESS In AFGHANISTAN.
Arrest Of Suspected Per-
sons in Spain.
[BY CABLE TO THE uEnALD.]

IBY CABLE 10 THE HERALD
LONDON, Jan. G. 1879.
despatch from Constantinople says Suleman
Pacha's appeal has been rejected He has been de-
graded and cxiled sor life. and appeals to the
Sultan for pardon. Safvet pacha, the new
Ambassador to Paris. has asked the Sui
tan to be allowed to remain in Constan-
tnople and is authorized to postpone his
departure. 1t is possible that another Ambassador
may be appointed. 1t is stated that the Mon
tenegrins intend to forcibly enter Podgoritza.
without awaiting the arrival Of the Turkish
informed Prince Lobanof that it has abso-
lutely resolved to surrender Podgoritza. the
commissioners fail to persuade the inhabitants it
will withdraw the Turkish troops and functionaries
Prince Lobanoff has replied that the surrender Of
Podgortza will accelerate the evacuation OF Turkish
territory by the Russians.
BROKEN BANKS AND STRIKING MINERS
1t is believed that the liabilities of the Cornish
Bank are floOo.OoO sterling Some say the
bank can pay in full. but it seems to be the moro
general opinion that this is impossible the present
state Of mining enterprise. 1t is believed that the
mines Of Western Cornwall alone owe the bank
100000 the calling in Of which loans would have
most disastrous effect on the whole of West Cornwall
The striking employees at oil points on the Midland
Railway remain very firm. The company is filling
their places with porters and others, but it is
rently reported ut Nottingham that the drivers will
strike If incompetent persons are engaged
1t is said the drivers will hold meeting at Noting
ham on Monday The pointsmen also threaten to
strike.
BRITISH AFoHANysrAN.
The Standards despatch from Haxirpir says Gen.
eral Roberts had arrived within sight of the resi-
dencc Of the Governor of Khost. who sent in his
submission
EXPLOSION THE THUNpEnER.
The cause of tho explosion on the British turret
chip Thunderer, near Constantinople. is still o
mystery. The gun which exploded will be sent to
Woolwich for examination Several Of the wounded
have since died and many others have become blind
NOTES.
The court has sentenced the editor and manager Of
the perpignan France) newspaper. La Repubique des
Frtnies Oyientales to three and months impris.
onment and 2OOf $44O fine. respectively for insult
ing the King of Spain.
Using. the Chinese Ambassador, has arrived in
Paris.
The Hungarian def,cit for 1870 is estimated at
~, 1898 aorns.
Four former leaders of the Macedonian insurgents,
three Of whom Austrians. who aro under arrest
at Sofa. have been ordered to quit the country.
Seven persons. forming Internationalist CON-
mittee. in Xeres Spain, have been arrested and i'm
portant documents found them. The Diario Es-
Tano of Madrid lays Moncasi. before his execution
gave his confessor instructions to make personal
communication to the King. Moncasi's death was
speedy. His body remained on the scaffold till dusk
The French Consul at Tunis has received tele-
graphic orders to demand the requisite satisfaction
from the Bey.
Ministers Depretis and Majorano. seeking reelection
on taking Office in the new Cabinet. have been re-
turned by large majorities.
1t is reported that the illustrious statesman Don
Espartcro at the point Of DEATH He has an attack
of apoplexy.