The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-15
Germany and the Right of
Free Speech.
LABOR DISPUTES UNSETTLED.
Reassembling Of the French
Chambers.


6tOrm-Whlcn lasted nearly WeeK-suD-
sided and people were congratulating them
selves that the tempests had not proved so
disastrous as they at first feared, when an
other forecast came, warning US to look out
for another hard blow. The cable was
dated the 10th, and predicted the arrival
of storm on the British and French
coasts between the 18th and 10Th. The
following reports will show that the
HRRALD's calculation of the course and
velocity with which the storm crossed the
ocean could not have been more correct A
strong southerly gale is reported blowing
1T Hollyhead and the prospects are that
it will continue. At Portsmouth the weather
is very thick and gloomy the wind is
commencing to blow very hard from the
south southwest. The wind is still moder-
ate at Plymouth and misty rain is falling
and the barometer marks 80. 70 inches.
nEIcHsrAa DISCIPLINE Bill.
many has complained at Vienna Of the tone of the
comments Of the Austrian press on the Reichstag
Discipline BILL The 7smes' Berlin despatch says
up to the end Of last year the total number Of in
functions issued in accordance with the antisocalist
law 457, which applied to 189 clubs and So
oieties and So periodicals and 40 nonerodical pub
LEGATIONS. The number OF persons expelled from the
Empire. under the same law. amounts to sixty-two.
Mondays official Gazette contains list of the various
societies forbidden throughout the Empire"
FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN GERMANY.
A Berlin despatch to the Times says:-"The Parlia-
mentary Punishment bill continues to be the chief
topic Of conversation in all political circles. The
opinion Of the foreign press is eagerly quoted in
comparison with articles in the journals
here. which to yield the curious re-
suit that abroad there is more opposition
to. the Chancellor's scheme than in Germany
ITSELF There is certainly great opposition here to
the bill. though to the English mind it is somewhat
surprising to find 30 much unconcern reigning in
view Of the fate which seems to threaten the
freedom Of speech aud the liberty of the
press. The Norddeutscae. ARegemeine Zeituysg
and. Poet defend the Chancellor's scheme. The
Krels Zsitaag. though admitting the necessity of
restraint Parliamentary speech, thinks with
the liberals that the bill in its present form Is in
articles Of the constitution. which cannot be done
without special resolution by the Reichstag
70 that effect In Parliamentary circles the ques-
ton is being discussed whether the bill, in view
Of certain articles Of the imperial constitution might
not be rejected limias. That might, doubtless. be
done il majority Of the House would only resolve
to do it. but many persons here believe that Prince
Bismarck. despite the present opposition. win ult
matey succeed in carrying the with but few
changes" 1t 10 semiofhcially announced from Berlin
that the Parliamentary Discipline bill brought
forward by the direct command of the Emperor
william.
THE BRUNSWICK SUCCESSION.
despatch to the Standard from Berlin says it is
credibly reported that the Crown Prince Frederick
William has given assurance that Prussia does not
intend to incorporate the Duchy of Brunswick. II
is rumored. however, that project exists for
making Prince Henry Of Prussia Duke of Brunswick.
The present Duke has consented to bill, which will
shortly be submitted to the Diet, whereby IL the
succession lie not settled year after his death
Regent shall be elected from the princely families In
Germany.
LABOR IN ENGLAND.
At an interview yesterday of the Midland Railway
signal men with the directors of that road at Derby,
the latter nominaly adhered to the reduction Of
wages, but consented to grant q Reconsideration Of
the status Of the men, which will prevent its taking
effect In many INSTANCES. II IL almost certain that
strike by these will thus be avoided.
The delegates of the Sheffield collars to-day
represented to the Finance Committee Of the
Coal Owners Association that the men were generally
averse TO arbitration. but might be persuaded to
agree thereto II time were allowed. The committee
consented TO circular asking the coal owners
TO extend the notices Of reduction for fortnight At
Barnsley tho owners OF the Thorncrine coicries.
who are among the leading members OF
the Masters Association, have withdrawn
their notices OF reduction OF wages
The men have not yet answered the inquiry OF the
masters concerning arbitration. Creighton Brothers
merchants. OF Newcastle have failed. Their
liabilities are f97, 500. Mckay Kirkwood, extern
Wholesale stationcrs printers and publishers OF
Glasgow. have failed. Their liabilities are large
The nss says IL 10 believed the thrcsaned Yorkshire
solliery strike has been altogether avertcd.
DULL TIMES SWITZERLAND.
Geneva despatch to the Times announces
that the Aargan Spinning and Weaving Com
psny. Of the most important cotton
concerns in Switzerland. in which several
banks and credit institutions interested. has
solved TO call q meeting Of its shareholders, with
view TO dissolution.
MINISTERIAL CRISIS IN AUSTRIA
despatch to the Daily Ncws from Vienna says the
definite resignation OF the Austrian Ministry is i'm.
minent.
FRENCH Politics.
The French Chambers reassembled at Versailles
yesterday The Deputies reelected NJ arsvy presi.
dent almost unanimously. Three of the vice prrsi.
dents elected republicans and one is conservative
II IL said the Right intend TO follow q policy OF
absention in all important internal questions as the
Most dgnihed course. considering their poweriess-
ness. The senste will elect president tomorrow.
The Left have nominated NJ Marital scai,.t A.. nal
dAudiffrct-Pasquicr. The appointment of General
Gresley Minister OF War is gazetted General Bore
has been appointed commander Of the Rouen Army
corps despatch from Paris to the Times announces
that the Ministerial declaration of policy will BE- read
to the Chamber Of Deputies Thursday and the de-