The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-24
Sweeping Liberal Legisla-
ton in France.
GAMBETTA STILL BELLIGERENT.
The Pope and His Relations With
Italy and Mexico.
A HALT IN AFGHANISTAN.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD

In Tuesdays sitting of the Prussian Budget Com
mittee the Minister Of Finance declared i'll his own
name. though not behalf Of the Ministry of State.
that until new source Of revenue from indirect
taxation was created in Germany, and until
1t ascertained what portion Of the surplus
could be transferred to the individual States.
1t would be useless to discuss the question of income
and class taxes any reform Of the present system
Of taxation would be impossible. AS the
mariculatory contributions of Prussia to tn Eempire
decreased owing to the imposition OF new imperial
taxes any surplus in the imperial revenue arising
from sources of income fell to the share of
Prussia. the class and income taxes should be re-
mitted to that amount for the year in question The
Lower House of the Prussian Diet yesterday dis
cussed o motion introduced by Deputy Heereman,
an utramontane. calling upon the Prussan Ministry
to instruct ts representatives in the Federal
Council to oppose the Parliamentary Discipline
bill. motion made by the conserv-
atives to pass to the order of tho
day rejected by vote Of 900 to g. Herr Heere-
mans motion was also rejected, but of similar
tendency introduced by the national liberals and pro-
gressists adopted. to the effect that existing
guarantees Of liberty Of speech and the independent
standing Of regulations relative to parliamentary
business and discipline constitute the essential basis
of both the Prussian and Imperial consti-
Federal Council. the protection Of constitutional
rights can safely be left to the Reichstag ITSELF
During the debate Count Stolberg wernegerode. the
representative of the Imperial Chancellor. declared
that the Diet incompetent to interfere in matter
which was before the Federal Council. The govern
ment. therefore. declined to mako any statement
concerning the contents of the bill the attitude
they intend to assume in regard thereto.
FRENCH POLITICS.
is asserted ut Paris that the radicals will intro
duce motions in favor Of complete amnesty to-mor-
row. and will introduce bills relative to freedom Of
the press and the right of public meeting in short
time In the Chamber Of Deputies at Versailles yes
terday, NJ. Laroche-Joubert proposed that the
Chamber meet in Paris until the weather becomes
milder hequestion left undecided. 1t is as
serted that NJ. Grevy. President of the Chamber is
not in favor of the proposition Tho Pail Mall Gazette
says:-"M. Teisserenc du Bort's resignation Of tho
Ministry Of Agriculture au Commerce may
be regarded as y proof that French
public opinion disapproves of the reactionary
customs policy foreshadowed by his denunciatiou
of tho treaties Of commerce. We may reason
ably hope for q liberal and economic policy the
part of France" The prosecution of the Paris Lam
ferne radical newspaper for libelling officials. has
commenced. Rentes in price at Paris
yesterday upon rumor that Interpolation
would be addressed to NJ. Leon Say, Minis
ter Of Finance. in the Chamber Of Deputies. in
regard to the conversion of the Ave per rentes
and that he would reply that he considered such con-
version inopportune in the present circumstances.
and impossible for long time to come. M. Say pre-.
sented the budget for 1880 in the Chamber of Depu-
ties at Versailles yesterday afternoon. A Paris de-
spatch to the Times says:-'The motion made
by Deputy Laroche-Joubert yesterday that the
Chamber meet in Paris dropped rs
unconstitutional" The Committee Of the Chamber
of Deputies on Elementary Education have
decided to report in favor of the secular sys.
TEN. Articles in the RepuJiique Francdise show
NJ. Gambetta's continued hostility to the
Cabinet The Standards correspondent at
Paris says there are indications that Garnbetta will
support the motion for general amnesty whereby
he would sustain parliamentary defeat but regain
all his outside popularity.
THR AFGHAN
The Edinburgh Scotsmans London correspondent
hcarc. on the highest authority, that the gov
ernment, because Of anxiety to avoid a mis-
hap in Mghanstan during the February
SHOWS sent dispatches to India on Tuesday
suggesting that the advance from Candahar and
Jelaabad had better be stopped. and also inquiring
in regard to the feasibility of holding Candahar
through the winter.
THE VATICAN AND ITALY.
The Vatican will shortly take steps to re-establsh
relations with the Mexican government Should the
negotiations prove unsuccessful the wants OF tho
Mexican Church will be supplied in the best
manner possible. without the intervention of tho
government. The question Of the possibility and
expediency of rendering the Catholic Church in Eng
land directly dependent upon the Pope instead Of
upon the Congregation Propaganda Eide, is still un-
der examination. In the italian Senate at Rome yes
teray the Minister of Worship in the course Of debate
said since the accession Of Pope Leo who spoke in
calm elevated language, certain concessions became
easier. The government would pursue policy Of
moderation and endeavor to smooth the difficulties
relative to the appointments to sees in the royal
patronago while upholding the rights Of tho Crown
TURKEY HER PROVINCES.
safvet pacha, the Turkish Ambassador to Paris,
started from Constantinople last evening for his
post It Is believed that he the central figure of
an intrigue for the overthrow OF Grand vizer
Kheircddin Pacha. His departure. therefore. is q
victory for tho latter 1t is believed that
eral further conferences will be necessary before
the dcfnitive Treaty between Russia and Turkey
be signed. The Russian wording makes IL Of
superior authority to the Treaty of Berlin. thus
placing Turkey under the direct influence Of Russia.
Tho Turks reject this formula Will" the name Of
Prince Alexander Of Battenbcrg is IN tho mouths OF
the younger and nosier members OF the bulgarian
Assembly Of Notablcs at Tirnova. which is to elect
ruler for bulgaria. the older leaders favor Prince
Henri. OF Rcuss. formerly German Ambassador to
Constantinoplc, M being q man Of greater age and
experience and better fitted to guide the Principally
in tho earliest and most critical stagcs of It's exist
cnce. The standards Vienna correspondent tcle-
graphs follows :-"Rustchuk Sivices rspor, that q
motion will be passed in the bulgarian Assembly to
postpone the election of Prince TO rule over the
province until bulgaria and Roumelia have been
united"
WEATHER. IN EUROPE.
Severe colo weather prevails. and much suffering
and dcstitution reported IN all parts of Great
britain. despatch from Paris states that the snow
has been falling In the French capital for the last
twcnty-four hours. and the traffic is much impc,ied
Violent storms have occurred during tho past
three days in Ukraine. blocking the Kharkor and
Azor, and Poltaya and soomy and other railways