The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-22
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
the London Libel Case,

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LONDON, October 2l.-Tbe grand Jury
has found true bill against Alphonse Ro-
senberg, the editor Of the Toun Talk, and
the printers OF that paper for iibels against
Mrs. Langtry, Mrs. CORVALLIS West, and
Lord, Londesborough.
Relief OF the F1ood.SuRerers I'm Spain.
PARIS, October 21.-Numerous commit
tees have been formed here for the relief OF
stated thst King Alfonso has declared that,
In view OF the great calamity, all sums
which individuals or public bodies intend
to contribute towards the celebration of bis
marriage be devoted to the relief Of the SUI.
ferers. -.,.-s.. .... ...-. .-.t.a. -a..
'fs Austro-GerTaan Alliance. o." :
ST. PETERSBURG, October 21.- G0l6s exs
presses establishment ut the tone of hostility
towards Russia pcryading the speech Of
Lord Salisbury at Manchester Friday night.
Golos says: Z" Ii the reported Austro- Ger
man alliance proves to be reality, Russia
must secure to herself allies TO act in rear Of
the enemy in case OF an emergency. Lord
Salisbury's speech not only opens RuSsia's
eyes, but gives her freedom Of action"
Germany Renounces the Bi-MetalIac
Standard. Is.
LONDON, October 2l.-A Berlin dispatch
TO the Daily Standard says: There seems
to be no doubt that the Government has re.
nounced the idea of reverting to a mixed
silver and gold standard. To facilitate COM
mercial transactions, however. they will re-
issue the thaler pieces, which were to be
melted, and will coin large quantity Of the
two-mark pieces.
The Afghan Troubles.
SnLA, October 21.-The explosion, in
Balabissar is believed to have been acct
dental. All the military stores collected by
the former Ameer, Sher Ali, were DESTROYED.
General Sir Frederick Roberts has COM
menced an investigation into the cause and
circumstances Of the outbreak OF September
Sd.
The New Turkish Ministry I'm Dfsfa.
PARIS, October 21.-The news of the
formation of new Turkish ministry has
been received here with great di>favor.
1t is regarded rs ministry OF intrigue and
rejection.
Various Foreign Items.
BERLIN, October 81 Herr Van Bcnnis-
sen, leader OF the National Liberals, has
been suggested az candidate OF the Con-
scrvatives and National Liberals for pres:-
dent Of the Prussian Diet. It is believed
that this proposal emanates from Bismarck,
and is intended rs 4 notice to the Clericals
not to be exorbitant 10 their expectations.
STOCKHOLM, October 21.-The Hotel de
Vile and a number OF adjacent houses have
been destroyed by fire. '-
ST. PETERsRCRG, October 2l.-The Rus
sian Official Messenger states that there has
heep an immense rire ut Uia. More than
fifth part OF the town was consumed, and
many persons killed. Loss OF property
enormous.
LONDON, October o1.-The supply-trains
iu Kbyler Pass are completely blocked up.
Three attacks have been made on the Bril-
fish by tribes in Kurrum Valley since the
18th.
1t Is expected Yakoob Khan's con, live
years old, will be recognized as tue sue
cessor to the throne. ...
The report Of the capture Of Nero is un-
doubleday false.
the japanese Minister has been uneX-
pectcdly recalled from BerIln.
Ey-Empress Eugene will 60 to Zululand
to pray on the spot where her son was
killed t-..r'.. '.-